2024 EVENTS

47th Annual Mighty Moo Festival
June 13th - 15th

The Mighty Moo Festival and Reunion is held each Father’s Day weekend in June.

Over the past 47 years, this event has provided a reunion opportunity for crew members of the USS Cowpens CVL25 who served in WWII and those from the USS Cowpens CG63, which is currently serving in our US Navy’s fleet. Each year the veterans and their families return to our town to celebrate their history and service to our country. Today, the festival is a four-day event that boasts a variety of fun-filled events and patriotic support!

Join us as we celebrate our history, and honor the veterans of not only our two USS Cowpens vessels but all veterans of the United States military.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURS - JUNE 13TH
FRI - JUNE 14TH
SAT - JUNE 15TH

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE

Food Concessions

Amusement Rides

Entertainment

6:00 PM
USS Cowpens Crewmen vs. D3 Youth Sports
(at Red Moore Field)

7:00 PM
The Cowpens Depot - Book Release/Author Talk with: Nathan Canestaro
Author of "The Mighty Moo" The USS Cowpens and her Epic
World War II Journey from Jinx Ship to the Navy's
First Carrier into Tokyo Bay (Followed by book signing).

7:00 PM
Gospel Singing at Veteran Park

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE

Food Concessions

Amusement Rides

Entertainment

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ARTS & CRAFTS – Located on Brown Street
(beside Veterans Park)

9:30 AM
CHILDREN’S PARADE:
Lineup begins at Greenway Dr. (8:45 am)
Ending at Cowpens Coffee & Creamery

All youngsters (under 12) are invited to hop on their bicycles or be pulled along
in a wagon, ride their tricycles, strollers, as part of a “walking parade” designed
just for them! Children get your moms and dads to help you decorate your unit
in red, white, and blue to honor our veterans. There will be a contest and winners
will be announced during opening ceremonies in Veterans Park, around 11:30 a.m.
following the Veterans Walk of Honor.

**ATTENTION PARENTS: please be at Foster Street to pick up
your child immediately after this event!**

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cowpens Historical Depot and Museum
Opened courtesy of Cowpens Historical Committee and
American Legion Post #125

10:00 AM
MIGHTY MOO PARADE
(For more information call Teresa Carter at 864-463-3201 ext#2)

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
CARNIVAL RIDES at the Depot
WRIST BANDS $25.00 (each period)

There are two time frames - check with ticket booth

11:30 AM
OPENING CEREMONIES
(Main Stage Veterans Park)

Master of Ceremonies
Heather Chadwick

VERTERANS WALK OF HONOR & REMEBERANCE
Veterans from all branches of service are invited to participate in our WALK OF HONOR.
Please gather at the Event Stage immediately after the Parade.

WELCOME
by Mayor Jarred S. Spencer

Singing of National Anthem
performed by Heather Chadwick

SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS
Dignitaries

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Karaoke (show off your talent)

8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
STREET DANCE
(Featuring: Back 9 - "A variety of music like no other"
Back 9 is a true variety band. Their music consists of Motown, Beach,
Pop, Funk, Southern Rock, and Country. It is this variety of music that
makes Back 9 so popular. Back 9 consists of 10 players: 2 guitars, bass,
keyboard, drums, saxophone, 2 trumpets, a trombone, and lead singer.
Be sure to visit www.back9music.com and Follow or LIKE
EdwardBackNine on Facebook.

9:30 PM
FIREWORKS DISPLAY

For More Information:

Visit www.cowpensmightymoo.com

**ONLY CERTIFIED SERVICE PETS ALLOWED AT FESTIVAL EVENTS AND VETERANS PARK**

**PLEASE PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING**

**PLEASE OBSERVE SC GOLF CART LAW – 56-2-105**

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/

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Please be respectful of our beautiful Veterans Park and keep
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