Below are our frequently asked questions. Feel free to contact us if your question is not answered below.
Email Brittney or call the Chamber Office: 573-514-9102
GENERAL
When is the 2023 Centralia Anchor Festival?
June 2, 3 and 4, 2023
How can I be a sponsor of the Anchor Festival?
Please click HERE to contact Brittney about sponsorship opportunities.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Central Bank
KWWR
Hubbell Power Systems
Prenger Foods
MFA Centralia
Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners
Jason Vance Photography
Kinkead Pharmacy
Angell & Co.
Economy Metals
Rollins House Inn
Nancy Baca
Robinsons Heating and Cooling
CoStar Catering
Bluebird Bistro
Bittersweet Touch
Hometown Nutrition
Fresh Lemonade Co
Man on a Wire
Stevens Heating and Air Conditioning
Reclaimed
Book and Bean
Adams Realty
Economy Tree Trimming
Aston Food Services
Kona Ice
True Line Title Company
Sagebrush South
Battlefield Lavender
Harper Plumbing
Crystal A Photography
Turf Science
Meghan Dawson Counseling
Anchor City Plumbing
Remax On The Move - Kendra West
Tasha Hogan- Senior Benefit Services
Ashley Miller - Iron Gate Realty
In Honor of John McBride
Michaela Hendren - Weichert Realtor
Total Lending Concepts
I want to volunteer at the Anchor Fest.
Great! We would love to have you. There are several opportunities available, including: ticket booths, entertainment setup, hospitality, and more. Email Brittney with your request.
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 2
3:00 P.M. Carnival Opens - Downtown Area
6:00 P.M. Parade Lineup (no pre-registration) - Centralia High School
6:00 P.M. National Anthem - Big Stage
6:00-7:00 P.M. Soul Dazey (KWWR) - Big Stage
6:45-8:00 P.M. Parade - Downtown
8:00-9:00 P.M. Soul Dazey (KWWR) - Big Stage
9:00-11:30 P.M. Cedar Creek Band - Singleton Street
Saturday, June 4
7:00-10:00 A.M. Country Breakfast - First Christian Church
9:00 A.M. 3-on-3 Basketball (Re/Max On The Move, Kendra West) - Singleton and Collier
10:00 A.M. National Anthem - Big Stage
10:00 A.M. Mid-Mo Kats - Singleton Street
10:00-11:00 A.M. Finley River Boys - Big Stage
10:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M. Antique Tractor Show (Centralia Young Farmers) - Singleton Street
10:00 A.M. Hubbell Anchor Demonstration (Hubbell Power Systems) - Rollins and Railroad
11:00 A.M. Carnival Opens - Downtown Area
10:00 A.M. Anchor Driving Contest (Hubbell Power Systems & Centralia Kiwanis Club) - S.W. Corner of the Square
11:15 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Helen Russell - Little Stage
12:15-1:15 P. M. Finley River Boys - Big Stage
1:15-2:15 P.M. Helen Russell - Little Stage
3:15-4:15 P.M. Shaky Ground - Big Stage
4:30-5:30 P.M. Banastre Tarleton - Little Stage
5:30-6:30 P.M. Shaky Ground - Big Stage
6:30-7:30 P.M. Banastre Tarleton - Little Stage
8:00-11:00 P.M. Disengaged (Central Bank of Boone County) - Singleton Street
Sunday, June 5
11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Community Worship (Centralia Ministerial Alliance) - Little Stage
12:00 P.M. Carnival Opens- Downtown Area
12:15 p.m. Adelaide - Big Stage
2:30 P.M. Aaron Shust (Economy Metals, Angell & Co., and Kinkead Pharmacy) - Big Stage
5:00 P.M. Carnival Closes
Stay tuned to the Centralia Anchor Festival Facebook page for the lateset information and announcements.
VENDORS
Are there still vendor spots open?
Of course! Please click HERE to complete our online vendor application.
We are very limited on spots suitable for trailers. Thus, operating out of a booth will increase your likelihood of being approved.
What happens if I pay but my application is denied?
The Centralia Chamber of Commerce will refund your vendor fee.
Am I approved to be a vendor?
We want to accept as many vendors as possible. Brittney will be in touch with you after you submit your application to let you know if you’re approved or not. Remember, spots are first-PAID, first-served…regardless of whether you have participated before!
I want the same spot as last year.
Thank you for letting us know. The 2023 layout will differ from previous years, but if possible, we will try keeping you as close to your previous spot as possible. With the changes in 2023, we are not guaranteeing that you will get the same spot.
How big are the vendor spots?
Each spot is a 10x10 space. If you need additional room, you must pay for additional 10x10 booths.
What is the cost to be a vendor?
This varies depending on vendor type:
$100 for craft and direct sales
$130.00 for food vendors
$130.00 for informational and commercial vendors
$250.00 for political booths
What are the vendor hours?
Friday 3:00pm to dusk
Saturday 10:00am to dusk
Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm
You may stay open after dusk, if you prefer.
When is setup/tear down?
Set up will begin at 9:00 a.m. on June 2, 2023. All booths must be set up and ready to open by 3:00 p.m. when the carnival begins. If booth set up is required before Friday at 9:00 a.m., vendors must request permission from the Chamber.
Vendors using trailers must be setup by EOD Wednesday, May 30.
Tear down will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Vendors cannot begin tear down until 5:00p.m. on Sunday. All items must be removed from the booth space assigned to you. No unauthorized vehicles will be allowed to enter the carnival area until the carnival closes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
ENTERTAINMENT
My band would like to perform at Anchor Fest.
Our entertainment budget has been met for 2023, but feel free to email your information to us for future consideration.
CARNIVAL RIDES/TICKETS
When/where will tickets become available?
A limited quantity of tickets will be available for pre-sale at participating businesses. A list of these participating businesses will be available soon.
How much are tickets?
Tinsley Amusements has not raised their ticket prices for the Centralia Anchor Festival.
Pre-sale tickets: $20 for a sheet of 25 tickets
On-Site tickets: $1.25 each, or $20 for a sheet of 22 tickets
How many tickets do your rides take?
This depends on the ride. Smaller children rides take fewer tickets than bigger rides. Rides require 1-4 tickets.
What are the hours of the carnival rides?
Carnival Hours are:
Friday - 3:00pm to midnight
Saturday - 11:00am to midnight
Sunday - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
What can I do with leftover tickets?
Your tickets may be used at any Tinsley Amusement location (including future Anchor Festivals, as long as Tinsley is still our carnival operator)
Details
Organizer
Venue
108 S. Rollins; Centralia, MO 65240
