It is about that time of the year again. The 32nd time, in fact. Tyrone’s 32nd Annual Founder’s Day Festival is set for Sept. 18-20 and is looking to provide something for everyone in the family.

This year’s theme is “Tyrone, The South’s Rising Star.” That star will begin its ascent Thursday, Sept. 18 with a carnival at Handley Park from 5-10 p.m. Along with the rides, events will include a performance by Tyrone Elementary, and ice cream eating contest, a performance by Burch Elementary and a DJ spinning tunes. Armbands for carnival rides will be on sale at the gate for $20. Armbands can be pre-ordered for $15 prior to Sept. 10 by calling Tyrone Recreation at (770) 487-4694.

The carnival will be open again on Friday, Sept. 19 from 5-11 p.m., with additional activities including a Rock Star and Guitar Hero Contest and kid karaoke from 5-7:30 p.m., line dancing also at 7:30 p.m. and live music from 8-10 p.m.

Saturday’s festivities will begin at Tyrone Elementary with a Walk & Fun Run at 7:30 a.m. followed by a 5K road race at 8 a.m. Events stay downtown for a car show at Shamrock Park from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Rounding out the morning’s activities downtown will be the Founder’s Day Parade that will wind its way up Senoia Road to Sonic’s.

Also on Saturday, the carnival will continue in two sessions, with one running from 12-5 p.m. and the other from 6-11 p.m. And, as usual, the carnival landscape will be fill with a host of other activities for the family.

The three-day event will end with a 9 p.m. fireworks show sponsored by Living Proof Church.

For more information on the Founder’s Day festivities contact Tyrone Recreation Dept. at (770) 487-4694.

Also of note is the upcoming Miss Tyrone Sweetheart Pageant Sept. 14 from 2-5 p.m. at Roger Spence Community Center. Those interested in entering the pageant can call (404) 402-6150 or visit www.crimsonprincess.com

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