The City of Salyersville, The Magoffin County Historical Society and The Magoffin County Fiscal Court proudly presents:
Magoffin County Founders Day 2024
August 28th, 2024 – September 1st, 2024
“There’s No Place Like Home”
Remembering the Legacy of the late Betty Jo Lykins
This year we will be honoring those organizations who have contributed to the growth of Magoffin County. We would like to give honor and gratitude to these pioneers that have been dedicated in preserving Magoffin’s Heritage.
Food, Craft, and Activity booths set up in designated downtown areas Wednesday morning. Contact Paul Howard at 791-3256 for details.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, August 24th, 2024
Dinner in White
Fundraiser Event
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Public Library Parking Lot
Wednesday, August 28th 2024
Opening Ceremony
6:00 PM
With the Magoffin Co. DAV, Mayor Stanley Howard, Magoffin County Judge Matthew Wireman, Pastor Jack Howard and our Honorees of this year’s Founders Day.
Presentation to the late Betty Lykins Family
Baby Contest
(Children ages 0-3 years)
6:30 PM
Directors: Abbie Conley, Jessica Howard, Theresa Dotson, and Lisa Preston
Mrs./Ms. Magoffin Pageant
8:00 PM
Directors Olivia Wireman and Jenny Howard
Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Little Miss & Master Pageants
(Children ages 3-12 years)
6:00 PM
Directors: Tonya Ward, Abbie Conley, Jessica Howard
Miss Teen Magoffin County Pageant
8:30 PM
Director: Tanika Arnett
Friday, August 30th, 2024
Annual 4-H Pet Show
10:00 AM
Sponsored by the Magoffin County Extension Office
Magoffin County Public Library Book Signing
(Local Authors)
10:00 AM
At library
Free Health Fair
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Community Center Yard
Free blood pressure checks A1C screens and giveaways
Magoffin County School Events
12:00 PM
Director: Charlotte Gillum
Talent Showcase
6:00 PM
Open Mic-dancers, etc., all are welcome!
Director: Tonya Ward, Abbie Conley, Jessica Howard
Magoffin County Football
Founders Day Bowl
7:30 PM
MCHS Football Field
Miss Magoffin County Scholarship Pageant
8:30 PM
Directors: Jincy Bailey, Jessica Prater Francis, Ginger Oney
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Kiwanis Club of Salyersville
5k Race
Sign up 8:30-9:00 AM
Race at 9:00 AM
Starts at the Catholic Church on Parkway Dr
Sponsored by: Kiwanis
Market Vendor Event
9 AM-9 PM at the cabins
Call 349-6195 for more info
Holiness House of Prayer
5th Annual Founders Day Car Show
Salyersville City Park
Registration 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Awards at 2:00 PM
Founders Day Parade
2024
“There’s No Place Like Home”
1:00 PM
Parade directed by the Salyersville Fire Department and the Magoffin County Rescue Squad
NO ATV’s ALLOWED
Live Music at the Cabins
3:30 PM-10:00 PM
The Salyersville Express Band
Eddie Jenkins & The 606 Sound
Long Shot
Zoe Howard and The Yellow Line
The Black Powder Express
Ricky Connelley
Terry Miller Band
Bring your own lawn chair
Free Bounce House Fun
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
In Front of the Lloyd M Hall Community Center
Sunday, September 1st, 2024
Church Services
10:00 AM
Pioneer Village Church House
With John Blanton
Sponsored by:
The Magoffin County Historical Society
