THE GLOBE | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022
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By Julie Buntjer The Globe
thing we could hope for. We just hope the weather is what the windsurfers WORTHINGTON — need … and (people) have Mother Nature has a tall a good time out there.” order to fill for the 22nd It takes a lot of work to annual Worthington put together a successful Windsurfing Regatta and community event, and Music Festival, set to take members of the Regatta’s place this Friday through board of directors have Sunday, June 10-12, at been hard at it to ensure Sailboard Beach on the this year’s Regatta has shores of Lake Okabena. something for people of The order is for sunny all ages to enjoy. skies and just enough There will be kids wind to push the sails, games and art projects, but not too much wind to ax throwing, sailboard send your empty plates lessons and, if all of that and used napkins sailing sounds like too much in the breeze. You know work, you can always that’s happened before! just sit back and relax There should be plen- 12 food vendors. Hungry corn, cheese curds or a ta. There will be colorful acts coming to town? in your lawn chair while ty of empty plates and for some smoked meats? gyro? Yep, those will be sailboards competing in “The planning has enjoying the music and stained napkins after You got it. How about available as well. races on Lake Okabena gone, overall, really the sounds of waves people sample the a corn dog? Check that We all know the food for people to watch, and well,” said Regatta board reaching the shore. variety of foods being off your list too. Snow isn’t the only thing we who could forget about president Josh Miller last offered by the festival’s cones, iced coffee, pop- enjoy about the Regat- all of the great musical week. “So far, it’s every- SURF: Page 5
Easton Corbin is Friday night musical headliner By Emma McNamee The Globe WORTHINGTON — The 2022 Windsurfing Regatta and Music Festival will kick off Friday with country music singer Easton Corbin as the headliner. The 2010 Billboard’s Top New Country Artist will kick off the weekend festival at 9 p.m. on Sailboard Beach, on the shores of Lake Okabena. A Florida native, Corbin entered the country scene in 2010 with his chart-topping debut single “A Little More Country Than That.” He went on to garner another No. 1 hit with the feel-good song, “Roll With It,” as well as seven Top 10 singles throughout his musical career. “We’re super excited,” said Regatta board chairman Josh Miller of Corbin’s appearance. “I think he is going to be
Schedule of Events FRIDAY, JUNE 10 11 a.m.: Food vendors open 4 p.m.: Beer tent open 6:30 p.m.: Opening ceremonies, National Anthem & flag raising 7 p.m.: Maiden Dixie 9 p.m.: Easton Corbin
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
our best one yet.” Corbin will join other country music acts such as Maiden Dixie, Friday’s opening performer at 7 p.m., and Brad Morgan who will perform Saturday. “This came with lots of planning from our
music committee,” said Miller. “Somehow we’re fortunate enough to land these great artists that we’ve been able to get over the years.” For Corbin, 2020 launched a series of new releases, starting with the release of his singles
“Turn Up” and “Didn’t Miss a Beat,” which he performed on NBC’s TODAY Show. Corbin’s EP of the same title, which included songs like “Old Lovers Don’t Make Good Friends” and “Back To
8 a.m.: Yoga with Lexi Larson 9 a.m. to noon: Bloody Mary Bar 9 a.m.: Skipper’s meeting, racing to follow 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Children’s Activities 11 a.m.: Food vendors open 2 p.m.: Midnight Beer tent open 2 p.m.: Crailsheim Band Concert 4 p.m.: Legacy of the Loud 6 p.m.: Chair Auction, Raffle drawing follows 7 p.m.: Brad Morgan 9 p.m.: Viva Knievel
SUNDAY, JUNE 12 9:30 a.m.: Skipper’s meeting, racing to follow 11 a.m.: Community church service 11 a.m.: Food vendors open
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Stop by The Globe’s tent on Friday & Saturday! Friday 5-8 pm & Saturday 10:30 am - 8 pm Check out the Regatta Chairs before the auction!
Celebrate Worthington’s 150th Anniversary and 75 years of Worthington’s partnership with Crailsheim!
Worthington-Opoly $35 + tax W x Proceeds will go toward the Amelia Earhart statue to be placed at Sailboard Beach
including the unique Crailsheim Bridge token! While supplies last
$5 each