Plenty of reasons to spend the weekend in Ada
Beginning Friday, August 11, you don’t have to look far for things to do. It’s an action-packed weekend in Ada, Ohio.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY
Lincoln Highway Buy Way Yard Sales, see Classifieds for local sales and http://www.historicbyway.com/
FRIDAY
5:00-8:00 p.m. United Way Summer Social at The Inn at ONU
5:00-11:00 p.m. Party on the Ball Field, live music and beer
7:00 p.m. AHS Boys Soccer vs. Temple Christian at War Memorial Stadium
SATURDAY
110th Farmers & Merchants Picnic at War Memorial Park
8:00 a.m. OWHA Horse show: Contest, halter, performance classes
9:30 a.m. F&M Picnic Parade (W. Lincoln to Main St to War Memorial Park)
Prince and Princess crowning follows the parade
10:00-4:00 Truck and Semi Show
10:30 a.m. Flag raising and Welcome at Main Stage
11:00 Kids’ tractor pull
NOON 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament
1:00 p.m. Cornhole tournament
1:00-7:00 p.m. Free swim at Municipal Pool, sponsored by Ada Lions
2:00 p.m. Gates open for 2023 F&M Picnic Pull
2:00 p.m. Historical society pie eating contest
5:00 p.m. Main Prize Drawing, Door Prizes on the hour
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Inflatable fun with $20 all day wristbands will include Hungry Hungry Hippo, Wrecking Ball, Jousting, Bungee Race, Basketball Hoops, Big Slide, etc., from Monkey Around of Findlay.
Visit the Farmers & Merchants Picnic Facebook page for more details including photos of vendor items.
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