BantamFest 2022 information updated

It’s BantamFest time, again!

The 10th anniversary of BantamFest will be held May 14 at the Smiley Volunteer Fire Department. In 2020, this annual event was put on hold, due to COVID-19, and in 2021, the BantamFest enjoyed its biggest year to date.

This event is hosted by the Smiley Bantam Activity Group (SBAG) and they report they are looking forward to the biggest and best year in history for 2022. BantamFest is traditionally held in May and is the biggest event for the community.

While these last few years have not been a cake walk, BantamFest will have one! The cake walk will be held at 1 p.m. and the community is encouraged to donate cakes for this fun family event. You can contact Debbie Burnett or Melva Childress for your donation.

There will be a cook-off with a trophy for the best decorated cook-off spot. Set-up begins at 7 a.m. Guidelines are available on the Smiley Bantam Activity Group on Facebook. For further information regarding the cook-off rules and guidelines, contact Vanessa Amaya Dyer at 830-857-4712.

Booths are available for BantamFest and set-up starts at 9 a.m. with booths opening at 11 a.m. The booths feature a standard-size canopy. For further information or to purchase booth space, contact Michelle Mills at830-203-7132

The Silent Auction will begin at 11 a.m. and closes at 7:45 p.m. The winners for the Silent Auction will be announced at 8 p.m.

This event also will include DJ Papi (11 a.m.); Corn Hole Tournament (Noon with registration at 11 a.m., contact Josh Bermea at 210-665-6042 for further information); Exes Reunion (11 a.m.); Dunking Booth “Dunk a Local High School Senior” (11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.), Chicken Bingo (Noon, run by the Smiley VFD with proceeds benefiting SBAG); kid’s games (1 p.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by Smiley 4-H); Karaoke Contest (1:30 p.m.); and Bingo (3 p.m.).

The entertainment line for BantamFest 2022 is as follows:

• 5 – 6 p.m., Glory Road

• 6 – 7 p.m., Amy Collins; Jeremy Alvarez (guitar) and Eusebio Deleon

• 7 – 8 p.m., Prohibited

• 8 – 10 p.m., Jeremy Alvarez; Joseph Gearty; Nick Wells; Brandon Thomas (drums)

• 10 p.m. – midnight, Grupo Dizeno

There will be a dance ongoing from 8pm – midnight. Booths will remain open during this time.

Safety Security & Sanitation Rules are also available on the site, per the Smiley VFD.

All forms and fees must be turned in by 9am May 14. Contact SBAG President Michelle Mills at 830-203-7132 for questions or further information.