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Shoals is excited to host the annual Catfish Festival from July 3rd to July 7th, 2024, featuring a variety of fun-filled activities for all ages.

Wednesday, July 3rd:

  • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: County Museum Open at Old Courthouse
  • 5:00 PM: Business Decorating Contest sponsored by Shoals Lions Club
  • 6:00 PM: Men’s Softball Tournament begins at Ball Park
  • 6:00 PM: Kids Chalk on Sidewalk at SC Draperies on Main St. (Sponsored by Tri Kappa)
  • 6:30 PM: Benefit Auction at Fire Station (Sponsored by Graber Auctions, Auctioneer Mark J. Graber)
  • Food/Drinks by S.H.S. Parents of Class of 2025

Thursday, July 4th:

  • 7:30 AM: 5K Catfish Walk at Ball Park
  • 8:00 AM: Catfish Run at Ball Park (Sponsored by various local businesses)
  • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: County Museum Open at Old Courthouse
  • 10:00 AM: Women’s Softball begins at Shoals H.S.
  • 10:00 AM: Egg Toss Tournament at Ball Park (Sponsored by Edward Jones Investments)
  • 3:00 PM: Catfish Cooking Contest (East side of Post Office, Sponsored by The Shoals News)
  • 4:30 PM: Horseshoe Tournament at Boat Landing
  • 4:45 PM: Opening Ceremonies at Stage with Chairperson Audra P. Deckard
  • 5:00 PM: Battle of the Bands at Stage featuring The LowRider Experience, Old ‘n Gold & The Band Revolver
  • 10:00 PM: Great Catfish Festival Fireworks Display at Ball Park

Friday, July 5th:

  • 7:00 AM – Noon: Bridge Fishing Contest
  • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: County Museum Open at Old Courthouse
  • 4:30 PM: Pie Contest at St. Mary’s Church Hall (Sponsored by Dover Hill Christian Union Church Ladies)
  • 6:00 PM: Old Time Tent Meeting at Bailey Bros. Lot with Clay Harding Band and Speaker Scott Shipman
  • 6:00 PM: Kickball Tournament begins at Ball Park
  • 6:00 PM: Basketball Tournament at Ball Park (Sponsored by Travis Brett-Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance)
  • 6:30 PM: Little Firecrackers, Little Miss Contest, Pre-Teen Contest, Junior Miss Contest, and Catfish Festival Queen Contest at Stage
  • 8:30 PM: Puking Buzzards performance at Stage (Members include Brian Lee Tharp, “Rooster” Baesel, Jonah Shaw, Jerry Sanders & Ron Crowder)

Saturday, July 6th:

  • 7:00 AM – Noon: Bridge Fishing Contest
  • 9:00 AM: Volleyball Tournament at Ball Park
  • 9:00 AM: Kickball resumes at Ball Park
  • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: County Museum Open at Old Courthouse
  • 10:30 AM: Catfish Festival Parade with Grand Marshal Carla Harner
  • 10:00 AM: Bike Show at Old Jay C Building (Judging at Noon, Sponsored by ABATE)
  • 1:00 PM: Texas Hold’em at American Legion Post 61 (Sponsored by American Legion Post 61)
  • 2:00 PM: Hook, Line, & Laughter at Methodist Church (By Glenda Ferguson and Pat Keefe)
  • 2:00 PM: Big Catfish Contest Weigh-in at Shoals Fire Station (Display until 2:00 PM)
  • 6:00 PM: Old Time Tent Meeting at Bailey Bros. Lot with Clay Harding Band & Speaker Wes Morris
  • 7:00 PM: Rumble by the River at Stage (Presented by Tri-State Wrestling)
  • Coney Dogs and Yard Sale from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Nazarene Church (Air & Bathrooms Open to Public)

Sunday, July 7th:

  • 10:00 AM: Old Time Tent Meeting at Bailey Bros. Lot with COC Praise Band and Speaker Pastor Dennis Cecil
  • 3:00 PM: Baby Show (0-12 months) at Fire Station
  • 3:30 PM: Baby Show (13-24 months) at Fire Station
  • 5:00 PM: Gospel Sing at Stage featuring The Conquerors Quartet, Robert Sullivan, and Judith Montgomery Family

Food Offerings:

  • Catfish Stand by Shoals Lions Club
  • Ham & Beans on Friday, July 5th (Serving 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Senior Citizens Center)
  • Pork Barbecue on Saturday, July 6th after Parade at St. Mary’s Church Hall (Father Walker)
  • Steak Dinner on Friday & Saturday, July 5th & 6th (Serving 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cornerstone Community Church)
  • Pie & Ice Cream on Sunday, July 7th (Serving 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM by Friends of Waggoner’s Chapel near Stage)

Additional food stands available from Eagles Lodge, Ball Park Concessions, and local businesses on Main Street.

One thought on “39th Annual Shoals Catfish Festival Schedule of Events

  1. Connie says:

    Is there a place where we can get a alcohol drink today? We don’t belong to any of the legion

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