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Biola Raisin Day celebrates the town’s 100th anniversary

Event Details

Date(s) & Time(s)::

October 20, 2012 at 8:00 AM until 12:00 AM

Location: 12535 West G street Biola, Ca 93606

Phone: 559-375-3883

Email: biola_chamber_of_commerce@yahoo.com

Link: http://www.biolachamberofcommerce.com

Event Description

September 26, 2012 Updated Sep 26, 2012 at 9:02 AM PDT


Biola Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 245, Biola, CA 93606

E-Mail: biola_chamber_of_commerce@yahoo.com

September 20, 2012 Contact: Daniel Lozano
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (559) 375-3883

BIOLA RAISIN DAY CELEBRATES RAISINS
& BIOLA’S 100THANNIVERSARY WITH
LIVE MUSIC, CARNIVAL, CAR SHOW & PARADE
OCTOBER 19, 20 & 21, 2012

Biola Raisin Day celebrates the town’s 100th anniversary and the local raisin harvest with a fun weekend of events.

Country music duo Whisky Row kicks off the celebration with a concert and dance on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Biola Chamber Pavilion. The evening will feature the coronation of the Biola Raisin Day queen and princess.

Then the largest, two-block parade in the Central Valley returns to
“G” Street on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m rain or shine and Ksee 24 Matt Otstot will be co-host With Biola own Beth Hullender to M/C the Parade.
A classic car show follows the parade.

A Blessing of the Raisin Harvest nondenominational service and mariachi music will be featured on Sunday October 21, 2012, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Biola Chamber Pavilion.

A kids’ carnival by Johnston Amusements and food and craft booths are open throughout the weekend. Admission is free.

Friday night’s dance tickets are $10 per individual or $15 per couple with proceeds to benefit new sidewalks in Biola.

For information, call (559) 375-3883 or visit the website at www.biolachamberofcommerce.com.

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