“Our goal is always to create money for the community. We need to support our scholarships for Miamisburg High School seniors and then also other community projects,” said festival co-chair Devon Douglas. “We want it to be really fun, accessible and a good time supporting our local community, local businesses, local artists, local musicians.”
The celebration will start with an opening ceremony at 5 p.m. May 17. Festivities that follow will include carnival rides, food trucks and art vendors. Live music from Party Punch Band will start at 6:30 p.m. The famous Oscar-Mayer Weinermobile will also make an appearance Friday evening.
Stepping off at 9:30 a.m., the parade will be science-fiction themed and titled “The final [Riverfront]ier.” Awards will be given out for the most-creative, best-themed and overall best parade entries.
Sunday’s festivities will begin at noon with a slate of musicians themed around around an ’80s dance party. The closing ceremony will commence at 6 p.m.
Spring Fest in the Burg will include a 50/50 raffle starting on May 12. Tickets are $5 each and winners will be announced at 6 p.m. May 19.
Spring Fest in the Burg
Friday, May 17
Weinermobile arrival: 5 p.m.
Opening Ceremony: 5 p.m.
Vendors open: 5 p.m.
Beer sales start: 5 p.m.
Musical acts
Gerlach & Clemons: 5:30 p.m.
Party Punch Band: 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 18
Parade start: 9:30 a.m.
Live Chalking: 10 a.m.
Vendors Open: 10 a.m.
Traveling Playground: 10 a.m.
Beer Sales start: Noon
Musical acts
Vicki Jo Dancers: 10:30 a.m.
Jeanie Moreland Dancers: 11:30 a.m.
Benny Hill: Noon
Ben & Pete: 1 p.m.
Tesa Marie: 3 p.m.
Gina & Johnny: 4 p.m.
David Thornton: 6 p.m.
Eric Jerardi: 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 19
Vendors Open: Noon
Traveling Playground: Noon
Beer Sales start: Noon
50/50 raffle winners announcement: 6 p.m.
Closing Ceremony: 6 p.m.
Musical acts
Finding Melissa: Noon
Sarah Horstman: 1 p.m.
Overdrive: 1:30 p.m.
Lyndsey Ellen & The Trackhounds: 3:30 p.m.
Rock Star: 4 p.m.
How to go
What: Spring Fest in the Burg
When: Friday, May 17, through Sunday, May 19
Where: Riverfront Park: 3 North Miami Avenue, Miamisburg
Cost: Free
More info: burgspringfest.com
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