2003
21st year
The festival saw many changes during the preparations for this year. President John Hiles, Treasurer, Debbie Hiles & Queens director Donna Warner resigned. John Stahl became president, and Holly Stockham was appointed as queen’s director with assistant director Kelly Maynard, Melissa McClelland became treasurer, and Kevin Stockham became concessions chair. The festival grew considerably and made many changes in operating philosophy due to this growth.
The queens program expanded by adding the Young Miss Division. Guidelines for the Little Miss Shortcake were amended and a float was purchased. Royalty members visited approximately 50 different festivals throughout Ohio and appeared in many radio, TV and newspaper interviews. The entertainment committee, working with sponsors decided to bring in a national level recording artist for the first time.
The queens program expanded by adding the Young Miss Division. Guidelines for the Little Miss Shortcake were amended and a float was purchased. Royalty members visited approximately 50 different festivals throughout Ohio and appeared in many radio, TV and newspaper interviews. The entertainment committee, working with sponsors decided to bring in a national level recording artist for the first time.