While the number of folks that have been celebrating Mule Days since it began is probably low if any at all, as this year’s Enfield fall celebration is observing its 102nd year.
This year’s theme “There’s No Place Like Mule Days,” is an invitation to Enfield and area residents to come out and enjoy the festival set to begin Thursday, Oct. 5 and continue through Saturday night, Oct. 7.
Activities open Thursday, Oct. 5 at 5 with kid’s games. That will be followed by Jared Mitchell and gospel music as 6p.m. The baby contest, Mr. and Miss Tot and Prince and Princess contest will get underway around 7 Thursday evening. Bingo will begin at 8.
Mule Days will feature inflatables this year in place of amusement rides. Wristbands will be available for $10, both Thursday and Friday.
Friday opens with the Appetizers on the main stage from 5:30 until 6:30. The Little Miss Mule Day, Jr. Miss and Mule Day queen will be selected Friday night. The pageants will get underway around 6:45.
Bingo will begin at 8 Friday night. The inflatables will be open from 5 until about 8:30 Friday evening.
Saturday, Oct. 7 will open with biscuits and gravy at the fire department from 6 until 9 Saturday morning. The Mule Day 5K will begin registration at 7:30, with the run to start at 8.
The pet parade lineup will begin at 9:30, with the parade set for 10. There will be a cake walk, sponsored by the Enfield 4-H Club at 10:30.
The 102nd annual Mule Days parade line-up begins around noon at the Wadi Building, with the parade to start at 1:30. And don’t forget the mule judging at the Wadi Building at 12:30.
Corn hole and bingo will round out the afternoon activities.
Mid Life Crisis will provide the entertainment on the Main Stage beginning at 4 and running through 8 p.m.
Another round of bingo runs from 6 until 8 Saturday might, wrapping up the annual Mule Days celebration.
Inflatables will open Saturday from 2:30 until 8:30 with wristbands available for the day at $15each.
