On September 18, visitors to Ada enjoyed perhaps the largest Harvest and Herb festival in its 35-year history, according to Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director Deb Curlis.
With booths and food trucks stretching from North Avenue to the Ohio Northern campus, visitors shopped, ate, and celebrated the harvest season.
The Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department made a breath-taking American flag display at Main and Buckeye. First responders also made a presentation at the depot commemorating September 11, sharing their personal experiences of that day and enouraging audience members to join them in preparing for emergencies and serving their community.
Ada High School senior Alaina Robirds was crowned queen of the 2021 Harvest and Herb Festival at the noon ceremonies, following an essay and interview selection process. First runner up was Ada senior Molly Zimmerman. Second runner up was Ada senior Paige Jochims. Members of the court were Ada seniors Kirsten Poling, Hailey Robirds, Carmen Mancuso and Olivia Thomas. Mike and Marie Gossman escorted the Queen’s Court in the morning parade.
An Ada Athletic Boosters cornhole tournament was hosted in the depot parking lot. This "first ever" event attracted 38 teams. Tony Archer and his son Tyler Archer were the grand prize winners, taking home 25% of the entry fees and trophies.
