Frog Jump Festival News

Sunday, August 16, 2009

WE NEED YOU!
Volunteers for the Frog Jump Festival, Sunday, August 16, 2009 are still needed in the following tents: Children’s Games – 2-3 adults to supervise games; Pizza and Beverage Tent – 3 to 5 adults; Corn-on-the-cob & Melon tent 2 adults to serve and take money. Shifts are only 4 (or more) hours. Its fun to work alongside your neighbors and community so please consider giving your time. This festival is the sole fundraiser for the Valley City Chamber of Commerce and put on by 100% volunteerism. Contact Linda Garrett at the Valley City Chamber Office to sign up: 330-483-1111, thank you!

At the Festival August 16:
Schedule of Events is Here
At 10:50, just before the jumping begins, a moment of silence will be held in the jumping ring for the late Jay Reynolds, the last of the three Frog Jump Founders. Jay was known as Mr. Frogman for his uncanny knowledge of frogs. He ran the popular Frog School at the Festival for many years, up through last year. Family members will be present.
AT 10:55 Mayor Ribbit will enter the ring to open up this year's jumping festivities.

The Valley City Post Office will have a new USPS cancellation mark featuring this Festival. So bring your outgoing letters and have them postmarked on the scene. Better yet, buy some of our souvenir cards and have them postmarked. This cancellation mark is good only for August 16 and available only at the Festival!
And tell your Stamp Collecting friends who may want this cancellation mark for their collection. Remember, parking and admission are free.

And buy your original design Tee shirts & hoodies this year. The Medina County Career School graphics arts students held a contest to design these shirts. Winner was Kristina Ousley. Her design is also used on the USPS cancellation mark below.

Music will be provided by "DJ Ray" who features oldies and country. Come out just to dance, or sit and listen.

More news will be published as it develops closer to the event.