Dillsboro Homecoming Festival Schedule Released

This year's theme is "Back to Our Roots"

The Dillsboro Homecoming Festival takes place May 18-21. File photo.

(Dillsboro, Ind.) – The streets of Dillsboro will be filled with festivalgoers this May. 

The Dillsboro Homecoming Festival returns Wednesday, May 18 through Saturday, May 21 in downtown Dillsboro.

This year’s theme is “Back to Our Roots.”

Opening ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m., followed by the annual Prince and Princess and King and Queen contests, plus the Outstanding Citizen Award presentation and music from Rachel Holt.

Thursday’s festivities will include the baby contest and music from CMN Trio.

On Friday, May 19, the festival will play host to the popular frog jumping contest, best dressed competition, music from The Motown Sounds of Touch, and fireworks at dusk.

The final day of the festival on Saturday, May 21 will include the 5K run and walk, homecoming parade, pedal tractor pull, and music from Head Games, a tribute to Foreigner.

A full list of festival events and times is listed below.

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