Historic downtown Hutto is again the host of the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce's Olde Tyme Days on Friday and Saturday.
Music, entertainment, craft and food vendors, concerts, a classic car show, a pie-eating contest, a pageant, a carnival and a parade are all part of the two-day event. Emily Holmes, event coordinator for the chamber, said up to 20,000 people are expected to attend.
The parade is organized by the city of Hutto. Admission is charged for the concerts and pageant. Other events throughout the festival are free to attend.
Friday events include:
- 4 p.m.: carnival, craft and food vendors open
- 7 p.m.: concert gates open
- 8 p.m.: Dylan Kenny, Chris Manning and Cory Morrow performances
Saturday events include:
- 10 a.m.: parade followed by carnival opening
- 11 a.m.: pie-eating contest, craft and food vendors open, car show begins
- 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: several shows and performances on stage
- 2 p.m.: Miss Hutto Olde Tyme Days pageant
- 7 p.m.: gates open for street dance
- 8 p.m.: Graceful Closure, KJ-52 and Derek Minor concerts
Holmes said parade spectators are encouraged to arrive early for parking and seating.
More information is available at www.hutto.org.