Continuing an Annual Tradition Today
By Steve Helmer
@srhelmer (7047)
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
May 29, 2016 7:27am CST
Our annual Race into Summer Festival is being held at the park up the street from us and, as we have done since my oldest daughter was only a year or two old, we're going to go up the street and stand in line to get our free t-shirt from the event.
It's something we look forward to doing every year and haven't missed doing it since the event first started, despite the fact the festival itself really isn't as good as it used to be. It used to be more of a family event. Now the family portion lasts only about an hour or two then it becomes geared more toward adults. That's why we don't typically stay that long after getting the t-shirts.
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@srhelmer (7047)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
29 May 16
I think the issue they have is sponsorship. Back when it started, there were a lot more family-oriented businesses that were willing to participate. Now, the only group that does anything kid related is the 4H Club.




