Thursday (Family Night)
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Rides Open and Food Vendors
Friday Main Stage
- 6:00 PM – Opening Ceremony and Rides Open
- 6:10 PM – Music by DJ Tim Johnson
- 7:30 PM – Band: East Coast Party Band
- 10:00 PM – Closing Remarks
Saturday Main Stage
- 12:00 PM – Opening Festivities, Announcements and Rides Open
- 12:00 PM-2:00 PM – Little Miss Down Home Festival Pageant
- 2:00 PM-3:00 PM – Bessemer City High School Band
- 3:00 PM – Clint Lanford Band
- 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Kenya Safari Acrobats
- 5:00 PM – Music by DJ Tim Johnson
- 6:00 PM – Kenya Safari Acrobats
- 7:00 PM – Band: Dirty Grass Soul
*Fireworks Show
Friday & Saturday Street Performers and More
Sky High Skyler
Face painting
Check out over 40 vendors on both Friday and Saturday!
| Wild & Sweet |
| Our Infinite Imagination |
| Britt’s Sweets |
| Gratitude Press |
| Tony T’zzz Grill on wheels |
| Gift A Smile |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society |
| Carolina Sun at Dawn |
| D & L’s Crafty Corner |
| Nanas Variety |
| Twisted Southern Sisters Co. |
| Erika’s $5 Bling |
| BCHS Football |
| Shepherds Grove Holiness Church |
| Sun’s Jewelry |
| Robinson Pharmacy |
| Mia’s Snow Dessert Bar |
| KTC Crafts |
| Kind Worx Ministry |
| Chappells Snack Shack Mini Donut Carnival Trailer |
| A Perfect Birthday |
| RedDawgs HotDawgs |
| The Crystal Cat |
| Puett UMC |
| Angel Babe Jewelry |
| Nulls Decals |
| Slushy Bus |
| Happyfeet Snobiz |
| Pink Zebra |
| Wild Ones Boutique |
| Mimi’s Stuff |
| ACJLB Boutique |
| Hope United Survivor Network |
| Sassy Sisters |
| Otis Merchandise Gallery |
| RB’s BBQ |
| Builders & Creators @ the Bessemer City Library |
| Mill Hands Daughter |
| Mimi’s and Pops |
| Bessemer City Crisis Center |
| KidsPlay |
| Chubbys BBQ |
| Custom Gifts By Forever Yours |
| Buttmans Cookin Shed |
| Kenneth Falls Ministries |
| BCHS Band Boosters |
| Kintegra Health |
| Bugbeebird Creations |
| Mount Pleasant Baptist Church |
Something For Everyone!
Festival Rides will be located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Downtown Bessemer City.
Hours of Operation
Thursday, May 11, 6 pm-9 pm
Friday, May 12, 6 pm-10 pm
Saturday, May 13, 12 pm-10 pm
Tickets
Single tickets $1.50
24 tickets $25
55 tickets $50
$20 per band, per person Thursday
$20 per band, per person Friday
$25 per band, per person Saturday ONLY
Payment methods accepted: cash, credit/debit for tickets and food. Games are cash only and ATMs will be available on site.
We are excited to announce the return of our Miss Down Home Festival Pageant on Saturday, May 13 at 12:30 pm (check-in) in Downtown Bessemer City. We look forward to having you with us!
Please contact Bessemer City Parks & Recreation Department at (704) 629-5111 to pick up applications or to have one emailed.
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Festival visitors are encouraged to visited local businesses in downtown Bessemer City. Find out more about Downtown Bessemer City here!
More information coming soon!
