Town of Harrington to mark annual Heritage Day Aug. 29

Harrington will welcome visitors to its 31st Annual Heritage Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29.

The day will begin with a parade through downtown Harrington and be filled from start to finish with activities and entertainment for everyone - children through adults.

This year’s Heritage Day will feature the first annual Toy & Train Show to be held at the community’s Recreation Center. An additional highlight will be at Trinity United Methodist Church where the sanctuary will be decorated with an exhibit of angels.

A Harrington Idol Contest will spotlight talented performers competing in two divisions : ages 12 to 18 and those 19 and older.

“A Moment in Time Costume Contest” will star children up to 11 years old, and a pet contest will look for the most terrific pet trick and the most adorable pet.

Harrington’s museums, including the Taylor & Messick Agricultural Museum, will be open for the day, and visitors will be able to enjoy a classic car show plus a display of antique tractors.

In the center of town, there will be exhibitors, crafts demonstrators, a flea market and a food court with a variety of choices.

A stage, where opening ceremonies will be held and live entertainment will continue throughout the day, will also be located in this area.

Special activities for kids - moon bounces, a little train and more will be found on Liberty Street on the grounds of the Recreation Center and in the parking lot at Asbury United Methodist Church.

The Century Club building on Dorman Street will be the site of a children’s stage where live entertainment will be featured all day long.

Free shuttle buses will run from Walt Messick Road to Liberty Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking is located throughout the town.