RICHMOND —
“The Yellow Brick Road” will lead to White Hall State Historic Site on Saturday, Aug. 25, for the 31st “Pops in the Park” concert.
Gates will open at 5 p.m. with table judging at 6 p.m. and music beginning at 8 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to decorate their tables and select menus in accordance with “The Yellow Brick Road” theme, but all are welcome and everyone can expect to have a wonderful time, according to Mendi Goble, executive director of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Music will be provided by the Eastern Kentucky University Symphony Orchestra and the Di Martino-Osland Jazz Orchestra, also known as DOJO.
Those who wish to compete may have their tables and food judged by a panel of celebrity judges. Prizes for first, second and third places will be awarded.
Friendly rivalry has grown among families, businesses and groups of friends as they compete for the best theme, best table decorations, best food and best over all.
“The annual event is one of the most popular and long-lived highlights of the summer season,” Goble said. “Even if you don’t take part in the competition it is fun to see what others have created.”
Both table and blanket seating are available.
Tickets for blanket seating are $10 each in advance and may be purchased at Central Bank, 305 W. Main St., Richmond, or the chamber of commerce, 201 E. Main St. Blanket tickets will be $15 at the gate. Children under 12 will be admitted free in the blanket area. Personal tables may not be brought to the event.
Table seating may be purchased only at the chamber office. Tables for six are $150. Tables of eight are $200.
This year organizers are requesting donations of canned goods be brought to the event for local food banks.
For more detail, call the chamber at 623-1720 or visit www.richmondchamber.com.
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Sandra Anez Powell, center, tells the judges about her group’s “Never Forget, Remembering 9/11” theme for Pops in the Park last year. Pops 2012 is Saturday at White Hall State Historic Site. It will feature "Yellow Brick Road" theme. Register file photo
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Tim and Trenny Houck chat with friends in their Mardi Gras-themed costumes at Pops in the Park 2011. The 2012 Pops, Saturday at White Hall State Historic Site, will feature a “Yellow Brick Road” theme. Register file photo
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