Special Thank You to: J.W. Jones Paragon Super Market Tomato Pie Aegis Defensive Strategies Morgan County Sheriff Department Paragon Volunteer Fire Department Paragon Town Marshall Paragon Town Board
Welcome to the 91st Annual Paragon Homecoming Festival Committee Chairmen: President: Vice President: Treasurer: Co-Treasurer: Secretary: Co-Secretary: Committee Members: John West Don Collins Morris Warthen Stacy West Stacy West Heather McFarland Mary Buttery, Gloria Warthen, Rick Finney, Christina Collins, Marcus Cooper, Jeanette Cooper Homecoming meetings are held the first Sunday of every month, at 5 p.m., at the Homecoming Festival Office on the corner of Union and Border Streets. FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE ATTENDING OUR FESTIVAL OTHER THAN SERVICE ANIMALS, THERE ARE NO ANIMALS PERMITTED ON THE MIDWAY. NO GLASS BOTTLES NO BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, AND NO GOLF CARTS ON THE MIDWAY The Homecoming Festival and Committee members are not responsible for accidents while attending the festival.
2015 PARADE MARSHALS Tony and Linda Cure This year s Paragon Homecoming parade marshals are Tony and Linda Cure Paragon from start to finish. Tony spent his childhood in Martinsville. Graduating from Martinsville High School in 1961. Attended Purdue University majoring in Interior Design. Worked with his family at Cure and Son furniture in downtown Martinsville for 20 years. Moved to Paragon in 1987 and shortly thereafter became active in the Paragon Fire Company and the Paragon Homecoming Committee. He was a member of the Citizens For A Better Linda's family moved to Whitaker in the summer prior to her starting the sixth grade at the old school. The following summer she entered the Homecoming Royalty Contest. Thru the years she has served as a member of the Paragon Homecoming Committee in many different capacities. She was a member of the Citizens For A Better Paragon from start to finish. As a couple they continued to decorate the Jim Young Park for Christmas each year until the Homecoming Committee took over the task. Through the years Tony and Linda have spent much of their time serving the town of Paragon and it s citizens. We are proud to have them represent Paragon as this year s parade marshals.
29th Annual Prettiest Contest 1st Place $50 2nd Place $25 3rd Place $10 Saturday, September 5th, at 8:30 pm Register at 8:00 pm Gentlemen 16 & up (16-17 need parental consent) Sponsored by PARAGON LIQUOR STORE & PARAGON HOMECOMING 6th Annual Hunkiest Guy 1st Place $50 2nd Place $25 3rd Place $10 Sunday, September 6th, at 9:00 pm Register at 8:30 pm Ladies 16 & up (16-17 need parental consent) Sunday, September 6, at 1:00 pm Register at 12:30 pm $20/Team Registration Winning team keeps 50% of the total pot and a 1st Place Plaque
Saturday, September 5, at 1:00 pm $5 Registration at 12:30 pm Two Age Classes 3-4 and 5-6 Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Kids Cornhole Saturday, September 5, at 4:30 pm $10/Team Registration at 4:00 pm Age 14 and Younger Winning Team Takes Home 1st Place Plaque and 40 Ride Tickets PEDDLE TRACTOR PULL Saturday, September 5, at 3:00 pm Weigh in at 2:30 pm Four Weight Classes Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each class
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, AT 7 PM Scott Manley is a long time resident of Martinsville, and everyone s favorite DJ. High energy and a huge variety of music. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, AT 9 PM Thrilling audiences since age 10 with John Michael Montgomery s Sold, Levi, now 29 years old, proves every show that he is one of country music s brightest and fastest rising stars. With his non-stop energy, enthusiasm, and a smile that just won t quit...levi creates a style of country music all on his own!" Levi has opened for major acts which include The Band Perry, Jason Aldean, Travis Tritt, Easton Corbin, Colt Ford, Justin Moore, Blackhawk, Jo Dee Messina, Brett Eldredge, and more. His first single, My Best Friend s A Girl ran up the charts as an indie label at a rapid pace, peaking at #52 on Billboard Indicator. 2014 marks a tipping point in Levi's career. His new single "I'm Good" has already reached Top 40 status and continues to rise!
Friday, September 4 th 5:00 p.m. Royalty Contest Check in 6:30 p.m. Rides Open 7:00 p.m. Royalty Winners 8:00 p.m. Karaoke (8PM-12AM) 12:00 p.m. Festival Closes Saturday, September 5 th All Day Yard Sales 8:00 a.m. Lions Club Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Car Show Registration 12:30 p.m. Power Wheel Derby 1:00 p.m. Rides Open 2:00 p.m. Car Show Awards 3:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull 4:30 p.m. Kids Corn Hole 7:00 p.m. Scott Manley 8:30 p.m. Prettiest Contest 9:00 p.m. Levi Riggs 12:00 p.m. Festival Closes
Sunday, September 6 th 10:00 a.m. New Salem Church Linda Haley-Lester, J.B. & Melanie O Neal 1:00 p.m. Rides Open 1:00 p.m. Adult Corn Hole 6:00 p.m. Tim Brickley & The Bleeding Hearts 9:00 p.m. Hunkiest Contest 10:00 p.m. Wrong Side of Dixie 12:00 a.m. Festival Closes Monday, September 7 th 11:00 a.m. Parade 11:00 a.m. Lions Club Lunch 12:00 p.m. Elite Dance 1:00 p.m. Rides Open 1:00 p.m. Festival Awards 3:00 p.m. Live Wrestling 5:30 p.m. Raffle Drawings 6:00 p.m. Festival Ends
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, AT 6 PM Tim Brickley is a singer/ songwriter, producer/engineer, and rock/jazz vocalist and band leader from Indianapolis. One Band, 150+ songs. You call em! That s right, you make the set list. This band plays everything from the Beatles to John Mayer. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, AT 10 PM WRONG SIDE OF DIXIE is comprised of four talented musicians fronted by the amazing vocals of Hannah Sexton and Austin Beliles. With Austin on lead guitar and they are accompanied by JASON BAKER on bass and Joe KOOL Hunter on drums and percussion. All four members are from previous bands with a wide variety of styles. They have came together to give you the sound of Wrong Side Of Dixie!