Annual Celebration in Amherst set for Saturday, July 26th

Amherst’s annual Celebration is kicking off on Saturday, July 26.

Participants for the chilli cookoff must arrive at 6 a.m. The turnin cutoff is at 3 p.m.

The parade begins at 10 a.m., followed by a tractor pull at noon.

A volleyball tournament will take place at 1 p.m., followed by a pickleball tournament at 2 p.m.

At 4 p.m., a live auction will take place.

A cornhole tournament will take place at 6 p.m.

Trevor Jennings will perform at 7 p.m., followed by Clay Gibson Band from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

DJ Armando Vega will host a set from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.

To conclude the night, a lawnmower raffle drawing will take place at 11 p.m.

For vendor information, parade entry or donations, email Amhersttxtchamber@gmail.com or call Jan Miller at (806)523-3856 or Brande Perkins at (806)777-8184.