Fryburg Preparing for 23rd Annual Mayfest Celebration

| April 24, 2014

FRYBURG, Pa. (EYT) – Members of the Washington Township Community Association are hard at work preparing for this year’s Fryburg Mayfest celebration.

The annual festival is a celebration of the Fryburg’s heritage. It features fun-filled activities, many of which showcase the town’s businesses.

Fryburg Mayfest 2014 will be celebrated on the weekend of May 23rd and May 24th.

The theme for this year’s festival is “Homemade Happiness.”

Festivities will kick off on Friday at 7:00 p.m. with a 5K Fun Run beginning at St. Michael’s Church.

A concert featuring Leather and Lace and headline act White Cat Out will be held at AP Weaver Baseball Field, starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday.

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The fun continues at Mayfest on Saturday with a chicken BBQ at Washington Township VFD, a tractor show, a parade, live music, a tailgate party, fireworks, and much more.

Saturday will also feature the Bruce Wilson Memorial Car Cruise, starting at 11 a.m.

The car show is dedicated to long-time local car enthusiast Bruce Wilson who passed away on October 16, 2013.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, May 23rd

7:00 p.m. – 5K Fun Run beginning at St. Michael’s Church Smiley Miles Timing
8:30 p.m. – Outdoor Concert, Pre-show with Leather and Lace
9:00 p.m. &#8211 Outdoor Concert, Featuring White Cat Out AP Weaver Memorial Ball Field. ($5.00 cover charge)

Saturday, May 24th

*FREE HAY RIDES ALL DAY TO ALL EVENTS*

8:00 a.m. – Rummage Sale – St. Michael’s Hall, Flea Market – AP Weaver Memorial Ball Field
9:00 a.m. – Inflatable Games – St Michael’s Church lawn *FREE ~ Fun for all ages!
10:00 a.m. – Tractor Show – FUN Bank
11:00 a.m. – Train Rides – St Michael’s lawn *FREE ~Thanks Kahle’s kitchens for making this possible!
11:00 a.m. – Bruce Wilson Memorial Car Cruise – St. Michael’s parking lot
11:00 a.m. – St. Michael’s Church Tours given by Fr. Davis
11:00 a.m. – *CHICKEN BBQ plus Game Booths, Bake Sale, Face Painting, Chinese Auction, Fire Truck Rides, Much More
12:30 p.m. – St. Michael’s Church Tours given by Father Davis
1:00 p.m. – Pre-parade Pet Social – AP Weaver Memorial Ball Field
2:00 p.m. – Pet Parade Judging
3:00 p.m. – “Homemade Happiness” Parade – Rt. 208 through Fryburg and Marble
4:00 p.m. – Mechanical Bull (until 7:00) – Fryburg Sportsman’s Club
6:30 p.m. – Family Tail Gate Party with DRAGON FLY Balloon Artist & DJ Services, and food vendors – St. Michael’s
9:00 p.m. – Music by E-53 Band – Fryburg Sportsmans Club (cover charge)
Dusk – FIREWORKS Presented by Rizers

For more information, visit Fryburg Mayfest’s website at https://www.fryburgmayfest.com/ and on Facebook at Facebook.com/pages/Fryburg-Mayfest/109859392365382.


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