The annual Roby Fair — featuring a parade and other activities — is Saturday.

The day kicks off with a breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Citizens Center. The parade begins at 9 a.m. with lineup between Walt’s and a cafe at Highways 17 and 32.

Here is the remaining schedule:

• 10 a.m. – Gospel music by the Niebruegge family.

• 10:30 a.m. — Turtle races.

• 11 a.m. — The contemporary Christian band One.

• 11:30 a.m. — Tug of war contest (adult and children’s divisions).

• 12:30 p.m. — Watermelon eating contest.

• 1 p.m. — Open karaoke.

• 2 p.m. — Karaoke contest.

• 3 – 5 p.m. — Miles from Nowhere.

• 4 p.m. — Greased pig contest.

• 5 p.m. — Dinner of pulled pork or smoked chicken leg quarters.

• 5:30 p.m. — Kevin Lee and Hired Guns with special guests, Brandi Couch, KC Lee and Steve Ritz.

Registration for the events must be 15 minutes prior to start.

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