MITCHELL – The Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun while supporting a lasting investment in Mitchell’s future during the Play It Forward Bluejacket Block Fest on Saturday, July 25, at Mitchell City Park.
The daylong event, scheduled from dawn to dusk, features activities, tournaments, food trucks, and live entertainment for all ages. More importantly, the festival serves as a critical fundraiser for the Mitchell Playground Project, an effort to build a new, inclusive playground that will provide children of all abilities with a safe and welcoming place to play, learn, and grow. Every dollar raised during the festival will directly help move this project closer to reality.
Whether you are coming out for competitive tournaments, great food, live music, or classic cars, your participation helps create a lasting recreational space for local families.
For more information and to register for the Block Fest activities, visit the event’s Facebook page.
Full Event Schedule and Activities
9:00 AM – Color Run: Kick off the day with a fun, colorful 1-mile community walk/run.
- Registration details: $15 per participant. Pre-registration is highly encouraged; those registered by July 11th will receive an event t-shirt. Sign up online at [suspicious link removed].
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Vendor Market: Browse local vendors inside the Community Building. Please note that some vendors may choose to stay past 3:00 PM.
- Vendor information: Applications can be picked up at the Bubble Tea Barn storefront or requested via email from Nikki Littrell (nikkilittrell7@gmail.com).
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM – Cruise-In and Tractor Show: Check out an impressive lineup of classic cars, custom rides, tractors, and community favorites.
- Registration details: Day-of registration is $20 per vehicle. Entrants must be registered by noon to be eligible for awards, which will be announced at 3:00 PM.
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Food Trucks: Grab lunch, dinner, or a snack from a lineup of local food truck favorites available for purchase.
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Live Music by The Lost Cause: Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and wrap up the day with an evening of live entertainment.
Tournaments and All-Day Activities
Competitive Tournaments: Test your skills in these tournaments taking place throughout the day:
- Basketball Tournament (3-player teams)
- Registration and prizes: Entry is $15 per player. While day-of registration is available until noon (or until brackets fill up), pre-registration is preferred to help build the brackets. Players on winning teams will receive an award.
Free Public Swimming Cool off at the pool completely free of charge, thanks to local community sponsors:
- 12:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Sponsored by Mitchell Tri Kappa
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Sponsored by Burris Hatfield PTO
Kids’ Zone and Free Activities: The festival features specialized activities to ensure the youngest community members have a blast:
- Bounce House: Kids can jump all day. A signed waiver and the purchase of an all-day wristband are required.
- Free Kids Activities: Enjoy complimentary family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon, including face painting, crafts, and more.
Support the Cause
Organizers encourage residents to invite family, friends, and neighbors to spend the day at Mitchell City Park. Come out, enjoy the festivities, and help “play it forward” to build an inclusive park for Mitchell’s children.oy the festivities, and help “play it forward” by supporting the future playground project.
