Schedule of Events

Pledge of Allegiance

National Anthem by Elk River Youth Chorus

Lawn games, bounce houses, face painting, obstacle course, Earth Day activity, and more!

Donations welcomed to support Junior's House!

FREE photostrips for everyone + digital images within 24 hours!

Exclusively sponsored by Elk River Trading Company

Come for the Slawburgers, stay for the beer! Open 11-8 on the Southside!

$5 per drink

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! Kids will compete in 2 age groups! Kids will have 3 minutes to eat as much ice cream as they can. Every contestant will receive a prize.

Online registration only.

$5 Entry Fee

Our fuzzy friends are welcome at the festival!

Dress up your pet and let them hit the dog walk at Fayetteville's one and only dog show!

Register before 12PM at the Information Booth.

$5 Entry Fee

The eating contest is a tentpole event each year. Sign up to compete or be a part of the crowd at 1:30PM on the South Side of the Square. New age group this year for teens!

Local musicians and performing artists provide entertainment throughout the day for festival attendees in downtown Fayetteville. 

Get ready for a high-energy night as Third Party Thieves take the stage with their signature mix of throw-down party classics spanning Classic Rock, Current Rock, Country, and Southern Rock. 🎸