2012 Dan Rice Festival News
May 14, 2012 --- Vendor contracts uploaded to Vender Informaton, Get Involved, and Schedule of Events.
May 11, 2012 --- 3-on-3 Baskeball Tournament Information posted on web site and schedule updated.
May 1, 2012 --- This year, as in year's past, the merchants of Girard, donate their time and money to decorate a item that is then auctioned off during the Dan Rice Days festival. In the past they have decorated bird houses, chairs and benches. This year, they will be displaying their talents as they tackle the traditional 3-leg milking stools from the bygone era. Join us on Friday, August 3 at 8:00 p.m. on the Mainstage as we auction off this year's works of art.
April 30, 2012 --- Schedule of events was updated.
March 31, 2012 --- Girard will be hosting the 2012 Lake Erie Fanfare on Monday, July 30th. More details to come.
March 31, 2012 --- The 2012 festival received $320.00 from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority. The 2012 schedule of Events was updated.
September 13, 2011 --- The 2012 festival will be featuring three legged stools that will be decorated by area merchants and auctioned as in the past. More information will be coming soon so check back often.
October 30, 2011 --- Advertising opportunities on the Dan Rice Days web site were unveiled today and details posted on the Event Sponsors tab, check it out!
November 2, 2011 --- The Dan Rice Days Committee would like to report that we were awarded $250.00 from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority and $1,150.00 from ArtsErie for 2012's festival. Thank you!
November 14, 2011 --- Proceeds from the Dan Rice Festival remain in the community.The Dan Rice Days Committee has made the following donaiton to the following area organizations:
$500.00 to the Hazel Kibler Museum
$500.00 to the Rice Avenue Community Library
$300.00 to the Christian Cupboard (local food pantry)
$100 to Edinboro University (for craft supplies used during the festival)
November 29, 2011 --- We welcome Rudd Road Farms as a new 2012 Event Sponsor.