27th Annual Bodock Festival 2021

Never Forget SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

MOTORCYCLE RIDE, CAR & TRACTOR SHOW, FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND MORE

Featuring Local Artist JORDYN MALLORY WITH TUPELO HONEY THE JOHNSONS | MEMPHIS JONES JUSTIN KIRK & CO. A supplement to the Pontotoc Progress

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WELCOME TO PONTOTOC

It's Bodock Time!

September 11, 2021 on Main Street Downtown Pontotoc

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elcome to the 27th Annual Bodock Festival! We are happy you have chosen to be a part of the festival on this special day. This year’s festival falls on Saturday, September 11, 2021. It is the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. We do want to enjoy the freedom to have fun; however, we also want this to be a time of remembrance and reflection. We have

mindfully and respectably chosen a Patriotic Theme for this year’s festival. Please take time to notice our displays of patriotism-- from our American Flags throughout downtown to the Patriotic Music our entertainers will be singing.

Bodock was cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid Pandemic. Having the festival this year has been a hard decision for the Bodock Board

Bodock Festival Board

Those who have served on the Bodock Board to make this festival a success are: first row from left: Jan Orr, Beth Grisham, Ashley Clowers, Chamber Main Street Director Beth Waldo; at back from left are Kyle Walker, Pontotoc City Police Chief Randy Tutor, Raymond Moody, Jane Chamblee, Debbie Lunn, Phyllis Hifh, Willie McShan, Dr. Lee Waltress and Don McKibben.

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due to Covid continuing to be a part of our lives. Our retail stores, restaurants, as well as our vendors are dependent on the Bodock Festival for the economic sustainability of their businesses. We understand you realize the dangers associated with Covid, and we ask that you be as cautious as possible during this event. If you have been exposed to Covid or have symptoms of Covid, we ask that you not be a part of this year’s festival. Hopefully, next year will be back to normal.

Whether you’re here for the Tour de Bodock Bicycle Ride, the Car and Antique Tractor Show, or just here to eat your favorite funnel cake, there’s something for everyone! We

have great music lined up, and you’ll certainly want to stay through the last performance of the night to hear Tupelo Honey featuring Pontotoc’s own Jordyn Mallory. All Bodock festivities will be on or near Main Street, so work your way to Historic Downtown Pontotoc for a great day of fun!

Sincerely,

Beth Luther Waldo, Director Pontotoc Co. Chamber & Main St. Assoc.

We hope that everyone has a safe and fun time at the 27th Annual Bodock Festival!

Not shown are Bob McGee, Shannon Rutledge and Kathy Tackett.

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BODOCK FESTIVAL SPONSORS

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BODOCK FESTIVAL SPONSORS

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WE HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A FUN TIME!

Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor

Friends of Bodock

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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. COVER ARTWORK PROVIDED BY MOLLY ARCHER

Stage Set Up The Center Stage will be placed in the Middle of Main Street at the Corner of Washington and Main Streets like last time. It’s between the Courthouse and the Post Office with sitting room in the street or the courtsquare. Please bring your lawn chairs for your comfort.

Active Clubs

We could not do this without the volunteer spirit of the clubs across our county.

PONTOTOC RIDGE RUNNERS

PONTOTOC 4-H

– Car Show & Antique Tractor Show

– Children’s Art Project

CIVITAN CLUB

PONTOTOC WOMAN’S CLUB

– Train Rides

– Hospitality Booth – T-shirts

FIRE DEPARTMENT – Pancake Breakfast

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PONTOTOC COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

– Museum Displays

– Games – Clean up

NMHS

CITY OF PONTOTOC POLICE

– Flag Display at Court House – Bicycle Ride Support

– Safety

PONTOTOC ART GUILD

JUNIORETTES

– Children’s Art Project

– Face Painting – Hospitality

TOWN & COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB

NATIONAL GUARD A CO. RRBN & A TROOP, 1-98TH CAV

– Street Decorations – Hospitality Booth – T-shirt Sales

– Inflatables For Children

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY EVENTS 7:00 AM – Registration for Tour de Bodock 139 West Reynolds Street – Registration for Bodock Fest Motorcycle Ride 123 N. Main St. (Pontotoc High School)

8:00 AM – Registration for Car & Tractor Show 132 North Main Street (Pontotoc Jr. High) until 11:30 a.m.

– Tour de Bodock starts 139 West Reynolds Street on Tanglefoot – Hospitality Tents opens Corner of Main & Marion Streets – Vendors and Food Vendors open – Children’s Games On Courtsquare – Cornhole On Courtsquare until 4 p.m.

9:00 AM

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM – Children’s Art Project Step into a Painting & Rocks for Butterfly Mosaic Renasant Park

SATURDAY STAGE ENTERTAINMENT Intersection of Main & Washington Street

10:00 AM - UNTIL – Dance/Cheer Groups perform

2:00 PM - UNTIL – Pontotoc’s Got Talent!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM – The Johnsons

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM – Memphis Jones

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM – Justin Kirk

8:30 PM - UNTIL – Tupelo Honey

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SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT

The Johnsons The Johnsons from Houston, Mississippi will open the evening entertainment with some good ole gospel music to sooth the soul.

The group has been singing together since 2010. The group members are Shae Johnson (mother) and children Kirk and Kirklyn Johnson (twin sons) and LaSarah Johnson (daughter).

They will be bringing the inspirational hour which will consist of a mixture of gospel songs as well as perform the National Anthem in honor of 9/11.

The family testimony will be shared as well to inspire others to strengthen their faith during times of uncertainty. They serve as autism awareness advocates as the twins Kirk and

Kirklyn were born autistic and very low on the spectrum. The children were nonverbal until the age of 4 and miraculously started speaking spontaneously after a revival service.

Some of the songs you will enjoy hearing from this group are: Rejoice, Farther Along, Church Song, Better Place, and a few others.

This group has been called a God anointed group with every thing they do being based on service to the Lord and to others. Their enthusiasm and motivation for God is sure to bless your heart.

Read more about them at unfinishedclay. org.

This family will perform from 4-5 p.m.

Justin Kirk Justin Kirk touts himself as ‘Mississippi Born, Dirt Road Raised, Writer of Songs. Be good to your mama. Mississippi.’ His music is a blend of country and old school rock. He has played and sang at several local venues including Sydnei’s Grill in Pontotoc.

He will perform from 7-8:30 p.m.

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Memphis Jones Memphis Jones performs weekly at BBKing’s Memphis as his travel schedule allows. He has performed his Memphis Music review at festivals and private events throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, the Caribbean, and Europe.

Memphis is currently featured at The Gateway to the Blues Museum where he takes visitors through the steps of writing a blues song. He is featured as an actor in an exhibit at Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum where he plays Brother Frank, Elvis’ pastor, in a reenactment of a church service.

Past clients for online and tourism video emcee have included Elvis Presley Enterprises, Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Current clients include GM Financial as host of their “Car Stories” series.

As a licensed minister, Memphis previously served as worship pastor at The Love Of Christ Church in Memphis, TN. He also ministers upon invitation at camps and conferences, often doubling as worship leader and speaker. Memphis currently serves as associate pastor of Cornerstone Church in Memphis, TN. He will perform from 5-7 p.m.

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SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT

Tupelo Honey ZACH MOODY AND JORDYN MALLORY Tupelo Honey blends the voices of two amazing singers, Jordyn Mallory and Zach Moody. Coincidentally, Mallory and Moody are both from Tupelo, Mississippi, but they didn’t join up as a duo until they lived in Nashville. While Elvis Presley will always be the most famous musician from Tupelo, Tupelo Honey has the makings of superstars.

Undiscovered Nashville believes Jordyn and Zach’s musical chemistry and harmonies will take them places.

Before forming Tupelo Honey, Jordyn Mallory and Zach Moody had their separate journeys to Music City. Moody said, “I grew up playing music in church. Once I could play guitar, I was always part of the praise band.

After graduation, I went to Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, Mississippi. I joined Campus Country, which was a school-funded country band. It was there

where I got involved in country music and learned the Nashville Number System. After finishing college, I moved to Nashville seven years ago, where I began hitting the circuit, finding people to play with here and there.

Jordyn and I reconnected about a year and a half ago.”

Moody was not the only one who grew up singing in church. Mallory said, “I fell in love with music at a young age. My grandma sang, and I began singing with her in church. My mom, my Aunt Angel, and I started coming to Nashville about once a month, and this kept me on the path toward getting to Nashville. After graduating early from high school, I moved to town. I fell in love with the city, and I knew it would be my second home.

However, Mississippi will always feel like home. I did the solo thing for a long time, and there were many ups and downs. At times, I

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thought I was close to a record deal, only to be disappointed.”

One might think it was only natural that Jordyn and Zach would form Tupelo Honey after growing up in Tupelo, but it wouldn’t occur until they moved to Nashville. Mallory said, “Zach and I met when I was in high school, and he was in college. Tupelo has a small music scene, and we met at different festivals and gigs. I moved to Nashville before Zach did, but we never reconnected until a mutual friend suggested we get together to write and play some music. We finally made it happen, and it worked.” Hit songwriter, Will Rambeaux, was their mutual friend.

Before Tupelo Honey, Zach Moody did a lot of work playing guitar and singing background vocals. Moody said, “I enjoy adding to what somebody already has. I think my days in Campus Country, singing harmony with female artists, helped me develop my craft.” Mallory said, “Harmony came naturally for us, and I think that is what made Tupelo Honey the right move for us. Everything blended so well. When you have that musical chemistry, it’s special.”

Jordyn Mallory had created a good following for herself, and Zach Moody was a wellrespected musician in town before forming their duo. I wondered what this the right time for such a move. Mallory said, “It was the per-

fect time for me to make a move. I felt like so many ups and downs and changes were happening in my life. Musically, I needed a clean slate. I’ve always loved the idea of being in a duo or a group. However, nobody had along that felt right until Zach.” Moody said, “I was bored and thought, why not? I’m kidding.”

Tupelo Honey, musically speaking, is a good match. Jordyn said, “Going into Tupelo Honey, I had been writing for a long time. I am more lyrical, and Zach is melody and music-driven, so it’s a good combination. It was essential for us to have a fresh and current sound, but we are fans of all real instruments.

However, that doesn’t necessarily mean a traditional sound. There is also a hint of a bluesy thing.”

Tupelo Honey released “Teardrops in the Rain” on March 19, 2021, the follow-up to the duo’s debut single, “Never Coulda Dreamed You Better.” Their debut was a driving, upbeat song. Their latest single takes a different turn. “Teardrops in the Rain” was written by Sherrie Austin and Mike Walker.

Will Rambeaux produced the new release too. Read more about these two at undiscoverednashville.com.

You can hear this special blend of voices from Nashville live on the stage Saturday night at Bodock.

They will perform from 8:30 p.m. until.

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EATING AND SHOPPING

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 on the street at the court square. So enjoy the music, the shopping, and the visiting and eating!

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. 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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FUN ACTIVITIES

Art Guild Did you ever wonder what you would look like in a painting? Well you have your chance to step into a live painting at the Bodock Festival this year when you visit the Renasant Courtyard. “The Art Guild will not only have the picture frame fun like last time, we are also going to be painting rocks with flags on them which will eventually be a permanent display near the Tanglefoot® Trail,” said Dr. Lee Waltress president of the Guild. She also said that the members that have been in the guild since 2019 will have a booth at the festival to sell their products. “We are very excited about this and feel it is a way to highlight their work in the community.” So make sure you drop by the Renasant Bank Courtyard during hours between 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and get in touch with the artist in you.

A familiar site all day at Bodock will be the colorful train that will give you a ride from one end of Main Street to the other.

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Just For Kids!

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy everything from face painting to playing corn hole on the court square. Parents can enjoy listening to the music and talking while knowing that their children are just a step away. So get your bouncy feet on and check out all the kids activities.

Don’t miss an opportunity to take a ride on the Bodock Express and rest your tired feet.

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FUN ACTIVITIES

Antique wheels will be rolling Hundreds of cars will be crowding into the Junior High School Parking Lot at the Bodock Festival on Sept. 11. 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 $1,000 plus

Car Show Saturday

Junior High Parking Lot door prizes.

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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FUN ACTIVITIES Never Forget 9/11 Display

Town Square Museum 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Town Square Museum

Many Americans could not believe what they were seeing. Planes hit the twin towers, a plane crashed into the Pentagon, and a fourth in a field in Pennsylvania.

Do you remember where you were that day? Do you remember the patriotism that surged in your heart during the next weeks that followed that day? That attack affected every American and people throughout the world. It was the first time many of us had ever witnessed such atrocities.

Sometimes as we step away from history it becomes old news. But as the world again becomes a volatile powder keg it is imperative that we remember who we are fighting. And remember they have no scruples and no mercy.

Just take that bright Tuesday, September 11, 2001 as a prime example. America was provoked into war in 1941. We were a peace loving nation going about our own business and we were attacked. But that attack was on a military base. That is a place you should be ready for an out-side enemy to come and get you.

September 11 was different. These people were just going to work. They were just getting up and going about their day. They were totally innocent and evil men used planes to kill them. It behooves us on this 20 anniversary to pause and remember and the museum is going to give you the opportunity to do just that.

The museum will have a display in the lobby honoring all the sacrifices that were made for and on behalf of our country that day. Don’t forget to go by and see it and remember why our freedom is so precious. The hours of the display will be from 10 a.m. - 3 pm. A reception will be held in front of the museum (outside) honoring troops and first responders from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Please come by.

Reception honoring troops and all first responders In front of museum | 10 a.m. - 12 noon

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Tour de Bodock Bicycle Rides Are you ready to enjoy some late summer fun with your family on the Tanglefoot Trail?

Well look no further than the 2021 Tour de Bodock Bicycle Rides at the Bodock Festival, September 11, with the starting gun to go off at 8:00 a.m.

“We are excited about this year’s event. The Tanglefoot Trail is such a treasure for our community, and this is a great opportunity to enjoy the Trail and all of its physical and mental health benefits,” said Bob McGee, coordinator of the event.

“Our ride is designed for riders of all ages and abilities. It’s intended to be a fun event that benefits the Tanglefoot Trail. It’s also a bargain. Riders receive a quality shirt, rest stop refreshments, a finisher’s medal, and food and entertainment at the finish line, not to mention a beautiful course on which to ride,” he added.

McGee said their are four distance options, “You either choose 10K (6.2 Miles), 20 Mile, 50K (31 Miles), and 100K (62 Miles); and riders also have a choice of routes with or without hills with the 50K and 100K rides,” he noted.

This pleasure ride is not a bike race. “This is a family friendly event,” he stressed, “so you and your children can come and enjoy riding on the trail. This is being held on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and we are hon-

oring our first responders.”

And just to keep you riding for your goal, McGee said that everyone gets rewarded. “All finishers of any of the events will receive a unique finisher’s medal.”

Please be at the First Choice Gateway in Pontotoc in plenty of time before the race starts to get your bicycle ready. “All rides start and finish there,” said McGee. Rest stops with refreshments will be available at the Whistle Stops at Ecru, Ingomar, and Algoma and at the Gateway in Pontotoc.

Food and entertainment will be provided at the Gateway in Pontotoc. Local artist Bob Ray will play and sing for cyclists and their families.

Entry fee is $40 for the 10K and $45 for all other events.

You can enter online at raceroster.com or in person at the Chamber of Commerce located at 109 North Main Street in Pontotoc.

All net proceeds will go to the maintenance of the Tanglefoot Trail.

We could not do this event without our sponsors,” said McGee. “They include: Wood Eye Clinic, Dr. Steve Montgomery, Dr. Chris Park, Complete Computers of Batesville, South Main Dental, Mike Simon, Crossroads Rehabilitation and Collins Insurance Agency of New Albany.”

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FUN TIMES AT BODOCK

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