The 2024 Clay County Golden Delicious Apple Festival is fast approaching, and will be held from Thursday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 22. The schedule of events is as follows (subject to change):
Thursday, September 19:
6 pm- Opening Ceremonies, Flag Raising and Star Spangled Banner
6 pm- Queen’s Coronation Ceremony, Amusement rides open, Quilt Show winners announced
7 pm- First Responders Parade
8 to 10 pm- Open Mic Night
Friday, September 20:
9 am- Flag Raising
9 am- Business Decorating contest registration
10 am- Big Otter Elementary Choir
10:30 am- Clay Elementary Choir
11 am- Clay Middle School Choir
1130 am- Clay Middle School Band
11 am to 6 pm- Quilt Show at the Health Department
12 pm- Apple Belle Ceremony
12 pm- Amusement Rides Open
12:30 pm- Apple Belle Reception at the Clay Senior Services Building
3 pm- Business Decorating winner announced
4 pm- Music by JebediahÂ
6 pm- Music by Michael Rucker
7 pm- Music by Marissa Truman
8 pm- Music by Josh Pantry Music
Saturday, September 21:
8 am- Baking Contest registration (auxiliary gym)
9 am- Flag raising
9 am- Pet Pageant Registration
9 am- Car Show (auxiliary gym lot)
9:30 am- Pet Pageant
10 am- Weiner Dog Races
11 am to 4 pm- Quilt Show (Health Department)
11 am- Art Auction (Courthouse square)
1:30 pm- Grand Parade
2 pm- Amusement rides open
2:30 pm- Skillet Flinging registration
2:30 pm- Cornhole registration
2:30 pm- Bake Show winners announced
3 pm- Baked Goods Auction
3 pm- Skillet Flinging Contest
3 pm- Cornhole Competetion
3:30 pm- Not So Newlywed Game
4:30 pm- Music- by Christopher Mullins
5 pm- CCHS Alumni Gathering (High School)
5:30 pm- Music by Logan Truman
6:30 pm- Music by Kate Boytek
7 pm- Athletic Hall of Fame Induction (High School)
8 pm- Music by DIAMOND RIO
After the concert- Fireworks
Sunday, September 22:
8 am- Elk River Trail Marathon/Half Marathon/5K (Dundon)
11 am- Gospel Music Sunday (Sponsored by Fairview Baptist Church)
2 pm- Rubber Ducky Race (Sponsored by Clay Lion’s Club)