Two famous Ada residents celebrate 100th anniversaries in August
Two Ada "residents" celebrate 100th anniversaries in August.
The Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic and the Lincoln Highway both are 100 years old this year. Here's the details
Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic
Held Aug. 9 and 10 at the Ada War Memorial Park
• OSTDA sanctioned tractor pull both days
• F&M tractor and truck pulls, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.
• OWHA horse show, Aug. 9
• Greased pig contest/hourly door prizes, Aug. 10
• Entertainment, rides, games and food, Aug. 9-10
• $1 admission to the village pool, Aug. 9
Lincoln Highway Village-wide Buy-Way Yard Sale
Held Aug. 8-9-10
The famous coast-to-coast Lincoln Highway was started in 1913, the same year as the Farmers and Merchants Picnic.
Part of Ada's celebration in the 100th event is the annual Buy-Way Yard Sale. More than 50 sale sites are in the village and surrounding area. A welcome station will be set up at the Railroad Park. It will have maps available showing locations of all the yard sales.
The Buy-Way project is sponsored by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, Ada CIC and Ada F&M Picnic Board.
Watch The Ada Icon for more details on both these events.
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