31st ANNUAL CREPE MYRTLE CELEBRATION

With the planting of Crepe Myrtle trees in the 1920s and 1930s, the Town of Angier has become known at the Town of Crepe Myrtles. Since 1974, the town has celebrated the Crepe Myrtle with a day of food and fun. The first Crepe Myrtle Festival, as it was called, was held at Angier High School athletic field as an Independence celebration. The festival evolved over the years to today’s Crepe Myrtle Celebration, which is held in Depot Square.

The Chamber sold t-shirts and other items	The Festival was a huge success and people from all over came to celebrate and have fun.
Food was plentiful!	People came and relaxed, watched the shows, had fun with their children at the children's area and petting zoo, and shopped the vendor's tents.	Local vendors as well as out of town vendors had something to offer.
Angier's Mayor Wanda Gregory participated in the fun by painting hair with Angier Librarian Terri Brooks	A little girl laughs with delight at the outcome of her hairpainting session.	Entertainment varied from country singers to square dancers and gospel singing.
The children's petting zoo was very popular.	There were lots of fun rides like the dolphin jumping bin.	The Harnett Schools showed off their stuff with cheerleading and bands.