LEBANON - The Lebanon Historical Society will be sponsoring a day of family summer fun, Saturday, August 15th from 10 am. to 4 p.m. at Fun Haven Recreation Center, Lebanon Road, outside the hamlet.
    The event is free and open to the public.
    The 1st Annual Lebanon Historical Society A-Fair will have a little something for everyone of all ages: minature golf, a bounce house, a Flea Market and Farmer's Market featuring local and Amish vendors, food, children's games and activities, contests, live music, Wagon and Fire Truck Rides, prizes and a raffle.
     Festivities begin at 10 am with a local Flea Market, Baked Goods and Farmer's Market featuring Alambria Springs Farm CSA, other local businesses and Amish vendors. Families can enjoy the 18-Hole Miniature Golf course, lawn games, volleyball, horseshoes, a Bounce House, Kids Games and activities. McGruff the Crime Prevention Dog will be on hand from 10:30 a.m. until noon and parents can participate in the Safe Child ID Program offered by the Madison County Sheriff's Department.
     Madison County STOP DWI will have several interactive displays, including the popular Fatal Vision Goggles. Horse drawn wagon rides and Fire Truck rides sponsored by the Georgetown Fire Dept. will be ongoing throughout the day.
     Contests offering cash prizes during the day include a Hollerin' Contest at 11:00 a.m., a Pie Eating competition at noon and a Baked Goods contest at 1:30 p.m., after which, the entries will be served to the public. The 50/50 Raffle winner will be announced at 3 p.m.The winner of the  Door Prize of "A Taste of Lebanon" gift basket, featuring items  donated by local vendors, will be announced at 3:30 p.m.
    Tommy Hoe and Friends will offer their musical talents from noon to 2pm, and The McDowell brothers will provide entertainment throughout the morning. At 1 pm, enjoy a rousing game of Town Ball, either as a participant or as a fan. No ball playing experience is necessary.
     Town Historian Penny Hughes will have a new historical display available for viewing that she created for the Madison County Fair and will be on hand to answer questions or reminisce, and the popular Lebanon Historical CDs will be on sale.
   Lebanon residents and businesses are invited to participate and offer their services or products to make this event a success. The community is encouraged to come and enjoy the day, find out what their neighbors are doing and spend time having fun and relaxing with friends and family.
    Activities continue beyond Saturday. The traditional Lebanon Community Club Chicken BBQ - with salads and desserts, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 16 starting at 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to pre-order should contact Deland Niles at 837-4835.
       Anyone wishing to participate in the Flea Market by selling crafts, baked goods, collectibles or to have a space to promote their local businesses, can inquire with Elaina Morgan at 315 837-4107 or
funhaven@hotmail.com.
Those who would like to enter a baked good in the Contest, must have their entry in place by 1pm on Saturday along with your name/contact information and recipe.
Come on out to the Lebanon A-Fair and make it a new family tradition.
Fun Haven is located on Lebanon Road approximately 6 miles from Rte. 12 B south of Hamilton. Those requiring directions can call Elaina Morgan at 837-4107 or e-mail funhaven@hotmail.com
 


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