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The Pickle Run, formerly an annual festival held in Galion, will return this summer. It will be held in Heise Park on Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5. Today, the event organizers unveiled the new Pickle Run logo, designed by local artist Phil Sherman, who also drew the original.
A variety of events are currently being planned, including a parade and “Anything Goes,” a competition in which teams complete a series of silly – often messy – challenges. The return of Pickle Run will complement Galion’s annual Independence Day activities, notably the fireworks show. Look for more a full event schedule in the coming months.
The first Pickle Run was held on Labor Day weekend in 1978 as a fundraiser for the Galion Booster Club, and it continued for at least 20 years. Unlike years past, however, the new Pickle Run will be held on Fourth of July weekend and is open to any local sports team or organization looking to raise funds through an event or activity booth. The committee will be sending informational letters to local organizations soon.
Those interested in fundraising or helping with the event are invited to attend the planning committee’s next meeting on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m., at Galion Public Library, 123 N. Market St.
For more information, contact Sarah Capretta at 419-777-7565 or sarahcapretta@gmail.com. You may also visit the Facebook event page, “Baseball, Fireworks and Pickle Run.”