Celebrating 78 Years of Persimmon Traditions

The Mitchell Persimmon Festival began in 1947 when Mitchell native, George Bishop dreamed of creating an event to bring together the small community…

Schedule of Events:

07:00 am - 10:00 am: Masonic Lodge Breakfast
08:30 am: Persimmon 5k
08:00 am - 11:00 am: Persimmon Pudding and Novelty Contest
09:00 am - 12:00 pm: Tractor And Equipment Show
09:00 am - 12:00 pm: Cruise-In
09:00 am - 02:00 pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
09:30 am - 12:30pm: Motorcycle Show (5th Street By Railroad Cafe)
11:00 am: Mitchell Walking Club Nonprofit Food Tent (Chili)
12:00 pm: Luehrs Carnival and Amusement
01:30 pm: Grand Parade Opening Ceremonies (Stage)
02:00 pm: The Grand Parade
04:00 pm: Award Ceremony (Stage)
04:00 pm - 07:00 pm: Grissom Boyhood Home Tours
04:30 pm: Bloomington Jazz Orchestra (Stage)
06:00 pm: King Bee and The Stingers (Stage)
08:00 pm: Endless Summer (Stage)