Saturday, July 03, 1999
Boone County festival aims for more robust Taste
BY KRISTINA GOETZ
The Cincinnati Enquirer
FLORENCE — Organizers of the Taste of Boone County hope their third time's a charm.
The third annual event, designed to feature only Boone County restaurants, kicks off today.
Live music from bands such as the Lazy River Band, The Wombats, and Bo Davis and the Broken Arrow band will entertain guests as they eat their way to 18 food booths, a car show and a blast of fireworks at Turfway Park.
“The word's getting out, more people know about it and it's developing more excitement through the community,” said Dave Brown, treasurer of the Florence Elks Lodge 314.
The lodge is one of the sponsors of the event.
Throughout the weekend activities will include clown face painting and balloon sculpturing, the Hills of Kentucky Cloggers and a performance by City Lights. It's a patriotic tribute that includes song and dance.
This year, organizers have also focused on more children's activities. There will be inflatable games, a “moonwalk” and a swing, said Jesse Shipp, chairman of the event.
And there's plenty for adults to do too, besides eat.
“We have a little more entertainment this year than last year,” Mr. Shipp said. “We're going to have a swing dancers exhibition on Sunday.”
There is no admission charge, and free parking will be available in the main parking lot at Turfway Park.
As with the two previous Taste of Boone County events, a portion of the proceeds will go to Maplewood Children's Home and the Florence Elk Lodge 314 Scholarship.
“The first year we were able to give them $1,000 apiece,” Mr. Shipp said. “Then the next year we gave them $1,500 apiece. This year it just depends on how it goes.”
If past crowds are any indication, those numbers could increase. Organizers say the weather will be hot — but so will the food.
IF YOU GO
• What: Taste of Boone County.
• Where: Turfway Park.
• When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Sunday.
• Cost: Parking and admission are free.
• Saturday events: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., car show; 2 to 4 p.m., clown face painting and balloon sculpturing; 3 p.m., car show awards; 4 p.m., Ryle Raiderettes; 5 p.m., Hills of Kentucky Cloggers; 6 p.m., Lazy River Band; 8 p.m., The Wombats Band.
• Sunday events: 5 p.m., a tribute to the United Service Organizations presented by City Lights; 6:30 p.m., Hills of Kentucky Cloggers; 8 p.m., Bo Davis and the Broken Arrow Band; 8:30 p.m., Ryle Raiders cannon crew shoots off their cannon periodically until fireworks start; 10 p.m., fireworks show.
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