CLIO—The Cotton Festival kicks off Saturday at 10 a.m. in Clio.

The event opens with a patriotic opening ceremony, which will include opening remarks by Clio’s Mayor, Adam Pate. Ophera Kablan and Jordon Broddy will host the event. The day promises to be filled with a variety of food, entertainment, and children’s activities. This year the Cotton Festival will have over 30 vendors, including food and craft vendors. The entertainment outline for the festival is as follows:

Clio Elementary Band

Marlboro County High School Jazz Band

Blenheim School of Discovery

Academy of Movement 2

Black Girls Making a Difference

Resurrection

John Lynch

The Oxendine’s

Ka’miya Cole & Dayana Thomas

Heavenly Voices of Marion

Festival organizers want you to come out and bring your lawn chairs for a day filled with excitement and fun for the entire family.