The legend of the Boojum
Celebrating the lore and legend of the “Boojum,” the inaugural Boojum Festival & Hunt will be June 10-12 in Canton.
The event is a fundraiser for Pisgah High School's marching band and a promotion of Canton area businesses and professionals. While focused at the historic Imperial Hotel, a Boojum Scavenger Hunt will take place throughout Canton’s historical district. The event is being financially supported by local businesses, professionals, and individuals, with events including:
• 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 10 — Music, food, and beverages at Southern Porch (The Imperial).
• 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 11 — Local art, crafts, music, stories and legends, family tailgate market and Boojum Scavenger Hunt. These events will be located at Southern Porch, Smathers’ Square, Main Street and throughout the Canton Historic Downtown District.
• Sunday, June 12 — The event will move to Canton's Camp Hope (possible birthplace of Boojum) for all-day family oriented events.
The winner of the Boojum Scavenger Hunt will receive a Boojum necklace of garnets and diamonds crafted and provided by John Laughter’s Jeweler's (valued between $2,000-$2,500). Additionally, loose precious stones will be randomly provided to “Boojum Hunters” during the hunt.
