Downtown Munford will be filled with vendors, food, music and activities Saturday, Oct. 17, as the annual Celebrate Munford festival returns for its 42nd anniversary.

The free event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with more than 200 vendor booths advertised, live entertainment, a children’s play area, and the annual car show.

This year’s festival will also recognize America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic theme celebrating the nation’s founding in 1776.

Held annually since 1984, Celebrate Munford brings artists, vendors and visitors together for a day of shopping, entertainment and activities in downtown Munford.

More than 200 vendor booths

Organizers are advertising more than 200 vendor booths, with crafts, merchandise, food and other offerings available throughout the festival.

Activities will take place along Munford Avenue, Tipton Street and College Street.

Families with children can visit a designated play area, while Veterans Plaza will offer green space with tables and chairs for visitors who want to take a break.

Live entertainment throughout the day

Live music will be part of Saturday’s festivities, with performances scheduled throughout the day.

The advertised entertainment lineup includes Johnny Mac, Jason Forshee, Rock Ya, Jackson Elrod and Lennox Creek.

Car show returns to Munford City Park

The annual Celebrate Munford Car Show will take place Saturday at Munford City Park, with more than 30 competition classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and Jeeps.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. and continues until noon. The entry fee is $25 per vehicle, payable in cash at the event.

Judging begins at 10 a.m., and awards will be presented at 3 p.m.

Participants who want to display their vehicles together must arrive together. Vehicles will be arranged in the order they arrive.

Registration is available onsite.

What to know before you go

Celebrate Munford is free to attend, although visitors should bring money for food, merchandise and other purchases.

The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.

Vendor booths and entertainment will be located throughout downtown Munford, while the car show will take place at Munford City Park.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the festival area.

Local businesses sponsor festival activities

Celebrate Munford Inc. organizes the annual festival.

This year’s title sponsor is Kitchen’s Elite Plumbing.

Summit Roofing is sponsoring the entertainment, Epique Realty is sponsoring the children’s play area, and Abbey Farms is sponsoring the green space at Veterans Plaza.

The festival begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and continues until 5 p.m.

For more information, see www.munford.com/departments/celebrate-munford.