2013 Taste of Clermont The Village Association of Batavia will present the 10th annual Taste of Clermont from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, along Main Street in Batavia. “The Taste of Clermont is the major fundraiser for the Village Association of Batavia as well as other non-profit groups that participate,” said Terry Morris, association president. Moore said the profits from last year’s Taste of Clermont funded a scholarship to the UC Clermont; and four Facade Restoration Grants for buildings on Batavia’s Main Street. Expected future interests include funding to bring entertainment and art to the area, and supporting local charities. The Village Association of Batavia is a non-profit 501C3 organization. Live local music will be one of the main attractions at the Taste. This year’s headliner is Archer at 9:15 p.m. Friday, and the Dan Varner Band at 9:15 p.m. Saturday. “All the music is from local bands and soloists. The music will cover everything from rock to pop to country to bluegrass and will be performed nonstop on both days. It should be a great show of talent. Everyone should come out and listen,” said Gary Farmer, who organized the music. A variety vendors and food booths, a Kids Zone that will feature a petting zoo, games, a Home Depot craft area, and other activities will be available. Penelope the Clown will be making balloon animals. Friday will feature a motorcycle show from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and a cornhole tournament starts at 7 p.m. at the corner of 2nd and Main streets. The tournament will continue again Saturday at 1 p.m. Saturday winners will qualify for a state-sanctioned tournament to be announced later in the fall. Also, a car show will take place Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both days will feature an art show of posters from the Taste of Clermont Poster Competition and many interesting vendors. New to the Taste this year is the first annual Rib Cook-off. The grill will start at 7 a.m. Saturday and judging will take place at 2 p.m. Barb Haglage, co-chair of the Taste of Clermont, said, “The Taste of Clermont is more than just food and drink. It’s a sampling of the various tastes of Clermont County, including entertainment, arts and crafts, and don’t forget fun. We hope everyone joins us for the fun.” The Taste of Clermont is still accepting applications for vendors, volunteers, artists and sponsors. For an application, or for information about bands that are playing or the rib cook-off, check the website tasteofclermont.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 21:01:19 +0000
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