Paragon may be a small town, but they know how to put on a BIG party! This year marks the 101st year of the town's annual Homecoming Celebration, which features games, activities, live music, a parade and more. Don't let the name fool you - yes, it's a reason for those who grew up in Paragon to return home for the weekend, but visitors are certainly welcome as well! You won't want to miss the great food, live music and small town fun of this annual event. This year's festival features live music every night from a variety of local and regional acts, plus the Queen City Stunt Circus, with four performances over two days!
Be sure to stop by the Paragon Fire Department for lunch or dinner - the food is always good and they've got yummy homemade desserts! Tomato Pie Pizza Joint will be once again serving up their scrumptious pizza and breadsticks during the festival, and of course there will be outdoor festival food available as well. If you'd rather enjoy a sit-down meal in a friendly atmosphere, check out locally owned bar and grill 67 Boars Nest!
Here's the scoop on scheduled activities throughout the weekend, August 29-31.
(Don't miss other events taking place on Labor Day Weekend as well!)
Friday, August 29
5 - 10 pm Paragon Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
6 pm Festival Opens; Playing of Taps
6 pm Ellie Grace on the Main Stage
6 pm Concessions & Carnival Games Open
7 pm Festival Royalty Contest
7:30 pm Best Alien Contest
8:30 pm Hairbangers Ball on the Main Stage
11:30 pm Festival Closes
Saturday, August 30
8 am - ? Town-Wide Yard Sales
9 - 10 am Car Show Registration
10 am - 10 pm Paragon Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
10 am Kids Tractor Pulls
11 am Car Show Begins
11 am Corky The Clown w/ Balloon Animals
11:30 am Car Show Judging
Noon Evyn Ingle on the Main Stage
1:30 pm Car Show Awards
2 pm & 4 pm Queen City Stunt Circus Performance
6-9 pm Hoosier Hut Laser
6 pm Austin James on the Main Stage
7 pm Best Dressed Celebrity Contest
8 pm WCWO Wrestling
8:30 pm The Pure Country Band on the Main Stage
11:30 am Festival Closes
Sunday, August 31
10 am - 10 pm Paragon Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
10:30 am Church Services at the Main Stage
11 am Kids Power Wheel Derby
11:30 am Corn Hole Tournament Registration
12 pm Fishers of Men on the Main Stage
1 pm Corn Hole Tournament Begins
2 pm & 4 pm Queen City Stunt Circus
3 pm Touch-A-Truck
5:30 pm Parade Line Up by Water Tower
6 pm Parade Begins
6:45 pm Award Ceremony
8:30 pm Main Street Band on the Main Stage
12 am Festival Closes
The Paragon Homecoming Festival is the annual kickoff to a slew of fall festivals and fun events in Morgan County. Don't miss getting these fun events on your calendar. Check out our Fall Fun page for all the info on what to do in Morgan County during the colorful fall season!
