Celebrating 77 Years of Persimmon Traditions

The Mitchell Persimmon Festival began in 1947 when Mitchell native, George Bishop dreamed of creating an event to bring together the small community.

Schedule Of Events:

9AM - 8 PM: Art and Quilt Exhibit
Mitchell Community Public Litheary
Examine fine displays of painting and amazing quilts. Open Mon, Tue, Thurs 9 AM - 8PM | Wed, Fri 9 AM - 5 PM | Sat 9 AM - 2 PM

11 AM - 2 PM: Puddin Pan
Jacob Finger Methodist Church - 139N, 8th St..
Stop by & grab you a delicious piece of persimmon pudding!

11 AM - 10 PM: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Support Phi Beta Psi Sorority and Mitchell Wesleyan Church Food Booths all week of the Persimmon Festival!

2PM - 6 PM: Arts, Crafts, Photography
American Legion Post 250-404 Sheeks Drive
View beautiful arts, crafts or photography created by locals! Viewing is open to the public.

4:30 PM: Main Street Nightly Food Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Tonight the Mitchell Soccer Boosters will be serving Ham & Beans

5PM-10 PM: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Stop by the Varsity Club food booth for dinner and end your night with some delicious Persimmon Ice Cream from the Kiwanis booth!

6 PM -9 PM: Vendor Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Don't forget to stroll through the vendor tent and shop for some goodies!

7 PM: Re-Introduction of All Queen Courts
Main Street Stage
Join us for the introduction of our Persimmon Festival Queen Courts, and celebrate our 2024 Festival Queen!

7:30 PM: Persimmon Idol
Main Street Stage
Stick around after the pageant announcements to enjoy a delightful singing showdown among the locals!