A message from the 2024 Mum Festival President
Welcome to the 65th Annual Tipp City Mum Festival!
The presidential election of 1840 saw William Henry Harrison ushered into office on the wave of popular support epitomized by the campaign slogan and song “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too”. Known as “Old Tippecanoe,” for his role in the Battle of Tippecanoe during the Northwest Indian War, Harrison’s term in office was brief, lasting just 31 days. However, Harrison’s impact is still felt in our town today as its namesake. It is with that legacy we usher in the 65th annual Tipp City Mum Festival with the theme of “Tippecanoe and Mum Fest Too!”
The festival activities kick off this summer with the Mum Festival Motorcycle Charity ride which takes place on August 24, 2024. All the proceeds from this ride benefit the Tipp City Needy Basket.
Festival weekend events begin Friday, September 27th with the Antique and Show Car Cruise In. This is one of the bigger car shows in the area and largest festival car show in Ohio.
Saturday morning, September 28th , the festivities begin with the Run for the Mums at 8 a.m. in the City Park, followed by the annual Mum Festival parade. The parade route travels down Main Street through historic downtown Tipp City. The parade begins at 10 a.m. with local and surrounding area bands, floats, and many other entertaining units.
After the parade, be sure to visit the festival at Tipp City Park, located at the intersection of North Third Street and Parkwood Drive. Visitors to the festival in the park will find over 250 booths with great arts and crafts, delicious treats, and wide variety of merchants. We also have a large stage providing wonderful entertainment from the best local talent.
Children, big and small, will enjoy Mum’s Kids Land on the tennis courts inside the park. Allow the kids to burn off some energy while playing on the inflatables and participate in other activities.
I am honored to serve as the president of the Mum Festival this year. I want to thank the committees and the volunteers who, without their efforts, we would not be able to put on this festival every year. Furthermore, I want to thank our numerous sponsors for their contributions to the Mum Festival. Without the help and support of these people and organizations, the Mum Festival would not be possible. Again, we thank everyone for their support and hope you enjoy the 65th annual Tipp City Mum Festival.
William H. House
2024 Tipp City Mum Festival President
2024 Applications:
Activities
Cruise In
When: Friday, September 27rd from 4pm-10pm
Why you should go: This is one of the biggest car shows in the area and the largest festival car show in Ohio.
What will you see: Hundreds of classic cars, muscle cars, and sportsters from every era of the automobile. Prepare to be impressed, and come hungry as the downtown venue will feature food trucks, sidewalk vendors as well as sit down eating within Tipp City’s famed restaurants.
Run For the Mums 5K
When: Saturday, September 28th at 8 am
Where: City Park
What to Expect: Run for the Mums is sponsored by Tipp Monroe Community Services in conjunction with the Tipp City Mum Festival. The race will be held rain or shine.
How to Signup: Use the link below to download, complete and return your application for this year’s Mum Run.
Signup For the Mum Run
Food & Vendors
Vendor times:
Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Every Mum Festival relies on the participation of our amazing Arts & Crafts dealers and fantastic Merchants! This year will be no exception. If you want to participate in the 2023 Mum Festival as an Arts & Crafts vendor or a Merchant, please use the handy links below to download, complete and return your application. Thank you!
Prince and Princess Pageant
When: Saturday, September 14th.
Prince & Princess Pageant Application
Little Miss and Mr. Mum
When: Saturday, September 16th
Why you should go: It’s little kids being little kids, and that’s guaranteed to be both hilarious and awesome.
What will you see: Our future leaders vying for their respective crowns!
Apply to Crown Your Child Miss/Mister Mum
Mum Parade
When: Saturday, September 28th at 10 am – downtown
Where: downtown
What to Expect: Local and surrounding-area bands, floats, clowns, classic cars, and many other entertaining units.
How to Signup: Use the link below to download, complete and return your application for this year’s Mum Festival Parade.
Download Mum Parade Form
NEW! Online Mum Parade Application
Diaper Derby
When: Saturday, September 28th from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Why you should go: Babies. They are babies, and they are going to race for your entertainment.
What will you see: Babies “racing” to a finish line.
Apply for the Diaper Derby
Boy Scouts Adopt-a-Mum
The Tipp City Mum Festival Committee and the Boy Scouts of America Troop 586 would like to offer you the opportunity to join in the celebration of the festival by adopting a mum. The Boy Scouts will be painting mums on the sidewalks and driveways of those wishing to adopt a mum.
Cost of a mum is $15*. The mums are approximately 3'x3' and can be painted in your choice of red, white, yellow, or a combination, with or without a stem.
*Note: online orders require a $1 fee for processing
Calendar of Events
Entertainment Schedule
Sponsors
The Tipp City Mum Festival Committee invites you, your business, or your organization to participate in this year's fundraising efforts for the event that showcases our community. We have established certain levels of participation, but any amount you would like to provide will help us put on an event to remember. Our theme this year is "Tippecanoe and Mum Fest Too!"
For more information, contact Kevin Cox | Sponsorship form
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Mum Sponsors
2024 Mum Festival Board
| President: | Bill House |
| 1st Vice President: | Kathy Taylor |
| 2nd Vice President: | Amber Corkhill |
| Treasurer: | Patrick Hellman |
| Secretary: | Chelsea Cox |
| Trustee: | John Alvarez |
| Trustee: | Sheryl Bechtol |
| Trustee: | Kevin Cox |
| Trustee: | Kate Taylor |
| Trustee: | Jennifer Tennant |
2024 Mum Festival Committees
| Adopt-A-Mum (Boy Scout Troop 586): | Nick Lesher |
| Arts and Crafts: | Sheryl Bechtol |
| Park Concessions: | Kathy Taylor |
| Friday Night Cruise-In: | Noel Winblad |
| Friday Night Concessions: | Noel Winblad |
| Entertainment: | JoAnn Moran |
| Facilities/Logistics: (Radio, Golf Carts, Porta-Johns) |
Jay Taylor John Alvarez |
| Jr. Run for the Mums: | Tipp Optimist Group |
| Little Mr. and Miss Mum Pageant: | Jennifer Tennant & Abbie Hartman |
| Merchant Mart: | Michelle Cook |
| Motorcycle Ride: | Jay Taylor & Corey Rismiller |
| Mum Festival Parade: | Kate Taylor |
| Mum Kids Land: | Amber Corkhill |
| Parking: | Chief Adkins |
| Photographer: | Stefanie Underwood |
| Public Relations: | Kevin Cox |
| Queens Pageants: | Jennifer Tennant & Abbie Hartman |
| Run for the Mums: | Kathy Taylor |
| Sponsorship: | Kevin Cox |
| T-Shirts: | Kevin Cox |
| Utilities: | Chapel Electric |
| Website: | Bash Foo |