2025 Ada Farmers & Merchants Picnic update
FROM FARMERS-MERCHANTS PICNIC FACEBOOK
PARADE
The parade will take place on Saturday, August 9 at 9:30 p.m. Lineup is at 8;30 a.m. at ONU on West Lincoln Ave., in Myers East and Myers West parking lots. Submit the attached entry form by August 1 and mail, email fax of drop off form to Century 21 Sunway Realty LLC, 208 N. Main St. (there is a mail slot.) Phone 419-634-0021. Becky Neville and Tami Waller are parade co-chairs.
F&M ROYALTY
Winners will be crowned at the picnic immediately following the parade.
WRISTBANDS
All day (11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) wristbands are $15 each.
Kids ages 2 and under are free. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to participate.
PIE EATING CONTEST 11 A.M.
Who's hungry for some pie? We're looking for some hungry people that would like to participate in our pie eating contest. Post your name in Facebook comments to be entered into the pie eating contest. 11:00 a.m. at the band shell.
HOURLY PRIZE DRAWINGS
Two prizes will be given away hourly
1. 8-quart stainless steel air fryer
2. Corn hole set with bean bags; regulation size with carrying case; Americana design
3. Oversized camping chair. Supports 450 pounds. Padded arms with cup holder. Quad lumbar back with carrying bag. Comes with 30-can capacity backpack cooler
4. Two Stanley Quencher Pro Tour Flip straw tumblers. Cupholder compatible
5. Crossbody Kate Spade purse
6. Crossbody Kate Spade purse
7. Crossbody Kate Spade purse
8. Kate Spade Wristlet
9. Set of two oversized outdoor folding rocking chairs. Capacity 400 pounds
10 Heavy duty stainless steel BBQ set with aluminum case. 21-piece set with digital meat thermometer
11. 390-piece hand tool kit in a 14-inch wide-mouth tool bag
12. 35-inch octagon wood burning firepit with cooking grill
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