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Celebrating the 29th Anniversary
October 2-5, 2008

The Georgetown Fire Department will kick off the festivities on Thursday evening, October 2, with the 7th annual Fireman’s Chili Cook-off. Join in the fun and sample 27 different chili’s. A great family night out for four under $20. Proceeds go to Toys for Tots for Georgetown/Scott County.

The Festival of the Horse will take place on the streets of downtown Georgetown October 3-5, 2008.The Annual event will celebrate its’ 29th anniversary in downtown this fall. The Festival of the Horse has promoted Scott County’s horse heritage, the downtown community and the interaction between the two for the past 28 years. Family oriented activities and entertainment are featured. This signature Georgetown event attracts visitors from throughout the region and has become a beloved event for our local citizens.

Many of the components that have become so traditional to the festival will return. Friday highlights include the Colt and Filly Children’s Parade, the midway carnival, live entertainment, and of course, those wonderful food vendors! Friday evening attendance swells to over 18,000 and has become the traditional night for local folks to gather, visit, and swap tales of the adventures they’ve had over the past year. Saturday features a 5K run, basketball and tennis tournaments, more great food and live entertainment and the Grand Horse Parade. Sunday winds down the weekend with a pet parade, blessing of the animals, horse show, and additional activities and entertainment. Estimated attendance - 30,000.

All events are free. Downtown Georgetown. Friday noon-10 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

For information on the following:
Colt & Filly Parade, contact Martha Tirlea at 863-4116
Vendors, contact Gretchen Soards at 863-2538