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The first day of summer is June 21 and Berea is gearing up for a summer full of family fun.
It starts on June 11 with a Movie After Dark at Coe Lake – the Disney film “Encanto” – a 2021 film featuring a magical village in Columbia.
The Live at the Lake concert series begins on June 17 at Coe Lake Park with “Departure,” a Journey cover band.
Father’s Day is June 19. Help Dad celebrate at the Father’s Day Classic Car Show in downtown Berea. Proceeds will benefit Berea’s Veterans Outreach Office.
Then there’s the City’s signature family event, the Grindstone Festival, from July 2-4. The Stranger, a Billy Joel tribute band, will take the stage on July 2. The Grindstone parade will step off on July 3, and fireworks will highlight July 4. All events are at Coe Lake.
Don’t forget your passes to the Dave Tressel Memorial Pool. Passes are available at the Berea Recreation Center, 451 Front St. or online at cityofberea.org. The pool will open for the season on June 4. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. daily.
All of these events and festivals, except for the pool, are free. They remain free because of generous donations from local businesses, organizations and individuals. The support of our neighbors and friends allows Berea to continue to offer concerts on Friday nights, moonlight movies and festivals throughout the year. We are most grateful.
If you attend any of these events, we ask that you remain mindful of others. Please do not bring pets or alcoholic beverages. Smoking and vaping also are prohibited.
We are proud to offer these special programs, which benefit Berea families but also our local businesses. The Live at the Lake concerts and the Grindstone Festival attract visitors, who shop at our stores and eat in our restaurants. The events at Coe Lake have been an economic boon to our community. They are safe, reliable, fun places to be this summer.
So, find that bathing suit, pack a picnic lunch and let’s enjoy our summer right here at home.