Press Release: 42nd Annual Octoberfest in Downtown Cleveland Promises a Weekend Full of Festivities
Cleveland, MS – Mark your calendars for the 42nd Annual Octoberfest, set for October 11th and 12th
in Downtown Cleveland. The weekend will be packed with events, kicking off Friday at 5:00 p.m. with
the "Lighting of the Grill" by Boy Scouts of America Troop 23 in celebration of their 100th
anniversary. This ceremony signals the start of the BBQ-cooking competition, sanctioned by the
Memphis Barbecue Network and serving as the final event of the Delta BBQ Brawl circuit.
Approximately $13,000 in prizes will be awarded to the winners.
At 5:30 p.m., Joe Garcia and the Big Guns will hit the Cannon Motors Stage to open the evening's
entertainment. At 6:30 p.m., headliner Ashes & Arrows, fresh off their appearance on America’s Got
Talent, will take center stage.
Friday evening also features Wicker's Tour of Champions, sponsored by Jeff Jones. This popular event
offers participants a chance to tour BBQ championship row, sample entries, and serve as judges.
Tickets for this and other demonstrations are available at octoberfestms.com.
Saturday starts bright and early at 8:30 a.m. with the Kid’s Confetti Run, sponsored by Junior
Auxiliary of Cleveland, followed by a crafts area hosted by Delta Arts Alliance. Children of all ages are
welcome to join in the fun.
Football fans won’t want to miss the Pigskin Pavilion, a fan zone featuring live broadcasts of college
football games. Open on Saturday, this pavilion allows attendees to enjoy the festival while keeping up
with their favorite teams.
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Community entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m. with performances from local dance troupes and
gymnastics teams. The music lineup continues with performances by the Delta Music Institute Band,
Variety, The Juke Daddys, and The Cuz Band.
The BBQ competition winners will be announced between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening.
Concessions and food vendors will be available throughout both days, while over 100 arts and crafts
vendors will display their wares from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. A children's area will be open
both Friday and Saturday, ensuring fun for the whole family.
“This event wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated sponsors, volunteers, and planning
committee,” said Robert Maxwell, President of the Chamber of Commerce. “We are especially grateful
for the support of our Chamber members who sponsor Octoberfest.”
Official Octoberfest merchandise, including t-shirts, hats, and stickers are available now at
octoberfestms.com!
For more details, visit octoberfestms.com or contact the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of
Commerce at 662-843-2712.