The 2024 Ada Farmers & Merchants Picnic is Saturday, August 10 at War Memorial Park. Started in 1913, this Ada tradition is sustained by volunteers and a non-profit organization. Funds raised in 2023 were used to improve the park by upgrading the three back ball diamonds with brick dust and sponsor the Pride of Ada Fireworks.
The following activities are highlighted on the Farmers & Merchants Picnic Facebook page, which also lists hourly and end of day prize drawings and vendors.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
- Vendor Alley: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Vendor Alley: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Horse Show - 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Train Rides - 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Wandering Balloon Twister - 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m
- Entertainment - 10:3 0 .a.m-5:00 p.m at the Band Shelter
- Exotic Petting Zoo: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Bingo - 12:30 p.m. at Shelter House #1
- Greased Pigs - Register from 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Starts at 4:00 p.m. $5 Entry fee. At ball diamond #2
- Basketball Tournament: Register from 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Starts at 12:00 $30 per team. At basketball courts
- Wack a Wreck: Get the chance to have some fun and wack-smash-wrech a beat up car. Admission is $5 for 2 minutes of smashing.
- Pony Rides - 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $5 per ride at Ball Diamond #1.
- Truck & Tractor Pulls - 6:30 p.m. $10 entry fee. Seniors/Vets/Kids under 12 are free.
- Main Prizes announced at 6:00 p.m.
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