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The 21st annual Standin’ On The Corner Festival is slated for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28, in Winslow. The event draws crowds from all over the world to the town made famous by an Eagles song in 1972. The festival is held at Eagle Pavilion, located at the corner of West Second Street and North Campbell Avenue, a venue built with funds made during the festival and various fundraisers throughout the year. The festival, which boasts huge turnouts each year, will once again feature live music, a live auction, kid zone and a beer garden for those 21 years of age and older.
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Entertainment begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, with live music from local band, Better Than Nothing followed by Retro Connection at 7 p.m. and fan favorite, Mogollon at 9 p.m.
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On Saturday, Sept. 28, the festival begins at 11 a.m. with a performance by the High Desert Dance Academy, Winslow Folklorico Dancers at 12 noon and rock band Triple Play at 1 p.m.
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Beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, the annual Standin’ on The Corner Foundation Auction will take place led by Mayor Tom McCauley. Each year, the auction brings in money to further the festival and other foundation efforts throughout the year. Visitors are encouraged to sign up for the auction at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Auction items range between home décor and sports tickets, “and everything in between,” said foundation member Tommy Butler.
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Following the auction, Arizona Blues Hall of Fame member and local favorite Tommy Dukes will take the stage at 5 p.m. Dukes will be followed by Eagles tribute band, One of These Nights at 7 p.m. and closing out Saturday will be Conjunto Ambicion at 9 p.m.
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Vendors will be on site throughout the weekend with crafts, food and much more. A beer garden will also be featured for those 21 years of age and older. Participants must have proper identification to purchase alcohol.
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The festival is all ages and features a kid zone complete with bounce houses and other inflatables as well as games and other kid friendly activities.
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A horseshoe tournament will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Cost to participate in the tournament is $20 per person. Teams will consist of two people with one Winslow resident required. Cash prizes will be awarded.
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Added this year will be a concrete barrier surrounding the horseshoe pits for safety. “There will also be a flat bar top on the barrier so people can eat and have a place to put their drinks down while they take in the concerts and horseshoe tournament.”
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Butler noted, “We also have a new social media team and website for any information you may need or to see pictures of past festivals. The new website is www.standinonthecorner.org and you can find us on Facebook and Instagram.”
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Admission to the Standin’ On The Corner Festival is $5, with children 12 and under admitted for free. Sponsors for the event include the City of Winslow, Waste Management, Heart and Skull Graphics, Arizona 66 Trading Co., The Winslow Chamber of Commerce, Maverik, Winslow Ford and Gose Waste Removal, LLC.
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