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2008 Schedule

October 10 & 11

(Tentative Schedule)

On Going

Historical Walking Tour of

Downtown Butler

A circle route that can be started at the Butler Town Hall takes you on a circle route and 2 mile walk of downtown Butler.

Brochures can be picked up at the

Chamber of Commerce Information Tent,(located on the south side of the court house), or at the Town Hall located on Academy Avenue.

Business Open House

Visit our business district and shop for unique and one-of-a-kind items

Memphis in May

Parade of Pigs

Take a driving tour around the area and discover the imagination of our citizens and business district as we showcase our

Parade of Pigs.

Judging to take place — Wed. Sept. 10th

Carnival

Children’s rides and adventures await the young at heart during ButlerFest.

Located on Church Street.

Thursday, October 9th

Set-up of Barbecue Cook-off teams & Carnival in downtown Butler.

Friday, October 10th

8 a.m.—8 p.m.

Vendors—set up and check in

Over 75 arts, crafts & food vendors located all around the courthouse square.

For more information contact:

Ann Winslow 205-459-4865

winslow632000@yahoo.com or

Janet Tims 205-459-2715

Robin Smith—205-459-4606

8 a.m.—8 p.m.

MIM Meat

Inspection

1 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information set-up on south side of courthouse. Register for give-a-ways.

3 p.m.

Judges Check-in at GP Hospitality Tent(Backyard)

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Judging Booths on “Backyard”

4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.??

Judges for Backyard/Blind Judge to GP Hospitality Tent

5 p.m.

Memphis in May Division—Cooks Meeting GP Hospitality Tent

5:30 p.m.

Backyard Entries Due at Fire hall for Blind Judging

7:00 p.m.

Dinner at GP (Hospitality Tent) One Guest per Person

7:30 p.m.

Winners Announced at Grandstand for Backyard BBQ & Best Dressed Pigs

Come to Downtown Butler—

Enjoy the carnival,

entertainment,

food & rides.

Fun for the whole family!

Saturday, October 11th

4:30 a.m.—2 p.m.

Bass Tournament at Tuscahoma Landing

7 a.m.

Registration of 5K run, 2 Mile Walk & Fun Run. Registration to take place in front of the Butler Town Hall. Route information can be picked up during registration or at the Chamber of Commerce information tent.

Contact the Town of Butler at 205-459-3795 for more information.

7 a.m.

Set-up will start for Little Porkers

7 a.m.

Registration for Antique Car Show, Truck & Motorcyle Exhibit. West Academy Street.

Contact Eugene Griffith at 205-459-4957.

8a.m.

Start of 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk & Fun Run

8a.m.—Vendors will be set-up on the square for food, arts & crafts.

8a.m. - 9 a.m.

MIM Judges Check in at GP Tent

9:15 a.m.

MIM Judges Briefing at GP Tent

10 a.m.

Award Ceremony for 5K, 2 Mile Walk & Fun Run in front of Choctaw County Public Library

10 a.m.

ButlerFest 2006 Begins at Grand Stand with Prayer & Opening Remarks from

Butler Mayor, Ben Smith and other

dignitaries.

10 a.m.

Antique & Late Model Car Show located at Carquest Parking Lot on Riderwood Drive & Alabama Street.

10 a.m.

MIM Judging of Whole Hog at Fire Hall

10:30 a.m .

Local talent - singers throughout the day under instruction of Mr. Boney. Located at the grandstand area.

11:15 a.m

MIM Shoulder Judging at Fire Hall

Saturday, October 11^th (con’t)

11:50 a.m.Hog Calling Contest—grandstand, with special appearance by Charlotte the Pig!

12:30 p.m .

MIM Rib Judging at Fire Hall

1:15 p.m.

Turn in Sauce at Fire Hall for Judging. Judges Check-in for Sauce (GP Tent)

1:45 p.m.

MIM Final Judging

2:00 p.m.

Judges Check-in for Sauce Judging at GP Hospitality Tent

2:30 p.m.

Sauce Judging at Fire Hall

3:30p.m. Judges for Little Porkers to GP Hospitality Tent

4:30 p.m.

Little Porkers turn meat in for judging.

6:00 p.m.

Announcement MIM Winners, Little Porkers and Bass Tournament Winners

8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Grand Finally,Kattawar Brothers Perform.