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14 • The Beacon New Bedford Merchant Days May 8, 2025

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By Todd Stumpf The Beacon

There aren’ t many people in New Bedford— maybe 1,000 give or take. That’ s most days.

That will change May 12-17, when the annual New Bedford Merchant Days, sometimes called Merchant Week, will transform this unincorporated area of Coshocton County into a hub of activity.

The weeklong event is in its 41st year, dating back to 1984.

Though the main events are confined to the end of the week— Friday

Come Shop New Bedford!

Merchant Days to transform New Bedford into hotspot May 12-17

and Saturday will have full schedules— things get going early, and there is something to do throughout the week.

Even earlier, the pony and dome grill raffle is already underway. The drawing will be held May 17 at New Fab with proceeds going to Katie, Noah and Sarah Miller. Tickets are $ 5 for one or $ 20 for five and are available at all merchants. The winner need not be present.

The area garage sales will be May 13-14. A map will be available for bargain hunters.

Albert Miller, serving

Merchant Days Coming May 12th- 17th

Randy L. McKee

On May 12-17 all roads will lead to New Bedford for the annual New Bedford Merchant Days, sometimes called Merchant Week, which will transform this unincorporated area of Coshocton County into a hub of activity. The weeklong event is in its 41st year, dating back to 1984.

as de facto event spokesman, estimated between 30 and 40 houses would

take part in the garage sales.

May 15 will feature the pony auction at 5 p. m. It will include a benefit lunch stand for Meadow

Valley School. A consignment auction will be May 17, with things like flowers, new furniture, tools and more available for bids.

“ What we’ d be known for is the auctions,” Miller said.“ People always look forward to the consignment auction.”

The events of Friday, May 16 will start with a school benefit breakfast at 7 a. m., which will coincide with the beginning of a bake sale benefit for Marion R. Yoder.

The festivities that day also will include the

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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 1-17, 2025 – Drawing held May 17 at New Fab Need not be present to win. Proceeds go to Mrs. Dan Katie Miller( widow) Noah & Sara Miller

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 TH PONY AUCTION STARTS AT 5 PM

Benefit Lunch Stand for Meadow Valley School Consignment Auction Sat., May 17th- lots of flowers, new furniture, tools, & lots more! for more info contact Joe Miller Auctions • 740-622-1752

VOLLEYBALL & PONY PARADE SIGN UP Contact Joe at TMK 330-897-8650

FOR PICKLE BALL SIGN UPS Contact Leroy Miller 740-502-4798

AREA GARAGE SALES MAY 13-14, 2025 Start at 5:00pm on May 13 th

MAY 12-17, 2025

To have your garage sale listed on map call Susan Troyer 330-936-9493 Deadline is May 6th

Friday Events May 16

Include:

• Breakfast – Starts at 7:00am( School Benefit)

• Bake Sale Benefit Starts at 7:00am( Benefits Marion R. Yoders)

• Benefit Volleyball & Pickleball Tournament Starts at 6:00pm

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MERCHANT DAYS

CASH PRIZES

$ 1,000 1 ST PRIZE

$ 500 2 ND PRIZE $ 250 3 RD 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 17 Include:

• Breakfast – Starts at 7:00am( School Benefit)

• Bake Sale Benefit – Starts at 7:00am( for Glen Millers)

• 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 David & Erma Miller)

Garage Sales • Barbecue Chicken • Cheeseburgers • Fries • Kettle Corn • Homemade Ice Cream • Cotton Candy • Soft Pretzels • Fraps“ BARREL TRAIN ON SATURDAY”