Downtown Updates

 

Pots 'n' Pedals Festival May 10, 2008

 

The Pots ‘n’ Pedals Festival is only a week away. Have you made your plans to attend the event?

 

The festivities kick off on Saturday morning with the city-wide garage sales beginning at 8:00 am. Some may begin earlier, so if you are an early riser you can get started sooner. Be sure to pick up a map listing addresses and item descriptions. These will be available on Saturday morning at the corner of Broadway and Monroe, and also at the various booths downtown. They will be available on Friday to pick up in the Main Street Office inside the First Group Insurance building.

 

New to the festival this year the Sterling Rotary will be holding its annual benefit auction. It begins at 9:00 am in the First Group Parking Lot. The Rotarians are continuing to pick up items to be donated to the auction. Proceeds will go to Studio 96, and this year they are also selling items on consignment.

 

The Broadway Market has fresh & silk flowers, dish gardens, and hardy spring plants. They also have an awesome variety of gifts, including candles, jewelry, Willow Tree Angels and so much more. While you are shopping, be sure to help yourself to one of Broadway Market’s gourmet coffees and fresh pastries.

 

Be sure to check out Benton’s Greenhouse in Dysart Park. They will have a wide variety of fresh plants and flowers for sale.

 

The Pedal to the Metal Car Show will be held at the Northwest Corner of Sterling Lake, beginning at 9:00 am. The car show features a vast array of classic cars. Registration is $15 and can be sent to the Main Street Sterling office, PO Box 283. You can also register the day of the show, but early entries receive a free lunch. Paddy’s restaurant will be providing BBQ for lunch at the lake. Dash plaques will also be given to the first 50 participants.

 

The pedal tractor pull for kids ages 4-12 will take place at 1:00 pm, with registration beginning at 12:00 pm at Broadway and Monroe. The cost is $1.00 to participate. First, second and third place in each age group will qualify to participate in the State Fair competition.

 

The Design Committee has been working hard preparing for the Historic Downtown Walking Tour. The Tour will begin at 11:00 am at the Wellman home at 7th and Monroe. An historic plaque presentation will kick off the tour. Participants will be guided through some interesting buildings on Broadway, with an emphasis on the upstairs of these structures.

 

The Sterling Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Broadway Arts & Food Fair in conjunction with Pots ‘n’ Pedals this year. They have many vendors scheduled to be on Broadway with products such as candles, jewelry, food, and home interior items. The sidewalk chalk art contest will also be held at 9:30 am. Kids will have an hour to draw, judging will take place afterwards and awards will be given at 2:00 pm, following the pedal tractor pull. There is something for everyone in the family so make plans to attend this year’s festival!