48TH ANNUAL ELGIN CATFISH STOMP

It's time! Catfish Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony - this weekend! We have released the line-ups below.

catfish stomp festival and parade
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.

Elgin Catfish Stomp Parade

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

Elgin Catfish Stomp Sponsorship

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

Elgin Catfish Stomp Vendor Entry

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

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