MUSIC AND COMEDY — Matt Macis portrayed Jerry Lewis, longtime comedic partner of Dean Martin, during a show Saturday inspired by the annual MDA Telethon hosted by Lewis for many years. Offering a mix of music and comedy and held at Franciscan Square, it was one of many events that comprised this year’s Dean Martin Hometown Festival. -- Warren Scott

STEUBENVILLE — A golf scramble, events designed to recreate the supper club experience and recognition of the sacrifice of America’s veterans will all be a part of this year’s Dean Martin Hometown Festival.

The year’s festival, which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary, is scheduled to run June 18-20 at several locations around the area.

Returning for the second year will be the Dean Martin Association Charity Golf Scramble, which will be held June 19 at the Steubenville County Club. It’s a morning that will combine a couple of Martin’s passions.

“The event is about more than golf,” said Cindy Williford, president of the Dean Martin Association of America. “Dean loved the game, but he also believed deeply in giving back. The golf scramble allows us to honor both parts of his legacy — fellowship on the course and support for meaningful charitable causes.

Proceeds will help support the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arc, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and Campo Italiano, Williford explained, adding those organizations reflect Martin’s connection to charity, community, heritage and giving back.

The cost is $500 per foursome, with registration for individuals available for $150 per player. Continental breakfast will be served beginning at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start set for 8:30 a.m.

This year’s tournament, she said, will include a couple of twists: An appearance by Jais “Moose” Norman, a professional long-drive competitor, and a chance for golfers to participate in a new fundraising challenge.

Ranked No. 1 in the world in Ultimate Long Drive, Norman has recorded a club head speed of more than 150 mph, ball speed of more than 218 mph and a drive of 431 yards. He’s a 13-time professional long-drive champion, Williford said.

Golfers, she added, will be able to participate in a special fundraising challenge in which they will be able to tee off from one of three advanced positions and create short-range scoring opportunities while supporting the charities.

In a special tribute, each of the 18 holes will be named after one of Martin’s songs.

An addition to this year’s festival is the 1917 Supper Club of Steubenville, a two-night dining and entertainment experience, Williford explained.

“The 1917 Supper Club of Steubenville is designed as a family-friendly experience during the early evening hours, allowing festival attendees to enjoy dinner and live entertainment before continuing on to other nighttime festival activities throughout the city,” Williford said, adding it was created to celebrate the year of Martin’s birth while honoring the community’s tradition of hospitality, music, laughter and community gathering.

Participating businesses include Scaffidi’s Restaurant and Tavern in Hollywood Plaza, Pastaio Trattoria Italiana on Main Street in Wintersville and Froehlich’s Classic Corner at the intersection of Washington and Fifth streets.

Williford said there will be live performances, themed dining experiences, music, comedy, audience interaction and special appearances.

Scaffidi’s and Pastaio will host their experiences from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 19.

On June 20, Froehlich’s will host s special event — Jeff Grainger, the Roast of Lou Martini Jr. and a special guest, Michelle DellaFave, remembered as one of the Golddiggers and Ding-A-Ling Sisters from “The Dean Martin Show.”

“When Dean was rising through the ranks of show business, supper clubs were an important part of American entertainment culture,” Williford said. “This series allows us to bring a little of that magic back to Steubenville while supporting local restaurants, live entertainment and the overall festival experience.”

Another addition to the festival will happen between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 20 at Historic Fort Steuben: A special patriotic tribute honoring America’s veterans and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Presented in cooperation with Honor Flight Columbus, the event will feature tributes to veterans of multiple generations, including those who served during the Korean and Vietnam wars, Williford said. Music performed during the tribute will include original Martin recordings that had been submitted to the Armed Forces Radio Network, the broadcasts that brought comfort and familiarity to servicemen and women stationed around the world.

“The event is about more than music and memories,” Williford said. “It’s about honoring the men and women who served our country, celebrating America’s history and recognizing how Martin’s music became part of the soundtrack of home for so many members of the military.”

Local organizations, including the Jefferson County Genealogical Society and the Fort Steuben Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will be recognized, she added.

Guests will have the opportunity to contribute to two commemorative flags honoring Martin’s sons that will be flown in Washington, D.C.: One to recognize the service of Craig Martin in the Army and one in the memory of the late Capt. Dean Paul Martin, who served as a pilot in the California Air National Guard.

Williford said for information about the festival, to register for the golf tournament or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit dmaofamerica.org.