WIN THIS PROPANE BBQ GRILL COURTESY OF LOWES AT FESTIVAL IN THE PARK AND YOU’LL BE HELPING US RAISE MONEY FOR MEALS ON WHEELS. BE SURE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS ON SATURDAY AT FESTIVAL IN THE PARK FROM 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. AT WALKER PARK IN BLYTHEVILLE.
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. - More local charities will receive assistance thanks to Fesival In The Park set for this Saturday, July 21, at Walker Park in Blytheville from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“When we came up with Festival In The Park, the idea was to raise money for our local charities, with three specifically in mind,” according to the Festival coordinator Keith Michaels. “We wanted to really make a difference with people doing good work right here in town, and that included the Haven, the Mission and the Food Pantry.”
“As more groups have become involved, more charities have been added to the line-up for the Festival. “One example is the Ignite Program,” said Michaels. Capri Apartments will have a dunk tank raising money for Ignite at the Festival. “Plus, we really wanted to do something for Meals On Wheels, so Lowes was a great neighbor and gave us a new propane BBQ grill to giveaway, and then other businesses wanted to donate,” said Michaels. “So now, we have a great selection of raffle prizes.”
Also, the Dud Cason American Legion Post 24 is having a Fish Fry Friday night at the Legion Hall to kick the Festival off. Take out is available starting at 5:30 p.m. It’s $10.00 for all-you-can-eat catfish and trimmings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To go trays will include 3 pieces of fish and sides. They are doing a school supply drive for area schools and ask you to bring school supplies to drop off for kids at Blytheville, Gosnell and Armorel. You can call your to-go order in Friday afternoon at 870-278-8029.
“Of course, we are still raising money for our original three charities with the Taste of Blytheville,” said Michaels. Ticket sales are underway now and only 300 tickets are being sold. You can purchase tickets, while available, online at www.discoverblytheville.com.
“We have a ton of activities planned that day,” said Michaels. “The day will kick off at 11 a.m. with the Ironworx Gym Ultimate Tug of War. Plus, the Taste of Blytheville Tent will open at 11 a.m. At Noon, the Discover Blytheville Great Scavenger Hunt kicks off from the Seth Holifield State Farm Sound Stage, immediately followed by some jazz and blues from Smooth Groove.” Other events include the H&R Block Talent Showcase at 2 p.m. a watermelon eating contest and corn hole tournament, plus the presentation of awards for the Poker Run at 4:40 p.m. The day will include the K&A Tire & Auto Car, Truck & Bike Show with a Poker Run.
“Come out and bring the family because we’re making this a safe and fun day for the kids,” said Michaels. Parking will be on the fairgrounds with security, plus the South side of the park will be closed to traffic.You will enter the park off Ruddle Road and you will exit the park on Kentucky Avenue. “We’ve got water slides and bouncy houses coming so make sure and bring the kids in their bathing suits. We’ll have all day armbands available for $10 and that will include admission to the pool,” said Michaels.
“When we came up with Festival In The Park, the idea was to raise money for our local charities, with three specifically in mind,” according to the Festival coordinator Keith Michaels. “We wanted to really make a difference with people doing good work right here in town, and that included the Haven, the Mission and the Food Pantry.”
“As more groups have become involved, more charities have been added to the line-up for the Festival. “One example is the Ignite Program,” said Michaels. Capri Apartments will have a dunk tank raising money for Ignite at the Festival. “Plus, we really wanted to do something for Meals On Wheels, so Lowes was a great neighbor and gave us a new propane BBQ grill to giveaway, and then other businesses wanted to donate,” said Michaels. “So now, we have a great selection of raffle prizes.”
Also, the Dud Cason American Legion Post 24 is having a Fish Fry Friday night at the Legion Hall to kick the Festival off. Take out is available starting at 5:30 p.m. It’s $10.00 for all-you-can-eat catfish and trimmings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To go trays will include 3 pieces of fish and sides. They are doing a school supply drive for area schools and ask you to bring school supplies to drop off for kids at Blytheville, Gosnell and Armorel. You can call your to-go order in Friday afternoon at 870-278-8029.
“Of course, we are still raising money for our original three charities with the Taste of Blytheville,” said Michaels. Ticket sales are underway now and only 300 tickets are being sold. You can purchase tickets, while available, online at www.discoverblytheville.com.
“We have a ton of activities planned that day,” said Michaels. “The day will kick off at 11 a.m. with the Ironworx Gym Ultimate Tug of War. Plus, the Taste of Blytheville Tent will open at 11 a.m. At Noon, the Discover Blytheville Great Scavenger Hunt kicks off from the Seth Holifield State Farm Sound Stage, immediately followed by some jazz and blues from Smooth Groove.” Other events include the H&R Block Talent Showcase at 2 p.m. a watermelon eating contest and corn hole tournament, plus the presentation of awards for the Poker Run at 4:40 p.m. The day will include the K&A Tire & Auto Car, Truck & Bike Show with a Poker Run.
“Come out and bring the family because we’re making this a safe and fun day for the kids,” said Michaels. Parking will be on the fairgrounds with security, plus the South side of the park will be closed to traffic.You will enter the park off Ruddle Road and you will exit the park on Kentucky Avenue. “We’ve got water slides and bouncy houses coming so make sure and bring the kids in their bathing suits. We’ll have all day armbands available for $10 and that will include admission to the pool,” said Michaels.
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