by Kevin Doell | Nov 22, 2022 | BEC, Blog
BEC Volunteers decorated a locally donated 12-foot Christmas tree for the “Winter Wonderland” scene at the Gourmet Gallery Green in downtown Blairstown. The tree lighting will take place on “Jingle Eve,” Friday, Nov 25 at 6:00 pm. On Saturday,...
by Kevin Doell | Oct 2, 2022 | Blog
The second annual Blairstown Fall Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 at the historic Footbridge Park from 11 AM to 4 PM, rain or shine. The event features the “Bedlam in Blairstown” Bed Races, a “Pumpkin Pavilion” with kids activities, a beer garden, food...
by blairstownbec | Jan 23, 2022 | BEC, Blog
Article by Alexa Tironi The wheels squeak and crackle on the pavement, attached to a four-poster bed and a mattress, as they barrel towards the finish line. Four people make the wheels turn, pushing the bed by an iron rod attached at each corner, while a fifth person...
by Kevin Doell | Oct 24, 2021 | BEC, Blog
The Blairstown Enhancement Committee would like to thank the community for the outpouring of support for our first annual Blairstown Fall Festival! A very special thank you to our event sponsors, volunteers and vendors. Apologies in advance if we miss anyone on this...
by Kevin Doell | Sep 24, 2021 | BEC, Blog
It gets a little wacky around the 1 minute mark, but it’s all for a good cause! Essentially, the bed race entails getting a team together of 5 people that will push a carriage, upon which sits a twin mattress-sized bed, approximately 150 yards. Teams can include...
