Fun, food, games, parade to mark 41st Buhl Day
People will gather in a park right on the border between Sharon and Hermitage this Labor Day to celebrate a tradition that began more than 100 years ago.
People will gather in a park right on the border between Sharon and Hermitage this Labor Day to celebrate a tradition that began more than 100 years ago.
This year's Buhl Day begins Monday with a memorial service in Oakwood Cemetery honoring Frank and his wife, Julia.
It was Frank H. Buhl who back in 1916 gave his employees the day off on Labor Day. His employees thanked him by parading past his house, holding a picnic in the park that he gave to the community.
The celebration went on hiatus during World War II and did not resume again until 1979 when volunteers revived the program.
The 41st Buhl day includes a parade that begins at Kraynak's, marches past the Hermitage Towne Plaza and ends in Buhl Farm Park.
Where the parade ends the fun continues with music, live entertainment, children's games, and activities, inflatable rides, pony rides, and puppet shows.
Some of the most popular annual events include a car show and a mermaid show at the pool with synchronized swimming performances.
Other activities include: honoring of the 2018 Buhl Day honorees at the Performing Arts Center, a juried art show at the casino, two shows from the Buhl Mermaids at the pool, live entertainment at the Performing Arts Center, free helium balloons near the Performing Arts Center, and many other activities.
Admission is free to everyone. Donations will be accepted on event day at the Buhl Day booth on Pokorney Drive near the Performing Arts Center.
