Thursday (Family Night)
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Rides Open, Food Vendors, Gaston County Safe Kids
Friday Main Stage
- 6:00 PM – Opening Ceremony and Rides Open
- 6:10 PM – Music by DJ Tim Johnson
- 7:30 PM – Band: Too Much Sylvia
- 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-7:00 PM – Entertainment TBA
- 7:00 PM -10:00 PM- Band: Dirty Grass Soul
Friday & Saturday Street Performers and More
Sky High Skyler
Face painting
2024 Down Home Festival Non-Food Vendor Application
Deadline to register Friday, April 12th
Completed applications do not guarantee a space. Applications will be reviewed and an email will be sent regarding approval after the deadline.
Please call Bessemer City Parks & Recreation 704-629-5111 for any questions.
Something For Everyone!
Festival Rides will be located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Downtown Bessemer City.
Hours of Operation
Thursday, May 9, 6 pm-10 pm
Friday, May 10, 6 pm-10 pm
Saturday, May 11, 12 pm-10 pm
Tickets
More information coming soon
More information coming soon
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 11 in Downtown Bessemer City. We look forward to having you with us!
More information coming soon.
Festival visitors are encouraged to visited local businesses in downtown Bessemer City. Find out more about Downtown Bessemer City here!
More information coming soon!