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FUNFEST 2013 WEEKEND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
Watch here for updates as planning for Funfest 2013 continues. 

as of 5/8/13

CAR SHOW:
Time & Date:  Saturday, 12 noon to 3:30pm
Sponsors:  DeAngelo Brothers Inc. & Lawn Specialties
Location:   Broad St. btwn. Church & Pine
Description:  Classic Cars on Display.  New Judging Procedure: Prizes to 20 Best Appearing Cars Registration 9am to 12 noon at S. Laurel and Mine St.
To Register:  CLICK HERE

CELEBRITY ADULT TRICYCLE RACE
Time & Date:  Sunday, 11:30 am
Sponsor:   TBA
Location:  Wyoming St. Performance Area
Description:  Local celebrities race an obstacle course for the title of fastest Trike Rider.  Kids can enter a raffle to win one of the trikes after the race.

BAKE-OFF
Time & Date:  Sat, 11:30-2pm
Sponsor: Gonella
Location:  TBD
Description:  Bakers can enter their favorite cookie, cake, cupcake or pie.  Home bakers or professionals welcome.  Winners chosen by Judges and Peoples' Choice.
To Register:  CLICK HERE


CRAFT SHOW: 

Time & Date:    Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 7pm
Sponsor:    Citizen Publishing Company
Location:    NEW:  Markle Lot between Laurel & Wyoming Sts
Description:    Dozens of local and regional crafters selling items they made themselves
To register:  CLICK HERE

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ENTERTAINMENT:
 

Time & Date:  Saturday, 10am to 7pm; Sunday, 11 am to 7pm
Sponsors: TBA .  
Description:    Free entertianment at three venues, including oldies, classic rock, polkas, much more.

KICKOFF CONCERT:    poets 2
Time & Date:    Friday, 7:00 pm
Sponsor:  TBA
Program Sponsorship Opportunities:  TBA
Location:    J.J. Ferrara Center (PTPA), 212 W. Broad St.
Description:  Kickoff Funfest Weekend with the music of Northeast PA's most popular oldies band, "THE POETS." 
Tickets:  Available in August

KIDS ACTIVITIES:
Time & Date:    Saturday, 12 noon to 5pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 3pm
Sponsor:   TBA
Location:    In and around First Presbyterian Church, Broad & Church Sts.
Description:    Free Activities for 3 to 12 yr olds
Coordinated by:  First Pres., Faith Assembly of God with help from HAHS

LATIN MUSIC CELEBRATION:
Time & Date:    Sunday, 6 –9 pm
Sponsor:   TBA
Location:  Broad & Pine Sts.
Description:    Local, regional entertainers perform Latin music of many styles

SIGNATURE BURGER COOKOFF:
  
Time & Date:   Saturday, 11:30 am to 2pm
Sponsor:   Cargill
Location:  Broad St near former Walk-in Bingo
Description:   Restaurants, taverns, home cooks compete for Judges and Peoples' Choice Awards.  Sampling available. 
To Register: CLICK HERE

parade elmo balloonPARADE:
Time & Date:    Sunday, 2:30 pm
Sponsors:    Various, including Balloons by Service Electric Cablevision Inc.
Location:    Starts in West Hazleton, travels east to Downtown, ends on North Pine St.
Description:    Funfest’s Highlight!  Huge balloons, bands from throughout the region, Floats, marching units. 
To Register: Parade Applications Available Soon

PIEROGIE EATING CONTEST:

Time & Date:    Saturday, 1:00 PM    
Sponsor:   T&L Pierogies   
Location:   Stage, Broad & Pine Streets
Desciption:    Who can eat the most piergoies in a set time
Registration:   Available Soon

PIEROGIE SLAPSHOT CHALLENGE
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Time & Date:    Saturday, 11:30 AM
Sponsors:    T&L Pierogies
Location:   Stage, Broad & Pine Sts.
Description:    Participants shoot a frozen pierogie into a net.  Winners receive tickets and other merchandise. 

SENIOR ACTIVITIES       bingo 3
Time & Date:    Saturday, 12 noon to 4pm
Location:    Hayden Towers (Markle) Lobby, Broad & Wyoming Sts
Description:    Giveaways & activities for Seniors, including Bingo

STREET FAIR: 
 
Time & Date: Sunday, 12 noon to 9 pm
Location:    Broad St, Church to Pine Sts.
Description:     Dozens of booths, most benefitting local charities, selling ethnic foods, treats, and novelties, or distributing information.  (see Vendor Forms page for signup information)

VETERANS WELCOME TENT
Time & Date:  All Weekend
Location:  At Boy Scout Hospitality Tent, near Broad & Laurel Sts.
Description:  All local military veterans welcome to register, giveaways, etc.
Coordinated by:  Boy Scout Troop 790 w/ Local military recruiters

TEEN STREET PARTY:

Time & Date:    Saturday, 4 to 7pm
Sponsor:   TBA 
Location:    DLP Stage, Broad & Pine Sts.
Description:    Hosted by Mike Sosar. Activities include Basketball Shootout, "Hazleton's Best Dance Crew," and "Hazleton Hunk" contest.

Several Local Organizations have planned events to coincide with Funfest Weekend and we encourage you to participate:

BREAKFAST OF FUNFEST
Time & Date:    Sat., 8am to Noon
Coordinated by:  Catholic Social Services
Location:   CSS, 214 W. Walnut St., Hazleton
Description:    Enjoy a hot breakfast before attending Funfest.  Call 455-1521 for Inforation.

RUN FOR THE GOLD:
Time & Date: Sat, 9:30 a.m.
Coordinated by:   Hazleton YMCA/YWCA
Description:  Kids' Run at 9:30; 5K run/walk at 10:00
Location:  Starts at the Y at 75 S. Church St and goes thru Funfest
For Information or call (570) 454-2046



 

 

Funfest 2013 Sponsors

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Greater Hazleton's Largest & Fastest-Growing Newspaper Audience

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Fireworks

 

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(official TV station of FF Parade)

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