Terre Hill Days scheduled

"The push is to get bigger and more well-known bands to Terre Hill Days," said John Styer, one of the organizers of the annual event. With that goal in mind, the Terre Hill Days committee reached out to sponsors this year. "We had a great response," reported Styer. "The local business community stepped up." The result is three headliner bands that meet the "bigger and well-known" requirements.

This year's Terre Hill Days will be held in the Terre Hill Park, 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill, on Thursday through Sunday, July 13 through 16. Events will open at 5 p.m. on July 13 and Friday, July 14, and at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 15. A church service and gathering will begin at 10:30 a.m. on July 16.

"On Thursday, we will have The Nomads," said Styer, who noted the popular local eight-piece band will return to the venue at 7 p.m. on July 13. "On Friday, we will have The Jess Zimmerman Band," Styer noted, pointing out that Nashville recording artist Jess Zimmerman sang at Terre Hill Days several years ago as part of a church praise team. The Jess Zimmerman Band will play starting at 6:30 p.m. on July 14. On July 15 at 6:30 p.m., the Josh Squared trio will grace the park stage with oldies, pop, and country music. "That will be fun for Saturday," said Styer.

Carnival rides will be open all three nights again this year, and the event will kick off on July 13 with Joyful Canvas' intricate face painting for children of all ages starting at 6 p.m. Other features that night will include Magic by Mr. Sneakers beginning at 7 p.m.

Styer pointed out that the Friday evening car cruise is always popular. The Classic Car Cruise will open at 6 p.m. on July 14. There is no entry fee for car owners. "Just bring your car and park it and enjoy the band," said Styer, who added that the Country Conjuring Magic Show will open at 6 p.m. as well.

On July 15, the event will open at 9 a.m. with a la carte breakfast items offered for sale in the pavilion. The arts and crafts fair will also open at 9 a.m., and at 11 a.m., live music will be provided by Saved Renegade. "We have entertainment Saturday afternoon," said Styer, noting that Dutchyfunk, a New Orleans-style brass band, will play at 2 p.m. The airplane candy scramble will be held at 3:30 p.m. that day, with the tug of war scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The ax throwing in a controlled environment will be on site again this year, as well. Fireworks are planned for 10 p.m. on Saturday night.

"Fair food" that will be offered for sale at the event will include Mexican food, make-your-own snow cones, ice cream, fried Oreos, and funnel cakes. As in the past, the pavilion food stand will sell sausage sandwiches, soup, hamburgers, and hot dogs.

On Sunday, July 16, the church service in the park will begin at 10:30 a.m., and a community picnic will be held at noon. Terre Hill Days will provide hot dogs and beverages, and attendees are invited to bring a salad, hot dish, or dessert to share. The pavilion will be open for food items that need to be refrigerated or to plug in slow cookers. Entertainment during the picnic will be provided by Jim Conners at noon.

Readers who would like more information may visit http://terrehilldays.com or call 717-445-4581.