1997 Facts & Figures
Wilbraham Peach Festival
Over 24,000 visitors.
Sunday, July 20, 1997:
- Peach Pageant 3 p.m., Polish American Veterans Club, Stony Hill
Road, Wilbraham.
Sunday, August 10, 1997:
- Five mile Road Race, 1.5 Mile Family Fun Walk, Minnechaug High School.
Pancake Breakfast, Polish American Veterans Club -- in Pavilion,
8 - 12 noon.
Friday, August 15, 1997:
- Festival opens at 3 p.m. with food and activities in
Fountain Park -- Cruise Night, Roy Orbison/Patsy Cline and the Crescents.
Saturday, August 16, 1997:
- Parade leaves Minnechaug Regional High School at 10 a.m.
proceeding along Tinkham Road to Fountain Park.
- Children's Entertainment with magic, music, and more.
- Craft Fair, Business Showcase, Little Peach Pit, food court with famous Peach Treats.
- Line Dancing with Marie B.
- Radio Days 7 p.m.
- Fireworks 9:15 p.m.
Sunday, August 17, 1997:
- Friendly's Family Fun Day beginning at 11 a.m. -- with Theater.
- Special appearance of Scott Cameron and Johnny the K (Johnny Kelleher),
children's entertainers like Red Grammer and lots, lots more.
- Craft Fair, Business Showcase, Little Peach Pit, food court with famous Peach Treats.
Organized by the Wilbraham Community Association. All proceeds go back into
the community in the form of scholarships and community projects.
General Chairs -- Patti Marshman-Goldblatt, 596-8909 and Jennifer Nowak, 596-5504.
Food Court -- Al and Judy Curan, 599-1820
Craft Fair -- Lisa McDiarmid, 596-4540 and Linda Fawcett, 599-1632
Non-Profit Area -- Deb Burnett, 596-2568
Children's Entertainment -- Helene Pickett, 596-4772
Pancake Breakfast -- Barbara Los, 543-2473
Road Race & Family Fun Walk -- Kathy Colwell, 596-8221
Car Cruise -- Jim Deforest, 596-3528 and Mark Nowak, 596-5504
Parade -- Barbara Los, 543-2473
Peach Pageant -- Patti Diotalevi, 596-6038
Publicity Chair -- Marilyn Haynes, 596-1546 and Jack Luttrell, 596-5778
Finance Chair -- Kathy Selvia, 596-6555
Grounds -- Marty Baron, 599-0228
General Vendors -- Julie Phelps, 596-3774 and Cleo Whitney, 596-6411
General Events -- Lisa Vartanian, 596-2742
Volunteer Coordinator -- Peg Garber, 596-9915
August 1997
Wilbraham, Massachusetts 01095
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