Persimmon Festival Committee Chairpersons:
Each year brings a new chairperson that oversees the festival. That chairperson will have two co-chairs, one of which will step up to take place the following year. This cycle has continued for years, ensuring that new and fresh ideas are brought to the table to keep the Mitchell Persimmon Festival up and going!
Below you will find this year’s chairperson, the co-chairs and a list of the committee chairpersons. Everyone below is a person who has agreed to volunteer their time to make sure that the festival runs smoothly.
MEET THE 76TH COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Carol Chambers
Carol Chambers is the 76th Mitchell Persimmon Festival chairperson. She is a member of Mitchell First Baptist, Tri Kappa, L.IF.E. and L.C.C.P.S.
She is married to Dan Chambers, has 2 children, 4 grand children and 2 great grand children.
Contact: 812-583-4683
Co-Chairperson | Aimee Carlisle | 812- 545-1309 |
Co-Chairperson | Bryan Fountain | 812-583-4683 |
Treasurer | Don Caudell II. | 812-849-4200 |
Antique Tractor | Sonja Mills | 812-797-6251 |
Arm Band Sales | Jan Dalton | 812-849-4142 |
Arts, Crafts and Photo Contest | Susie Cessna Barbara Wigley | 812-849-3082 812-797-4124 |
Art Exhibits | W.David Fields | 812-278-4723 |
Baby Contest | Angela Edwards | 812-583-2941 |
Business Expo and Persimmon Shoppe | Mike James | 812-849-5479 |
Community Yard Sale | Chamber Office | 812-849-4441 |
Cruise In | Billy Sanders | 812-278-1185 |
Emergency Equipment Show | Tyler Duncan | 812-583-6770 |
Festival Photographer | Sarah Adams | 812-797-0763 |
Little, Mini, Jr. Miss Pageant | Jennifer McNeely | 812-675-2175 |
Motorcycle Show Rob Stephens | Rob Stevens | 812-797-4876 |
Parade | Toya Lamb Kaydy Fults | 812-797-0436 812-583-9449 |
Persimmon Dessert & Novelty | Alverta Hart | 812-849-3441 |
Persimmon 5K Walk/Run | Sally Miller | 812-508-4073 |
Persimmon Idol | WBIW/WQRK/Litefm | 812-275-7555 |
Persimmon Market | Lori Hall | 812-675-9610 |
Quilt Show | Dee Brinkworth | 812-675-7419 |
Queen Pageant | Katie Houchin | 812-278-0200 |
Road Rally | Ashley and Mike Teague | 812-797-8788 |
Senior Day | Trudy Wells | 812-849-4457 |
Ticket Booth | Chamber Office | 812-849-4441 |
Vesper Service | Daniel Lee | 812-788-1461 |
Float Preparation | Becky Mason | 812-797-4491 |