SPRINGVILLE — Residents and visitors gathered in Springville last week for three days of food, entertainment, history, and hometown pride during the annual Springville Heritage Festival, held June 11-13 at Springville Park.
The 2026 festival carried the theme “Honoring Our Children” and featured a variety of activities designed to celebrate the community’s past, present, and future. The event attracted families from throughout Lawrence County and surrounding areas for a weekend filled with live entertainment, local vendors, community gatherings, and traditional festival events.
The festival’s return and continued success can be credited in part to Lonnie Jones, a former member of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department, who proposed reviving the event following a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Jones worked alongside Jayme Davis, administrator of Springville Community Academy and a lifelong Springville resident, to organize this year’s celebration.
Festival activities began Thursday with the opening of food vendors, craft booths, homemade goods displays, flea market vendors, and local businesses. The evening featured the festival’s traditional Bean Supper, a longtime favorite among attendees.
Friday’s activities focused on family entertainment, with vendor booths and bounce houses welcoming visitors throughout the day. Music fans enjoyed an Elvis Presley tribute performance by Travis Albertson before families settled in for a Movie in the Park later that evening.
Saturday brought a full schedule of events beginning with a pancake breakfast at Springville Community Academy. The day also included the annual car show, vendor booths, bounce houses, and the Springville Heritage Parade, one of the festival’s most anticipated traditions.
Leading the parade as grand marshal was Davis, who was recognized for her commitment to the community, local education, and her roots as a former Springville Hornet.
Following the parade, residents gathered for the opening of a time capsule from 1975 that had been stored at the firehouse, offering a glimpse into the community’s history. The festival also included a special ceremony honoring current and former members of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department and EMS, recognizing their years of service and dedication to protecting area residents.
The festival concluded Saturday evening with a performance by The Spirit Brothers Band, whose classic rock hits provided a fitting finale to the community celebration.
