OwlFest 2008

OwlFest Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 9
1:00 p.m.
McGehee Bank Time Capsule opened at Municipal Building
5:30 p.m.
Homecoming Parade, Downtown
8:00 p.m.
Bonfire at McGehee High School
Friday, October 10
6:15 p.m.
Homecoming Ceremonies at Owl Stadium
7:00 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game (McGehee vs Lake Village)with Half-Time presentation by McGehee Bank
9:00 p.m. - Midnight
Street Dance – All Occasions DJs – downtownFirst National Bank of McGehee Stage
Saturday, October 11
9:00 a.m.
Craft and Food Vendors, Downtown
9:00 a.m.
Dedication of Rose Garden (Railroad Depot)
9:00 a.m.
Tee-off for Owlfest / McGehee High School Touchdown Club Benefit Two-Man Golf Scramble (18 holes), Delta Country Club
9:30 a.m.
Owlfest BBQ Contest Kick-Off, downtown, Gazebo Park
10:00 a.m.
Open House – Railroad Depot, Downtown
10:00 a.m.
Cooking Demonstration by Chef Jamie McAfee and Guest Chefs – downtown, Gazebo Park
11:00 a.m.
Owlfest Archery Contest, Fairgrounds, Highway 65
12:00 a.m.
Wild Turkey Calling Contest and Owl Hoot Contest, Fairgrounds, Highway 65 (click for information)
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Children’s Events, downtown
1:00 p.m.
Owlfest Horseshoe Tournament registration opens
2:00 p.m.
Owlfest Horseshoe Tournament begins, next door to Jolly Roger (corner of Holly and First Streets)
2:00 p.m.
Owlfest 2008 Star Search Talent Show – IBM Theater, downtown (Entry Form)
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Music, All Occasions DJs - First National Bank of McGehee Stage
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bingo, American Legion Building (conducted by McGehee Boys & Girls Club)
4:00 p.m.
BBQ Contest winners announced, downtown, Gazebo Park
4:30 p.m.
Razorback Tailgate Party begins / FREE BBQ, downtown, Gazebo Park, McGehee Bank Tent
8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Third Degree band, downtown, First National Bank of McGehee Stage