Paragon may be a small town, but they know how to put on a BIG party! This year marks the 100th 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 the following attractions: Rock Climbing Wall, Bungee Trampoline, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, and a Zip Line! Discounted pre-sale attraction bracelets are available prior to Labor Day Weekend - see their Facebook page for details on how and when to get them.
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 has reopened under new management and 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 mean in a cozy atmosphere, check out locally owned eatery Trackside Bar & Grill!
Here's the scoop on scheduled activities throughout the weekend, August 30-September 1.
(Don't miss other events taking place on Labor Day Weekend as well!)
Friday, August 30
5 - 10 pm Paragon Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
6 pm Festival Opens; Playing of Taps
7 pm Royalty Meet & Greet
7:30 pm Festival Royalty Crowing Ceremony
8:00 pm 80's Dress Up Contest (please pre-register)
8:30 pm Live Music: Hairbangers Ball
12 am Festival Closes
Saturday, August 31
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 Games at Stage Area
11 am Car Show Begins
11 am Kiddie Tractor Pulls @ Stage Area
11:30 am Car Show Judging
12 pm Adult Trike Race @ Town Hall
12 pm Karaoke Contest Registration
12:30 pm Karaoke Contest Begins
1 pm Car Show Awards
2 pm Ax Throwing Contest
3 pm Live Music: Austin James
5:30 pm Live Music: Michael McCartney & The C-Notes
8 pm WCWO Wrestling
8:00 pm Live Music: Levi Riggs
8:30 pm Prettiest Contest Registration
9 pm Prettiest Contest
12 am Festival Closes
Sunday, September 1
9 am RC Derby Registration Begins
10 am Church Service
10 am - 10 pm Paragon Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
10 am RC Derby
11 am Cake Walk
12 pm Live Music: Fishers of Men
1-4 pm Meet & Greet Your Favorite Race Car Driver
1 pm Kids Power Wheel Derby
1:30 pm Adult Power Wheel Derby
1:30 am Corn Hole Tournament Registration
2 pm Corn Hole Tournament Begins
3 pm Kids Foam Party w/ DJ Scotty Manly
3:30 pm Backwoods Bluegrass
5 pm Parade Marshall Meet & Greet
6 pm Parade Begins
6:45 pm Award Ceremony
7 pm Circle City Stompers
7:30 pm Hunkiest Contest Registration
8 pm Live Music: Main Street Band
9 pm Hunkiest Contest
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!
