Old cars, go kart races, a road rally, great food, really good music, and airplanes rides can all be had by those who attend Big Boy Toy Day/Ridgetop Music Fest at the Vinton County Airport this Sunday, August 19 with events beginning at 11 a.m. when the go carts run hot laps until noon. Races will begin at noon.
The Sojourners youth organization will sponsor an old car show and also a road rally during the day. Be at the airport at 11 a.m. for registration.
Airplane rides will also begin at 11 a.m. and at that time skydivers will float to the earth marking the beginning of the event.
Food will be served also beginning at 11 a.m. and food service will continue throughout the day.
The Ridgetop Music Fest will feature some new acts this year and will begin at 4 p.m. The event, as usual, will offer a Five Minutes of Fame section where members of the audience can perform and some new faces have emerged for this segment.
Parking on airport grounds will be $10 per carload, but there is no admission charge to attend either event. Come and spend the day at the scenic Vinton County Airport.
The Vinton County Airport is located six miles north of McArthur just off St. Rt. 93 on Airport Road.
For more information call Vinton County Pilots and Booster President Nick Rupert at 740-357-0268 or Secretary Steve Keller at 740-418-2612.