DOTHAN – The National Peanut Festival on Highway 231 South is winding down, but today it’s pulling out all the stops! Friday, Nov. 13, is both Senior Citizens Day and Friday Funday, which means there’s fun for every age, especially families with small children.
Kick things off with a special performance by Dennis Lee from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gates open at 2 p.m. Admission is $11, and a ride armband is $40 for those ready to spin, drop, and scream their way through the day.
Race fans, start your engines! The Demo Derby brings a Figure 8 Race to the BankPlus Arena, where cars will be crashing, smashing, and probably making your heart skip. Reserved seats are $20, while general seating is free with festival admission.
When the sun goes down, head to the Food Court Stage, where Will Moseley takes the spotlight from 8 to 10 p.m. Over at the livestock shows, the Poultry and Rabbit Shows start at 6 p.m. Expect plenty of feathers, fur, and fluff.
The fairground entertainment lineup is wild:
Prehistoric Dinosaur Adventure: 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Yes, the dinosaurs are back.)
Mars Encounter: 4 and 8 p.m. (Out-of-this-world, literally.)
Grizzly Encounter: 3:15 and 7:15 p.m. (Come face to face with the big bears.)
Cowtown USA Petting Zoo: Open all day, with demonstrations at 4:45 and 8:45 p.m.
For more information, call the National Peanut Festival at (334) 793-4323 or email info@nationalpeanutfestival.com.
And don’t pack up the lawn chairs yet: the National Peanut Parade happens tomorrow morning.
