VANCEBURG — Metropolis of Vanceburg’s Celebration within the Park will happen on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Veteran’s Park.
Kicking off the occasions at 3 p.m. are an influence wheels race and a canine present in response to Metropolis Clerk Greta Mae.
“The facility wheels race for the little youngsters aged 4,5 and 6 years previous, might be held within the Retailers car parking zone. We had it final yr and I’m hoping we may have a greater turnout this yr, it’s one thing enjoyable for the children,” Mae mentioned.
Youngsters collaborating within the race might want to convey their very own energy wheels and a helmet Mae mentioned.
“We even have the canine present and it is going to be on the Veteran’s Park and it additionally begins at 3 p.m. The canine present is new this yr and it has 10 classes,” she mentioned.
Mae mentioned it’s $15 to enter your canine within the contest and $5 per class. The classes embody fabulous fella, loveliest woman, golden oldie (senior canine), prettiest pup, greatest dressed Fourth of July apparel, youngster’s greatest good friend, greatest groomed, waggiest tail, greatest persona and the canine judged ‘most probably to take dwelling, in response to Mae.
The winner in every class of the canine present will get a bandana as a substitute of a putting ribbon Mae mentioned.
There may also be a Cruise During which will begin at 4 p.m. on Entrance and Principal Road which is being sponsored by Globe Household Funeral Chapel, in response to Mae.
The Cruise In is a yearly occasion and an opportunity for folks to convey out and exhibit their basic vehicles, Mae mentioned the occasion is normally nicely attended.
Prizes for the Cruise In will embody a random drawing for $500 and there may also be 20 $25 prizes given out in response to Mae.
“We additionally determined to do a 1950-60’s theme this yr, if folks wish to come wearing 50’-60’s apparel and I feel there might be a prize or two given away for greatest outfit,” she mentioned.
Between 6-9 p.m. within the Veteran’s Park, there might be dwell music from the band ‘Bustin’ Free’ singing 1950-60’s music, in response to Mae.
“There might be meals distributors, we’re having Sprigg’s Steak and Ribs coming and in addition a slushy truck referred to as the Snowy Turtle which is native,” she mentioned.
Mae mentioned they’re trying into having different meals distributors however nothing has been confirmed but.
For added info on the Cruise In name Steve at 606-202-3806, for info on the ability wheels race name 606-796-3044, and for extra particulars on the canine present name Nichole at 606-541-5822.