Main Street News: August 22nd

It’s here! The week everyone has been waiting for. Growing up just 30 minutes away from Barnesville, I have always been familiar with Potato Days. I’m proud to say I’ve been one of the 20,000+ people that have come to Barnesville to take part in all of the fun. It will be an exciting time as I’m sure many residents have family and friends coming to visit while the festivities are happening in town.

Just like many of our Main Street events, the many helping hands willing to pitch in are an essential part to what makes Potato Days a success year after year. The residents of Barnesville contribute countless number of volunteer hours, whether it’s on the Potato Days Board, volunteering at an event or working for a local organization’s food stand. Many of these groups depend on the funds raised in these two days to carry out their services and programs in the community.  And that service continues to grow and multiply throughout the year. 

We need to do what we can to support Potato Days and these organizations.  It’s not too late to get involved with the two day festival.  Check with someone you know who is a member of an organization or church.  Offer to help out.  Pick an event or club that you would like to help with then give them a call and ask.  I’m sure you won’t be turned away. You will benefit and so will the club and the community as a whole. The Potato Days tabloid in last week’s Record Review has a number of names which you could contact.  If you still don’t know who to ask, give me a call and I will track down some information for you.  You’ll be glad you did.

I also want to congratulate Potato Days on their 25^th anniversary! Numerous people have worked hard to keep this event running for this many years.  Like many of you, I’m excited for another great festival this year. See you there!