Shopping at one of many booths during 2021 event. Pictured: Shepherd’s Farms Soaps will return in 2022.
By Brandy Young
The City of Magazine is getting ready for the Annual Magazine Homecoming on October 28-29, 2022.
For as long as most residents can remember, Magazine Homecoming has been a much-anticipated event. It is a time for friends and neighbors to come together, and for those that have moved away to return to their roots. And although the intention of the event remains the same, there have been some changes over the years.
Since its inception, Homecoming has been held on the second weekend in June at the Hank Stone City Park. However, event organizers realized that the heat was beginning to be a major factor in attendance, with those that did attend leaving early in the day. A few years ago, the location of Homecoming was changed to the school campus where there were more air-conditioned areas. The overwhelming response from the citizens was that they much preferred the park as the location.
In a continued effort to beat the heat, another major change was made in 2021. The event date was changed to October, coinciding with the school football homecoming. There was a fantastic response to this change, and it was decided to keep Magazine Homecoming in the fall for the foreseeable future.
The 2022 Magazine Homecoming looks to be bigger and better than ever before. This year’s theme is “It’s All a Bunch of Hocus Pocus.” The event will begin on Friday night, October 28, with a Spaghetti Supper at the Magazine Elementary School Cafeteria, sponsored by First Western Bank. More details will be confirmed in the next few weeks.
Then on Saturday, October 29, the traditional Homecoming Parade will begin at 9am. The parade will take off from the Diamond Back Arena and travel west on Hwy 10 and North on Hwy 109, ending at the Magazine Fire Station. The parade will include floats, classic cars, horses, and more. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the parade. Entry forms are available at Magazine Tire and Service Center.
The fun then moves to the city park where dozens of vendors will be set up, selling your favorite treats and crafts. “There will be something for everyone and fun for all ages,” states Amanda Mills, current Homecoming Committee Chairperson. Many of last year’s vendors will be returning, the always popular kids games will be back with prizes and candy, and Hill Street Blues will be performing live playing everyone’s favorite tunes. Lots of new vendors have registered as well. Magazine Elementary School students are also working on a special performance.
“We want everyone to come out and have a great time,” says Mills. “Magazine is a great community, and we want to show everyone what an amazing town we have.”
For additional information, parade registration, or vendor registration, contact Amanda Mills at 479-206-2632 or [email protected].
