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SCIO -- The 89th Annual Scio Street Fair, or the Scio Summer Fest, is right around the corner. The festival will be held Wednesday through Saturday at a new location utilizing the firehouse parking lot and old school lot, with numerous events and entertainment for all ages to enjoy.
The festival kicks off at 5 p.m. Wednesday with the 30th Annual Kids 1 Mile Fun Run/Family Fun Walk and the 38th Annual Scio Scramble 5K Race/Walk. Participants can register online at runsignup.com, or mail in form.
After the races the evening will continue with R&B/Dance music by "Pocket Change Band" the Main Stage at 7 p.m.
On Thursday, the Harrison Central High School, Junior High and Biddy Cheerleaders will perform at 6 p.m. Also, at 6 p.m. there will be a corn bag toss tournament.
At 7:30 p.m. "Twice As Nice'' will be playing hits from the '70s, '80s, '90s and 2000s at the main stage. New on Thursday will be Route 40 LumberJaxe ax throwing 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for free, sponsored by Stull Excavating.
On Friday, the 89th Annual Scio Summer Fest Grand Parade will start at 6:30 p.m. The parade route is the same as last year, with line up on 646 toward New Rumley and run-down Main Street only.
After the Parade, "Moonlyterz", playing classic rock, country and oldies music, will be at the Main Stage at 8 p.m.
Saturday will start with the 38th Annual Scio Show and Shine, held at Scio Community Park. The first Puskarich Public Library Pickleball Tournament at Barr Memorial Gym at 9am. The 27th Annual Arm-Wrestling Contest will be held behind the Firehouse, the 7th Annual Pet Show at 1 p.m., Karaoke Contest at 2 p.m., Great Conotton Creek Duck Race at 2 p.m., and New Towne Cloggers all at the Main Stage at 5 p.m. Corn bag toss behind the Firehouse, starting at 6 p.m.
The "Hard to Tell Band," playing classic and modern country music, will take the Main Stage at 7 p.m. for the remainder of the evening. Festival Royalty will be crowned at 8 p.m. with the Merchant's Drawing at 8:15 p.m.
As always, the Flower and Garden Show will be on display along with Legion Bingo inside the Firehouse. The Scio Museum will be open for viewing of Scio Pottery, Scio Memorabilia, Scio High School and Jewett-Scio High School Memorabilia, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m, Saturday August 12. The Bird Nerds with Exotic Birds and Animals will be joining the event again this year.
Commemorative mugs will be available for sale at the garden show. Movin' & Groovin' will provide inflatables and kiddie rides during the festival, $12 for wristbands and Saturday will be an all-day admission for $12. People may stay tuned for more information and keep their eye out for fliers and schedule of events. Festival organizers look forward to another successful year and would like to thank the local businesses and organizations for their continued support. For more information, please contact us on our Facebook Page Scio Summer Fest, or call Chairman J.T. Thompson at 740- 945-0260.