Leeds Creek Bank Festival postponed to May 24
The event, which marks the 30th edition of the festival, will be held at Leeds Memorial Park.
This year's gathering will feature all sorts of family activities including balloon art, face painting, hot dog eating and hula hooping contests, and the ever-cute Creek Bark Dog Pageant.
The always-popular Cruising the Creek Bank Car Show will also return this year with proceeds benefiting two local nonprofits–Backpack Buddies and Leeds Outreach.
There will also be dozens of vendors, offering everything from handcrafted items and fun gifts to festival food and frozen treats, perfect for a warm spring day.
The festival will kick off its live entertainment for the day with Heath Green and Adam Guthrie, two talented musicians who are new to Creek Bank and ready to bring energy to the stage
Additional performances will include singer/songwriter Lynnox Poe plus the return of crowd-favorite Terry Padgett with his popular Elvis tribute.
Festival-goers can also enjoy a lively performance from the Cash Domino Killers, known for their entertaining 50s and 60s rock and roll show.
Miss Leeds Area Samantha Hennings will also be part of the festival lineup.
There will also be a limited supply of commemorative 30th Anniversary Creek Bank Festival shirts at the Leeds Chamber booth.
For more information, email amy@leedsareachamber.com or visit creekbankfestival.com.
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