Melancthon celebrating 169th anniversary with Annual Park Party

June 2, 2022 · 0 Comments

Melancthon Township always celebrated their Anniversary with a party at the Horning’s Mills Community Park every June. Community and beyond gathered for a fun late afternoon event that brought hundreds to the hamlet’s recreation park. BBQ, musical performances, bouncy castles , kids’ games and our very own first responders. The evening was finalized with a spectacular fireworks display.

Then came the pandemic.

On Saturday June 25th, the gathering will take place again at the Park and celebrate the local community. The day starts at the Horning’s Mills Community Hall (Main St. and River Rd.) with a vendors’ market that will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Activities will then shift to the Horning’s Mills Park (15 Sideroad & Main St), starting at 3:00 p.m. These activities will include a First Responder Challenge that will see firefighters, paramedics and others compete against each other in a tug-of-war and obstacle course.

A Bouncy Castle will entertain young attendees, as well as an activity area, games, and the Park playground.

Then Melancthon’s firefighters will host a BBQ of yummy fare which includes hamburgers (meat and vegan), hotdogs, sausages and ice cream. All proceeds go to the fire halls.

Musical performance of the evening will feature community favourite, Gary Heaslip and band.

It is recommended that attendees bring chairs and blankets, so they can be comfortable watching a professional fireworks show around sunset.

Join in and celebrate Melancthon’s history, present and future as the community is able to once again gather.