Athens County Children Services P.O. Box 1046 Athens, Ohio 45701 Ph : (740)592-3061 Fax: (740)593-3880

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Athens County Children Services will hold the 19th Annual Kidfest on Saturday, April 28 from 10 AM - 2 PM at Ohio University’s Convocation Center. Admission is $2.

Thousands of children attend Kidfest annually. It is a day full of interactive and educational play presented by local community members, organizations and businesses. A fun-filled event that teaches fire safety, traffic safety and disability awareness among other themes, it is an enriching experience that not only teaches, but also helps foster relationships between children and local officials such as firemen and policemen. Proceeds from the event benefit special needs children and their families by sending them to fun summer camps, buying medical equipment, services, etc.

Highlights include:

• Scooby Doo and Shaggy will be on hand for fun and photographs.
• Pepsi Hoop Shoot with the OU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams. Pepsi also supplies free admission to the first 125 children.
• Cartoon Fun with JD Williamson
• Safety Town
• Castle Bounce House
• Fire Engines and Police Cars
• Music and Master of Ceremonies by Rockin’ Reggie

In addition, many acts will be performing on stage on the Convocation Center floor throughout the day. Several acts are comprised of Athens area children volunteering to provide entertainment during Kidfest.

"This event is always wonderful for children and their families."

For more information regarding the 19th Annual Kidfest, contact Andy Ellinger, Public Information Officer for Athens County Children Services at 592-3061