Large crowd turns out for 2025 Annual Columbus Day Festival

  • One of the attractions during the Columbus Day Festival was the parade. The Central Junior High School Marching Band performed a toe tapping selection of tunes as they traveled along the parade route. The Columbus High School Marching Band also appeared in the parade.
    One of the attractions during the Columbus Day Festival was the parade. The Central Junior High School Marching Band performed a toe tapping selection of tunes as they traveled along the parade route. The Columbus High School Marching Band also appeared in the parade.
  • The young contestants in the Little Mr. and Little Miss Columbus contest waited anxiously for the announcement of the winner. A total of over $7,000 was raised by the contestants. The winners were crowned during the bean feed at the Columbus Days Festival.
    The young contestants in the Little Mr. and Little Miss Columbus contest waited anxiously for the announcement of the winner. A total of over $7,000 was raised by the contestants. The winners were crowned during the bean feed at the Columbus Days Festival.
  • Large crowd turns out for 2025 Annual Columbus Day Festival
    Large crowd turns out for 2025 Annual Columbus Day Festival
  • Goodrun Hale (back) and helper were busy cooking up pancakes for the an- Much to the delight of the children along the parade nual pancake feed at First United Methodist Church Saturday during Columbus route, Fire Pup made an appearance on one of the Days. fire trucks.
    Goodrun Hale (back) and helper were busy cooking up pancakes for the an- Much to the delight of the children along the parade nual pancake feed at First United Methodist Church Saturday during Columbus route, Fire Pup made an appearance on one of the Days. fire trucks.
  • It was an early start for the runners in the annual Columbus Day 5K. Runners lined up bright and early to take on the long run. Some were running for fun, others to beat their best time.
    It was an early start for the runners in the annual Columbus Day 5K. Runners lined up bright and early to take on the long run. Some were running for fun, others to beat their best time.
  • There were many vehicles entered in the Official Columbus Day Car Show located on the Square. Vehicles of all makes and models were on display.
    There were many vehicles entered in the Official Columbus Day Car Show located on the Square. Vehicles of all makes and models were on display.
  • Large crowd turns out for 2025 Annual Columbus Day Festival
    Large crowd turns out for 2025 Annual Columbus Day Festival
  • Commerce Bank employees served up beans and cornbread with a smile.
    Commerce Bank employees served up beans and cornbread with a smile.