Melrose Avenue Activities

Parade at noon!

In 2026, we were thrilled to welcome:

Performers 
The Colorful Hat Circus - circus entertainment (magic, juggling, plate spinning, stilt walking, etc.)
JD Sutton - Thomas Jefferson impersonator
Mark Devenger - balloon twister
Mr. Cheng - paper cutting artist
Jerry Frazee and Kim Allman - caricature artists

Local Organizations
Steps to Hope
4H
BBBS of WNC
Polk County Public Libraries
Foothills Humane Society
Saluda Historic Depot
Adventure School
Conserving Carolinas
PCHS Art Club
​Advent Health

Community Stage
Dance Dynamics
PacJAM

Food Court
Local groups offer a variety of eating choices to keep you going.
2026 vendors:

  • Kiwanis of Tryon - Grilled Cheese

  • PCHS Boys Soccer - Pizza and Donuts

  • Boy Scouts - Hamburgers and Hotdogs 

  • Girl Scouts - Girl Scout Cookies

Fun on Melrose Avenue

Local Booths with Fun Activities

Street Performers

Community Stage

Fun with Sidewalk Chalk

Melrose Avenue Parade

Food Court