September activities continue in Kingsburg

By the end of the month a Kingsburg Idol will be named along with a Crayfish King, Crayfish Eating Champion, Crayfish Chowder Cooking Champion and a winner of the $1,000 Family Walk competition.

It's all part of the Kingsburg District Chamber of Commerce sponsored Swedish Village Farmer's Market and revived Kingsburg Crayfish and Jazz Festival -- all happening this month in Kingsburg.

Farmer's Markets are held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through November on Draper Street downtown. The Kingsburg Idol competition started last week and continues with a semi-final on Sept. 1l. That day participants will sing patriotic selections in recognition of the seventh anniversary of the World Trade Center disaster in New York City.

The Kingsburg Idol will be named Sept. 18. The winner and runner-up will sing at the Crayfish & Jazz Festival that weekend.

Family Walk

Family Walk, a part of the Crayfish & Jazz Festival, begins immediately. This is an opportunity for anyone to learn about the history of Kingsburg and be the winner of a $1,000 shopping spree. To enter, purchase an entry form answer card for $3 from the Chamber Office and visit the participating stores to find the questions. Those participating should begin now to see the questions, do some research, complete the answer card and turn it in to the Chamber Office by 7 p.m. Sept. 20. The winner will be the person who correctly answers all the questions.

In case of a tie, a drawing will be held. The prize vouchers will be redeemable through Dec. 31.

Crayfish and Jazz Festival

A Crayfish king will be named as part of the Sept. 20 Crayfish and Jazz Festival. Contestants must be between the ages of 18 and 25, prepared to share in the fun of the evening, and above all, have a good sense of humor. The winner will be named based upon their desire to complete an entry form prior to the day of the festival at the chamber office. They must be present at 3 p.m. downtown the day of the festival, agree to wear a special crown and cape and be available for press exposure.

Prizes are being developed to present to the new royalty. Coronation and prize presentation will take place on a stage at the fall classic. Another change in the Crayfish King competition is elimination of any age restrictions to open up the contest so more individuals can compete in the new event for the festival. Crayfish King entry forms are available at the Chamber office. Crayfish eating and chowder cooking winners will be named at the festival.

Details: 897-1111.

Great Pumpkin

The Great Pumpkin arrives for the Oct. 30 Swedish Village Farmer's Market in downtown Kingsburg and with him comes a $1,000 prize.

Selma Flea Market is sponsoring the Oct. 30 Swedish Village Farmer's Market. The biggest pumpkin will be determined by the flea market's public scales. To be in the running, pumpkins must be taken to the Selma Flea Market scales before 4:30 p.m. between Oct. 27 and 29.

A number of harvest season activities are also planned for the evening, including the Second Annual Pie Eating Contest and Best Pie In Kingsburg contest. The pie-eating contest winner wins $100, courtesy of Selma Flea Market.

Details: 897-1111.