Over 150 vendors came out to celebrate Ellwood City’s way to kick off summer over the weekend. Live bands played, painted rocks hidden and found, dancers performed, and winners were announced. To conclude the festivities, fireworks were set off in the Ellwood City football stadium.
It looked to be a battle to get fireworks, but our community pulled through, led by 26-year-old Eric Rayner who helped stoke fundraising efforts that doubled projections. Rayner was placed into the Festival Hall of Fame as the man on a mission to save the Ellwood City firework display. This year’s Zambelli display lasted close to 20 minutes.
06-30-19 – Ellwood City Festival – Fireworks from Dinosaur Studios on Vimeo.
However, it wouldn’t be a festival without some competition, and it’s safe to say Ellwood is a competitive town. There were multiple chances for people to win a bit of recognition with the Little Miss Firecracker pageant, Juried Art Show, and Ledger 10K Race. (VIEW FULL PHOTO GALLERY)
Aria Cannon was awarded 2019 Little Miss Firecracker Princess. Cannon was awarded her crown by reigning princess Dia Greco. The 5th Annual Pageant also awarded its Patriotic Spirit Award to Maura Fauzey. All pageant participants ranged from ages 5-7 and lived within a 15-mile radius of Ellwood City.
Aria Cannon (left) and Dia Greco (right)
Paul Anzaldi collected ‘Best of Show’ in the Festival Juried Art Show with “Mojito & Chinco’s Bedtime Story.” Other winners in the art show include:
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Distinguished – Mary Beth Ponitz
Merit – Jennifer Tomon
3D works (sculpture and ceramics)
Distinguished – Austin Meade
Merit – Shane Hazen
2D works (drawings and paintings)
Distinguished – Lynn Robert
Merit – Paul Anzaldi
Mixed Media
Distinguished – Ann Frank
Merit – Kathleen Starley
Cash awards and ribbons were given to the above art show winners.
37-year-old Doug Petrik defended his title for a fifth straight year, finishing first overall in the annual Ellwood City Ledger 10K Race. The Ellwood City native finished with a time of 36:19.4. Mary Beth Aker, 39, of New Wilmington, finished top overall for female runners with a time of 45:12.6. VIEW FULL RESULTS
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