17th Annual Butler Fest
The 17th Annual Butler Fest will take place October 7 - 8, 2022. We are bringing back the back yard barbeque competition featuring chicken and ribs, anything butt, sauces and desserts. Businesses show their town spirit with a parade of decorated pigs announcing the event. Children of all ages can have fun at the carnival beginning Friday. Over 75 food, arts and craft vendors will be set up around Courthouse Square beginning Friday morning. Bring your shopping money! Saturday kicks off with a 5K run, 2 mile walk, and Kid's Fun Run. There will be live entertainment both Friday and Saturday night. Winners from the barbeque competition will be announced Saturday afternoon following judging.
We encourage everyone of all ages to come join the fun at BUTLER FEST !!!!!
We encourage everyone of all ages to come join the fun at BUTLER FEST !!!!!
2022 Bass Tournament
Saturday, October 8, 2020
Safe Light until 3:00 PM
Tuscahoma Park, Tombigbee River
Butler, AL
Entry Fee $100.00 per boat
(This includes $10.00 lunker fee per boat)
Blast off will be determined by you when you register or pre register
Pay-out Schedule: 100% of Entry Fees to be paid out in cash
Lunker pot will be 100% pay back at $10.00 per boat.
For more information call: Amy Dogget @ 205-459-3794 or Melissa Skelton @ 205-457-1950.
For official rules of tournament or to print an application please see attached:
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Miss Butler Fest Pageant 2022
Saturday, October 1, 2022
American Legion Post #81, 805 W Pushmataha Street, Butler, AL
Registration: 1:30 - 2:00 PM Pageant: 2:30 PM
- Age Divisions -
Girls: 0 - 11 months, 12 - 23 months, 2 - 3 years, 4 - 5, 6 - 8, 9 - 11, 12 - 14, and 15 up.
- Attire -
Contestants may compete in church dress, flower girl dress, or pageant dress.
- Awards -
A Queen and three runner-ups will be chosen in each age division. Queens will receive a crown, trophy and a banner. Runners - up will receive a trophy and a crown.
Entry fee is $50.00 for Beauty. Prettiest Hair, Pretties Smile and Prettiest Eyes are FREE.
- Sponsor Tickets -
You may sell sponsor tickets for $1 each to help pay for your entry fee. Any contestant selling 100 tickets over entry fee will receive a 3ft trophy and crown. The contestant selling the most over entry fee will receive a trophy and crown.
- Door Admission -
There will be a $5 admission fee at the door.
For more information please contact:
Misty Caldwell - (334)216-0185
**Deadline to enter is Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
**Please follow our event on Facebook to stay up to date with any changes.
Saturday, October 1, 2022
American Legion Post #81, 805 W Pushmataha Street, Butler, AL
Registration: 1:30 - 2:00 PM Pageant: 2:30 PM
- Age Divisions -
Girls: 0 - 11 months, 12 - 23 months, 2 - 3 years, 4 - 5, 6 - 8, 9 - 11, 12 - 14, and 15 up.
- Attire -
Contestants may compete in church dress, flower girl dress, or pageant dress.
- Awards -
A Queen and three runner-ups will be chosen in each age division. Queens will receive a crown, trophy and a banner. Runners - up will receive a trophy and a crown.
Entry fee is $50.00 for Beauty. Prettiest Hair, Pretties Smile and Prettiest Eyes are FREE.
- Sponsor Tickets -
You may sell sponsor tickets for $1 each to help pay for your entry fee. Any contestant selling 100 tickets over entry fee will receive a 3ft trophy and crown. The contestant selling the most over entry fee will receive a trophy and crown.
- Door Admission -
There will be a $5 admission fee at the door.
For more information please contact:
Misty Caldwell - (334)216-0185
**Deadline to enter is Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
**Please follow our event on Facebook to stay up to date with any changes.
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BACK YARD COOK-OFF COMPETITION
The back yard cook off competition will feature "Anything Butt", sauces and desserts on Friday night and chicken and ribs on Saturday. Awards will be given for each category. Please complete the attached form to enter. | ||
VENDOR INFORMATION
Food, Arts, Crafts, and More!!
Come shop with us! Check back for a schedule of hours for our local stores open during the Butler Fest event.
Courthouse Square will come alive with vendors beginning Friday, October 7th at 8:00 a.m. We have over 75 vendors with arts, crafts, and food. It is a perfect time to get a jump on your Christmas shopping. Make sure you visit both days to see all of the vendors have to offer.
If you are interested in setting up a vendor booth, we are currently looking for specialty craft vendors. All electricity required vendor spots are limited.
Booths are 10X12 with no exceptions. If you have a concession or tent that is bigger than 10 x 12 you will need to purchase two spaces.
Prices:
Regular booth: $50.00 for 1 day and $75.00 for 2 days.
Booth with electricity: First come first served basis
If you have any questions about reserving a booth, please contact Donna Murphy by phone at 205-459-3795 or e-mail at dhensleymurphy@hotmail.com.
Food, Arts, Crafts, and More!!
Come shop with us! Check back for a schedule of hours for our local stores open during the Butler Fest event.
Courthouse Square will come alive with vendors beginning Friday, October 7th at 8:00 a.m. We have over 75 vendors with arts, crafts, and food. It is a perfect time to get a jump on your Christmas shopping. Make sure you visit both days to see all of the vendors have to offer.
If you are interested in setting up a vendor booth, we are currently looking for specialty craft vendors. All electricity required vendor spots are limited.
Booths are 10X12 with no exceptions. If you have a concession or tent that is bigger than 10 x 12 you will need to purchase two spaces.
Prices:
Regular booth: $50.00 for 1 day and $75.00 for 2 days.
Booth with electricity: First come first served basis
If you have any questions about reserving a booth, please contact Donna Murphy by phone at 205-459-3795 or e-mail at dhensleymurphy@hotmail.com.
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2020 Best Dressed Pig
The Town of Butler would like your help in advertising the 17th Annual Butler Fest. Pick-up your pig head today and get creative! There is no charge for your first pig head. Replacement pig heads and second pig heads are $25.00. However, you must register to be judged.
The most creative or unusual pig will be judged on visibility and originality by the Butler Fest committee with an extra 5 points being awarded for the pig being displayed by September 19th. Pigs will be judged on Thursday, October 6th.
Extra points will be awarded to pigs with "October 97h and 8th" and "Butler Fest ’22" as part of the decoration.
Winners will be announced October 8th.
Number of prizes to be awarded will be determined by number of participants.
For more information call Butler City Hall at 205-459-3795.
The Town of Butler would like your help in advertising the 17th Annual Butler Fest. Pick-up your pig head today and get creative! There is no charge for your first pig head. Replacement pig heads and second pig heads are $25.00. However, you must register to be judged.
The most creative or unusual pig will be judged on visibility and originality by the Butler Fest committee with an extra 5 points being awarded for the pig being displayed by September 19th. Pigs will be judged on Thursday, October 6th.
Extra points will be awarded to pigs with "October 97h and 8th" and "Butler Fest ’22" as part of the decoration.
Winners will be announced October 8th.
Number of prizes to be awarded will be determined by number of participants.
For more information call Butler City Hall at 205-459-3795.
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Carnival!
C&M Southern Midways is back for carnival rides and games again this year. Whether you are looking for something slow like the Ferris Wheel or a thrill ride C&M has something for you. While not all rides will be present at Butler Fest you can find more rides at www.cmsouthernmidways.com
Arm Bands will be available for $25.00 each. Individual tickets will also be available for purchase.
C&M Southern Midways is back for carnival rides and games again this year. Whether you are looking for something slow like the Ferris Wheel or a thrill ride C&M has something for you. While not all rides will be present at Butler Fest you can find more rides at www.cmsouthernmidways.com
Arm Bands will be available for $25.00 each. Individual tickets will also be available for purchase.
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Friday Entertainment Schedule
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. GOSPEL NIGHT: Ignite Worship - University of Mobile Ram Corps - University of Mobile |
Saturday Entertainment Schedule
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Hunter Riley Night Tripper |