16th Annual Butler Fest
The 16th Annual Butler Fest will take place October 11th-12th, 2019. Our barbecue events will be sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue Network and Alabama Barbecue Association. 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 and craft vendors will be set up around Courthouse Square beginning Friday morning. Bring your shopping money! Saturday kicks of with a 5K run, 2 mile walk, and Kid's Fun Run. All day Saturday local talent will be displayed at the Grand Stand. Show off your singing voice or your best hog call. After the barbecue winners are announced the streets, shut down for a dance.
2019 Bass Tournament
Saturday, October 5, 2019
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
Pay-out Schedule: 95% 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 Gary Clark @ 205-457-1582.
For official rules of tournament or to print an application please see attached:
| Bass Tournament 2019_Entry Form.doc |
Miss Butler Fest Pageant 2019
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Located at the American Legion Post #81, 805 W Pushmataha St. Butler, AL.
Pageant: 6:00 P.M.
Registration: 4:30-5:30 P.M.
AGE DIVISIONS:
GIRLS: 0-11 Months, 12-23 Months, 2-3 Years, 4-5 Years, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-up
ATTIRE:
Contestants may compete in church dress, flower girl dress or pageant dress.
AWARDS:
A Queen and 3 runners-up will be chosen. Queens in each age divisions will receive a crown, trophy, and banner. Runners-up will receive a trophy and crown.
ENTRY FEE IS $50.00 FOR BEAUTY.
PRETTIEST HAIR, PRETTIEST SMILE, PRETTIEST EYES, and PHOTOGENIC are FREE.
Please bring photo to the pageant with you.
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 5ft trophy and crown.
DOOR ADMISSION:
There will be a $5 admission fee for ADULTS and a $3 for CHILDREN 6-12.
For more information please contact:
Darla Bailey
Home: (205) 459-4167 Cell: (205) 457-1414
**DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS OCTOBER 1,2019**
**ALL proceeds go to the City of Butler.
**Please follow our event on Facebook to stay up to date with any changes.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Located at the American Legion Post #81, 805 W Pushmataha St. Butler, AL.
Pageant: 6:00 P.M.
Registration: 4:30-5:30 P.M.
AGE DIVISIONS:
GIRLS: 0-11 Months, 12-23 Months, 2-3 Years, 4-5 Years, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-up
ATTIRE:
Contestants may compete in church dress, flower girl dress or pageant dress.
AWARDS:
A Queen and 3 runners-up will be chosen. Queens in each age divisions will receive a crown, trophy, and banner. Runners-up will receive a trophy and crown.
ENTRY FEE IS $50.00 FOR BEAUTY.
PRETTIEST HAIR, PRETTIEST SMILE, PRETTIEST EYES, and PHOTOGENIC are FREE.
Please bring photo to the pageant with you.
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 5ft trophy and crown.
DOOR ADMISSION:
There will be a $5 admission fee for ADULTS and a $3 for CHILDREN 6-12.
For more information please contact:
Darla Bailey
Home: (205) 459-4167 Cell: (205) 457-1414
**DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS OCTOBER 1,2019**
**ALL proceeds go to the City of Butler.
**Please follow our event on Facebook to stay up to date with any changes.
| Miss Butler Fest 2019 Forms |
BARBECUE COMPETITION OCTOBER 11TH AND 12TH, 2019
Kansas City Society
Backyard Barbecue Event
Butler Fest's Backyard Barbecue Competition is sure to be a good time for all. If you have any questions about the Backyard Barbecue Events please contact: Robby McKenzie (601) 409.3827 or Amy Doggett (205) 459.3795
Backyard Barbecue Event
Butler Fest's Backyard Barbecue Competition is sure to be a good time for all. If you have any questions about the Backyard Barbecue Events please contact: Robby McKenzie (601) 409.3827 or Amy Doggett (205) 459.3795
| Basic Butler Fest BBQ Info |
| BBQ Butler Fest Application 2019 |
Butler Fest 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk, and Children's Fun Run
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Known for "throw up hill", the annual Butler Fest 5K course begins on Academy Avenue before taking 17 to Vanity Fair for a loop around Choctaw General Hospital and back. Those who pre-register are guaranteed a long-sleeved race tee shirt and an abundance of door prizes are given away. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. for the 5K Run/2 Mile Walk. Runners will begin at 8:00 with walkers starting shortly after at 8:05. Kid's Fun Run participants registration will open at 8:00 with the run beginning at 9:00.
Registration Fees:
Race/Walk: $20 pre-registration/ $25 Race Day
Fun Run: $15 pre-registration/ $20 Race Day
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Known for "throw up hill", the annual Butler Fest 5K course begins on Academy Avenue before taking 17 to Vanity Fair for a loop around Choctaw General Hospital and back. Those who pre-register are guaranteed a long-sleeved race tee shirt and an abundance of door prizes are given away. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. for the 5K Run/2 Mile Walk. Runners will begin at 8:00 with walkers starting shortly after at 8:05. Kid's Fun Run participants registration will open at 8:00 with the run beginning at 9:00.
Registration Fees:
Race/Walk: $20 pre-registration/ $25 Race Day
Fun Run: $15 pre-registration/ $20 Race Day
| 2018 Butler Fest Run |
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 11th 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.
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 11th 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.
| Vendor Booth Application 2019.jpg |
2019 Best Dressed Pig
The Town of Butler would like your help in advertising the 16th 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 20th. Pigs will be judged on Thursday, October 11th.
Extra points will be awarded to pigs with "October 11th and 12th" and "Butler Fest ’19" as part of the decoration.
Winners will be announced at the grand stand October 12th @ 11:30 a.m.
Number of prizes to be awarded will be determined by number of participants.
For more information call Butler Town Hall at 205-459-3795.
The Town of Butler would like your help in advertising the 16th 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 20th. Pigs will be judged on Thursday, October 11th.
Extra points will be awarded to pigs with "October 11th and 12th" and "Butler Fest ’19" as part of the decoration.
Winners will be announced at the grand stand October 12th @ 11:30 a.m.
Number of prizes to be awarded will be determined by number of participants.
For more information call Butler Town Hall at 205-459-3795.
| Best Dressed Pig 2019 |
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 like the Gravatron, 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
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 like the Gravatron, 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
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