Boom Fest is a patriotic blast with food, fun, tunes, & fireworks

By DAVID DUPONT

BG Independent News

The Boom Fest presented by the BG Chamber of Commerce at the Wood County Fairgrounds drew a crowd of celebrants.

**Face to Face Climbing and a bounce house were part of the attractions at Boom Fest.**

The festival had bounce houses for the younger set. A concert of patriotic tunes featuring folks sounds, the swinging score from “The Incredibles,” the armed forces medley, and closing with “God Bless America.”

**People gather to listen to the Bowling Green Area Community Band**

Food trucks offered a range of savory and sweet items to appeal to young and old.

**Northcoast Deli and Mr. Melon was one of the concessions drawing lines of diners.**

Then once the sun went down, and dark settled over the area at something after 10 p.m., the 30-minute display of fireworks by Rozzi Fireworks and set off the National Tractor Pullers Championship headquarters on Haskins Road.

**Fireworks viewed from near intersection of Haskins and West Poe roads.**

Above, **Aiden Peper performs a saxophone solo with the community band.** **Below, Evie Van Vorhis, far right, sings patriotic numbers to conclude the performance by the BG Area Community Band with conductor Thom Headley.**

Posted by: David Dupont on July 3, 2024.on July 4, 2024.

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