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Parade participants can still register!

No admittance after 10 a.m.
on the morning of Parade.

November 1st (1st Saturday of November) 2008
This year's Grand Marshall is Lieutenant General R. Steven Whitcomb
The Inspector General, Army. (Click here to read more about Mr. Whitcomb)

All proceeds from the Bostwick Cotton Gin Festival go toward the continuing restoration of the Susie Agnes Hotel which now serves as City Hall for the town of Bostwick. The 1st floor of the two story historic building has been completely renovated thanks to the festival, City of Bostwick, and significant contributions. Renovation of the second floor will soon follow.

Gin Run: Starts at 8:00 a.m. on Church Street at the Old School House/Community Center. The race features a 4 mile run and a 1 mile fun Run. Prizes will be awared for each age group. (click for more information & application)

Parade: Starts at 11:00 a.m. All participants must register prior to 10:00 a.m. on the morning of. Pre-registration is welcomed. A one time $10.00 donation is required for each participant. Absolutely no one will be allowed to enter parade lineup after 10:00 a.m. due to increased participation. Thank you for your commitment in making the Bostwick Cotton Festival a success! Tractors will lineup on Rock Hill Road and all other participants will lineup on Malcom Circle. Please be prepared to take detours on the day of the festival to get to these locations. See map page. Hwy 83 will be closed at Price Mill, Echols, and Wellington. (click for more information & application)

Arts and Crafts/Food Vendors: All participants must feature true hand made art and crafts. Booth fee is $65.00 and the deadline for entry is September 1st. Food vendor fee is $100.00. Guidelines must be followed and booth site presentation is important for consideration. Thank you for your interest in our festival! (click for more information & application)

Parking: Convenience and safety is important to our festival. However, because of continued growth we are asking that everyone park in the designated parking areas. Please see map for locations and handicap parking. There is a $3.00 parking fee for everyone. Please be prepared to follow detour signs as several roads will be closed on the day of the festival.

Sponsors: The Bostwick Cotton Gin Festival would not be successful without the support of our sponsors. Please see our list of sponsors and contributors. Should you want to be a sponsor please contact - Angie Howard at 706/342-0182, or John Bostwick at 706-343-0065. (click for sponsorship information)


Thank you from making the Bostwick Cotton Gin Festival a huge sucess! Be sure to check out our Sponsors!


Schedule of Events for Festival:

For more information contact Festival Chairperson Angie Howard at (706) 342-0182, or click here to contact us.