MayFest brings fun to Johnson Park By Richard Zowie Johnson Park will host four days family fun as MayFest returns to Marble Falls Wednesday to Saturday, May 9-12. The event will contain
Street, and three parking lots located at Second and Avenue J and Avenue J and Yett Street. No parking will be allowed in Johnson Park without a vehicle pass. Among the scheduled
during the rain and lightning then will open back up as the rain ceases. However, due to the amount of traffic and activity in the park, it is strongly suggested that pets not be bought to MayFest. There is a leash-free dog park located at the corner of Avenue J & Yett Street. Festival goers are encouraged to bring in strollers for their little ones to enjoy MayFest, as well as chairs, as there is limited seating for the concerts. No coolers or alcohol will be allowed in Johnson Park. However, the Chamber sells
beer Friday and Saturday for just $3 per beer. Booth spaces are still available for MayFest. A 14foot by 14-foot vendor space is $125, while a 20-foot by 20-foot food vendor space is available for $200 with an additional $50 charge for electricity, if available. Chamber of Commerce Members will receive a $25 discount on registration fee. The final registration deadline is 5 p.m. May 4. For more information about MayFest, go online to marblefalls.org/events/2018/ mayfest.
These children find themselves hanging on and having fun on the dragon coaster at the MayFest carnival. It is always fun and games at MayFest. FRANK SHUBERT a carnival, games, free concerts, volleyball, washer pitching, vendors and many more items. Event hours will be Wednesday to Friday, May 9-11, 5 p.m. to midnight. Then on Saturday, May 12, the hours will be 10 a.m. to midnight. As always, admission into Johnson Park, where MayFest is held, is free. However, wristbands to participate in the carnival rides are $25 each for a oneday pass. Patrons may also purchase ride tokens for $1 each. Each ride takes 3-5 tokens. Food and drinks will be available for purchase as well. There is free public parking along Avenue J, Main
musical performers will be Rey Avila y Sus Legitimos, scheduled from 7:3011:30 p.m. Friday, May 11. Saturday performers will be announced soon. For the volleyball and washer tournaments, registration begins at 11 a.m. with tournaments starting at noon. Cost is $20 per team for volleyball and $15 per person for washers. Among the food items, besides corndogs, candy apples, funnel cakes, include food vendors selling popcorn, cold treats, barbecue, gyros and both fruit juices and fruit and vegetable smoothies. Rain or shine, the show must go on! The carnival rides will close temporarily
Chloe Clark, 8, of Johnson City, jumps high during the sack race competition at the 2017 MayFest celebration at Johnson Park.
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