Staff Report

NORTH WEBSTER — Merlin’s Stage has been hosting a variety of family entertainment throughout the week at this year’s Mermaid Festival, and other special events, such as a demolition derby, are happening as well.

Some of the happenings still on tap this week include:

Merlin’s Stage

Later today, Thursday, June 22, the Old Man Band will take Merlin’s Stage at 7:30 p.m., followed by Bob Bohm’s Family Entertainment Show at 8:30 p.m. Bohm’s shows feature a combination of magic, comedy, skits, games and music.

The Inclognito Cloggers from Kelsey’s School of Dance in Ligonier will entertain festival-goers at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 23. The group performs year-round at festivals throughout the region. They dress and dance to contemporary music for the more modern festivals, but also have a traditional season. Bob Bohm’s Family Entertainment Show will follow and take the stage at 8:30 p.m.

He Said She Said Band will be playing at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 24, and Bob Bohm’s Family Entertainment Show will be back for their final show of the festival at 8:30 p.m.

Special Events

This year, free Tactical Force laser tag games will return to the festival. Games will take place from 5 p.m. to close Thursday and Friday, and noon to close Saturday.

The always popular demolition derby will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24, on the Mermaid Festival Fairgrounds on Washington Street. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the race starting at 7 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first place winner in each heat, as well as to the last car still running and able to move for the final event. The entry fee for each car is $25 and includes two pit passes. For rules and further information, visit nwmermaidfestival.com.

For a complete schedule of events, visit northwebsterlionsclub.com/EVENTS.html.