Friday Main Stage
- 6:00 PM – Opening Ceremony and Rides Open
- 6:15 PM – Heart & Rhythm Dance Studio
- 7:00 PM – Band: East Coast Party Band
Saturday Main Stage
- 12:00 PM – Opening Festivities and Announcements
- 12:05 PM – Beauty Pageant Registration
- 1:00 PM – Miss Down Home Festival Pageant
- 1:45 PM – Carolina Spotlight Dance Studio
- 3:00 PM – Music By Simple Sole
- 4:00 PM – Back Stage Pass
- 7:00 PM – Band: North Tower Band
Friday & Saturday Street Performers
- Mark Lippard
- Balloons By Becki
- Sky High Skylar
This year’s Down Home Festival will feature over 40 vendors! Be sure to check them out on both Friday and Saturday!
Erika’s $5 Bling
D & L’s Crafty Corner
Southern Dirty Goodies
Nana Wood’s Merchandise
Brafford Party Rentals
Carolina Sun at Dawn
Bugbeebird Creations
Mimi’s Stuff
Hoppers Soul Food
Jade Blue
Blossom Bakery & Cafe
A Perfect Birthday
Builders & Creators @ Bessemer City Library
Tony T’zzz Grill on Wheels
Scentsy
KidsPlay
Happy Feet Snobiz
KJ The Kookie Kid
Kissed By Ken, LLC
Kenneth Falls Ministries
Bessemer City Crisis Center
Hope Unitied Survivor Network
Our Infinite Imagination and Resinscape
Ashlynn’s Creative Designs
Two Vintage Girls
Mandy’s Country Jewels
Twisted Southern Sisters Company
Wild & Sweet
Southern Stars Farmasi
Custom Gifts By Forever Yours
Steer South & Co
Bessemer City High School Football
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Tyler’s Woodworking
Slushie Bus
RB’s BBQ
Colorstreet
Tree Top Grill
Chappell’s Snack Shack
Twisted Sugar
Britt’s Sweets
Mabry’s Que House, LLC
Peddler’s Farmhouse Designs, LLC
Lunch Box, LLC
Twin Palms Crafts
Bessemer City High School Booster Club
The Crystal Cat
Pink Zebra
Creative Cotton and Ivy
My Father’s Moustache
Kintegra Health
Something For Everyone!
Festival Rides will be located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Downtown BC.
Hours of Operation
Friday, May 6, 6 pm-10 pm
Saturday, May 7, 12 pm-10 pm
Payment methods accepted: cash, credit/debit for tickets and food. Games are cash only and ATMs will be available on site.
Armbands $20 per band, per person, per day
Tickets $1.50 per ticket. Each ride takes 3-4 tickets per person, per ride.
*Armbands cover rides only, unlimited until closing time.
Festival visitors are encouraged to visited local businesses in downtown Bessemer City. Find out more about Downtown Bessemer City here!
More information coming soon!