The Early Chamber of Commerce is in full swing preparing for the 2016 Early Pioneer Days. Volunteers for the event are still needed. Those interested in helping are invited to attend a Volunteer Rally which will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 30th.  The rally will be held at the Early Chamber of Commerce, located at 104 E. Industrial Drive in Early.

At the rally there will be sign-ups times in areas where volunteers are still needed.   Refreshments will be provided.

Those who would like to volunteer but are unable to attend Tuesday’s rally are encouraged to call Denise Hudson at 325-649-9317 or email [email protected].

This marks the 4th year for Early Pioneer Days.  The event has seen tremendous growth over the last three years.  Organizers expect this year to see continued growth with the additions including a carnival, the Pioneer Man Contest, county fair theme contests: pie and hot dog eating contest as well as sack races, three-legged races, wheel barrel races, U12 Girls Softball Tournament and much more.

The parade will be held Wednesday, September 7th in conjunction with Early’s Homecoming.  For more information, call Parade Chair Rick Phelps 325-20-1276.

Early Pioneer Days officially kicks off Friday, September 16th with vendors opening at 4:30 p.m., a Lone Star Sanctioned BBQ Cook-off, a U12 girls’ softball tournament and “DJ in the Park” with local favorite David Gist.  Saturday, September 17th will feature the 5K or Dye Run, the Pioneer Man/Woman Contest, fried pie and hot dog eating contests, kids’ area and demonstrations and much more!

Concert Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 17th with local favorite Callahan Divide taking the stage at 8:30 p.m. and Texas Music sensation Casey Donahew will take the stage at 10 p.m. A Fireworks show will conclude the two-day event.

For more information, visit www.earlychamber.com and the Chamber’s Facebook page or call the chamber at 325-649-9300.

A weekend you won’t want to miss.