Schedule of Events


Opening Ceremony
11am

Pledge of Allegiance

National Anthem by Elk River Youth Chorus

Vendors of All Types
10am-7pm

Step into a lively marketplace, where a diverse array of vendors offer something for everyone! And don't you worry, we'll have slawburgers on every corner!

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Kids Zone
10am-4pm

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

Photobooth
10AM-4PM

FREE photostrips for everyone + digital images within 24 hours!

Exclusively sponsored by Elk River Trading Company

Beer Garden
11am-6pm

Come for the Slawburgers, stay for the beer! Open 11-6 on the Southside!

$4 per drink

Ice Cream Contest
12pm

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.

Register before 11:30AM at the information Booth.

$5 Entry Fee

Sponsored by Purity Dairy & The Pythian Parlour

Slaw Dog Contest
12:30pm

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 noon at the Information Booth.

$5 Entry Fee

Slawburger Eating Competition
1:30pm

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.

Register here!

Sponsored by Sonic Drive-In & Kent Kwik

Live Performance
2pm-4pm

Featuring winners of the Rhythm & Boots Singing Competition - Hannah Meeks, Jessica Peele, Brinlee Bradford, Levi Ogle, and Grand Prize Artist William Bain

Live Performance
4pm-6pm

Nashville Artist Brian Allison & Band