(7-12-21) The weekend will kick off with the crowning of the 2021 Lambert Days Queen at 4:30 Friday. This year’s Queen is Caylin Cowan the daughter of Renee and John Cowan. Caylin is a Junior at Van Wert High School and is involved in both cheer and softball. Immediately following the crowning, Ohio City American Legion Post #346 will conduct the flag raising ceremony. The National Anthem will be sung by Ohio City UMC Pastor Gary Ginter. The car show registration begins at 5:00, along with inflatables for the kids, and pinball (inside the Community Building). Friday the Park Board is serving a steak dinner in the Community Building starting at 4:00. There will be food available in the Building throughout the weekend. Texas hold ‘em will start at 7:00, along with the car show judging. The “Big Ginja Band” will perform under the tent from 8:30 to 11:30. Fireworks will begin at 10:15 (rain date: Saturday night).
Saturday kicks off with a co-ed volleyball tournament at 9:00. Food will be available daily inside the Community Building starting at 11:00. Kids’ activities will start at noon. The Community Building will provide a “hog roast” dinner starting at 4:00 and music under the tent will be provided by Jeff Uterbrink. Bingo will begin at 5:00 and the Lambert Days 2nd annual “Pinball Classic” tournament will start at 7:00. Jaime Delgado will finish out the evening with music and karaoke.
Sunday’s chicken dinner will be served at 11:00 with music provided by the band “Triad”. Kids’ activities will start at noon. The 2021 Lambert Days Parade will line-up at 1:45 and will begin at 3:00. This year’s Grand Marshals are Ron and Jean Krugh.
There will also be vendors located all weekend at Firemans Park (on St. Rt 118), along with garage sales throughout the Village and surrounding area. For more information visit www.lambertdays.com or follow us on our facebook page.