VANCEBURG — Metropolis of Vanceburg’s Occasion 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“The ability wheels race for the little children aged 4,5 and 6 years outdated, will likely be held within the Retailers car parking zone. We had it final 12 months and I hope we can have a greater turnout this 12 months, it’s one thing enjoyable for the children,” Mae mentioned.
Youngsters collaborating within the race might want to deliver 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 12 months 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 canines), prettiest pup, finest dressed Fourth of July apparel, little one’s finest pal, finest groomed, waggiest tail, finest character and the canine judged ‘more than likely to take house, in response to Mae.
The winner in every class of the canine present will get a bandana as an alternative of a putting ribbon Mae mentioned.
There may even be a Cruise By which will begin at 4 p.m. on Entrance and Most important 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 individuals to deliver out and exhibit their traditional vehicles, Mae mentioned the occasion is normally effectively attended.
Prizes for the Cruise In will embody a random drawing for $500 and there may even be 20 $25 prizes given out in response to Mae.
“We additionally determined to do a 1950-60’s theme this 12 months, if individuals need to come wearing 50’-60’s apparel and I feel there will likely be a prize or two given away for finest outfit,” she mentioned.
Between 6-9 p.m. within the Veteran’s Park, there will likely be stay music from the band ‘Bustin’ Free’ singing 1950-60’s music, in response to Mae.
“There will likely be meals distributors, we’re having Sprigg’s Steak and Ribs coming and in addition a slushy truck known 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 data on the Cruise In name Steve at 606-202-3806, for data on the facility wheels race name 606-796-3044, and for extra particulars on the canine present name Nichole at 606-541-5822.