Gibsonburg Homecoming includes parades, runs and more

The Doughnut Mile, requiring runners to stop and eat a doughnut, was one of the many events at the 2024 Gibsonburg Homecoming.
The Doughnut Mile, requiring runners to stop and eat a doughnut, was one of the many events at the 2024 Gibsonburg Homecoming.

GIBSONBURG - The 2024 Gibsonburg Homecoming was held at Williams Park on June 26 to 29. The week began with a Sprint Car Parade from the high school to Williams Park. Other events included the Doughnut Mile, featuring Ideal Bakery Doughnuts, an old-fashioned cake walk, the Gibsonburg Beer Mile, and Saturday’s Homecoming Parade.

The 2024 Gibsonburg Homecoming was held at Williams Park on June 26 to 29.
The 2024 Gibsonburg Homecoming was held at Williams Park on June 26 to 29.

Carnival rides, vendors, games, and food, including the Gibsonburg Volunteer Fire Department food stand were open nightly till 10 p.m. The beer tent was open and provided nightly live entertainment. A 25 minute fireworks show was put on by Fremont’s Ken Dumminger and his crew Saturday night.

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Danielle Mason, left, carries Eloisa Rothenbuhler, 3, as they race Kevin Davis and his 2-year-old son Kevin Davis II, along with Marcus Tille, and his 3-year-old son Crew to the bottom of the slide. Gibsonburg's Homecoming was held at Williams Park June 26 to 29.
Danielle Mason, left, carries Eloisa Rothenbuhler, 3, as they race Kevin Davis and his 2-year-old son Kevin Davis II, along with Marcus Tille, and his 3-year-old son Crew to the bottom of the slide. Gibsonburg's Homecoming was held at Williams Park June 26 to 29.

This article originally appeared on Fremont News-Messenger: Doughnut Mile, Beer Mile, food and fireworks highlight festival