New Cumberland welcomes fall with annual River Fest
Craig Howell HOMETOWN TUNES – The Oak Glen High School Band helped to kick off the River Fest, performing several selections for their halftime show and some stand tunes.
Craig Howell LIVE MUSIC – Various musical artists were on hand throughout the festivities, including Andrew Blissey, right, performing at the Arthur Watson Overlook Pavilion.
Craig Howell ROLLING OUT – “The Bee,” appearing courtesy of Extraordinary Events and Entertainment, greeted those in attendance Saturday.
Craig Howell AUTUMNAL PRODUCE – Pumpkins, mums and other signs of fall were among the products available for sale from vendors lining River Avenue during the New Cumberland Fall River Fest, held Saturday and Sunday.
Craig Howell CLASSIC COLLECTION – Cars of many makes and models were lined up Saturday as part of a car show, held in cooperation with the Revolution Car Club.
Craig Howell HOMETOWN TUNES – The Oak Glen High School Band helped to kick off the River Fest, performing several selections for their halftime show and some stand tunes.
Craig Howell LIVE MUSIC – Various musical artists were on hand throughout the festivities, including Andrew Blissey, right, performing at the Arthur Watson Overlook Pavilion.
Craig Howell ROLLING OUT – “The Bee,” appearing courtesy of Extraordinary Events and Entertainment, greeted those in attendance Saturday.
Craig Howell AUTUMNAL PRODUCE – Pumpkins, mums and other signs of fall were among the products available for sale from vendors lining River Avenue during the New Cumberland Fall River Fest, held Saturday and Sunday.
Craig Howell CLASSIC COLLECTION – Cars of many makes and models were lined up Saturday as part of a car show, held in cooperation with the Revolution Car Club.
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NEW CUMBERLAND - The harvest season was on full display in New Cumberland over the weekend, as the community gathered for the annual Fall River Festival.
"It's a great day to walk along River Avenue," noted Mayor Will White in his welcome to the crowd, helping to kick off the festivities Saturday.
River Fest, typically observed during the first full weekend of autumn, filled much of New Cumberland's downtown, with activities taking place Saturday and Sunday.
The celebration began with the River Fest 5K, with proceeds benefiting the Oak Glen High School physical education department. The course began and ended at George Hines Park, and was held through the sponsorship of the Newell Lions Club, Metsch Refractories, Builders Wholesale, Davis Brothers Pharmacy, Roma's Pizza, Connie's Corner, Mountaineer Casino, Mason Color Works, Sparkle Market, Adam Poe Auxiliary, VFW Post 3526, New Cumberland Lions Club, and Fiesta Tableware Co.
Activities then moved to the Arthur Watson Overlook Pavilion, for an opening ceremony featuring Boy Scout Troop 38 and a performance by the Oak Glen High School Band showcasing many of the band's halftime show and stand tunes from the current football season.
Well over 100 cars of various makes and models lined South Chester Street on Saturday, organized through the support of the Revolution Car Club.
Visitors walking along River Avenue had a chance to peruse tents set up by area clubs, organizations and businesses, offering a selection of mums and pumpkins, jewelry, festive home decorations, sandwiches, cookies, and more, all while taking in a view of the Ohio River.
"There's over 65 craft and food vendors this year," White said.
There also was a lineup of entertainment throughout the weekend, including musical performances by Andrew Blissey, Bill Crawford, Led Foot Lover, and the Wells Brothers, with a fireworks display Saturday, as well as an appearance by "The Bee" made possible by Extraordinary Events and Entertainment.
The festival continued Sunday, with a Community Church Service and Christian music, along with the Little Miss New Cumberland Pageant, and a performance by Scott Douglas.
An art show, featuring the works of area artists of all ages, including many youth from local schools, was on display both days.
(Howell can be contacted at chowell@weirtondailytimes.com)