Sun And Fun Abound At Milford Family Fun Fest
By David Hazledine
InkFreeNews
MILFORD — Milford Family Fun Fest was back to full strength Saturday, May 28, with the return of the Milford Lions entertainment stage following a two-year hiatus.
Clear, blue skies and 75-degree temperatures were yet another reason for large crowds and long lines in Beer and Jessop Amusements’ carnival midway area featuring roller-coasters, tilt-a-whirls, bouncy castles, food vendors and more.
Add to that a classic car cruise-in sponsored by Milford-based Kosciusko Lodge No. 418, Milford Library’s book sale, Milford Kiwanis pancake breakfast, Milford Volunteer Fire Department’s rib-eye steak sandwich, townwide garage sales and a maker’s market, and the overused phrase “something for everyone” was, on this particular Saturday, apt.
“The crowd seemed to really enjoy everything,” said Brenda Bethel, Milford Lion and one of the festival organizers. “The lines are long at the rides and food vendors.” Of the Milford Lions stage, she added, “I’m so glad we’re back.”
With the return of the Lion’s stage also came a return of the cutie contest and crowning of the senior king and queen, all of whom will ride in Milford’s Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30.
Ted and Becky Alles were named senior king and queen. Becky has served as Van Buren Township Trustee since 2013. Both are Kiwanis members and actively involved with Milford United Methodist Church, as well as it newest incarnation, The Milford Methodist Meeting House. They have been married 44 years and have four children and three grandchildren.
The two-to-three-year-old cutie prince and princess are Lorian Ferguson and Charlotte Baum. The four-to-five-year cutie royals are Malachi Ferguson and Reagan Risedorph. All four of the youngsters received $25 gift certificates from Made on Main, which organized the makers market hosted by Harvest Coffee.
Bethel also thanked the “many businesses and people who donated. Without their donations, Milford Family Fun Fest would not be possible.”