Carlyle residents, as well as surrounding communities, have something very exciting to look forward to this summer, as Carlyle Fun Dayz is scheduled to return this year on Aug. 21.聽
Carlyle Fun Dayz is a highlight of the year for most people in the Carlyle area, and normally features fun events on Main Street for people of every age group to enjoy. The event is also a chance for food trucks, vendors and businesses on Main Street to attract large crowds of people and introduce themselves to a wide range of new customers.聽
So far, the event this year is going to have a parade at 11 a.m., a Firefighter鈥檚 Rodeo (which starts in the morning and lasts all day), food trucks, beer gardens, and more. (See accompanying story for more on the Firefighter鈥檚 Rodeo). 聽
One of the highlights this year will be the musical performances, especially since there will be a brand-new stage. There will be various excellent artists taking the stage this year, with Alex Runions from Kipling, Tanya Ryan from Alberta, and Big Bad Storm from Regina, all coming to perform.聽
Overall, this year鈥檚 Carlyle Fun Dayz event is looking positive. Unfortunately, last year the event had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, but everything will hopefully be resumed this year, and be similar to Carlyle Fun Dayz in the past. 聽
Carlyle Mayor Jenn Sedor explained that at first, they wanted to have a bigger event than usual, as it would technically be the fifth anniversary for Carlyle Fun Dayz, but with COVID-19 regulations being what they聽聽this year, it looks like the event will at best look similar to other years. Overall, many plans are still on hold, as organizers wait to hear what regulations will be like for August. 聽
Organizers still have high hopes for Carlyle Fun Dayz this year, though, and are looking forward to a great time and to increasing business on Main Street. Sedor explained that she鈥檚 overall just excited to finally be able to see people enjoying Carlyle Fun Dayz again. 聽
鈥淚鈥檓 most excited to see everybody, to be honest 鈥� we haven鈥檛 had a really good event even in 鈥� our own homes 鈥� So, to think that there might be something just around the corner that looks a lot like it did pre-COVID, I mean I鈥檓 just really excited to see everyone out, and kind of give everyone a good time. We all deserve it.鈥澛�
Sedor also added that if anyone wished to get involved, the best way to do so is to go to carlylefundayz.com and click the Join the Fun button. The site will have all the information for those who wish to become involved, whether that be as a sponsor, vendor, volunteer or community organization. Those who wish to know more about the events at Carlyle Fun Dayz in general can also go to the site in order to find information.聽
