Clarke Fest is happening this weekend at Archusa Water Park on September 24 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There is plenty of food and fun for adults and children, as well as your furry friends.
There will be a variety of booths with arts and crafts vendors, non-profits booths, food vendors, a kid’s area, pony rides, Touch & See with large trucks, walking animal balloons, raffles, and entertainment all day long.
• The annual Paul Brown Memorial Car Show is also taking place near the water. There is a $25 registration fee to participate in the car show, and the registration table will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 12:30 p.m. There will $1,000 given away that day. Awards will be made through drawing entered car registration numbers, and drawings will be at 1:00 p.m. There will also be a final drawing awarding a free, two-night stay at any Pat Harrison Water Park, and all entrants are eligible for the prize. Proof of insurance must be shown on site for anyone entering the car show. For more questions about the car show, contact Ben Moore at 601-480-1127, James Buchanan at 601-479-1162, or Greg Jackson at 337-278-0657.
• Creature Comforts Animal Shelter will host the 2nd Annual Bow-wow Revue at Clarke Fest on Saturday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. Dress Code: Relatively clean fur coats and/or costumes. Tricks/talents welcomed but not necessary to enter. Multiple categories of prizes to win! Sign up at the park that day. There will be a small donation fee to enter. No previous experience needed. Leashes required.
• Fishermen can also enjoy the day by participating in the annual Clarke Fest Bass Tournament. It will begin as soon as it is light and last until 2:00 p.m. There is a limit of two people per boat and a $70 entry fee to participate in the tournament. The payout for winners goes up to 50% of the entry fee: first place gets 50%, second place gets 30%, and third place get 20%.
• A Blood Drive will be held at Clarke Fest on Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vitalant Bloodmobile. To schedule an appointment, go to www.donors.vitalant.org and use blood code ClarkFest. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
There is a $1 admission fee to go to Clarke Fest and enjoy the great activities and events being held there. For any questions or to reserve a booth space, register for the car show, or register for the bass tournament, contact the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce at 601-776-5701. See you Saturday!
ACTIVITIES
9:00 OPENING CEREMONY
Welcome Lynnita Bartee
Invocation Rev. Dennis Coats
Presentation of Colors JROTC
National Anthem Recognition of Veterans
JROTC Meridian High Drill
Recognition of Sponsors
9:30 Rhonda Kelly
9:45 Rachel Benefield
10:00 Chosen - Reunited!
10:30 Brooks Wood
11:15 Courtney McPherson
11:30 Charity Moulds Fleming/Wanda Moulds
11:45 Grayson Culpepper
12:15-12:30
12:30 Mysterious Band
1:00 Steve Westbrook & the Banned
1:45 Bow Wow Contest
2:15 Southern Joy
3:00 Sending Hope
3:45-4:00 Closing
