48TH ANNUAL ELGIN CATFISH STOMP
It’s time! Catfish Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony – this weekend! We have released the line-ups below. The 48th Annual Catfish Stomp Festival will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The parade will commence at 10 AM at the corner of Bowen Street/Main Street in Elgin. Parade will start lining up on Bowen Street and Railroad Avenue on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and spot #s will be painted on the side of the street.
Parade will start at 10:00 a.m. on Bowen Street/Main Street and travel to Potter Community Park on Green Hill Road.
Vendors can start setting up at Potter Community Park at 8:00 a.m. Spots are numbered with flags.
Festival will start immediately following the parade at around 11:00 a.m. 10 AM – Corner of Bowen Street/Main Street in Elgin
We are now taking application for parade entries!
- All entrants must supply their own sign for their float/entry.
- Banners & Signs should be neat and easily recognized (6-8″ lettering is recommended). Basic simple signs show up best.
- Santa Claus is the featured guest at the end of the parade! We ask that NO participant use a Live Santa or life-size representation of Santa. Children tend to get confused with multiple Santas.
- All entries must be Christmas and Family oriented.
- For safety purposes, please do NOT toss candy from your floats, cars, walkers, etc.
You may access a Parade Entry application here.
$15.00 single entry fee
$50.00 multiple entry fee
*Make checks payable to Elgin Police Department Toys Roundup and Caring Hands Foundation
*Please return your entry by November 24, 2023.
Elgin Town Hall – PO Box 277 – Elgin, SC 29045 ATTN: Melissa Emmons melissa.emmons@townofelginsc.broadstreet.us Potter Community Park • Green Hill & Main Street
Get involved!
- Level 1: $250 donation gets a sponsor a free spot in the Parade and a 10×12 vendor spot at the Festival
- Level 2: $500 donation gets a sponsor a free spot in the Parade, a 10×12 vendor spot at the Festival and name/logo on the banner.
You may access a Sponsorship application here.
*Make checks payable to Elgin Police Department Toys Roundup and Caring Hands Foundation
*Donations are tax deductible.
*Please return your entry by November 24, 2023.
*Call Elgin Town Hall 803-438-2362 for questions.
Elgin Town Hall – PO Box 277 – Elgin, SC 29045 ATTN: Melissa Emmons melissa.emmons@townofelginsc.broadstreet.us Arts & Crafts Exhibits
There will be limited electricity available this year. Register early!
- Regular space size 10×12 $40 each
- Extended space size 10×20 $65 each
- All exhibitors including churches and non-profit volunteer organizations MUST furnish either a tax number or proof of tax exempt status.
You may access a Vendor application here.
*Make checks payable to Elgin Police Department Toys Roundup and Caring Hands Foundation
*Please return your entry by November 24, 2023.
*Call Elgin Town Hall 803-438-2362 for questions.
Elgin Town Hall – PO Box 277 – Elgin, SC 29045 ATTN: Melissa Emmons melissa.emmons@townofelginsc.broadstreet.us