Residents in Clay City are preparing for their Fall Festival next month.
The festival will take place over the weekend of September 13th, 14th, and 15th, kicking off on Friday. Contestants for the titles of Clay City Fall Festival King, Queen, Little King, and Little Queen will begin placing their donation cans by September 3rd, with pickups scheduled for September 13th by 4 PM. The parade lineup starts at 4 PM on Friday along the frontage road by Community Southern Baptist Church, and the parade will commence at 6:30 PM.
Saturday’s events will begin with the Clay City Fire Department breakfast at the firehouse from 6 to 10 AM, with donations accepted. Raffle tickets will also be available for a chance to win prizes including a half hog, a liquor cooler, or $250 in cash.
Additional Saturday highlights include a tractor show starting at 8 AM, and inflatables opening at 9 AM alongside the Frog Jumping Contest. A basket raffle will run from 9 AM to 4 PM; anyone wishing to contribute a basket can call or text 618-839-1639, 618-676-5277, or 618-320-1317. Baskets should be dropped off at The Pit Stop Café by 2 PM on Friday, September 13th. Lazer tag will be available from 10 AM to 3 PM, and pedal tractors will be ready by 11 AM. The cornhole tournament kicks off at noon, with a $40 entry fee per team and a 70% payout for the top three teams. Cody Galloway will provide live music from noon to 2 PM. The Cake Walk is scheduled for 1:30 PM; those wishing to donate a dessert should also drop it off at The Pit Stop Café by 2 PM on Friday. The dunking booth and karaoke will begin at 3 PM.
The fire department will sell pork chop sandwiches starting at 5 PM, followed by the Crowning of the Kings and Queens at 5:15 PM. The auction will commence at 6 PM, and the evening will conclude with a performance by the Orry Kraw Band from 8 PM until midnight.
Vendors are still being sought for Saturday’s activities. Interested individuals can contact Bre Welty at 618-839-1639.
On Sunday, a worship service will be held in Mill’s Park at 10:30 AM, featuring the Fortress Quartet, presented by the Clay City Ministerial Alliance.
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