Columbiana prepares for festive street fair Sept. 8-10

By AMANDA C. DAVIS

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COLUMBIANA

Many former residents who revisit the area plan their trips around the city’s annual street fair.

The popular three-day event is special for so many because of the city’s quaint atmosphere, its history and its interest in preserving tradition, according to Ginny Perkins, secretary for Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce.

“It’s Columbiana’s homecoming,” she said. “It’s like a big, citywide reunion.”

The 125th annual street fair runs Sept. 8-10 and features rides, merchants, music, food and a parade. It’s sponsored by the American Legion’s Benjamin Firestone Post 290.

Street Fair Manager Dave Reash said class and family reunions are also planned for the weekend.

The event runs 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9. The fair continues from noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 10. All events take place on South Main Street from the square to Railroad Street.

A large parade will kick off the fair at 6:30 p.m. opening night. Local band Kelly & Al’s Rock n Roll Heaven will play that night from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Rock band Blind Lemon of Columbiana will play from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, and

Saturday’s entertainment is by Silver Eagle Band of Weirton, W.Va. The country act will play from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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