2026 Anchor Festival

Complimentary Shuttle Service During Carnival

From Jim Butler Centralia to the intersection at Singleton & Collier Streets

Public Restrooms Available

First Baptist Church

• Friday 4:00-8:00 PM
• Saturday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Sunday 12:00-5:00 PM

Handicap Parking available at Oliver Funeral Home

Friday, May 29th

Carnival Rides: 3:00-11:00 PM

Entertainment:

• 3:00 PM: National Anthem
• 3:00-4:00 PM: Chloe Hoecker
• 4:00-7:00 PM: Brandy Lee
• 8:00-11:00 PM: Nick Gusman & The Coyotes

Parade: 6:45 PM

Saturday, May 30th

Country Breakfast at the First Christian Church:

• 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Proceeds go to Esther’s Pantry

Fun Run:

• Check-In: 7:00 AM
• Race Begins: 8:00 AM
• Proceeds go to CIS Outdoor Classroom
• More details found here.

3-On-3 Basketball:

• 9:00 AM
• Baptist Church Parking Lot

Antique Tractor Show:

• 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• Singleton Street

Anchor Driving Contest:

• 10:00 AM
• Southwest Corner of Square

Carnival Rides: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Entertainment:

• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Noah Earle
• 1:00-2:00 PM: Mid Mo Kats
• 2:30-3:30 PM: Ms. Tess Storytime
• 3:30-4:00 PM: Recognition Ceremony
• 4:00-8:00 PM: Grandma Glee (on Singleton Street)
• 4:00-7:00 PM: Travis Feutz & The Stardust Cowboys
• 8:00-11:00 PM: Disengaged

Sunday, May 31st

Anchor Fest Car & Bike Show: 8:00AM – 4:00 PM

• More details found here.

Carnival Rides: 12:00-5:00PM

Entertainment:

• 11:00AM – 12:00 PM: Ministerial Alliance Church Service
• 12:00-1:30 PM: Greer Company
• 2:00-4:00 PM: Meredith Shaw