Vectren Dayton Air Show joins event postponements in area

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DAYTON — Officials of the Vectren Dayton Air Show announced Wednesday that due to coronavirus pandemic concerns, the 2020 show will be postponed until later this summer. The show was originally scheduled for June 27 and 28.

“The safety of our guests, volunteers and performers is our first and foremost priority. After close consultation with state and federal officials as well as other experts, we’ve determined it’s in the best interest of the community and show if we postpone the event until later this summer. I want to assure you we will do everything we can to hold a 2020 show,” said Michael Emoff, United States Air and Trade Show Board of Trustees immediate past chair.

Show officials are in close contact with the Ohio governor’s office, military, performers and other key organizations to determine the best weekend to reschedule the 2020 show. Once a decision on a date is made, a public announcement will be made and posted on the show’s website, www.daytonairshow.com. The overall objective is to have a safe and high-quality show with top military and civilian feature attractions.

Any tickets or specialty seating that already have been purchased for the 2020 show will be honored on the rescheduled dates. Officials of the air show thanked the community’s support and patience during this difficult time.

Below is a list of events that regularly take place in Shelby County and the surrounding areas, and their status as of Thursday, April 23, 2020:

• The Vietnam Travelling Wall, originally planned to be on display in Custenborder Park Monday, May 11, through Sunday, May 17, has been postponed until Wednesday, Sept. 15, through Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, due to the ongoing pandemic.

• All events scheduled at Lake Loramie State Park through May 15 have been canceled. Any events scheduled after May 15 are currently still happening as planned but are subject to be canceled or postponed depending on how the concerns surrounding COVID-19 develop. The public is welcome to visit the park to hike, fish and do other outdoor activities while practicing social distancing.

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides charity walk, originally scheduled for Sunday, May 17, has been canceled. A virtual walk will be held Friday, June 5, and teams still can participate by going for a walk in their neighborhood, taking a bike ride or hopping on a treadmill, all while practicing social distancing.

• The 2020 Fleurs de Fête, originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 17, has been canceled.

• Buckeye Farm Antiques Show, originally scheduled for Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 24, has been canceled.

• Jackson Center Community Days, scheduled for Thursday, May 28, through Sunday, May 31, has been canceled.

• Airstream has rescheduled Alumapalooza for Sunday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept. 13. The annual Airstream Fine Arts Invitational has been postponed until further notice.

• Botkins Carousel has been canceled. The event originally was planned for Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14.

• The 69th annual Versailles Poultry Days Festival has been rescheduled for the weekend of Aug. 14. The event originally was scheduled for June 12 through June 14.

• The Tipp City Canal Music Fest, originally scheduled for June 13, has been canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. The festival will return June 12, 2021, with tributes to Def Leppard and Journey.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County are looking into postponing the Duck Derby & Duck-N-Run 5K, originally scheduled for Monday, June 15. Any decisions on postponing will be made in May.

• Anna Homecoming, originally planned for Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, has been canceled.

• Houston Community Classics Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, has been canceled.

• Maria Stein Country Fest, originally planned for Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, has been canceled.

• The New Knoxville Independence Day Celebration is still planned for Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27. The event committee will make a decision on a possible postponement at a later date.

• The Holy Angels Parish Picnic is still planned for Saturday, June 27. A decision to cancel or postpone will be made by early May.

• The Fort Loramie Liberty Days Festival is still planned for Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. Any decision to cancel or postpone will be made at a later date, depending on how the response to COVID-19 concerns develops.

• The Sidney City Fourth of July Celebration will still include fireworks and a concert performed by the Sidney Civic Band, but the parade and other activities have been canceled. Decisions on further cancellations will be made by mid-June.

• The Kettlersville/Van Buren Fire Department Festival is still planned for Saturday, July 18. Any decisions to cancel or postpone will be made at the July fire meeting, held the first week in July.

• The New Bremen Fireman’s Picnic, scheduled for Saturday, July 25, is still proceeding as planned. Any decisions to cancel or postpone the event will be made by mid-June.

• Relay for Life of Shelby County is still set for Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8. A decision to postpone the relay will be made by early June. Currently, the quarter auction originally scheduled for Thursday, April 21, has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 23.

• The Veterans and First Responders Pow Wow is still planned for Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16. Any decisions to cancel or postpone will be made by mid-July.

• The third annual Y-Fest, held by the Shelby County YMCA, is planned for early September. Any decisions to cancel or postpone will be made at a later date, depending on how the response to COVID-19 concerns develops.

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Anna Homecoming, Botkins Carousel cancel June events

The list of event cancellations in Shelby County was compiled by Blythe Alspaugh. Anyone with information on event cancellations or postponements can email her at [email protected].

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