FLOPEYE FISH FESTIVAL
WILL CELEBRATE 28TH ANNIVERSARY
SATURDAY, May 28, 2011
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The Flopeye Fish
Festival is held on the Saturday of memorial weekend at 2534 James Baker Blvd, off Highway 21 north of Great
Falls at the Industrial park. This will be the 28th anniversary of the festival
and is sure to be a day enjoyed by all. Festivities will begin at 9:30 am and
go until 5 pm. Admission is FREE. If you're curious as to where the name Flopeye Fish Festival originated, here is the story. More than 75 years ago, one of the local merchants, Andy Morrison, would sit in front of his general store, having a hard time keeping his prominent eye lids from flopping over his eyes. One of three ladies passing by, not having seen him before, blurted out who is that old flop-eyed man? Several by-standers heard her and news traveled fast over the grapevine to the Republic Cotton Mills president, Mr. Rob Mebane. Flopeye, a good name for that part of town, he said. The name, then, was promoted by mill management and took hold. People liked saying they had been to FLOPEYE. And they still do.. Great Falls (located on the Catawba River) is a favorite fishing spot for many to visit.
The Flopeye Fish Festival brings about a community wide recreational highlight. With a variety of food, fun and entertainment accompanied by the enthusiasm of a homecoming atmosphere, the festival attracts visitors from many states. The event brings our citizens together and preserves the saying, After all, life is to enjoy.
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Schedule of Events
Best Athlete Contest 10 am
Pre-
Registration by 9:45 am
Various age categories
Trophies Awarded
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Car Show 10 am
Sponsored by G F Shrine Club
Various Classes
Registration 9 am - 12
noon
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Smoke House 10 am
Sponsored by GF Fire Department
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Carnival 10 am
Palmetto Amusements
Kids Games
Food and Craft Vendors
10 am
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Entertainment Schedule
10
am Ruthie’s School of Dance
10:30 am Atlantic Groove
12:30 pm Veterans Memorials
1 pm Summer Daze
3:30
pm Chappell Road
Lodging is available in nearby Richburg, SC and several restaurants are in the area. For more information regarding the festival, or for a vendor/crafter application PRINTABLE APPLICATION CLICK HERE. Also you may contact Sallie Hudson or Amy Bair at 803-482-6029 or by email at sallieh@truvista.net
For additional information, please E-mail us
Vendor Information !
Set up time will be Saturday morning from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Spaces will be spread out across the area to avoid congestion.
Spaces will be for 15 x 20. If you need additional space, please purchase additional spaces.
If you need electricity, you must furnish your own generator.
We are working to secure a water source by the festival. Bottled water would possibly be needed.
All crafters and vendors will be responsible for tents, tables or other items necessary for their display.
A copy of your South Carolina Sales Tax License, if applicable, must be displayed and a copy returned with the application.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NOTICE!
Flopeye Fish Festival publishing's
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