MILLINGTON — The annual Millington Old-Fashioned Summer Festival kicked off Wednesday with Millington Has Talent talent contest tryouts and a Euchre tournament. The fun continues all weekend. Here’s a complete list of events, and more information may be found at www.millingtonsummerfestival.com.
THURSDAY
10am-6PM
Arts & Craft Sale
Behind Antiques in the Village
11am
Frog Jumping Contest
E. Center St.
Bring your own frog
2pm
Kid’s Games - Depot Street
Ages 6 and under
3pm
Kid’s Games - Depot Street
Ages 7-12
4:30pm
Spelling Bee
Sponsored by the Millington Lions Club
6:30pm
(5:30 registration)
13th Annual Pedal Tractor Pull
Center St. near Fire Hall
6:30pm
Most Honored Citizen
Bus Stop Tent
6:45pm
Window Display Winners
Bus Stop Tent
6:50pm
Crowning of the Prince and Princess
Bus Stop Tent
Presented by Millington JR GFWC
7pm-Midnight
Red Garter Saloon
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*Must be 21 with picture ID
*COUPON*
Dusk
Fireworks Display
Jr. High Football Field
In Memory of Barb & Bob Blake
FRIDAY
8am
Senior Citizen Breakfast
Millington Baptist Church
Hosted by the Millington Ministerial Alliance
9am
St. Paul Dorcas Society
Bake Sale!
State Street, Downtown
10am-6PM
Arts & Craft Sale
Behind Antiques in the Village
6pm
Old-Fashioned Festival Parade
Starts at Jr. High, travels west on Main Street to State Street, west on Center Street, ends at St. Paul Lutheran Church
Presented by: McDonald Chevrolet of Millington
6pm-1am
Red Garter Saloon*
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*Must be 21 with picture ID
8pm-9pm
Street Party
Josh & Roy – Street Performers, and balloon artist
State Street
SATURDAY
Pancake Breakfast
Bus Stop Tent
Proceeds go to the Millington-Arbela Fire Department
8am
registration
Lions Club Car Show
West Center Street
10am-2pm
Living History Display of the 42nd Regiment of Scottish Highlanders
Location: Antiques in the Village
Noon
Kid’s Parade
Judging at 11am
Floats, bikes, and walkers are welcome!
1pm
Rodeo Event
Behind Meachum Jr. High
Brough to you by Twisted P Rodeo
1pm
Back Seat Driver
Main Street near Post Office
Prizes: Open to 18+
2pm
Tricycle Race
Main Street near Post Office
Prizes: Open to 18+
Millington Has Talent Finals
Bus Stop Tent
Ages 12 & under, 13-18yrs and 19 & up. Cash prizes for final winners.
2pm-1am
Red Garter Saloon*
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*Must be 21 with picture ID
6pm
Rodeo Event
Behind Meachum Jr. High
Brough to you by Twisted P Rodeo
7:25pm-7:30pm
Festival Raffle Drawing
Raffle Booth, State Street
8pm-11pm
Teen Dance
Bus Stop Tent
Must be at least 13
SUNDAY
6pm
Hymn and Gospel Sing
Bus Stop Tent
Non-denominational
Immediately after Hymn and Gospel Sing
Ice Cream Social
Bus Stop Tent
Sponsored by the Millington Baptist Church