Welcome to the historic town of Branchville, South Carolina. Branchville is the home of the World's Oldest Railroad Junction and we celebrate it each September by presenting the Raylrode Daze Festivul. Year after year folks come home to reunite with family and friends with good times and fellowship.

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, September 17, 2023

1:00 pm - Music by Christian Church Youth Band in Branch Junction
1:30 pm - Cal Smoak Special Rides begin, $1.00 per rider
1:45 pm - Music by Joe Gonzales
3:00 pm - Can Can Girls Perform
3:20 pm - Dance by Lizzie Boan
3:30 pm - Music by Kyle Vest
4:00 pm - Cornhole Tournament starts in Crafty Lane
4:15 pm - Egg on a Spoon Race (Sign up to Right of Stage - Kids and Adults)
4:45 pm - Music by Debbie Lingle Voice Performance Studio Singers of Cordova
5:00 pm - Gunfighters Perform
5:30 pm - Benediction and Announcements

Thursday, September 21, 2023

5:30 pm - Fun & Bingo in the Red Dog Saloon sponsored by the Branchville PTSO
Donations accepted only

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Music by American Idol Finalist Warren Peay from Bamberg SC

Friday, September 22, 2023

12 noon -- Opening Ceremonies at Depot (If raining, Branch Junction)
Kevin Liles -- Invocation by Kevin Liles of Branchville United Methodist Church and New Hope United Methodist Church in Rowesville

Pledge of Allegiance:
Braydan Joye -- National Anthem
Kelvin McAlhany -- President’s Welcome

Queen's Welcomes:
Nora Ann Zeigler -- Tiny Miss Raylrode Daze
Kylee Colson -- Little Miss Raylrode Daze
Elin Thomas -- Young Miss Raylrode Daze
Olivia Johnston -- Junior Miss Raylrode Daze
Emma Myers -- Teen Miss Raylrode Daze
Cheyanne Pensel -- Miss Raylrode Daze
Mayor Frank Dickson -- Mayor’s Welcome
Rob Kaufman -- Grand Marshall Address
Craig & Debora Hughes -- Honorary Conductors Address
Carrie Johnson -- Honoring of Special Guests & Awards

Closing Remarks
Kevin Liles -- Benediction

Events Around Town:
2:00 to Midnight -- Arts & Crafts, Concessions, Fun Zone
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm -- Music by DJ Needy Greedy on Branch Junction Stage
4:00 pm -- Cal Smoak Special Rides Begin, $2.00 per rider, children under 6 free
5:30 pm -- Registration for Pet Show
6:00 pm -- Pet Show Begins
6:45 pm -- Kangaroo Court
7:15 pm -- Can Can Girls
7:30 pm -- Gunfighters Perform
8:00 pm until -- Medicine Hat Band on Edward Street, Southern Blend Band on Branch Junction Stage

Saturday, September 23, 2023:

Events around town -- Cal Smoak Special, Fun Zone, Arts & Crafts, Concessions, Food Trucks and Games
9:00 am -- Parade Line Up at Horton Field/MUSC Gym, Parade will continue down Freedom Road and disband at the old Branchville High School on Barton Street
11:00 am -- Parade Begins, Roads are Closed
12:00 noon -- Branch Junction Stage – awarding of parade trophies
12:30 pm -- BYS Cheerleaders Perform
1:00 pm -- Journey Church Youth Group Drama Presentation
1:30 pm -- Boot Boogie Babes Dance Group
2:00 pm -- Can Can Girls
2:15 pm -- Kangaroo Court
2:30 pm -- Gunfighters Perform
3:00 pm -- Costume Contest (Kids and Adults)
3:30 pm -- Spike Driving Contest Kids/Adults
4:30 pm -- Womenless Beauty Pageant & Menless Beauty Pageant
5:00 pm -- Can Can Girls
5:30 pm -- Gunfighters Perform
6:00 pm -- Kangaroo Court
6:30 pm -- Carolina Dancers
7:15 pm -- Can Can Girls and Honoring our Seniors
7:30 pm -- Closing Comments/Festival Officials
7:45 pm -- Last Gunfighters Performance
8:00 pm until -- Las Vegas Show Band and Legends in Concert including Elvis on Edward Street/ DJ Dwayne Brickle on Branch Junction Stage.

Sunday, September 24, 2023

11:00 am -- Area Churches welcome visitors in apparel of your choice.
All Day -- No Festivul Activities
       
Due to advance scheduling times may change.

Please check at the Welcome Center for updates.

Dates: September 21 - 23, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Branchville, SC.

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