2016 Banana Festival Schedule

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2016 BANANA FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 9-17th

  • Friday, Sept. 9, 2016:
  • Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016:
    • 8:00 a.m. – Pistol and Turkey Shoot – Fulton PD Range Parks Rd. Fulton
    • 10am – 2pm – Drop off Pictures Pontotoc Building ($)
    • 2-4pm – Princess Ball Pontotoc Building ($15)
    • 4-8 Super Magical Day (12 and Under) – Celebrating Hometown, Biblical, and Super Heros, Unity & Pontotoc Park
    • 5:00 p.m. – Costume Contest, Pontotoc Stage
    • 4:00 & 5:30 Animal Tales – Pontotoc Stage
    • 6:00 Superhero Power Wheel Derby Pontotoc Park ($5)
    • 7:30- Super Magical Movie in the Park – Amphiltheater Unity Park
  • Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016:
  • Monday, Sept. 12, 2016:
    • 11:00 a.m. Judge Photography (View, Monday 12th- Friday 16th from 1-5 p.m.)
    • 1:00 p.m. Light Pole Competition Judging, Downtown ($25)
    • 6:30 p.m. – Fashion Show, – Bucks Celebration Center ($20)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016:
    • School Art Contest at Fulton City and South Fulton Schools, Sponsored by Fulton Family Connection
  • Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016:
    • 5:00- P.M. – Tyson Community Meal – Unity Park
    • 5:00 p.m.-Kiddie Carnival ($1 tickets)
    • 5:30-7:00 p.m. Chalk Art, Unity Park Walking Trail
    • 6:00 p.m.- Faith & Family Performing Artist Jason Crabb, Sponsored by Area Church’s, Amphitheater Unity Park
  • Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016:
    • 9:00 a.m. – Vendors, Downtown
    • 9:00 a.m. – Senior Citizens Rook Tournament, Senior Citizens Center
    • 5:00-10:00 p.m. – Bump & Jumps/Kiddie Carnival, Pontotoc Park ($1 tickets)
    • 6:00 p.m. – Kiddie Parade, Downtown
    • 7:00 p.m.-Fulton’s Got Talent

      • (Announce Kiddie Parade Winner)

  • Friday, Sept. 16, 2016:
    • 7:30-8:45 a.m. Banana Bake-off entry drop (Judging at 9:00 a.m.) Senior Citizens Center
    • 8:00-10:00 a.m. – Health Fair – Fulton First Baptist Church Sponsored by Fulton County Extension Office and Diversacare
    • 4:00p.m.-10:00 p.m. Bump & Jumps/Kiddie Carnival ($1 ticketts)
    • 7:00p.m. Banana Bowl (Fulton So. /Fulton Game) – Fulton City
    • 8:00p.m. – 2015 Fulton’s Got Talent Winner Brenna Wilkins performs
    • 8:30 p.m. Lew Jetton 61 South, Amphitheater Unity Park –After Party
  • Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016:
    • 8:00-11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club Car Show, (Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)., Downtown ($20-$25)
    • 8:00 a.m. – 5-K/Fun Run “Will Run for Pudding,” (Registration begins at 7 a.m. Fun Run begins at 9 a.m.), at Raise the Bar Gym ($20early/$25late/$10fun run)
    • 9:00 a.m. – Vendors, Downtown
    • 10:00 a.m.- Banana Brawl, next to the Senior Citizens Building
    • 12:00 & 2:00 p.m.- Jason Lindsey Science Guy, Pontotoc Stage
    • 1:00 p.m. – Greased Pig Contest, across the street from Keg/behind Fulton post office.
    • 1:00 pm Carolina Express Band Amphitheater Unity Park
    • 2:30 Doggy Beauty Pageant-Pontotoc Stage
    • 5:00 p.m. – Grand Parade, Starting on Broadway So. Fulton to Downtown Lake St.
    • 6:30 p.m.- 2016 Fulton’s Got Talent Winner to perform, Unity Park Amphitheater

      • One Ton Banana Pudding, served in front of Senior Center **Don’t forget your souvenir buckets located in the Banana Cabana to take home some pudding or to share with others! ****

    • 7:00 p.m. – Brandon Holland performs, Unity Park Amphitheater (Photo, light pole, Art Contest, Chalk Art winners announced)
    • 8:00 p.m. – David Lee Murphy – Amphitheater Unity Park **FREE**

      • Events are FREE to the public unless fee is noted on Schedule. All events are sponsored by Fulton Tourism Commission and noted local businesses.

    • Banana Cabana located in the heart of the festival – Pontotoc Park Gazebo Open Wed – Sat Bathrooms located on each end of vendor row.