LAUREL HILL — Hobos big and small will converge on Gene Clary Park next Saturday for the community’s annual celebration of all things Hobo.
Gates open at 9 a.m. for the 2016 Hobo Festival, named for Laurel Hill School and, by extension, the community’s mascot.
Music plays almost continuously throughout the day, with local and regional performers on the bill from 9:45 until 3:15.
The McVays — brother and sister Micah and Garrett — along with Zach McCarver open the festivities. 2016 Gulf Coast Jam finalist Casey Kearney performs at 11 a.m., with Tim Richey, guitarist for The Mulligans, playing at 1:45.
“He’s back by popular demand,” Debra Adams, one of the Hobo Festival organizers, said.
Adams said to expect games, children’s activities, arts and crafts for sale, and lots of food. Admission is free.
Watch for the Hobo himself in the guise of the Rev. Mike McVay, pastor of Laurel Hill First Baptist Church.
The Big Red Bus bloodmobile will accept donations from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and the Dixie Antique Power Tractor exhibition will showcase vehicles.
Parking and admission are free.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Time to celebrate the Hobo