Arts and crafts, raffles, all kinds of great food including BBQ, funnel cakes, ice cream, shaved ice. Plus face painting, rock climbing wall, mechanical bull riding, slides and rides for the kids! All in the Murfreesboro Courthouse Square. Presented by the Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce 870-285-3131
Great competition and food return in 2008 with the
Diamond Festival Barbeque Brisket Cook-Off!
Prize money will be:
1st Place - $800
2nd Place - $300 3rd Place - $200
With trophies for 1st through 5th place as well! Entry fee is $40 plus 20 pounds of cooked meats for Saturday lunch!
Contact the Chamber of Commerce Office at 870-285-3131 for details and entry forms.
There will also be the first ever Diamond Festival Talent Contest on Saturday morning for 12 and Under ($10 entry fee) and Saturday afternoon for 13 and Over ($20 entry fee)
Prizes will be $100 for 1st Place in the 12 and Under and $200 for the 1st Place 13 and Over!
Again, Contact the Chamber of Commerce, 870-285-3131, to sign up - deadline is Friday May 16th
The Diamond Festival
has established a reputation for some of the best entertainment
in southwest Arkansas!
Crowd favorite, Robbie Williams, returns for his seventh straight appearance! >>>>>
Currently Scheduled to appear (and times are tentative):
FRIDAY
6:00 PM - The Hartley's - Family Bluegrass Music
7:15 PM - Arvel Bird - Native American Fiddler
7:30 PM - Just One Drop - Gospel and Worship Music from Harvest Time Assembly (Murfreesboro)
SATURDAY
9:00 - Diamond Festival Parade - North Washington Ave
10:00 - Diamond Festival 12 & Under Talent Contest
11:00 - Gene Cagle & The Four "A's" - Folk Music
12:00 - Morgan Fawcett - Native American Flute Music
12:30 - The Testimonies - Southern Gospel
1:30 - Diamond Festival 13 & Over Talent Contest
2:30 - Mark Barfoot - Native American Drum Maker
Dennis Hatch - Native American Flute Maker
3:00 - "The Old Country Band"
4:00 - J. R. Martin - 50's, 60's & 70's Rock & Roll
5:00 - Perry Buster & Friends - Old Time Country
6:00 - Robbie Williams - Just a lot of popular country fun!
7;30 - The Last Round Band - Classic Rock / Country - Malvern, AR
Jamel The Magician (aka Melvin Brown) from Poyen AR will return to the Festival this year.
"Jamel" continues his quest to perform in every state in the U.S. and he has made it to half of them so far! His magic performances have been part of his life and many others for over 25 years!
Look for Jamel the Magician on the Square on Saturday, May 24th!
Please say thanks to our great 2007 sponsors:
Diamond Bank
First National Bank of Murfreesboro
First State Bank
Bank of Delight
Rehkopf's Family Grocery
A December Rose Florist
Ace of Diamonds
Alexander Printing
Allgood's Petroleum & One Stop
Allgood Truck & Auto
American Heritage Inn
B-99.5 Radio
Buddy's Ranch House Cafe
Caddo Antiques
Castleberry Book Keeping & Tax Service
Ceba Gas
Cheryl's Restaurant
Chrystel's Family Hair Care
Cowling Title Co
D & R Marine & RV Service
Deaton Oil Co
Diamond City Floors
Diamond City Refrigeration
Diamond Country Realty
Diamond Cut Salon
Diamond Gun & Pawn
Funky Little Shop on the Square
Hawkins Variety Store
Image Shakers Salon
Ka Do Ha Indian Village
Klass Printing
Marty's Diesel & Service Center
McKnight's Grocery
Miner's Village C-Stop
Murfreesboro Diamond Newspaper
Murfreesboro Glass and Graphics
On The Square Deli
Peaceful Dove
Pettigrew Fireworks
Self Creek Lodge
Sonic Drive In
Southern Specialties
SWAHA Lodge
Sweeden Inc
The Movie Store
The Timbers Club & Restaurant
Vendors interested in taking part in 2008 should contact the Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce at 870-285-3131. Musicians interested in performing should call 870-285-2807 or e-mail Jeff for more information.
See ya'll - Memorial Day Weekend - May 23-24, 2008!
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