August 27 – 31, 2025
Volunteers: “Making a Difference
One Community at a Time”
Honoring:
Royalton Community Council
South Magoffin Community Activists
Royalton Trail Town Tourism Planning
Committee/Friends of the Dawkins Rail Trail
Remembering the Legacy of the late Randall Risner & Austin Wireman
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 23, 2025
Dinner in White
Fundraiser Event
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Public Library Parking Lot
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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:
Royalton Community Council
South Magoffin Community Activists
Royalton Trail Town Tourism Planning Committee
National Anthem: Luke Wireman
100 Year Celebration – Prater Methodist Church
Kiwanis Club of Salyersville
Presentation of
“Citizen of the Year”
And
“Organization of the Year”
Presentation to the late
Randall Risner &
Austin Wireman Families
Baby Contest
(Children ages 0-3 years)
6:45 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 28, 2025
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 McFarlan
Friday, August 29, 2025
Annual 4-H Pet Show
10:00 AM
Sponsored by the Magoffin County Extension Office
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
Kentucky Reptile Zoo Presentation
Free to all kids
2 p.m.
Inside of Community Center
Talent Showcase
6:00 PM
Open Mic-dancers, etc., all are welcome!
Director: Tonya Ward, Abbie Conley, Jessica Howard
Miss Magoffin County Scholarship Pageant
8:30 PM
Directors: Jincy Bailey & Ginger Oney
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Kiwanis 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
Holiness House of Prayer
Annual Founders Day Car Show & Corn Hole Tournament
Salyersville City Park
Registration 10 a.m. for car show and tournament
Corn Hole Tournament 11 a.m.
Awards at 2 p.m.
Founders Day Parade 2025
1:00 PM
Parade directed by the Salyersville Fire Department and the Magoffin County Rescue Squad
2025 Founders Day Honorees to ride in the parade
Live Music in the City Park
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Open Mic – Open to anyone
6 p.m. – Zoe Howard and Yellow Line
7 p.m. – Eddie Jenkins & 606 Sound
8 p.m. – Black Powder Express
Bring your own lawn chair
Free Wet Bounce House Fun
6 – 9 p.m.
City Park
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Church Services
10:00 AM
Pioneer Village Church House
With John Blanton
Sponsored by:
The Magoffin County Historical Society
