The American Toy Marble Museum has announced that its new toy marble railway will be unveiled at the Fairlawn Heights Neighborhood Association (FHNA) Third Annual Fall Festival. This new kinetic sculpture is part of the Marble Museum’s work as a John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Knight Arts Challenge winner.
The festival, open to all residents of Fairlawn Heights, will take place on September 24, 2016, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Fairlawn Boulevard, and is held rain or shine.
According to American Toy Marble Museum’s representative, Michael Cohill, “Magical, mystical marbles put a spin on fun, throughout the ages, throughout the world. To some, marbles are an historic look at times gone by, to some the exciting challenge of youthful fun, and to others a glimpse of artistic fantasy.”
“But for all who would roll with the fun, there is magic in marbles,” he continued, “Akron’s Marble Railways is a sculptural glimpse of that mystique.”
In addition to the marble exhibit, the FHNA Fall Festival has food and entertainment for the whole family, including: DJ, Josh Klein, who will invite attendees up to the mic to entertain; food truck from JT’s Barbecue, specializing in pulled barbeque meats and unique sandwiches; cider and cookies from Main Street Muffins; and games and a bounce house for the kids.
Also new this year will be the addition of wine and beer provided by Regency Wines.
“This annual event is a terrific opportunity to celebrate our neighborhood and make some new friends while socializing with old friends,” said Robert Keener, FHNA’s President and Chair of the Social Committee. “The Festival is the perfect opportunity for Fairlawn Heights residents to meet their neighbors and celebrate the beginning of another beautiful fall season in our neighborhood.”
“The past two festivals drew hundreds of people, all of whom enjoy the food, folks, and fun,” Keener continued. “It’s a great time for the entire family.”
“And of course there will be plenty of members of the FHNA in attendance to assist with membership information,” Keener added.
(On a related note: Watch for the Fall Festival signs around the neighborhood. If you see any they may have blown over in the storms, please pick it up and place it back in the ground!)
