2024 HICKMAN PECAN FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 19

The Hickman Recreation and Tourism Committee has announced the schedule of events for this year’s Pecan Fest, to be held at Jeff Green Memorial Park in Hickman Oct. 19.
Opening prayer and a welcome will take place at 9:30 a.m., and at 9:45 a.m., the Pecan Festival King and Queen  will be announced, followed by the winner of the Classroom Scarecrow contest at 10 a.m.
The Pecan Bake-Off judging will begin at 12 noon, with all entries to be submitted between 7-11 a.m. Oct. 19. 
Karaoke will take place from 2-4 p.m.
Local singer and songwriter Jay Black will be on stage for a free concert from 1-2 p.m.
Scott Allen Shell and Trainwreck will take the stage from 4-6 p.m., and the band, Stronghold will perform from 6:30-8 p.m.
A designated place within the park will be available for yard sales all day.
Bouncy houses will also be on site all day for children to enjoy at no cost.
Raffles for a whole smoked Boston Butt, gift certificates and more will take place throughout the day. All raffles will require winners must be present to win.
A number of vendors will be in place, including Slow Rolling BBQ, Taco Truck, Smokey G., Shaved Ice and ore. 
Kids of all ages will enjoy Magic Mr. Nick’s Dinosaur Crew, on a return visit to the Pecan Festival, and a replica of the famous K.I.T.T., from the television series, Knight Rider will be on display, by owner David Walton.
The due date for vendor applications has been extended to Oct. 14. All vendors who would like to set up or the day may submit applications by that date, or contact the HRTCC to make arrangements for submitting the application the day of the event, to reserve space.
For more information, contact Hickman Recreation & Tourism, HRTCC, through Facebook, or visit Hickmantourism.crd.com.