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Poultry Days set for June 11-13
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The theme for this year’s Poultry Days is “A Village of Champions, Honoring Those Who Make Us Great!”
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VERSAILLES While several local festivals have been canceled, the Poultry Days Board remains optimistic about this year’s festival and is planning a full festival including rides, parades and a social tent.
Festival leaders are communicating with the Darke County Health Dept. and developing a safety plan. Poultry Days has received permission from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to close the highway and from the school to use the grounds. All bands have been booked and the contract with the ride company is signed. To help with planning, we are sharing the board decision to hold the festival on June 11 through 13 and not to reschedule. In the event restrictions are placed on the festival, we will adjust as needed but will not reschedule. The board will continue to watch health guidance closely.
Versailles plans full festival
VERSAILLES While several local festivals have been cancelled, the Poultry Days board remains optimistic about this year’s festival and is planning a full festival including rides, parades and a social tent. Festival leaders are communicating with the Health Department and developing a safety plan.
Yje 70th annual Poultry Days Festival has received permission from ODOT to close the highway and from the school to use the grounds. All bands have been booked and the contract with the ride company is signed. To help with planning organizers are sharing the board decision to hold the festival on June 11-13 and not to reschedule. In the event restrictions are placed on the festival they will adjust as needed but will not reschedule. The board will continue to watch health guidance closely.
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2021 Poultry Days to honor ‘champions’
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VERSAILLES The Versailles Poultry Days Board of Directors has announced the event’s theme for 2021: “A Village of Champions, Honoring Those Who Make Us Great!”
This theme is inspired by the many everyday “champions” who make up our community first responders, healthcare workers, laborers and business owners, to name a few. Our area has farmers to feed us, teachers to educate the young, and military to protect our families. What would our village be without utility workers, postal employees, coaches and religious leaders? Look around and see our talented performing artists, musicians, athletes, and FFA members who contribute to our community’s success. Together, we all do our part to make Versailles great and it is time to celebrate our champions. Who would you consider a champion?