2016 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade
Jun11

2016 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade

The 2016 Hopkins county Dairy Festival Parade began at 10 a.m. at Buford Park. Prior to the parade at the park, participants of the parade and their floats used the staging area to prepare for the Parade. The Parade departed from Buford Park at 10 a.m. down Connolly Street toward Celebration Plaza, turning right and continuing down Gilmer Street to South Broadway to Lee Street. The parade was led by Parade Marshall Mark Sustaire in...

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Over 100 Entries in Dairy Festival Parade Saturday
Jun09

Over 100 Entries in Dairy Festival Parade Saturday

Grand Marshall Mark Sustaire and family will lead the annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade Saturday, June 11th. The parade will leave the Buford Park staging area at 10 a.m. and follow the traditional parade route down Connally Steet to Celebration Plaza then out Gilmer Street to South Broadway and conclude at the corner of South Broadway and Lee Street. Sustaire will follow the color guard and be followed by the reigning Dairy...

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Mark Sustaire Family 2016 Dairy Festival Parade Marshalls
May25

Mark Sustaire Family 2016 Dairy Festival Parade Marshalls

DAIRYMAN MARK SUSTAIRE, DAIRY FESTIVAL PARADE MARSHALL FOR 2016 When the Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade rolls by on Saturday June 11, watch for Mark and Amy Sustaire and their family waving to the crowds along the parade route. The long-time dairy family has been selected as Parade Marshalls for the 2016 event. During a KSST Morning Show interview, Mark said that his Sustaire ancestors arrived in the southeastern part of Hopkins...

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2015 Dairy Festival Parade Photos
Jun13

2015 Dairy Festival Parade Photos

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Dairy Festival Parade Saturday
Jun11

Dairy Festival Parade Saturday

David Watson told KSST Morning Show listeners that the Dairy Festival Parade is Saturday morning at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at Buford Park down Connally Street to Celebration Plaza and down Gilmer Street to Lee Street. The theme for the parade is “Just Moo It”, a sports theme, and the Bryant Fisher Family will serve as Parade Marshalls. The Fisher family is a long time dairy family in Hopkins County. The parade...

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Saturday’s Parade, Junior Dairy Show Successes for 2023 Hopkins County Dairy Festival
Jun11

Saturday’s Parade, Junior Dairy Show Successes for 2023 Hopkins County Dairy Festival

Festival Heats Up Saturday With Hot Air Balloon Rally & Glow, Milking Contest The 2023 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade was a huge hit, the Junior Dairy Show a great success and the milking contest included a few surprises. The second day of Hopkins County Dairy Festival dawned somewhat eerily, with lots of color, and black and white cows and ice cream décor galore. As the parade progressed though, darker clouds encompassed...

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Parade of Pride: the Dairy Festival’s 59th Parade is Saturday June 9 from Buford Park
Jun06

Parade of Pride: the Dairy Festival’s 59th Parade is Saturday June 9 from Buford Park

David Watson has been a volunteer for the Dairy Festival since, as a four year-old, he posed as a leprechaun on a parade float. David has helped build parade floats for his sister Gena, daughter Kate and others. Even his wife Myra Pilcher Watson rode atop a a float as a contestant in the Hopkins County Dairy Festival, so being part of the parade every year is a family tradition for the Watsons. David encourages everyone to reach out...

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Dairy Festival Udderances Announces Preparations for June: Hot Air Balloons, Parade, Queen Candidates
Mar15

Dairy Festival Udderances Announces Preparations for June: Hot Air Balloons, Parade, Queen Candidates

The Hopkins County Dairy Festival Board of Directors is beginning preparations for the 2018 Dairy Festival!  We have already received lots of inquiries from interested participants – for the parade, the balloons, and of course, from candidates for the Coronation Pageant.    The Festival dates are June 8 – June 16.  This year’s theme is: “Party ‘Til The Cows Come Home!”.  Our Board President, Carolyn McKinney, will host the opening...

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Dairy Festival Officially Kicks Off
Jun09

Dairy Festival Officially Kicks Off

The 2023 Dairy Festival has officially been kicked off as the ribbon has been cut this evening at Celebration Plaza marking the beginning of this years festival. During this ribbon cuttting event, contestants of the dairy festival pagent were there to kick this years festival off. Wed. June 14th through Sat. June 17th: Carnival, Located at the Civic Center Grounds. Friday, June 9th: Hot Air Balloon Rally and Glow, located at Shannon...

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2023 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Events
Apr28

2023 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Events

April 28, 2023- The 62nd annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival is coming up and starts June 9th with the theme being “Kickin’ It Up For Dairy”. The upcoming Events for the festival are as follows: Wed. June 14th through Sat. June 17th: Carnival, Located at the Civic Center Grounds. Friday, June 9th: Hot Air Balloon Media Flight, located at the Clarion Point Hotel, starting at 5:30 am weather permitting. Hot Air...

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