Welcome to the 2024 Columbia Hometown Festival!
2024 is the 75th anniversary of the Columbia Hometown Festival! The Festival is being coordinated by The Columbia Youth Players, a non-profit non-denominational faith-based group that coordinates Christmas plays, and the Miss Greater Cleveland Scholarship Program, an official preliminary for the Miss Ohio/America Program.
Volunteers, Sponsors, Donors, & Vendors wanted!
Questions?
Phone
(440) 263-9131
Email
ccottom@kent.edu
75th Columbia Station Homecoming Schedule
June 27-30, 2024 Columbia Township Park
Coordinated by The Columbia Youth Players
Charmae Cottom, Director
440.263.9131
Vendors, Rides, Bingo Tent, Music, Miss America Preliminary Pageant, and Fireworks!
Lisko Family Amusements! Our 2024 Ride Company
Working Schedule:
Thursday, June 27: 5:00-11:00
5:00-6:00 Welcome! Announcements
5:00-9:00 Free Youth Crafts “Pavilion B” Hosted by Bee Kind Columbia
5:00-11:00 Daily & Vintage Homecoming pictures on Gazebo TV
6:00-7:30 Musicians sign up for Jam Session at Cottom’s Wildlife Removal Main Stage
6:30-9:30 Family Bingo at Pavilion “F” Ages 13-Adult. Under 13 must be accompanied by an
adult.
8:00-11:00 Mike Starcher and Friends Jam Session ALL MUSICIANS ARE INVITED!
Friday, June 28: 5:00-11:00
Friday, June 28: 5:00-11:00 Rock and Roll Costume Day! Wear your costume for prizes!
5:00 OPENING at Cottom’s Wildlife Removal Main Stage
5:00-9:00 Free Youth Crafts “Pavilion B” Hosted by Bee Kind Columbia
5:00-11:00 Daily & Vintage Homecoming pictures on Gazebo TV
6:30-9:30 Family Bingo at Pavilion “F” Ages 13-Adult. Under 13 must be accompanied by an
adult.
6:30-8:00 Girl Cologne (Rock Band)
Announcement of Rock and Roll Costume Winners!
8:30-11:00 FlashBackCLE (80’s-90’s Rock Band)
Saturday, June 29, 2024: 12:00-11:00 1970’s Costume Day! Wear your costume for prizes!
VENDORS, RIDES, BINGO TENT
8:00-12:00 Miss America Preliminary Interviews
10:30-11:30 Rogers Equestrian Center Vendor and Sponsor Thank you Breakfast,
Columbia VFW
12:00-2:00 Youth Games
12:00-3:00 Doberman Underground- Doberman rescue
12:00-9:00 Free Youth Crafts “Pavilion B” Hosted by Bee Kind Columbia
12:00-11:00 Daily & Vintage Homecoming pictures on Gazebo TV
12:00 Announcement of “Person of the Year:” The Columbia Historical Society- Gazebo
12:30-1:30 Baby Liberty Contest- Gazebo
2:00-3:00 The Gibbs Butcher Block Watermelon Eating Contest
2:00- 3:30 Shear-Shack Queen’s Luncheon- The Columbia Eagles Club/ Chicken strip lunch: $15.00
3:00-4:00 Jungle Bob sponsored by ECW ATM
4:00-5:00 “The Yankee Doodle Parade” Vehicles line up at the Eagle’s Club/ Walkers at EAS
4:00-5:00 The Columbia Animal Clinic Bike and Pet Parade Line-up- Basketball Courts
5:00-6:00 Parade
6:00-9:00 (After the parade) CHS All Class Alumni Reunion at the concession stand
6:30 “Yankee Doodle” Parade Awards and visiting queens at Cottom’s Wildlife Main Stage
6:30-9:30 Family Bingo at Pavilion “F” Ages 13-Adult. Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
WNCX RADIO NIGHT WITH MC SLATS! Cottom’s MAIN Stage
7:00-8:30 Cottom Catz And Friends (Classic Rock and Blues)
Announcement of 70’s Costume Winners!
9:00-11:00 Almost Allman: Allman Brothers Cover Band (70’s)
Sunday, June 30: 12:00-11:00 Country Costume Day! Wear your costume to win prizes!
VENDORS, RIDES, BINGO TENT
10:30-12:00 Community Church Service, Coordinated by North Eaton Christian Church, featuring The Tackett’s and Powell Creek Junction
(Country Gospel Band of the year)
12:00-1:00 The C & C Beverage Cornhole Championship Registration: Social and Competitive Divisions
Coloring Contest judging
12:00-2:00 Youth Games at Pavilion “B”
12:00-3:00 ARF Pet Adopting
1:00-5:00 The C & C Beverage Cornhole Championship
12:00-9:00 Free Youth Crafts “Pavilion B” Hosted by Bee Kind Columbia
1:00-2:00 Patriotic Cooking Contest
2:00-3:00 Patriotic Upcycle Contest
2:00-4:00 Cleveland Square Dance Clubs Square Dancing- GAZEBO
2:00-6:00 Miss America Preliminary Competition- Columbia High School
Featuring Sarah Tackett as MC and The Tackett’s Gospel Band
4:00-5:00 The Magic Guy 101 sponsored by ECW ATM
6:00-8:00 Hot Air Balloon Rides by Endeavour Hot Air Balloon, LLC.
6:00 Announcement of Miss America Preliminary Titleholders
6:30-9:30 Family Bingo at Pavilion “F” Ages 13-Adult. Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
WOBL NIGHT! MC with On-air Personalities, Dave Rivera & Max, with Games, and Prizes at Cottom’s Wildlife MAIN Stage
7:00-8:30 The Killbillies (Country Band)
Announcement of the Country Costume Winners!
9:00-11:00 The Jim Committe Project
10:00 Fireworks presented with patriotic music by Phoenix Pyrotechnics
Take a look at the growing list of 2024 Columbia Hometown Festival Sponsors!
FIREWORK’S SPONSOR
1. Columbia VFW Post 9340
RUBY SPONSOR
1. Cottom’s Wildlife Removal Main Stage
SAPPHIRE SPONSOR
1. Fraternal Order of Eagles
2. Szarka Financial
GENERATOR SPONSOR
1. Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
1. Liston Funeral Home
NAME SPONSORS
1. Gibb’s Butcher Block Watermelon Eating Contest
2. Shear Shack Queen’s Luncheon
3. ECW ATM Jungle Bob & The Magic Guy 101
4. Columbia Animal Clinic Bike and Pet Parade
5. Rogers Equestrian Center Sponsor and Vendor Breakfast
6. C & C Beverage Cornhole Championship
7. Morton’s Landscape Development Company
Axe Throwing Game
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Anonymous Daryl & Christine Smith
Rose Andrew Eugene Smolik
Leighann Arroyo Marc & Betty Snitzer
Fred & Phyllis Bement David & Ruth Stankiewicz
Chris & Kathy Benedict Betty Sloboda
Barbara Briggs Laura Hagen
Bill & Rene Jacobucci: State Custom Plumbing
Angelo Costanzo Marie Stritzel
Bonnie Deyarmin Diane Forsmark
Robert Zuercher: Three Z Supply
Kimberly Gray Jeff & Beth Trammell
Gerard Wetzel Eko Illius
Betty Gricar Ken & Deb Zapior
Ed Jahnke & Maureen McCann: Ed’s Midview Service
Craig & Shawn Heidinger
Valerie Kreitzer: Joker’s Pub & Grub
Barbara Hollan Chad Kollar: Kolar Concessions
Shirley Howell Dan Moffit: ProEdge Pools
Louis Ignaczak David & Melissa Banker: Snap-on Tools
Jean Frawley: J & J Greenhouse
Lee Boise: Rural Urban Record
Vince Lavalle Chris & Joyce Lipcsik
Scott Schulke: S & S Contracting, LLC
Kevin & Rose Schild: Schild’s IGA
Marsha Merriman Doreen Heinrichs
Linda Morrison Joyce Schroth
Richard Patton Jane & Ken Schutz
Toni Post Robert & Traci Dietrich
Kelli Potter & Jim Potter: Potter Overhead Door
Charles Dunlap: Sanitary Septic Tank Cleaning
75th Anniversary Columbia Station Families
These families have lived in Columbia Station 75 + years and will have their family recognized in the commemorative program book and ride in the “Yankee Doodle Parade!” To register your family, contact Shear Shack or Charmae Cottom, 440.263.9131/ ccottom@kent.edu
1. William & Diane Fisher
2. Diane Forsmark
3. Jean Snell Heidinger
4. Doris Klaas Hershey
5. John W. Klooz
6. Dennis Knopf
7. Christian Roth Family
Concessions
1. A & M’s Donut Wagon: Mini Donuts
2. Artino’s Sausage Sandwiches
3. Awesome Gyros
4. Buzzy’s Sweet Treats: Popsicles, Icecream Cookies, and Cotton 5andy.
5. Chicken Station: Smoked Chicken Wings
6. Crepes All Day
7. Don Polo Authentic Mexican: Street corn & authentic Mexican
8. EOD: Walking Tacos, Breakfast Burritos
9. Frankie B’s: Hot Dogs and Sandwiches
10. Joey’s Rockin Poppin Popcorn: Gourmet Flavored Popcorn
11-13. Kolar Concessions: Corn Dogs, Fried cheese, French Fries, Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears, Fried Oreos, Lemonade, Sodas
14-16. Kurtz Concessions: Steak Sandwiches, Fried Veggies, Bloomin’ Onion and Lemonade.
17. Moonstone Coffee
18. Shiba Teriyaki
19. Wrapped in Dough: Lobster roll with chips
Vendors
1. Abiding Faith Bible Church
2. Alley Cats and Aristocats/ Cats off the Square
3. AllyRose Creations
4. Amber’s Glitter World
5. Apex Skin
6. Ariel Dalmasi Jewelry & Art Creator
7. Ava’s Beaded Avenue
8. Black River Crystal
9. BzzzyBees Creations
10. CHS Softball Goldfish Bowl
11. ClearView Church
12. Color Street
13. Columbia Animal Clinic
14. Columbia Historical Society
15. Columbia Youth Players- Dunk Tank
16. Cottom’s Wildlife Removal
17. Creative Kate
18. Designs by Kayla Marie
19. Different Branches
20. Duvall Cards
21. Evrie May, LLC
22. Friends of Columbia Library
23. Gibbs Butcher Block
24. Handmade Ear Cuffs & Ear Climbers
25. Honeycutt Creations
26. I-Deal Solutions
27-29. J & R’s Custom Creations (3 spaces)
30. Joyce Windows, Sunrooms, and Baths
31. LaFamiglia Winery
32. Laser Etched Creations
33. Lorain County Auditor’s Office
34. Lorain County Democrats
35. Lorain County Republicans
36. MB Home & Body Decor
37-38. Morton’s Landscape Development Company
Ax Throwing Game
39. Nectar from the Hive
40. North Eaton Christian Church Hospitality Tent
41-42. Ohio Bull Rentals
43. Oracle Concrete Coatings
44. Phoenix Pryotechnics
45. Plum tree Realtor
46. Primary Home Improvements
47. Purity Coffee
48. RSJSimplyMade
49. Scentsy
50. Shady Acres Farm
51. Shear Shack
52. So Luxe Rentals (Bubble House)
53-54. Stone Creek Boutique
55. 3 Kids Candy
56. 3 Paws Love Treats
57. The Ministry Center/ Hosanna Luthern
58. Tom’s Sports and More
59. Tupperware
60. Universal Home Remodeling
61. Warm Fuzzies Greetings
62. Window and Bath Depot
63-64. Rogers Equestrian Center Horse pictures
65. Wilhelm Antiques
“Yankee Doodle” Parade Entries
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PARADE SCRIPT
MC: John Pojman
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, SUNNYSIDE CHEVROLET IN ELYRIA, FOR PROVIDING CARS AND TRUCKS FOR TODAY’S PARTICIPANTS AND
THANK YOU FOR OUR BIKE AND PET PARADE SPONSOR, THE COLUMBIA ANIMAL CLINIC. THE BIKE AND PET AWARDS WILL BE ON BASKETBALL COURTS AFTER THE PARADE.
PARADE INSTRUCTIONS
Drive slowly.
Do not throw candy from the vehicle.
Allow plenty of room for walkers entering from the maintenance building at cemetery
At the end, it will be crowded, plan on choosing alternate locations to disembark:
The High School, The old cemetery, Columbia Middle School, or pass the Middle School and go around the block
You can riders off at the library parking lot
LINEUP
1. WALKERS THE COLUMBIA VFW POST 9340.
2. Columbia Station Fire Trucks
3. State Highway Patrol
4. Lorain County Deputies
5. Ohio National Guard
6. Parade GRAND MARSHALS: Jeff & Sarah Tackett
7. Cottom's Wildlife Removal
8. Shear Shack
9. WALKERS Columbia Station Girl Scouts
10. Girl Scout Troop 50421
11. Doris Klaas Hershey
12. PERSON OF THE YEAR
13. Reyna Hume
14. Stone Creek Boutique
15. Castalia Cold Creek Celebration Queen
16. Jungle Bob
17. “Edna the Elephant.”
18. Jack Hall
19. Kellie Deeter
20. Tony Cillo
22. David Moore
23. Anthony Hurst
24. Richard Ramsey
25. Geneva Oktoberfest Miss Congeniality
26. Barb Jacobucci & Shirley Wood
27. The Greater Cleveland Square and Round Dancing
28. Pike County Dogwood Festival Queens
29. Bee Kind Columbia
30. Obetz ZucchiniFest Queen Rilynn Pickens
31. Rich Resendez
32. J.D. Tomlinson
33. Dan Pettico
34. WALKERS Brenda Buchanan
35. Miss Greater Cleveland Judges
36. Tyson Kuchta, I-Deal Solutions
37. Miss Greater Cleveland Contestants, Baby Libertys, Lauren Partin
38. Forever Miss Greater Cleveland's
39. Sophia Ruic, International United Miss Ohio Teen and Ava Ruic,National
United Miss Midwest Teen
40. Natalie Winland
41. The Mission Center
42. William and Diane Fisher
43. Sadie Chulick
44. Hometown Heart’s Pageant Queens
45. WALKERS The Lorain County 4-H Band
46. Berlin Hts., Basket Festival Queen
47. Jean Snell Heidinger
48. Richard Bedell
49. Ken and Gloria Roth
50. Killbuck Early American Days Queen’s Court
51. Miss Northern Ohio, Caitlyn Sifert and Kendra Rocha, Miss
Spirit of Ohio
52. Dave Hunter
53. James and Aurora Sakaley.
54. Beaver Oktoberfest Queens
55. Columbia Softball, Rosalie Runkowski
56. WALKERS Lady Raiders
57. Ray Bilecky
58. Robert and Melanie Pate.
59. WALKERS AND POSSIBLY VEHICLE Abiding Faith Bible Church.
60. Dave Chaney
61. Dale Lewis
62. Dave Cassel
63. Rogers Equestrians
64. Morton’s Landscape and Design