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NEW BEDFORD MERCHANT DAYS
MAY 16-21 , 2022
Plan a day of fun at 38th New Bedford Days
The village of New Bedford will come alive with visitors during the 38th annual New Bedford Days festival May 16-21 .
Bordering Holmes and Coshocton counties , New Bedford has a number of local businesses in its downtown that will offer discounts and specials during the week-long festivities , according to New Bedford Days committee member Albert Miller , who also serves as its treasurer and advertising chairman .
The climax of the festival will take place Saturday , May 21 with a children ’ s pony parade , volleyball tournament , pony auction and large consignment auction , pony pull , and food and goodies .
“ We will have our pony parades , where the kids get their ponies all made up , so families are invited to come out and enjoy that ,” Miller said . “ There ’ s always plenty of room , and all the neighborhood kids dress up their ponies , so for 45 minutes they get to show them off to us . We started it a few years back because there ’ s just something about kids and ponies that touches people ’ s hearts . We typically get 50 ponies or so , and believe me rain doesn ’ t stop the kids because they want to show them off no matter what , so this event happens rain or shine .”
The pony parade will begin Saturday , May 21 at 8 a . m . It is sponsored by Baltic State Bank , and the
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The climax of the New Bedford Days festival will take place over the weekend on Saturday , May 21 with a children ’ s pony parade , volleyball tournament , pony auction and large consignment auction , pony pull , and food and goodies .
business will provide each participant with an award .
Speaking of ponies , the
pony auction will be held Wednesday , May 18 at 5 p . m . at New Fab .
A volleyball tournament featuring more than 40 teams will raise money for two local families in need of the community ’ s support . All money raised from the tournament , which will be Friday , May 20 at 6 p . m ., will benefit Kaitlyn Hershberger , an 18-year-old cancer patient , and Vernon and Sara Ann Yoder , battling cancer and facing a kidney transplant .
New Bedford Days will culminate May 21 with a large consignment auction at New Fab on the hill behind the feed mill , beginning at 9 a . m . Miller said there will be a shuttle service for anyone concerned about walking up the hill for the auction . Anyone interested in dropping off items may do so beginning Thursday , May 19 after noon or Friday , May 20 and prior to the auction on Saturday .
“ The auction usually draws a really nice crowd because people consign us things they have had for many years ,” Miller said . “ We end up getting things you normally can ’ t find anywhere else . You can bring your items directly to the auction site , and we always have plenty of people there to help you sign in and unload . We just really encourage everyone to come out for the sales and see what our town is all about . Spend the day outside and have something to look forward to .”
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NEW BEDFORD MERCHANT DAYS
PONY & DOME GRILL RAFFLE Tickets $ 5.00 / ea . or 5 for $ 20.00 – Available at ALL Merchants May 1-21 , 2022 – Drawing held May 21st at New Fab Need not be present to win . Proceeds go to : Kaitlyn Hershberger ( 18-year-old cancer patient ) and Vernon ( Sara Ann ) Yoder ( cancer / kidney transplant )
WEDNESDAY , MAY 18 TH PONY AUCTION STARTS AT 5 PM Benefit Lunch Stand for Meadow Valley School Mini Pony Pull right after auction - Approximately 8 pm for more info contact Joe Miller Auctions • 740-622-1752
VOLLEYBALL & PONY PARADE SIGN UP Please call Joe at TMK 330-897-8650
AREA GARAGE SALES MAY 17 , 18 & 19 , 2022
Start at 5:00pm on May 17 th
MAY 16-21 , 2022
To have your Garage Sale listed on map call New Bedford Variety 330-897-0503 ( Deadline May 7th )
Friday Events May 20
Include :
• Breakfast – Starts at 7:00am ( School Benefit )
• Bake Sale Benefit Starts at 7:00am ( for Mark & Anna Miller )
• Benefit Volleyball Tournament Starts at 6:00pm
MERCHANT DAYS
CASH PRIZES
$ 1,000 GIVEAWAY $ 500 GRAND PRIZE $ 250 1 ST & 2 ND PRIZE
Tickets available at participating merchants . 1 Free ticket , 1 additional ticket for every $ 50 you spend ( Must be 18 or older to enter ).
Saturday Events , May 21 Include :
• Breakfast – Starts at 7:00am ( School Benefit )
• Bake Sale Benefit – Starts at 7:00am ( for Manelius & Rachel Yoder Family )
• Pony Parade – Starts at 8:00am ( sponsored by Baltic State Bank )
• Consignment Auction – Starts at 9:00am ( held at New Fab )
• Benefit Lunch Stand ( for Andy & Mabel Yoder - buggy accident )
Garage Sales • Barbecue Chicken • Cheeseburgers • Fries • Kettle Corn • Homemade Ice Cream • Cotton Candy • Soft Pretzels • Fraps “ BARREL TRAIN ON SATURDAY ”