Fannin County, Texas -- The Fannin County Fair Parade will take place again in historic downtown Bonham around the restored 1888 Fannin County Courthouse on October 3, Monday evening, at 6:00 p.m. The theme this year is Cowboy Boots & Country Roots.
There is a float contest again this year with cash prizes (1st place $300, 2nd place $200, 3rd place $100). To be eligible for the float contest cash prizes there is an entry fee ($35 standard entry fee or $15 fee for non-profits).
There will also be a honor award trophy (no entry fee required) presented to the best decorated vehicle (car, truck, or side by side/golf cart entry).
If there are any questions or concerns regarding the parade please contact Julie Grant at jgrant898@yahoo.com
additional photos at end of article
FANNIN COUNTY FAIR PARADE
October 3, Monday, at 6:00 pm
REGISTRATION FORM
In order to set up, this entry must be filled out and turned in by Monday, Sept. 26 by 5:00 pm, there will be NO EXCEPTION! Read and sign BOTH sides of this form. You will receive an email from jgrant898@yahoo.com when your entry has been received.
Name of Entry/Organization: (please print)
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Contact Name: (please print)
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( ) Phone Number
_________________________
Email address (required for correspondence)
Type of entry –
____ School Organization ____ Community Organization
____ Commercial/Business ___ Political
Will your entry be:
_______Float pulled by truck (No entry over 60 ft allowed)
_______Float pulled by an animal(s)
If so, what type of animal(s) __________________________
________ Single vehicle (____ Truck ______Car
___ Side by Side ____ golf cart) _______
Walking How Many walkers? __________________
(Range of ages ________________)
____Riding Horse Approximately how many horses ?_____ (Have to be parade broke.)
This only applies to FLOAT ENTRIES.
(circle one)
Non-Competitive: Competitive:
Free Entry Fee
$ 15 non-profit
$ 35 standard
Office use only Entry # Cash CK#_______ Fannin County Fair Parade October 3rd, Monday Afternoon, 6:00 pm Rules and Information Time: 5:00 pm Parade Line up begins (On 5th from Willow St. to Civic Center) 6:00 pm Parade - (RAIN or SHINE) The Fannin County Fair Parade will take place again in historic downtown Bonham around the restored 1888 Fannin County Courthouse on October 3, Monday evening, at 6:00 p.m. The theme this year is Cowboy Boots & Country Roots. Route: Parade starts at 5th and Main, loops around the courthouse to Center Street, and ends at the corner of 9th Street and Center Street turning west. Theme: Cowboy Boots & Country Roots An entry fee is required to participate in the Parade Float Contest. Those who do not wish to compete may join the parade at no charge, but MUST still submit an entry form. Float Contest Entry Fee: Floats will be judged on adherence to theme, originality, and overall appearance of float. Honor Award Trophy General Rules: Bike riders must be accompanied by an adult.
$ 15 Non-profit $ 35 Standard
Parade Float Contest Prizes
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
Best Decorated Vehicle
(best overall creativity on
a car, truck, or side by side/golf cart)
All and any vehicle must be driven by someone licensed and 21 years of age or older.
For the safety of spectators and yourself all animals must be “parade broke” (that is the animal needs to have been in an event or crowd of people before so it will not get scared and act out – sirens, bands, and other possible loud noises will be in the parade).
Any entry can be expelled from the parade for any actions or outburst. No profanity or nudity may be displayed on the entry (this includes music, writing, signs, participant’s clothing, etc.)
For the safety of children and spectators watching the parade NO ITEMS, CANDY, or FLYERS, can be THROWN FROM MOVING FLOAT or VEHICLE (but can be handed out directly, on foot). Violation will result in DISQUALIFIED from prizes.
NO ENTRY OVER 60 FEET ALLOWED.
Each youth group shall be represented by an adult supervisor who will be responsible for the group following all parade rules. Each group shall name a contact person on the entry form.
When disbanding, units shall NOT block the flow of traffic for participants behind them.
I verify that I have read the rules and information on this side and will make sure all participants on my entry adhere to them.
Authorizing Signature:_____________________________
photos by Allen Rich