Marshmallow Festival 2014

AUG. 29 - SEPT. 1, 2014

23rd ANNUAL

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Welcome to the Marshmallow Festival Welcome to the 23rd-annual Ligonier Marshmallow Festival! I would like to personally invite you to join us Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29 through Sept. 1. This fun-filled festival has something to offer for the whole family. Ongoing activities include craft and food booths, games, bingo and midway rides.

Presale ride tickets are available at area banks and City Hall. Brochures can be picked up at area retail businesses and City Hall.

Special thanks go to these sponsors: Ligonier Telephone Company, Tenneco,

Millennium Industry, West Noble American Legion, Avalon Village/ASC, Kraft Foods, Smorstix, Sands Accounting Inc. and Countryscapes & Gardens. An extra special thanks to everyone who has served as a committee member.

We look forward to celebrating the 23rd Ligonier Marshmallow Festival with you!

Email or visit our website: ligoniermarsh mallowfestival@gmail.com or marshmallowfestival.com Sincerely, Mayor Patricia “Patty” Fisel

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As always, the Ligonier Marshmallow Festival Committee would like to thank everyone for their continued support of the year’s Labor Day weekend festival. This is the biggest event for the city of Ligonier, and we would not be so successful if not for the support of all our donors and volunteers.

Thank you to our donors: Communication Wiring Specialist, Tenneco Automotive, Millennium Industries, Ligonier Telephone Company, West Noble American Legion, Avalon Village/ American Senior Communities, Noble County Community Foundation Inc., TireStar, Dr. Bruce Dragoo, DDS, Peoplelink Ligonier, Farmers State Bank (LaGrange), Edward Jones Investments, BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc., Superior Sample Co Inc., KPC Media Group Inc./ Advance Leader and Smorstix.

We would also like to thank: Armored Fitness, Boy Scout Troop #102, Cosperville Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Cavin Street Pizzeria, Strong Tower Worship Center, Ligonier Public

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Library, Subway-Ligonier, Ligonier Lions, Ligonier Parks Department and Ligonier Rotary.

A special thank you goes out to Mayor Patty Fisel, the Ligonier Police Department, Ligonier Fire Department, and Ligonier Street Department as they work alongside the festival committee to ensure things run smoothly.

A big thank you to the festival committee for all its hard work throughout the year and especially over the festival weekend. We work countless hours, making sure that everyone who attends the festival has a great time. Hats off to Joan Cripe, Scott and Barb Donley, Dave and Sandy Magnus, Sue Lindsay, Anna Mills, Harlan Hite, Gale Atz and Kelly Ware. A special thank goes out to Kraft Foods for providing all the marshmallows as well as some T-shirts for the weekend!

Sincerely, Margarita White Ligonier Marshmallow Festival president

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WNHS basketball Nostalgic memories of ‘Marshmallow Legends’ coaches named as parade at this year’s parade grand marshals This year’s parade theme is “Marshmallow Legends.” A few local legends have been illustrated by Gran Roberts of Albion and formerly of Ligonier. The illustration can be seen on the cover.

Roberts included Happy the Marshmallow, the clock at Triangle Park, Glen Steele and Mary Schlotterback.

Steele, a West Noble graduate, was an All-American defensive end for the University of Michigan and played for the team when it was the undefeated national

champion in 1997. He was drafted in the fourth round by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1998 NFL Draft and played for them for six years.

Schlotterback operated Schlotterback’s Grocery for 67 years until she retired in 1989. Many Ligonier locals have fond memories of her sweeping the sidewalk in front of her store, the penny candies she sold and her world-famous pretzel rods.

Expect to see even more “Marshmallow Legends” at the Grand Parade on Monday at 2 p.m.

LIGONIER — This year’s grand marshals for the Ligonier Marshmallow Festival can usually be found on the basketball court. West Noble boys basketball coach Jim Best and girls basketball coach Dale Marano will be honored for their success on the court for the 2013-14 basket-

ball season.

Best led his team to a sectional final and an 18-6 season. The Chargers were 8-2 in conference play, a record only beat by Westview and Prairie Heights.

Marano led the Lady Chargers to a 6-4 conference record and 11-10 overall record.

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Marshmallow Festival Schedule announced Friday, Aug. 29 6-8 p.m. — Kids activities Kenney Park Sponsored by Cosperville Baptist Church 6-9 p.m. — Marshmallow roast Kenney Park Sponsored by Smorstix and Kraft 7-9:30 p.m. — Jon Ness Band — rock ’n’ roll music* Kenney Park Sponsored by Superior Sample Co. Dusk — Fireworks Kenney Park Sponsored by Communication Wiring Specialist Inc.

Saturday, Aug. 30 8-10 a.m. — Car show registration Corner of Union and Main Street Sponsored by Tirestar 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Merchants exhibits Third Street beside Lake City Bank 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Marshmallow games Ligonier Public Library lawn Contact Sandy Magnus at 894-1846 Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 102 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Strongman competition Lake City Bank drive-through

Sponsored by Armored Fitness 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Car show Main Street Contact Mike White at 221-2819 Sponsored by Tirestar 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Pedal tractor registration Main stage National Pedal Pullers and Racers 11:30 a.m. — Opening ceremony Main stage Mayor Patty Fisel 12 p.m. — Marshmallow bake-off Entries accepted 11:30-11:59 a.m.

Ligonier Fire Station Contact Bob Buttgen at 894-5441 Sponsored by KPC Media Group 12 p.m. — Pedal tractor pulls Main Street National Pedal Pullers and Racers Sponsored by Dr. Bruce Dragoo 12-1 p.m. — Marshmallow Man photos Gazebo next to Fire Station 12-5 p.m. —Kids face painting

By Michiana Face Painting Strong Tower Worship Center Sponsored by Ligonier Telephone Company 12-8 p.m. — Bingo American Legion Post 243, 100 S. Main St.

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Big Caddy Daddy will close out Sunday night’s main stage activities, performing from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Contact 894-3430 Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary 3-9 p.m. — Tractor pull Main Street south of Union Street

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1:30-4:30 p.m. — Euchre tournament 10-round tournament with partners ages 55 and older Avalon Village, Lincolnway West Contact Kayla at 894-7131 Sponsored by Avalon Village/American Senior Communities 2 p.m. — Pizza eating contest Preregistration required by 5 p.m. on Aug. 29 at Cavin Street Pizzaria. Cost is $5 per person.

Gazebo next to Fire Station Sponsored by Cavin Steret Pizzaria 3 p.m. — Bike rodeo West Noble Primary School, Union Street Sponsored by Ligonier Police Department 5:30-7 p.m. — The Fords — “Not Just Oldies, Not Just Country…Always Favorites!”

Main stage* Sponsored by Noble County Community Foundation 8-11 p.m. — Junk Yard Band Main stage* Sponsored by Tenneco Automotive 11 p.m. — Blue Light Parade Main stage

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Merchants exhibits Third Street beside Lake City Bank 10:30 a.m. — Worship service Main stage Sponsored by Strong Tower Worship Center 11:30 a.m. to 12: 15 p.m. — Open mic/ karaoke Main stage 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. —Bounce for the Build Main Street Contact Jed Mast at 894-4511 12-1 p.m. — Subway activities Gazebo next to Fire Station Sponsored by Subway Ligonier 12-8 p.m. — Bingo American Legion Post 243, 100 S. Main St. Contact 894-3430 Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary 12:30 p.m. — BMX jump show Main Street Solution Action Sports Sponsored by Millennium Industries 12:30-4 p.m. — Motorcycle show Main Street Contact John “Tugboat” Snyder at 610-3507 Sponsored by Rolling Inferno

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12-5 p.m. — Kids face painting

By Michiana Face Painting Strong Tower Worship Center Sponsored by Ligonier Telephone Company 1-2 p.m. — Corn hole tournament registration Third Street beside Ligonier Public Library Preregister by Aug. 25 for $25 per team.

After Aug. 25, registration is $35 per team.

Contact Mel Coyle at 574-518-0721.

Sponsored by Ligonier Lions Club 1-2 p.m. — Marshmallow Man photos Gazebo next to Fire Station 1-3:30 p.m. — Open mic/karaoke Main stage 2 p.m. — Corn hole tournament Third Street beside Ligonier Public Library Sponsored by Ligonier Lions Club 4 p.m. — BMX jump show Main Street Solution Action Sports Sponsored by Millennium Industries 5-6:30 p.m. — Allie Shermetaro Main stage* Sponsored by Farmers State Bank 8-11 p.m. — Big Caddy Daddy — classic rock and variety Main stage* Sponsored by Avalon Village/

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Monday, Sept. 1 7-10 a.m. — Pancake/sausage breakfast Breakfast at Gazebo Park (free-will donation) Sponsored by Ligonier Lions Club 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Merchants exhibits Third Street beside Lake City Bank 10 a.m. — Police vehicle display Third Street beside Police Department Sponsored by Ligonier Police Department 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Karaoke Contest Main stage Sponsored by Peoplelink Ligonier 12-8 p.m. — Bingo American Legion Post 243, 100 S. Main St. Contact 894-2316 Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary 12 p.m. until gone — Chicken barbecue Gazebo Park 12 p.m. — Grand Parade lineup Corner of Grand and Second Street Contact Barb Donley at 894-2316 12:45-1:45 p.m. — Inclognito Cloggers Main Street Elaine’s Dance Studio Sponsored by Edward Jones Investments 2 p.m. — Grand Parade Main Street *Rain location for music events is The Crosswalk

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New activities offer fun for everyone There are many new activities featured at the festival this year!

Show off your singing chops by taking part in the open mic and karaoke throughout the day on Sunday. Then on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon, decide who is the best at the karaoke contest on the main stage.

The Marshmallow Man will be available for photos at the gazebo next to the fire station on Saturday and Sunday from noon-1 p.m.

New musical acts this year include the Junk Yard Band on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Allie Shermetaro on Sunday at 5 p.m.

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Rides for all ages can be found at the Marshmallow Festival. The midway rides are open throughout the festival.

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Don’t go hungry at the festival Many old favorites are returning to the Ligonier Marshmallow Festival this year.

Show off your baking expertise at the marshmallow bake-off at noon on Saturday at the Ligonier Fire Station. Entries will be accepted from 11:30-11:59 a.m.

Pizza lovers be advised: The pizza eating contest will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the gazebo next to the Fire Station. Preregistration is required by 5 p.m. on Aug. 29 at the Cavin Street Pizzaria. The cost is $5 per person.

A free-will donation pancake and sausage breakfast, sponsored by the Ligonier Lions Club, will run from 7-10 a.m. on Monday at Gazebo Park.

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