Dust off your boots because TARCOG is preparing for its annual Older Americans Month celebration in May. The 38th Annual Senior Fun Fest will have a western Rodeo Roundup theme.
It’s going to be a fun-filled day for up to 2,000 seniors from DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Marshall counties, said Sheila Dessau-Ivey, TARCOG’s director of aging programs. Fun Fest is sponsored annually by TARCOG and the Madison County Commission, with ticket sales and other local businesses also providing financial support to offset costs.
Senior Fun Fest tickets are on sale for the event scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Alabama A&M Agribition Center venue at 4921 Moores Mill Road in Huntsville.
Advance tickets are $5 and may be purchased at any senior center in DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Marshall counties, or, at the TARCOG Office at 7037 Old Madison Pike, Suite 450, in Huntsville. For more information call TARCOG at 830-0818. Advance ticket sale prices end Friday, May 2.
After May 2, and on the day of the event, tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event for $7.
“We are excited to see residents from the TARCOG region get together in one place for a day of fun, entertainment and food,” Sheila said. “This is an event our entire TARCOG staff works on for several months each year to create a special day to celebrate our aging population”
What happens at Fun Fest?
A pre-event line dancing session will be held between 9 and 10 a.m., in which participants may join to loosen up before the festivities begin.
After a short welcome ceremony at 10 a.m., activities will include BINGO, a photo booth, talent show plus music and live entertainment. Service providers from throughout the region will also be set up in an Exhibition Area to provide information and giveaways. A Masters Games area will be set up allowing attendees to play horseshoes, corn hole, Nerf ball throw, and basket pong.
Those attending will be served lunch. Snacks like popcorn and snow cones will also be available throughout the event. Door prizes will be given out.
“This is always a fun event, and we can’t wait to be at the Agribition Center again this year and celebrate all of our amazing seniors,” Sheila said.
More information is available by calling 256-830-0818.
