Community Events Committee planning Annual “Glades Corny Fest” Oct 30&31

Historical Avenue A between 200 and 300 Blocks.

The Community Events Committee was formed on September 9,2009 and have been working very quickly to put together this years first community event.

This event will take place on Oct 30 & 31 on Historical Avenue A between the 200 and 300 block. From 10AM-7PM.

Plans are for 40 booths with local arts, crafts, and food. Local non-profit organizations are invited to inform and raise funds for their projects.

The Mariachi Mexico International Band will be performing as well as local step dancer teams. King Samuel Sounds will DJ the event.

There will be contests for all age groups.

Kids 7-15 can enter the “Draw the Muck Monster” contest 1st prize will be $100 dollars all participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Ages 7-12, 13-17, 18-? Corny Costume Contest – 1st place prize per category will be $100 2nd place will be $50

Ages 15-30 Corn Eating Contest 1st Place $100 2nd Place $50

Ages 30-? Cornbread recipe contest $1place $100

All ages Step Dancers competition 1place $100

All Booths will be judged for design and content. 1st place winner will be given free advertising for a year on the EDGE website.

Reservation for Booths will be accepted until 10/25 call 561-993-3343 ext 3 or 906-2612.

Sponsorships for contests are available. Ad's in program start at $25.00

Visit the website at www.cornyfest.com

Glades Afro-Arts Festival

Glades Afro Arts Festival

March 14-16, 2008

Belle Glade, Florida
Music on the Avenue, Cultural Food, crafts, arts and music from 15 different countires.

Family fun.

March 14 - Avenue A Merchants will kick off the Glades Afro Arts Festival with a BIG Sidewalk Sale from 10AM-10PM on Avenue A between 1st St and 4th St

March 15 - 11AM-6PMGlades Afro Arts Festival will be held at the Lake Shore Park on SW 12th St. Lots of games and rides for the kids, cultural food and art vendors.

6PM-10PM Music on the Avenue on Avenue A between 1st and 3rd st.

March 16-11AM-4PM Spiritual Music on the Avenue and lots of cultural food and big discounts on fashions.

Purchase any merchandise from Avenue A merchants during the festival and win 2 roundtrip Airline tickets.

Present your receipt at the EDGE Center at 241 W Ave A to pickup your free tickets.

Call 561-993-3343

Vendors welcome