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Page 14 November 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com
Colorfest Experiences Another Successful Year
James Rada, Jr.
The crowds have Photo Courtesy of Traci Solich The weather for
gone now, Colorfest this year’s Colorfest
2015 is over, and was near perfect,
life in Thurmont which brought out
is back to normal. tens of thousands of
Many local non-profit visitors who clogged
organizations got the streets throughout
their annual boost Thurmont. As a first-
of funding from the time vendor this year,
estimated 125,000 but having attended
people that crowded many previous
into Thurmont for the Colorfest festivals, I
event that was held can tell you that the
during the second crowds this year were
weekend of October. Crowds of people pour into Thurmont for the much-anticipated Catoctin Colorfest on incredible. It was my
Although Colorfest October 10-11, 2015. best weekend ever for
started out as a a festival.
nature walk fifty-two years ago, it Company Carnival Grounds, and The food vendors seemed to do
has now grown into Maryland’s the American Legion. Though particularly well with lines that
largest craft festival. It boasts 240 the festival is as large as ever, seemed to stay steady with a dozen
juried exhibits, plus many more Community Park remains the only or more people in them. Colorfest
vendors in and around the town. juried area with 240 vendors. represents the largest fundraiser
You could find original paintings, Outside of the park, yard sales of the year for many community
metal sculptures, hand-sewn quilts, and non-juried craft shows have organizations. The local school
homemade soaps, unique jewelry, sprung up everywhere throughout PTAs park cars at the schools
and much more. Each year, there the town. The town closes off parts and can raise around $4,000 in a
seems to be a new trend in which of South Water Street and Frederick weekend. The American Legion
crafts are popular. Road to accommodate the masses and Guardian Hose Company rent
At one time, Colorfest had of people. The town government vendor spaces on their properties.
four juried areas: the Thurmont provides buses to shuttle visitors Over the years, Colorfest has
Community Park, Thurmont from various parking areas around donated more than $110,000 in
Middle School, the Guardian Hose town, including the schools. scholarships to the local schools,
made annual donations to the
Guardian Hose Company and
Thurmont Community Ambulance
Company, purchased the town’s
Christmas decorations, purchased
playground equipment for town
parks, sponsored family and
children’s events, paid for the
redecoration of the town office
meeting room, and many more
functions in support of the
community.
Shop Local!
Support Your Community
Pratronize your local
businesses.
Colorfest Experiences Another Successful Year
James Rada, Jr.
The crowds have Photo Courtesy of Traci Solich The weather for
gone now, Colorfest this year’s Colorfest
2015 is over, and was near perfect,
life in Thurmont which brought out
is back to normal. tens of thousands of
Many local non-profit visitors who clogged
organizations got the streets throughout
their annual boost Thurmont. As a first-
of funding from the time vendor this year,
estimated 125,000 but having attended
people that crowded many previous
into Thurmont for the Colorfest festivals, I
event that was held can tell you that the
during the second crowds this year were
weekend of October. Crowds of people pour into Thurmont for the much-anticipated Catoctin Colorfest on incredible. It was my
Although Colorfest October 10-11, 2015. best weekend ever for
started out as a a festival.
nature walk fifty-two years ago, it Company Carnival Grounds, and The food vendors seemed to do
has now grown into Maryland’s the American Legion. Though particularly well with lines that
largest craft festival. It boasts 240 the festival is as large as ever, seemed to stay steady with a dozen
juried exhibits, plus many more Community Park remains the only or more people in them. Colorfest
vendors in and around the town. juried area with 240 vendors. represents the largest fundraiser
You could find original paintings, Outside of the park, yard sales of the year for many community
metal sculptures, hand-sewn quilts, and non-juried craft shows have organizations. The local school
homemade soaps, unique jewelry, sprung up everywhere throughout PTAs park cars at the schools
and much more. Each year, there the town. The town closes off parts and can raise around $4,000 in a
seems to be a new trend in which of South Water Street and Frederick weekend. The American Legion
crafts are popular. Road to accommodate the masses and Guardian Hose Company rent
At one time, Colorfest had of people. The town government vendor spaces on their properties.
four juried areas: the Thurmont provides buses to shuttle visitors Over the years, Colorfest has
Community Park, Thurmont from various parking areas around donated more than $110,000 in
Middle School, the Guardian Hose town, including the schools. scholarships to the local schools,
made annual donations to the
Guardian Hose Company and
Thurmont Community Ambulance
Company, purchased the town’s
Christmas decorations, purchased
playground equipment for town
parks, sponsored family and
children’s events, paid for the
redecoration of the town office
meeting room, and many more
functions in support of the
community.
Shop Local!
Support Your Community
Pratronize your local
businesses.
