At the June Chamber of Commerce meeting in Antwerp, members were busy getting the plans together for all of the areas of the annual Day In The Park festival at Riverside Veterans Memorial Park in Antwerp. The participating members divide into committees and take charge in securing all things needed in every facet that is Day In The Park. From the parade, to Gem of the Year award; food, crafts, games, all the way down to the 50/50 drawing and making sure there are chairs and trash bins at the park – all of this takes hours of volunteer efforts to ensure an enjoyable day for all.
Dream Vacation … sun and sand? Mountains and forests? National Parks? Think big for 2021 Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Day In The Park parade! The theme is Dream Vacation and the sky is the limit in terms of creativity. Assemble that good buddy group, organization, business associates, etc. and brainstorm some ideas for an entry in the parade. Look for parade entry forms at Chamber businesses, on the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Facebook page or the Antwerp Chamber website.
Gem of the Year nominees are currently being submitted. The Gem will be announced during the opening ceremonies of the day.
Entertainment for the afternoon will include the band, Water 2 Wine. Water 2 Wine is the acoustic duo of Jason Vandemark and McKenna Weatherhead with back-up players David Busing and Bob Weatherhead. They play hits from the last few decades. Bring out those lawn chairs or find a seat in the park, and make plans to take a break and listen.
For the families with children, Scheumann Farms in Woodburn will bring a petting zoo and an inflatable slide. The Antwerp cheerleaders will be manning the Dunk Tank. Come check out the lucky line-up to dunk! The Maumee Express Train will be making its trek thru the park to let those kiddos have some fun.
Numerous food vendors will be on tap to satiate the hunger pangs of the day. Crafters – come one, come all! Bring your wares to display and let the festival-goers check it out. Every year since beginning a Business and Industry Tent, the number of participants has grown. Organizations and businesses take this opportunity to hand out samples, offer special deals, etc. A silent auction will be set up in this area along with the Cutie Pie Contest and Sweet Sixteen Contest sponsored by Memories by Tawnya Photography.
If you think this sounds like a lot, then you are absolutely correct! It takes many hands all working together cooperatively to make sure Day In The Park 2021 takes flight and runs smoothly. If you would like to volunteer your time or ideas for Day In The Park festival, please contact a Chamber member. You can send a private message to the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce facebook page or email antwerpchamber@gmail.com. All Forms for the Parade, Food, Craft and Gem of the Year are on the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce’s website – www.antwerpchamber.com
