Chitlin' Strut

Description

The Chitlin' Strut is held on the former site of the Salley Public School which served the community for approximately fifty years. Proceeds from the Chitlin' Strut were used to purchase the facility from the local school district after consolidation brought about the school's closure. Today the facility is used throughout the year for various community activities. For instance, the local museum is located in one of the former school buildings. Also, a local Indian tribe uses a portion of the facility for its organizational headquarters. The Chitlin' Strut is also a very good example of community service and self-sacrifice. The amount of planning and preparation that is required for the Chitlin' Strut to take place is very impressive. As with most festivals, volunteers comprise a large portion of the workforce. Approximately seventy persons volunteer their time and effort (out of a total population of approximately 410). Most sacrifice their Thanksgiving holiday to assist in the event preparations. Besides serving on the committees which plan the festival, the volunteers are indispensable on the day of the Chitlin' Strut. They help with all aspects of the festival, including ticket sales, chitlin' preparation, chitlin' sales, souvenir book sales, and the sale of baked goods. The festival could not be held without the efforts of these dedicated volunteers.

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