UTICA — The 34th Annual Utica Old-fashioned Ice Cream Festival will be held May 24 through 26, on the grounds of Energy Cooperative and Velvet Ice Cream Co., one mile south of Utica and nine miles north of Newark, on Ohio 13. The Utica Sertoma, LaSertoma and two Serteen clubs and many others volunteer their time to put on this festival.
The weekend is for the entire family. Over 90 artisans from Ohio and other states exhibit their handcrafted items. Pony rides, antique gas engines, sheep herding by border collies and a car show on Sunday; motorcycle show on Monday; and a magic show all three days. There will be many contests including ice cream eating, balloon toss and egg toss, all three days; and kiddie tractor pulls on Sunday. Entertainment will be provided all weekend, along with a general store, ice cream tent, ham and bean tent, bratwurst stand and other foods.
The highlight of Saturday will be the parade in the village of Utica at 11 a.m. Tour bus and handicapped parking is available. Shuttle service will be available from parking lot to the festival entrance. There is an admission charge per car.
Festival hours are: Saturday, May 24, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 25, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Monday, May 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, go online to www.Uticaoldfashionedicecreamfestival.com or call Paul Palumbo, chairman, at (740) 892-4272.
