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County County 0@ #visitfayco 0@ #visitfayco 2 Wednesday, September 18, 2019 2019 SCARECROW FESTIVAL Record-Herald Let the fun begin at the Scarecrow Festival A year following a record songs from the 60s. crowd, Scarecrow Festival The popular United Way organizers hope to draw a simi- Scarecrow 5K will kick off lar number of people to down- the day Saturday at 9 a.m. on town Washington Court House Court and Main streets. Reg- this weekend, Sept. 20-22. istration has already begun, “When we started the but those interested can Scarecrow Festival back up register the day of the event. four years ago, there were Registration begins at 8 a.m. probably 1,500 to 2,000 “The Scarecrow 5K has people the first couple of really grown over the years years,” said Mekia Rhoades, and is huge now. It has aver- Scarecrow Festival organizer. aged about 120 to 130 rac- “Last year though, we believe ers,” said Rhoades. we increased that number Also new this year, the 5K to close to 5,000. Obviously, will be timed, according to having John Michael Mont- organizers. gomery as the Saturday night All participants will headliner helped a lot with receive a finisher’s medal, that number. During that t-shirt and swag bag. Awards act, people were shoulder to will be presented to the shoulder. This year, we hope first, second and third place to bring another crowd close finishers, both male and to last year’s.” female. The event is $25 pre- The potential for such a registration or $30 the day of sizable crowd is possible due registration. to festival organizers putting The SupaFun Band will make together another stellar line- its Scarecrow Festival debut on up for the 2019 Scarecrow Saturday from 12-2 p.m. on the Festival. This year’s main act courthouse lawn. Their mate- is “The Cadillac Three,” a rial includes TV and movie popular American Southern theme songs, cartoon music, rock group that has broken pop songs, OSU Buckeye onto the music scene. songs, holiday classics, classi- The band, originally from cal, Dixieland, polka, and other Nashville, Tenn., was estab- SupaFun ditties. lished in 2011. The Cadil- Another new attraction lac Three signed with Big this year is the tractor show Machine Records in 2013 on Saturday, sponsored by Courtesy photos and have released three Fayette Tire and Iron, on the This pair of scarecrows entertained the crowds during the festival last year. albums with the label. Court Street parking lot from “We posted a question 12-4 p.m. part of the 2019 Scarecrow on Facebook about where Kids’ activities on Saturday Festival. This year’s IMPACT people are coming from to will begin at 2 p.m. on the service is being organized by attend the Scarecrow Festi- courthouse lawn. Head Start Heritage Memorial Church on val, and we received varied will bring coloring, pictures, behalf of the entire communi- responses, including as far paints, hula hoops, etc. for ty and everyone is invited to away as New York,” said Fay- the children to enjoy. gather at the main stage for ette County Travel & Tour- From 4-5 p.m. Saturday, the 1 p.m. praise service. ism Director Stephanie Dun- the Fayette County Memo- To conclude the 2019 ham. “And of course we have rial Hospital Foundation Scarecrow Festival, there quite a few responses coming will present, “Flippin’ for will be a performance by the from Columbus, Dayton and Fun(ds).” If you are a fan Washington High School Cincinnati.” of the popular HGTV show Marching Band on Court and Dunham also emphasized “Flea Market Flip,” or always Main streets. that admission to the Scare- wanted to try your hand at re- “The festival basically runs crow Festival is free. purposing something old into from High Street to North The festival kicks off at something new, the FCMH Street and Market to East,” noon Friday with opening Foundation encourages the said Baker. “Parking will be ceremonies featuring a per- public to participate in the limited, but street parking formance by the Miami Trace local version of the challenge. around the festival can be uti- High School Marching Band Oliver Hazard will take to lized, as well as a county lot and opening remarks from the main stage from 8-9 p.m., off of Market.” Washington Court House and the main event, “The The streets will start being City Manager Joe Denen. The Cadillac Three,” is expected shut off on Wednesday night Scarecrow Festival Queen will to get underway at 9 p.m. for set-up and won’t reopen also be introduced. The annual “There will be limited seat- until Sunday at 6 p.m. The 2019 Scarecrow Festival will be held this weekend Sept. 20-22. Pictured are Scarecrow Festival Pageant ing at the Saturday night Baker also mentioned that cutouts that were available for the community to take photos of while at the was held Tuesday. concert, so we encourage downtown businesses will festival. Rides, vendors and amuse- attendees to bring a chair,” be open during normal busi- ments will open at noon on said Chelsie Baker, the Wash- ness hours the majority of the Friday and Saturday and will ington Court House Director weekend for patrons to enjoy. be available until 11 p.m. of Economic Development. The sponsors for this year’s Also on Friday, the Blue- On Sunday from 12-4 Scarecrow Festival are the grass Ramblers will perform p.m., a car show sponsored Fayette County Memorial on the main stage from by Chazziz DJ Service and Hospital Foundation, WCR, 3:30-5 p.m. “The Bluegrass Event Planning will be held The Print Shop, Collins Sep- Ramblers have played every on South Main and East tic, Rent-2-Own, MD Automo- Scarecrow Festival since the streets. From 2-3 p.m., a meet tive, and W&W Dry Cleaning, very first one,” said Rhoades. & greet with the local fire, Laundry, and Linen. The beer garden will open police and EMS departments “The Scarecrow Festival at 7 p.m. on Friday and 6 will take place on South and planning committee is look- p.m. on Saturday. Wine will Main streets. ing forward to a great festi- also be available for the first Former Ohio State Buckeye val,” said Dunham. “There time during the festival. wrestler and NCAA National will be lots of fun attractions Joining the musical fun this Champion Nathan Tomasello to keep the family enter- year on Friday is “Aftermath and Jim Schmidtke, chaplain tained all day, including but Experience the Sixties,” which of the Columbus Crew Soccer not limited to delicious food aims to recreate the sights and Club and of the OSU football vendors, craft vendors, live sounds of the 1960s featuring coaching staff, will be speak- music, amusement rides and authentic reproductions of ing at IMPACT, the commu- more! Come along and let the Another usual attraction is a car show that the community has enjoyed over the some of the most memorable nity worship service that is fun begin!” years.

Whether it be a horse, Scarecrow Festival schedule lamb, cat or dog.... Friday, Sept. 20 9 a.m. Start time for United 8-9 p.m. Oliver Hazard 12 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Way Scarecrow 5K on main stage featuring a performance by at Court and Main 9 p.m. The Cadillac Three Miami Trace Marching Band 12-11 p.m. Rides, vendors, on main stage on main stage amusements open 12-11 p.m. Rides, vendors, 12-2 p.m. SupaFun Band Sunday, Sept. 22 amusements open on courthouse lawn 12-4 p.m. Rides, vendors, 3:30-5 p.m. Bluegrass Ramblers 12-4 p.m. Tractor show amusements open FAYETTE on main stage (Sponsored by Fayette 12-4 p.m. Car Show VETERINARY HOSPITAL 5-7 p.m. Balloon artist, Bugaboo Tire and Iron) (Sponsored by Chazziz DJ the Clown (Sponsored by Rent- on Court Street parking lot Service and Event Planning) 740-335-6161 2-Own) on courthouse lawn 12-7 p.m. Balloon artist, on South Main and East 5-7 p.m. Face painting Bugaboo on courthouse lawn 1-2 p.m. Impact Worship Service 1974 Columbus Ave. • Washington C.H. (Sponsored by Rent-2-Own) 12-7 p.m. Face painting on main stage Daryl L. Waits, D.V.M. on courthouse lawn on courthouse lawn 2-3 p.m. Meet & Greet local fire, 5-7 p.m. Kids’ activities 2-7 p.m. Kids’ activities police & EMS (Sponsored by Head Start) on courthouse lawn departments HIGHLAND COUNTY on courthouse lawn 3-4 p.m. Temple Street Howlers on South Main VETERINARY HOSPITAL 7-10 p.m. Beer Garden open on main stage and East 7-10 p.m. Aftermath, Experience 4-5 p.m. Flippin’ For Fun(ds) 2:15 p.m. 937-393-2500 the 60’s on main stage (Sponsored by FCMH Performance by 1440 N. High St. • Hillsboro, OH Foundation) on main stage Washington High Saturday, Sept. 21 5:30-7 p.m. Angela Jamez School Marching Jarrod D. Thoroman, D.V.M. 8 a.m. Registration for United on Court and Main Band at Court Daryl L. Waits, D.V.M. Way Scarecrow 5K 6-11 p.m. Beer Garden open and Main at Court and Main We’re Committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive veterinary CARE to every pet! OH-70147901 Record-Herald 2019 SCARECROW FESTIVAL Wednesday, September 18, 2019 3 The Cadillac Three to headline festival

By Ryan Carter [email protected] GOING GOLD The group’s single, “The South,” “The Cadillac Three,” an Ameri- featuring , Dierks can Southern rock group, has been Bentley and Mike Eli (), announced as the Saturday night, was certified Gold for selling 500,000 Sept. 21 headline act at the 2019 units this year, and their new single, Scarecrow Festival in downtown “Crackin’ Cold Ones With The Boys,” Washington C.H. from their forthcoming fourth album is The band, originally from Nash- now available. ville, Tenn., was established in 2011. The Cadillac Three signed with Big as one of country’s hardest working Machine Records in 2013 and have touring acts by playing more than released three albums with the label. 175 dates a year, both in the States The group’s single, “The South,” and overseas, where they have spent featuring Florida Georgia Line, time the past five years playing to and Mike Eli (Eli larger and larger audiences. Young Band), was certified Gold for This year’s Scarecrow Festival is selling 500,000 units this year, and set for the weekend of Sept. 20-22. their new single, “Crackin’ Cold Ones The Scarecrow Festival, held the With The Boys,” from their forthcom- third weekend in September, is a ing fourth album is now available. family fun weekend filled with live According to organizers, The music, food, rides, games, craft ven- Cadillac Three has toured with dors, a 5K Walk & Run, classic cars Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Dierks and more. Bentley, FGL, , Travis Tritt, Charlie Daniels and many Reach Ryan Carter at 740-313-0352 or on Twitter more. It has cemented their status @rywica

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Scarecrow Festival 5K Walk/Run set for Sept. 21 By Ryan Carter organizers said they hope third place finishers, both search scarecrow. Down- support The United Way [email protected] to see many in the commu- male and female. load an application from of Fayette County and the nity walking/running and The event is $25 pre- The United Way website, funding of 25 non-profit The Scarecrow Festival enjoying the morning. registration or $30 the day www.unitedwayfayco.org, agencies, from The Life 2019 5K Walk/Run will be The event will take place of registration. Plan now or pick up an application Pregnancy Center to the held on Saturday morn- in downtown Washington to start your day with a at The United Way office, Fayette County Commis- ing with The United Way C.H. at 9 a.m. (registration 5K walk or run and enjoy located at 133 S. Main St. sion on Aging. encouraging the commu- begins at 8 a.m.) and will the rest of the day at the (lower level), or call 740- nity to join in on the fun. begin at the intersection of Scarecrow Festival, orga- 335-8932 with questions. Reach Ryan Carter at This year’s festival will Court and Main streets. nizers said. All proceeds will help 740-313-0352. be held Sept. 20-22 and All participants will Registration is still The United Way will host receive a finisher’s medal, open and there are sev- the 5K Walk/Run on Sat- t-shirt and swag bag. eral ways to register, urday, Sept. 21. This is the Awards will be presented including visiting www. fourth-annual event, and to the first, second and tristateracer.com and

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Submitted article the 60’s listening to LEFT: British Invasion, 60’s Aftermath Experience Joining the musical Pop, Psychedelic and the Sixties fun this year at the “Everything Groovy.” will join Scarecrow Festival is From the Beatles, the other “Aftermath Experience Byrds & ‘Stones to the musical the Sixties” which Monkees, Grass Roots, acts aims to recreate the Turtles and Strawberry during sights and sounds of Alarm Clock, Aftermath the 2019 Scarecrow the 1960’s featuring becomes the 60’s while Festival to authentic reproductions performing the show. entertain of some of the most Aftermath has shared the crowd. memorable songs from the stage with the likes the 60’s. of The Hollies, 1964 The Aftermath delivers Tribute, Peter Noone, the sights with period- The Vogues, Gary correct costuming and Lewis & The Playboys, delivers the sounds of The Buckinghams, the 60s so authentically 1910 Fruitgum Co. and it’s easy for the audi- several other national ence to go back in time acts. Aftermath also while watching, listening performed shows as and enjoying Aftermath a featured headline Experience the Sixties act at festivals, fairs, deliver a spot-on, family- community concert friendly performance. series events, rib burn During the show, offs and other public and audiences relive private engagements. Courtesy photo

AngelaJamez returns for second performance Temple St. Howlers to return for third time

Courtesy photo Courtesy photo The Temple St. Howlers are a band that’s been entertaining audiences AngelaJamez is an acoustic cover band who covers hit pop songs from the past and the present. The band consists of Angela spanning over five decades. Playing both original music and covers, Remington, lead vocals and James Baughn, guitar and vocals. Both Angela and James have been playing music for many years and the groups are known for their harmonies, and for putting their have been a part of many different music projects, but have been performing as AngelaJamez for a little over two years. This will be unique spin on songs well known by heart. This hometown band will their second performance at the Scarecrow Festival. return to the Scarecrow Festival for the third time.

SupaFun Band brings the fun downtown See You

Courtesy photo SupaFun is a 3-4 piece roving party band that brings the fun, and then some. Their material includes TV and movie theme songs, cartoon music, pop songs, OSU Buckeye songs, holiday classics, classical, Dixieland, polka, and other SupaFun ditties. Members of the SupaFun Band include: Smiles Davis on trumpet, vocals and honky horn, Slim Biggums on yakety sax and tamborine, Buddy Legend on sousaphone and slide whistle and Starr Catt on rubbadubb board and various goodies. There! Scenes from past Scarecrow Festivals

During the 2017 Scarecrow Festival pastor Mike Wolfe with LifeConnect Church served food to the community.

Anne Quinn, with the Carnegie Public Library, and Joe Denen, Washington Court House City Manager, greet patrons during the 2018 Scarecrow Festival.

In 2018 Malia enjoyed a swing at the Scarecrow Festival.

RIGHT: Many games and attractions were available including balloon popping, ball tossing, or coin placing With an introduction from the Scarecrow Festival Queen to earn some Record-Herald file photos Scarecrow Queen Brooklynn Stanley poses with a member of the Queen’s Court Lexi and her court, John Michael Montgomery performed unique prizes some of his classic hits at the 2018 Scarecrow Festival to over the years. Hagler on the first night of the 2018 Scarecrow Festival. Both enjoyed an evening of food, music and fun while performing their royal duties. The other member of the entertain the large crowd that gathered on Main Street in Queen’s Court, Andrea Robinson, was cheerleading at the time. Washington Court House. 6 Wednesday, September 18, 2019 2019 SCARECROW FESTIVAL Record-Herald OH-70148015