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113th Farmers & Merchants Picnic lineup for Saturday, Aug. 8

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/ Aug 02, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

One of Ada's oldest traditions brings families, friends and neighbors to War Memorial Park on the second Saturday in August: the Farmers & Merchants Picnic. 2026 marks the 113th annual event, a day filled with entertainment, four-legged and diesel-powered competitions, good food, games and lots and lots of prizes.

GOOD FOOD ALL DAY
Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chicken noodles, pulled pork, walking tacos, mac & cheese, homemade pies, ice cream, caramel apples

LIVE MUSIC
Flat Bottom Boys

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What's your experience designing with AI?

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/ Aug 02, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott
[email protected] / 567-400-4266

The Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon are now receiving AI-generated ads and promotional materials. If you are using these tools or considering starting, here are some of the issues you'll need to watch out for.

MISSING OR INCORRECT INFORMATION
I've received AI-generated flyers with wrong dates and missing dates. My options are to not use the flyer, crop out the errors or to create a replacement design.

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Fifteen participants wanted for August 22 Hot Wings Challenge

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/ Aug 02, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that registration is now live for the Midwest BBQ, Catering & More, LLC Made in Ada HOT WING Challenge at the 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival.

Limited to the first 15 participants to sign up and pay the $20 registration fee.