Pig calling, frog jumping, and more at Eva Frontier Days

EVA — If pigs are being chased and called and frogs are jumping and hay is stacked, that must mean it’s Eva Frontier Days.

The Morgan County town of Eva invites folks to join the celebration Sept. 27 in downtown Eva. The annual festival celebrates the area’s agricultural roots alongside music, food, and fun for the whole family..

The festivities begin early with the Arts & Crafts Show and the Tractor and Car Show, kicking off at 9 a.m.

Festivalgoers can shop for local handmade goods, explore classic cars, and browse antique tractors before the day’s main events get underway.

At 11 a.m., the streets of downtown Eva will fill with excitement as the Frontier Days Parade rolls through town. Immediately following, festival traditions take center stage:

• 11:45 a.m. – Pig Calling Contest
• Noon to 2 p.m. – Live music by Primitive Road at the Entertainment Tent
• 1 p.m. – Crosscut Saw Contest
• 1:30 p.m. – Hay Stacking Contest
• 3:30 p.m. – Frog Jumping Contest
• 4:30 p.m. – Pig Chase at the ballfields

Food vendors will be on site throughout the day, serving up festival favorites to keep everyone fueled for the fun.

Eva Frontier Days is more than just a single Saturday — it’s a weeklong celebration of community. Leading up to the big day, residents and guests are invited to take part in these special events:

• Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. – Community Hayride at Eva School. Rides are $1 per person and include a free hotdog and drink at the end of the ride. (No pets allowed.)
• Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. – Community Singing at Eva Baptist Church. Enjoy an evening of fellowship and worship with old-fashioned hymn book singing.

For more information about Eva Frontier Days, visit www.evafrontierdays.org