Preparing for the BIG party Story by Elsie Hodnett They come from near and far, drawn by thoughts of good food, good fellowship, and great music. They stroll through the streets of historic downtown Pell City, listening to strains of music or browsing through the numerous booths offering a variety of merchandise or scrumptious food choices. The kid’s area offers rides and other children’s activities, along with booths geared toward children. For thousands of people, the Greater Pell City Chamber of Commerce Annual Hometown Block Party is the place to be. “This is a very successful event each year,” said Greater Pell City Chamber of Commerce executive director Lynn Batemon. The Ninth Annual Hometown Block Party is Friday, June 5, and will kickoff at 5 p.m. Admission to the Hometown Block Party is free, and it is a non-alcoholic event. Batemon said there are a few changes to this year’s event.
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“We have had six music stages in the past,” she said. “But some were so close together the sound carried over to other stage areas. This year, we will have four stages.” Hometown Block Party chairwoman Pam Adamson said the stages will feature the Style Band, the Leverton Brothers Band, an Impersonators Stage (Kenny Chesney, Elvis, Everly Brothers, Conway Twitty), and an Inspirational Stage featuring Steve Shafer, Harvest Praise Team with Joey Kay, and Mothers to Daughters. “We have had several food vendors and non-food vendors sign up to attend this year,” Batemon said. Batemon said food choices will include lemonade, funnel cakes, shaved ice, hotdogs, nachos, cotton candy, peanuts (both boiled and roasted), Polish sausage, Philly cheesesteak, fish, cheese fries, fried Twinkies, barbecue, ice cream, popcorn, drinks, and much more. Vendor booths include information booths, art for children, exotic reptiles, boats, paint-on tattoos, purses, billfolds, shoes, give-aways, and much more. “We usually have a wide selection of food, information and merchandise for attendees to choose from,” Batemon said. “We are expecting similar vendors to last year’s Block Party. There is enough variety that everyone can find something to their taste.” Batemon said they are hoping for good weather for this year’s event. “We are hoping for a big crowd and great weather,” she said. “There is something for everyone at the Block Party, and everyone has a great time.”
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