Harvesting crops can be hot, dusty work. But farming is a vital industry. Without farmers there would be no food. To show appreciation for the hard work of local crews, the Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee and Shamrock 4-H Club teamed up to provide meals to those unloading crops at the elevators. Mya Hamilton waits to take an order as the driver from Edmondson Farms pulls onto the scales to be weighed. Approximately 100 farmers were able to receive a meal at the event.
The Columbus Day committee is receiving vendor space applications every week and inquiries daily. The one thing it tells us is that vendors are ready to get out and participate in festivals.
Space is available for food, craft and commercial vendors for the Columbus Day Festival to be held Saturday, October 9 in Columbus.
Food vendor space always goes first, especially those ...