Melancthon Township Celebrates 170th Anniversary on June 24 at the Horning’s Mills Community Park, starting at 2:30 p.m.

Horning’s Mills Park has been the meeting place of the community since 1930 when L.A.C. Strothers, a local land owner, donated the land to the people. The Park is located at the corner of Main Street and Sideroad 15, Horning’s Mills.

This year’s theme is “hippie.” The event begins with Yoga by Louise, followed by The People Band. There will be three huge Bouncy Castles: The Chute, The 3 Lane Obstacle Course, and The Crayola Combo. Free popcorn available, and a mobile unit of Dufferin County’s EarlyON program will entertain the kids! Local vendors will be also be selling their wares throughout the afternoon.

The Mulmur/Melancthon Fire Department will be hosting the BBQ and the wonderful Dufferin County Line band will perform. At 7 p.m., the second Annual First Responders Challenge will see Mulmur/Melancthon Fire, Dundalk Fire, Rosemont Fire and Dufferin County Paramedics, battle it out!

The evening ends with a fireworks show.

We ask the public to dress in their best Hippie outfits, bring cash and bring chairs/blankets for their comfort.

Entry is by donation at both gates. Candy sticks and Hippie headbands for sale at entrances.

Glow sticks for all!