The 2020 Rain Day Festival is just days away on, and event organizers once again are prepared to offset hopeful precipitation with a full slate of fun activities.
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July 29 will mark the 149th Rain Day in Waynesburg, and the annual Rain Day Festival returns in full force, with a full slate of activities and entertainment for festival-goers.
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Rick Sebak is the luminary making the hat bet this year with Waynesburg's mayor for Rain Day.
Six young ladies from around Greene County will compete in the 44th annual Miss Rain Day Scholarship Pageant on Sunday, July 24.
Main Mobile Stage
Mini, Little and Junior Miss Rain Drop will be crowned at noon on the Fountain Park (College Park) Stage in Waynesburg during July 29’s Rain Day Festival.
Dust off your running shoes and dig out your poncho: Greene County's rainiest 5K race is back.
Each year, Baby Rain Day contestants are chosen by the public in the following categories: king, queen, prince and princess.
1939 — Al Abrams, Sportswriter*
For Allison Grace Blair, winning the title of 2020 Miss Rain Day is something that she will never forget.
Seven young ladies from around Greene County will compete in the 43rd annual Miss Rain Day Scholarship Pageant.
Sophia Moore
Aubree Henderson, crown bearer
Allison Blair, 2020 Miss Rain Day
Allison Grace Blair, 2020 Miss Rain Day
Each year, Baby Rain Day contestants are chosen by the public in the following categories: King, queen, prince and princess.
Emily Bennett
Ashanti Cole
Molly Mylan
Isabelle Tedrow
Miss Rain Day 2020: Allison Blair
“Wayne Drop,” the official mascot of the Rain Day Festival, is preparing for the 2021 vent, which will be held in College and Fountain Parks in Waynesburg Borough. This year’s Rain Day Festival promises a whole day of food, games, music and entertainment. (Photo courtesy of the Special Events Commission)
After a year of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, many people are getting excited about the 2021 Rain Day Festival.
The popular band of musicians known as Quick Exit will headline the 2021 Rain Day Festival, which will take place Thursday, July 29 at College and Monument Parks in Waynesburg.
An award-winning music artist has officially made the Rain Day Hat for this year’s event.
“Wayne Drop,” the official mascot of the Rain Day Festival, attended the 2021 event, which was held in College and Fountain Parks in Waynesburg.
“Wayne Drop,” the official mascot of the Rain Day Festival, is preparing for the 2022 event, which will be held in College and Fountain Parks in Waynesburg. (Photo courtesy of the Special Events Commission)
“Wayne Drop,” the official mascot of the Rain Day Festival, is preparing for the 2022 event, which will be held in Monument Park and College Park/Fountain Park in Waynesburg. (Photo courtesy of the Special Events Commission)
Row 1: Aubree Henderson, 2021 Miss Rain Day Pageant crown bearer. Row 2: Allison Grace Blair, 2020 Miss Rain Day. Row 3: Sophia Moore and Allie Higgins, 2021 Miss Rain Day contestants. Row 4: Emily Bennett and Isabelle Tedrow, 2021 Miss Rain Day contestants. Row 5: Molly Mylan, Jersey Smith and Ashanti Cole, 2021 Miss Rain Day contestants.
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The 2020 Rain Day Festival is just days away on, and event organizers once again are prepared to offset hopeful precipitation with a full slate of fun activities.
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COVID-19 may have ended up limiting the number of Katie Swauger’s experiences as Miss Rain Day, but she said there is no limit to how many wonderful memories she made since winning the crown in 2019.
Miss Rain Day 2019: Katie Swauger
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(EDITOR’S NOTE: Even though this year’s Rain Day Festival is going to be virtual on the festival’s Facebook page due to safety concerns caused by COVID-19, the Messenger was asked to publish some history about the traditional annual street festival.
1939 — Al Abrams, Sportswriter*
Each year, a new Baby Rain Day King, Queen, Prince and Princess are crowned. Contestants must be a resident of Greene County.
COVID-19 may have greatly impacted the original plans for the 2020 Rain Day Festival, but six young ladies from around Greene County will not let the pandemic dampen their spirits and enthusiasm as they compete for the coveted crown of Miss Rain Day.
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Whether it rains or not, Waynesburg will be drenched with things to see, do and hear on July 29.
Main Stage/Lower Stage – in front of Greene County Courthouse
Waynesburg Mayor Brian Tanner said he is very proud to have made this year’s Rain Day Hat Bet with the award-winning KDKA sportscaster Bob Pompeani.
By Samantha Karam
Three young ladies from around Greene County will compete in the 41st annual Miss Rain Day Scholarship Pageant. Sponsored by Rain Day Scholarship Inc., the competition will begin at 4 p.m. in the Waynesburg Central High School auditorium Sunday, July 28.
1939- Al Abrams, Sportswriter*
Each year, Baby Rain Day contestants are chosen by the public in the following categories: king, queen, prince and princess. Kings and Queens are from ages 19 months and one day to 5 years old. Prince and Princesses are from one day old to 19 months. Winners in each category are determined by the number of votes received from the public. The contestants’ entries will be displayed at the Special Events Commission booth on Rain Day until 3 p.m.
No matter what time of day you attend the Rain Day Festival, you’ll hear an earful of live entertainment pouring from one of the event’s three stages.
One hundred and one years ago, between July 28 and 29, 18 soldiers lost their lives during the battle of Grimpettes Woods, which took place outside of Courmont, France during World War I. All of them were from Greene County. Due to Rain Day, July 29, is a day of celebration in Waynesburg but it is also a day of remembrance.
The Baby Rain Day contest, sponsored by the Special Events Commission of Waynesburg Borough, will happen once again this year.
When Eden Rogers, 17, of Sycamore, entered last year’s Miss Rain Day Pageant, she said she didn’t expect to win.
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