With warm temperatures and bright and sunny skies, thousands of people ventured their way around the Downtown Kosciusko Square for the 40th Annual Natchez Trace Festival.
More than 2,500 children took part in Moomba, the children’s area, on Friday night and Saturday.
Kosciusko-Attala Development Corporation Vice President Tonya Threet said there was a lot of traffic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“There were crowds all day long,” she said.
Vendors participating in the festival reported a positive experience.
“We’ve had 20 vendors already reserved their spots for next year,” Threet said. “They can’t wait to come back.”
So far, Threet said the sales tax numbers are looking good.
Threet said everything ran smoothly throughout Friday night and Saturday from beginning to end.
The KADC would like to thank the countless volunteers, those who attended and the sponsors. A special thank you goes to the City of Kosciusko for the quick clean up.
Festival winners
Car Show winners
– Best Classic – James Green of Kosciusko
– Best Antique – Hilmer Bynum of Magee
– Best St. Rod – Drew Lenard of Vaiden
– Best of Show – Green
– Ladies Choice – Eric Rodgers of Lexington
There were 45 cars in the show.
Competition Corner
– Grand Prize Winner – Mike and Michell Thompson, gourds
–Painting (all media) Winner – Holly Johnson
– All other Fine Arts Winner – Jo Ann Blair
– Fiber Craft Winner – Amy Ballard
–Woodworking Furniture Winner – Wayne Jackson
–Small Craft Winner – Jane Mosely
– Small Wooden Item Winner – Roger Clark
Bike Show
– Touring – Tim Watkins
– Trike – Renee Watkins
– Cruiser – Ronnie Prewitt
– Sport – Walter Merwyn
– Custom – Johnny Terry
– Best of Show – Johnny Terry
150 bikes were present and 13 registered for the judging.
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