Sun And Fun Abound At Milford Family Fun Fest
Milford Family Fun Fest attendees enjoyed a wide variety of activities and events under clear, blue skies Saturday, May 28. InkFreeNews photos by David Hazledine
By David Hazledine
InkFreeNews
MILFORD — Milford Family Fun Fest was back to full strength Saturday, May 28, with the return of the Milford Lions entertainment stage following a two-year hiatus.
Clear, blue skies and 75-degree temperatures were yet another reason for large crowds and long lines in Beer and Jessop Amusements’ carnival midway area featuring roller-coasters, tilt-a-whirls, bouncy castles, food vendors and more.
Add to that a classic car cruise-in sponsored by Milford-based Kosciusko Lodge No. 418, Milford Library’s book sale, Milford Kiwanis pancake breakfast, Milford Volunteer Fire Department’s rib-eye steak sandwich, townwide garage sales and a maker’s market, and the overused phrase “something for everyone” was, on this particular Saturday, apt.
“The crowd seemed to really enjoy everything,” said Brenda Bethel, Milford Lion and one of the festival organizers. “The lines are long at the rides and food vendors.” Of the Milford Lions stage, she added, “I’m so glad we’re back.”
With the return of the Lion’s stage also came a return of the cutie contest and crowning of the senior king and queen, all of whom will ride in Milford’s Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30.
Ted and Becky Alles were named senior king and queen. Becky has served as Van Buren Township Trustee since 2013. Both are Kiwanis members and actively involved with Milford United Methodist Church, as well as it newest incarnation, The Milford Methodist Meeting House. They have been married 44 years and have four children and three grandchildren.
The two-to-three-year-old cutie prince and princess are Lorian Ferguson and Charlotte Baum. The four-to-five-year cutie royals are Malachi Ferguson and Reagan Risedorph. All four of the youngsters received $25 gift certificates from Made on Main, which organized the makers market hosted by Harvest Coffee.
Bethel also thanked the “many businesses and people who donated. Without their donations, Milford Family Fun Fest would not be possible.”
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- Senior King and Queen Ted and Becky Alles were crowned at the Milford Lions Stage during the Family Fun Fest. InkFreeNews Photos by David Hazledine.
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- Lorian Ferguson was named prince in the two-to-three year old cutie contest.
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- Charlotte Baum was named princess in the two-to-three year old cutie contest held at Milford Family Fun Fest. Cami Mechling, right, was event emcee.
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- Reagan Risedorph was named princess in the four-to-five year old cutie contest at Milford Family Fun Fest.
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- Malachi Ferguson was named prince in the four-to-five year old cutie contest. Event emcee Cami Mechling stands at right.
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- Jade Patterson got a make-over of sorts from Michiana Face Painting at Milford Family Fun Fest.
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- Doo-wopster Billy Sheldon, left, is “88 years young” and going strong along with Patrick Pitre and the group Spaniels Forever at the Lions Stage at Milford Family Fun Fest.
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- Milford Kiwanis kicked off Family Fun Fest with a sausage and pancake breakfast. From left are Cheryl Luke, Becky Alles and Bryce Knepp.
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- Eric Long, center, shows off the gleaming engine on his 1968 Corvette during the classic car cruise in at Milford Family Fun Fest.
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- The lines were long at Milford Volunteer Fire Department’s rib-eye steak sandwich event.
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- Downtown Milford was transformed by the attractions of the Beer and Jessop Amusement’s carnival midway during Family Fun Fest.
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- Javier and Gamaliel Hoover perused books at the Friend of Milford Public Library sale.
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- Ieuan Green helped organize wares being sold at his family’s yard sale, one of many taking place townwide in Milford throughout Memorial Day weekend.
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- Vicky Thompson’s 1957 Thunderbird is period-correct with the drive-in tray affixed to the driver-side door.
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- The Exciting Round Up, a popular ride at the 2022 Milford Family Fun Fest, was located in front of The Papers, Inc. building at Emeline and Main Streets.