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Buggy
Rides:
For the last twenty years, Doug Brown has provided buggy
rides on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a cost of $2.00.
This is a short ride that provides the visitor with an idea of
what travel was like 150 years ago.
Buggy rides start in the parking lot of the Presbyterian
Church on Ray Street.
Buggy
and Tractor Show:
Expected to be on display are more than two
dozen buggies, including a few Tyson and Jones buggies, a
doctor's buggy and several built by Amish communities.
There will also be vintage tractors, all makes and models, on
display during the festival.
Classic
Car and Truck Show:
Sponsored by the Sandhills Classic Street Rod Association.
Over 150 cars and trucks will be on display.
Registration for the event is $15.00 before May 1 and $20.00
after that date. All proceeds from the
show are donated to local charities.
Children's Activity Area:
Children of all ages can play from 9 a.m. -
4:00 p.m. FREE of charge. Amusements include Tubs of
Fun, Fire House Adventure, Titanic Slide, Purple Gator Slide
N' Hide, Musical Chairs Swing, Train Ride, four station bungee
trampoline and much more.
Carthage Buggy Idol Contest:
For the eighth year this talent show will
include singers of all ages who are trying to win over the
judges. A $100 prize will be awarded to winners in the
different age groups.
Buggy Festival Golf Tournament:
TBA
Carthage Museum:
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn
more about the history of Carthage, its people and its buggies
by stopping in at the museum. The museum will be open
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Antique Fire Truck & Car Show:
The Carthage Firefighters Association will be
hosting this show on Friday, May 6th starting at 5:00 p.m. at
Nancy Kiser Park. Music, food and other activities will be available.
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