Branchville's Raylrode Daze is celebrating 56 years of gunfights, train rides and more. Raylrode Daze is an annual celebration of the town's unique place in railroad history. It was reportedly home to the oldest railroad junction in the world, dating back to the creation of the railroad between Charleston and Augusta in the 1830s.
Events start with the kickoff on Sunday, Sept. 22 and run through Saturday, Sept. 28.
2024 Schedule of Events Sunday, Sept. 22 ■ 1:30 p.m.
—Cal Smoak Special Rides begin, $1 per rider ■ 2 p.m.—Music by Joe Gonzales ■ 2:30 p.
m.—Can Can Girls perform ■ 2:45 p.m.
—Branchville Little Cheer leaders perform ■ 3 p.m.—Field Day sign up begins ■ 3:30 p.
m.—Field Day activities begin: egg toss, egg on a spoon, sack race, three legged race and more ■ 5:30 p.m.
—Gunfighters perform ■ 6 p.m.—Benediction and announcements Thursday, Sept.
26 ■ 5:30 p.m.—Fun and bingo in the Red Dog Saloon sponsored by the Branchville Beta Club.
Donations accepted only. ■ 7-9 p.m.
—Music by Dylan Carter, finalist from The Voice Friday, Sept. 27 ■ Noon—Opening ceremonies at the Freight Depot ■ 2 p.m.
to midnight—Arts and crafts, concessions, fun zone ■ 2 p.m.—JimBogstad & The Pea Ridge Posse ■ 3:15 p.
m.-6 p.m.
— DJ Dwayne Brickie ■ 4 p.m.—Cal Smoak Special Rides Begin, $2 per rider, children under 6 free ■ 5:30 p.
m.—Registration for pet show ■ 6 p.m.
—Pet show begins 6:45 p.m.—Kangaroo Court 7:15 p.
m. — Can Can Girls 7:30 p.m.
—Gunfighters perform ■ 8 p.m.-until— Soundz of Legacy Band on Edward Street; Collie Jennings Band in Branch Junction Saturday, Sept.
28 Events around town: Cal Smoak Special, fun zone, arts and crafts, concessions, food trucks and games ■ 9 a.m.—Parade line-up at Horton Field/MUSC gym.
Parade will continue down Freedom Road and disband at the old Branchville High School on Barton Street. All floats and entries park at old school or at the church. ■ 11 a.
m.—Parade begins. Roads are closed.
■ Noon—Branch Junction Stage — awarding of parade trophies ■ 12:30 p.m.-BYS Cheerleaders perform ■ 1 p.
m.—Hula hoop contest — all ages ■ 1:30 p.m.
—French fry eating contest — adults. Sign-up begins at 1:15 p.m.
■ 2 p.m.—Can Can Girls 2:15 p.
m.—Kangaroo Court ■ 2:30 p.m.
—Gunfighters perform ■ 3 p.m.—Costume contest (kids and adults) ■ 3:30 p.
m. — Spike-driving contest for kids and adults ■ 4:30 p.m.
—Womenless beauty contest ■ 5 p.m. —Can Can Girls ■ 5:30 p.
m. —Gunfighters perform ■ 6 p.m.
—Kangaroo Court ■ 6:30 p.m. —Carolina Dancers ■ 7:15 p.
m.—Can Can Girls and honoring our seniors ■ 7:30 p.m.
—Closing comments/festival officials ■ 7:45 p.m.—Last gunfighters performance ■ 8 p.
m.-until—Kids in America, Solid Gold Tribute Band, Edward Street; DJ Arson in Branch Junction Get local news delivered to your inbox!.
