Ada Harvest and Herb Fest' set for Sept. 19
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Ada Harvest and Herb Fest. This year's event is Saturday, Sept. 19, in downtown Ada. The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event.
Here’s the schedule of events:
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Booths open on Main Street
• 10 a.m. – Parade on Main Street
At the Cole Motor parking lot:
• Noon – National Anthem – performed by Ada High School marching band
• Crowning of 2015 Ada Harvest and Herb queen
• 12:15 – 1 p.m. – Common Thread, featuring Ada native Kevin Plaugher
• 1:15-2 p.m. – Mike Wright and Jim Boedicker
• 2:15-3 p.m. – The Crew, featuring Ada native Jared Wolf
• 3:15-4 p.m. – Kwik Fire
Other attractions:
• WONB FM radio broadcasting live
• Food and craft booths
• Entertainment
• View the herb garden in the Railroad Park
• Golf cart decorating contest, sponsored by Ada chamber
The contest will have three cash prizes: $50 for first place; $35, second; $25 third
Winners announced at 11:45 a.m.
Parade details:
The parade forms at the Ada school parking lot beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Ada High School band leads the parade. Anna Poling is the parade coordinator.
The parade route is from the school to Grant, Monfort, Main and to College.
For more details call the chamber at: 419-788-9459 or Scott and Arlene Allison at 419-634-1144.
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