Bodock Festival 2019

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WELCOME TO PONTOTOC

It’s Bodock Hot!!

Bodock Festival August 23rd & 24th on Main Street Downtown Pontotoc

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elcome to Pontotoc County’s 26th Annual Bodock Festival on Main Street in Downtown Pontotoc.

Bring your lawn chair and sit a spell with friends from all over that will come to celebrate Pontotoc as a good place to live, work, raise a family, and enjoy your neighbor.

The planning started last year as soon as the festival ended to give you an enjoyable time.

The weekend is full of activities throughout our communities. Everyone takes a part in making this a memorable event. All we need is your happy faces here to complete the picture.

The local Fire Department wakes us up with sweet aroma of sausage sizzling on the grill and fresh pancakes with all the fixing. We are pleased we can have these both Friday and Saturday mornings. You don’t want to

miss your chance to visit and enjoy breakfast to start your weekend off. We are very proud of our Fire Department and the work they do for the communities in our areas to make this place a good area to live. Firehouse #1 will be buzzing with activities Friday and Saturday morning beginning at 6:00 a.m., be there and enjoy.

Friday morning Arts & Craft Vendors, Flea Market Vendors, and Food Vendors will be sitting up for the fun festival beginning at 8:00 a.m. after school has started. Main Street will close down at 8:30 a.m. to road traffic so vendors can safely put all their goods out. Please remember travel will be delayed in some areas, so drive safely to protect our pedestrians.

Picnic tables will be on the square for your dinning pleasure and a variety of food vendors

This is the planning committee that has been working all year to gather everyone needed for our 26th Bodock Festival. L-r 1st row: Shannon Lawrence, Jan Orr, Willie B McShan, L-r 2nd row: Chamber/Main Street Director Ellen Russell, Bob McGee, Marley Jamison, Lisa Bryant, Phyllis High, Raymond Moody.

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will be located on Marion and Liberty Street.

Official Welcome from the County and State with the National Anthem will begin at 5:30 p.m. on center stage. Leo Mask and the County Mounties will begin 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to be followed by the Mississippi Queen 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday brings a new day of fun with the Tour de Bodock on the Tanglefoot Trail beginning at 7:00 a.m. at the 1st Choice Gateway.

Pick your pain you can take part in the Metric Century, Half Metric Century, 20 mile, or 10K rides that start at 8:00 a.m. at the Gateway. All courses are well marked and patrolled by volunteers to assist with any needs that may arise.

Also aid stations with water and snacks are provided. All riders must wear helmets.

If cars are your thing, join the Pontotoc Ridge Club at the Jr. High Parking lot for a fantastic display of antique cars. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. and we ask you enter from Oxford Street. Spend the day talking with owners and viewing memories from days gone by. The club will have vendors in the area and comfort stations. Enjoy your stroll.

Saturday morning other clubs go into action with the Children’s Project by the Artist Guild in Renasant Park, Art Gallery, 4-H Variety Show, and Children’s Corner. All activities are spread downtown for your pleasure.

Cheer Groups will be by center stage starting at 11:00 a.m. So bring your lawn chairs and watch our children perform. Our Local Museum is on Main Street and provides us with detail history of our interesting County.

Saturday gives us a Talent Show to highlight Pontotoc’s Talent at 1:00 p.m. For $5 anyone can enter for your time of fame on the center stage. Help support our talented people and watch the show. Music from the stage will entertain until 10 p.m. Saturday night.

Without our Sponsors on all levels, we could not provide you with this festival that we have all grown to expect. Thank You to all the sponsors on their investment in our entertainment.

Come out and enjoy yourself and have a great family reunion with the other 31,000 people of Pontotoc and Pontotoc County that call this place home.

Not pictured: Ashley Clowers, Beth Waldo, Danny Thompson, Sherry Thompson, Dr. Lee Waltress, Police Chief Randy Tutor, Fire Chief Lance Martin, and all the many volunteers from the different clubs that help us make the Festival a success.

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INFORMATION & ACTIVE CLUBS WELCOME TO PONTOTOC

Where Family Comes First and We Love Every Second.

Please remember to put your trash in the cans provided for you. Have a safe and fun festival.

THIS YEAR’S BODOCK FESTIVAL LOGO WAS DESIGNED

BY IMAGE SCREEN PRINTING

Stage Set Up The Center Stage will be placed in the middle of Main Street at the Corner of Washington and Main Street like last year.

It’s between the Courthouse and the Post Office with sitting room in the street or the courtsquare. Picnic tables will be on the

square, but you need to bring your lawn chairs for your comfort.

Pontotoc’s Got Talent will be brought back this year for your enjoyment on Saturday 1p.m. - 3 p.m. Come cheer your favorite to the winners circle.

Active Clubs

AMERICAN LEGION POST 16 • Coke Wagon

PONTOTOC RIDGE RUNNERS • Antique Car Show Jr. High Parking Lot - Saturday

CIVITAN CLUB

• Train Rides Friday evening & Saturday

FIRE DEPARTMENT

• Pancake Breakfast 6 a.m. - Friday & Saturday

PONTOTOC 4-H

• Variety Show 10 a.m. - Saturday

ROTARY CLUB

• Support Bike Ride Saturday

TOWN & COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB • Street Decorations • T-Shirt Sales Hospitality Tent

PONTOTOC WOMAN’S CLUB

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

• T-Shirt Sales Hospitality Tent

NMHS - PONTOTOC

• Set Up / Logistic Support

• Museum Display

• Flag Display • Bike Ride support

PONTOTOC ARTIST GUILD • Children’s Art Project Renasant Park - Saturday

CHAMBER/MAIN STREET FINE ARTS CLUB • Art Gallery

PONTOTOC POLICE DEPARTMENT • Security for festival goers and participants

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BODOCK FESTIVAL SPONSORS Platinum

Gold Level FIRST CHOICE BANK

Silver Level

MONTGOMERY DRUGS

RENASANT BANK

Bronze Level

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday

EVENTS

• National Anthem - Jaylee Flake 2018 Overall Talent Winner

6:00 AM

• Famous Fire House Pancakes Firehouse #1 on Main Street

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

8:00 AM

STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

• Registration for Arts & Crafts, Flea Market, Food Vendors at the Hospitality Tent on corner of Main / Marion Street (after school has started)

9:00 AM

• Vendors Open • All traffic off Main Street • Drive Thru at 1st Choice will be closed Friday

5:30 PM

• Center Stage

5:30 AM

• National Anthem - Jaylee Flake 2018 Overall Talent Winner • Welcome from City and County

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

• Leo Mask & The County Mounties

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM • Mississippi Queen

• Welcome to Bodock Festival

EVENTS

Saturday

6:00 AM

• Famous Fire House Pancakes Firehouse #1 on Main Street

7:00 AM

• Registration for Antique Car Show - Jr High Parking Lot • Registration for Tour de Bodock - 1st Choice Gateway on the Tanglefoot Trail

8:00 AM

• Car Show Starts • Tour de Bodock Starts

9:00 AM

• Hospitality Tent Opens • Arts & Crafts Open • Flea Market Opens • Food Vendors Open • Children’s Corner/ Off The Square Market

10:00 AM

• Children’s Art Project Opens

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM • Center Stage

STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 11:00 AM

• Vault Gym

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• Pontotoc’s Got Talent

3:00 PM

• Bob Ray

5:15 PM

• Donnie Roye

6:00 PM

• Hannah + Karly

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Jock Adams & Blues Child

• Art Gallery Opens

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BODOCK FESTIVAL MAP

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FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

Leo Mask & the County Mounties Born with a guitar always close at hand, Leo Mask is carrying on the tradition that his dad, the late Charles Mask, started when he formed a band to play at various benefits. And anytime someone is in need of music to be played to help raise money for a person in need of hospital bills to be paid or any other charitable event, you can be rest assured that if at all possible, Mask and his band will be there. The same people might not alway sing in his band, but he always has Roddy Thompson on the keyboard. Mask’s son, Drew also helps out now and then by playing his guitar, passing on the legacy from his dad. Their music is wide and varied, from country to gospel.

So get your toe tapping shoes out and enjoy the music as you shop down Main Street on Friday of Bodock.

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Mississippi Queen Mississippi Queen is a country rock band from Northeast Mississippi. Led by vocalist Amy Hollon, they bring a variety of the best female vocal songs from different genres from the 60’s through the music of today! They also have 12 original songs. Their CD entitled “One” was released August 2018. They are also the 2017 Nominees for Best band in Mississippi, Best Alternative band, and Mississippi Roots band by the Mississippi Music Foundation. Band members and their biographies include: Amy Hollon resides in Michie, TN. She was born in Ohio, but settled in Mississippi as a teenager. She has been singing since she was 5-years old, winning numerous contests all over the mid-south. Growing up, she was influenced by LeAnn Rimes, Shania Twain, and Patsy Cline, to name a few. She has a unique voice that can cover various genres from soulful blues to rock to country.

She has written songs for the band such as “Daddy’s Girl”, “Celebrate” and “Old Guitar”, and “Family Thing”.

Joseph Newell resides in Tupelo, MS, and has been playing drums over 20 years. His musical influences include Little Texas, Zac Brown Band, The Eagles, 3 Doors Down,

Sister Hazel, Hootie and the Blowfish, Nickelback, Green Day, and the Dave Matthews Band. Joseph proudly plays Pearl drums with Sabian cymbals, using Nova drumsticks. Joseph wrote the bands songs “Is it Any Wonder” and “That’s Alright”.

Witt Lucas resides in Corinth, MS. He has been playing guitar and singing for over 7 years. Some of his musical influences include John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Van Halen, Rush, Guns N Roses, Jimi Hendrix, Avenged Sevenfold, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Witt plays Gibson and Fender Guitars with a Bugera amplifier. Witt also plays a Silvertone P bass guitar with a Peavey amplifier. Witt provides vocals, bass guitar, and lead guitar for the band. Witt wrote the bands original “Hotty Toddy Girl” and “Wasting Time”.

Harry Sappington, or commonly known as “Sap” joined the band in 2018. He resides in Blue Mountain, MS. He has been playing music over 20 years. His influences include the Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynrd, AC/DC, Elvis Presley and various blues and country artists from the Memphis and North MS area. Sap plays Fender, G&L, and Gibson bass guitars using a Fender and Ampeg amp.

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SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

Hannah + Karly Pontotoc’s most popular female duo will be back to open for Blues Child on Saturday night.

Hannah Roye and Karly Clayton will rock the stage with their crowd pleasing songs that will send even the smallest feet to dancing in the street. Band members who provide that extra kick for the night will include Barry Roaton, Dwayne Roaton, Jarrod Bogan and Wylee Washington.

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Jock Adams & Blues Child Jock Adams and Blues Child will close out the festival once more with their brand of music that covers everything from Bluegrass to rock and roll.

You will also be treated to the blues and some gospel selections. But that’s not all, original songs written by Jock Adams will rock out the night for those of you who enjoy listening to music under the stars. Members of the band are Jock and Jacob Adams, Olivia Slater, Fred Calmes and Ryan Newel.

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EATING & SHOPPING

Eat breakfast with our fire heroes Bodock means one thing, you get to eat breakfast at the fire house for $5. Our Fire Department and its Volunteer Crew know how to make a pancake. We look forward to this breakfast every year. The smell of sausage fills the air starting at 6:00 a.m. The Fire Department takes such good care of our community and needs to be recognized for its job well done. Our compliments to the cook‌ You know what you are doing.

Are you ready for some bodock food?

Have lunch and supper under the clear blue sky, or if it happens to rain hop out and get something to eat anyway. Vendors will be whetting your appetite from their places to eat. They will be located all along the east and north sides of the court square. So enjoy the music, the shopping, and the visiting and eating!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

$5 - 6:00 a.m.

Friday and Saturday

Shop until you drop!

Are you looking for that unique present for those in your life or perhaps you want to treat yourself? Check out the vendors!

You will find hand crafted items as well as flea market treasures from the vendors who will be down Main Street. Vendors will be in town all day Friday and Saturday. And don’t forget to visit the local stores on Main Street as well. They will have their special brand of merchandise on hand for you to peruse and purchase, plus you will get to cool off from the heat of the streets.

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FINE ARTS CLUB

Art Gallery The Pontotoc Fine Arts will host the art gallery at the Bodock Festival beginning with a meet and greet with light refreshments at the Library from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday evening.

Come and meet the artists behind the art in the Rose Calloway Wax Room. The gallery will be open through out the regular hours of the Library on Saturday of the Bodock Festival.

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FUN ACTIVITIES

NEW AT BODOCK! 4-H Variety & Fashion Show

There will be no pet show this year, instead the 4-Hers are bringing you a taste of their style of Hollywood with a Variety Showcase. Beginning at 10 a.m. in the Pontotoc Jr. High Auditorium, just steps away from the car show, for a mere $5 for adults and $3 for those 12 and under, you can see local talent cutting a rug with all kinds of antics that is sure to leave you laughing all the way down Main Street when you leave. The modeling squad will also step out in high fashion with their version of a walk down the runway. You don’t want to miss it! The proceeds will go directly toward expenses for the youth to travel to State and National contests. So please step in, cool off, support your local 4-Hers and enjoy their show!

J.D. Chism and Drake Merritt

Lathe Ward, Mabry Chamblee, and Andrew Rodgers

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FUN ACTIVITIES

Come enjoy Art in the Renasant Park Art in the park will feature two different projects this year in the Renasant Park during the Bodock Festival. Older children and adults can help by glazing the art pieces that were created last fall during the festival to prepare it to be fired again.

Everybody can get a fan and decorate it so they can have something to cool themselves off with while they take in the festival.

There are two different time slots you can come to do these projects, either 10 a.m. - 12 noon or 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Coordinator Dr. Lee Waltress invited everyone to come to the park and enjoy being artists that day.

Children’s Corner Hey kids it’s time to enjoy petting animals and bouncing down giant slides again! Children’s activities will be located in the green space at the off the square market. Come enjoy a bit of fun and with a day pass you can go back as much as you wish.

Activities will go on Friday and Saturday. The petting zoo will be Saturday only.

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Learn our historical heritage at the Town Square Post Office museum If you have not been to the Town Square Post Office museum in awhile, the Bodock Festival is the perfect opportunity to do so. It is located just behind the main stage and will be the great place to stop and cool off during the heat.

Step into yesteryear as you travel back to a time when the Chickasaws roamed these red hills. Explore the many arrowheads on display and learn of the history of these unconquerable people through the art of Martha Ann Sheffield.

And if you enjoy that make sure you put on your calendar to come back September 6 at 4 p.m. at the Gateway pavilion for an afternoon to interact with the Chickasaws.

Step downstairs and you will hear the voices of yesterday waft through the corridors of time as you enjoy the almost life sized picture of the court square as it looked on a busy day in 1928.

Remember the kind touch of a doctor as you browse through Dr. John Patterson’s office which has the many things he used while healing the folks in Pontotoc County.

Give your children a taste of life as you lived it as you take a walk in an old country store as well as a hat and dress shop. A farmstead kitchen as well as an old time school

room is also set up downstairs.

Our heroes of the past are on display in the military room. Honoring all those who fought to give you the freedom to live and walk here.

Explore the music of Danny Walls, Jimmy Weatherly and Ruby Elzy. Enjoy the art of M.B. Mayfield, and see how a newspaper was put together in the early years; and many more displays that will remind you of the sweat and toil that people went through to make Pontotoc a great place to live.

The museum will be open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday. You will find various books and jewelry to purchase and take home and enjoy for years to come.

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FUN ACTIVITIES

Tour de Bodock

The Tour de Bodock bicycle ride kicks off Saturday morning. The bike ride begins at 8 a.m. and riders can choose to complete any of four different ride course lengths, including 62 miles, 31 miles, 20 miles or 6.2 miles.

Riders may register the morning of the race beginning at 7 a.m.

The Metric Century, Half Metric Century and 20 miles registration fee is $45 and the 10k (6.2 mile ride) registration fee is $35.

Finisher medals will be awarded to all who complete the event.

Participants may enjoy post ride food and beverages at the First Choice Bank Gateway, located adjacent to the trail.

Children are encouraged to enter and par-

ents are welcome to stroll those who are too young to bike.

This year marks the fourth Tour de Bodock ride and all net proceeds will be donated toward the ongoing maintenance of the Tanglefoot Trail.

Anyone who has questions, or needs assistance, can contact the Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerce/Main Street office at 662-489-5042, or Bob McGee at this email: bobmcgee856@gmail.com The bike ride is sponsored by the city of Pontotoc, Pontotoc Police Department, Pontotoc Fire Department, Pontotoc Parks and Recreation and Pontotoc MS Main Street Association.

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Antique wheels will be rolling Hundreds of cars will be crowding into the Junior High School Parking Lot on Saturday August 24. If you would like to bring your car this year, there is plenty of space available.

The fee is $20 per car and $15 for additional cars in the same name. Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. and the show will begin at 8 a.m. Judging will begin at 11:30 a.m. with trophies awarded at 1 p.m.

A Best Car Trophy, Best Truck Trophy, Best Rat Rod Trophy, and Best Bike Trophy will be given. All registered entrants will be entered into drawings for cash totaling $1000 plus door prizes.

CAR SHOW Saturday Junior High Parking Lot

Concessions will be available on site so you can be just a step away from your wheels.

Please come take a stroll through the past as you view all the vintage ways to go and share with your grandchildren the memories of your yesteryear.

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BAUDACIOUS FUN AT BODOCK

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