2021 Schedule of Events
The 2021 PurpleHull Pea Festival & World Championship Rotary Tiller Race will begin at 8:00 a.m., June 26. Please note a few events will occur prior to the weekend of the actual festival. Here’s the current schedule. Please check back for any updates:
June 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The Blessing of the PurpleHull Pea Crop at the Emerson School Garden, located just northwest of old Emerson School gymnasium.
June 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. PurpleHull Pea Festival Treasure Hunt begins with the first clue Monday morning, June 22, continuing with a new clue each morning until found. Clues available on KZHE, KVMA, the festival’s Facebook page, and magnoliareporter.com.
Saturday, June 26, 2021
8:00 a.m. Cranking of Tiller
All Day, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Arts & Crafts
All Day, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Festival’s Farmers Market
All Day, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Food vendors
8:00 a.m. Tractor Check In
9:00 a.m. Tractor Exhibitions begin
TBD Magnoliareporter.com Pea Shelling Contest
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PurpleHull Pea Meals
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Grayson May Music
2:00 p.m. Pea Quit Auction
There’s lots to see at the PurpleHull Pea Festival – but
undoubtedly the highlight is the Sawblade.com World Championship Rotary Tiller Race.
