Tradition lives in Hillsboro

Hillsboro hosts a community picnic

AnnaMarie Ward

Aug. 3, 2022 10:35 am

Children’s games draw in the youngest Hillsboro residents for an evening of fun at the first revival of the Hillsboro picnic in 2021. Melaine Liechty played a duck selection game in the park. (photo submitted)

Sophia Nelson (right) and Emarey Hart (left) show off their children’s game prizes as they enjoy the 2021 Hillsboro picnic. (photo submitted)

HILLSBORO — New life continues to be breathed into the resuscitation of tradition as the Hillsboro Community Picnic returns this Saturday Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. in City Park.

A free will donation cook out will kick off the festivities with hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, sides, and desserts.

Classic car enthusiasts will line the street with their most prized rides for attendees to enjoy.

Families will enjoy games of horse shoes, cornhole, Frisbee toss, and other children’s games to drive home the close-knit hometown feeling.

The City of Hillsboro and local businesses donate to a silent auction and picnic fund to make this event possible.

City clerk and member of the planning committee for the picnic Dani Jackie, says that he favorite part of the event last year was seeing everyone come out to enjoy a meal together and get to know their neighbors again.

“We do plan on continuing this tradition for future generations,” Jackie said.

As for this year, “Everyone is welcome to attend and the more the merrier,” Jackie said.

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