2018 Area Festivals

Page 4 2018 Area Fall Festivals LINCOLN DAILY NEWS SEPT. 12, 2018 For hungry festivalgoers, the men of the Atlanta United Methodist Church served Angus tri-tips, which are made from the beef off the tip of a sirloin. The tri-tip dinner replaced the barbeque chicken dinner they had been preparing for 60 years. As it takes so many people to prepare chicken interest had been diminishing, Bill Blankenship said it seemed like it was time for a change. Curtis Fox said there was initially a long line for the dinner. There was high interest in trying the tri-tips and initial reviewers said it was a delicious meal. Other festival fare included walking tacos, cotton candy, caramel apples, popcorn, elephant ears and lemonade shake-ups. Those looking for entertainment could enjoy the Karaoke contest, nightly Bingo game, many carnival rides and games and, or just visits with friends. Morning activities included a baking contest. In the evening, prize winning entries and baked goods from the Atlanta Ag 4-H Club including cupcakes, pies, cakes, quick breads, and cookies were auctioned off. Proceeds from the auction go to the Fall Festival Baking Fund. CONTINUE ...