A Good Time Had by all at the 19th Annual Summer Festival

Despite a deluge the evening before and dire predictions of more precipitation the day of the Summer Festival, the clouds parted and the sun came out just in time for the crowds to enjoy the 19th annual Summer Festival.  Held for the second year in a row at the Center for Older Adults on June 11, the Festival, presented by Haller Wealth Management Group, provided a lively backdrop for education, outreach and health screenings, along with great food and entertainment and family fun for all ages.

Over the years, the Summer Festival has evolved into a community-wide event for the whole family. Throughout the Festival’s history, each year has brought the addition of new events and activities. For the older generation, the Health and Wellness Fair offered free health screenings for seniors. The Business Expo attracted more than 50 exhibitors and was a popular destination for seniors and their families. At the annual Pig & Corn Roast, delicious fare was served by a large contingent of volunteers, and Festival-goers enjoyed a variety of freshly prepared seasonal foods such as corn on the cob, potato salad and pasta salad.

All-day entertainment was provided by popular local musicians, In Full Swing, Erica Blinn, Thrown to the Curb, Grassahol and the headliner, Delyn Christian and the Fret Shop Band. Other entertainment included 3C Highway sharing their unique musical sounds on the indoor stage, the talents of magician Dr. Eldoonie, as well as a bigger and better than ever children’s play area, KidzZone, which featured a bounce house, obstacle course and the perennial favorite, the children’s train ride. This event simply would not happen without the huge outpouring of support from this community,” said Bob Horrocks, executive director of the Council for Older Adults.

The Council would like to thank the volunteers, exhibitors and organizers of this year’s Summer Festival, including our sponsors:


Major Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor: Haller Wealth Management
Pig & Corn Roast Sponsor: Hiram Masonic Lodge #18 F & A.M.
Health Fair Sponsor: OhioHealth
Expo Sponsor: Willow Brook Christian Communities
Kidz Zone Sponsor: Kohl’s
Ticket Printing Sponsor: Rodman Neeper Funeral Home & Crematory
Entertainment Sponsor: Delaware County Bank & Trust Co.
Radio Media Sponsor: WMNI Radio
Print Media Sponsor: The Delaware Gazette

Supporting Sponsors
Amanda Plumbing, Sewer & Drain
American General Life & Accident Insurance Co.
Central Ohio Care Services LLC - Right at Home
Creative Financial Insurance
Delaware Area Transit Agency (DATA)
Delaware County Sheriff's Office
Fidelity Federal Savings & Loan Association
HelpLine/Connections
Manos, Martin, Pergram & Dietz
Medigold
Sarah Moore Home& Health Care Center
Wesley Glen Retirement Center
Wintersong Village

 

Special Thanks for In-Kind Donations:
Klosterman’s Bakery

 

To our very special 350+ volunteers and everyone else who helped make this Summer Festival a wonderful day, we offer our heartfelt thanks!