Down by the Creek Bank!

By late morning, Leeds Memorial Park starts to fill up. Lawn chairs get claimed, food lines pick up, and there is a steady back and forth between vendor tents and the car show. That’s the rhythm of the Creek Bank Festival and Car Show on May 16, and it settles in quickly.

Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the day moves without much need for a schedule. Hosted by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce, it brings together the kind of mix that works because it’s not overworked. Arts and crafts vendors line the walkways with everything from handmade pieces to smaller finds that catch you mid-step. Food booths stay busy and bustling all day, with plenty of spots to grab something and keep moving or sit for a bit.

Where It Comes Together

The car show holds its own as a main draw, set right where people naturally pass through. There is a good range on display, from restored classics to local favorites, and it pulls people back around for a second look without feeling repetitive.

The rest of the day fills in around it:

• Live music and performances cycle through the main stage, adding energy without taking over the space
 • Kid-friendly games and activities are easy to drop into, not something you have to plan around
 • A hula hoop contest that everyone can to enjoy!

What makes it work is how everything sits together. You’re not bouncing between separate zones or trying to keep up with a packed lineup. It all runs at the same pace, so you can move through it however you want.

Free admission and parking keep it approachable. No advance planning, no second guessing. Just show up when it works and see where you land.

It’s a full day without feeling like one, which is exactly why people keep coming back.

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