Assumption Fest is getting set to kick off this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, in the Downtown Assumption area. This year, Assumption Fest features six different live music performances and even an appearance from Terry Grawey a hypnohumorist.

Thursdays events at the Main Stage include the opening ceremony at 6 PM, Little, Junior, and Miss Pageants at 6:15 PM, a live performance from Dylan Blankenship, playing rock and rolls, blues, and folk music, and rounding out night one, Josh Holland will be performing from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the Beer Tent.

Angela Ohl-Marsters is the President of Assumption Fest this year. Carnival rides will be present at the gathering and Ohl-Marsters notes that carnival rides are free during Thursday, the opening night from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Ohl-Marsters says the community is excited about the many events that will be at Assumption Fest. She calls it one last summer celebration before the kiddos are back to hitting the books.

Friday at Assumption Fest begins with the Tiny Queen and King Contest at 6:00 PM on the Main Stage. Followed by the Cody Ryan Band performing from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Nolan's Petting Zoo will be open from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with over 40 different animals to see and interact with.

Saturday will be one of the busiest days with the Parade carrying down Main Street at 11:00 AM. The theme for the Parade is beach party.

For a full list of events and times for Assumption Fest, you can visit their Facebook page at Assumption Fest 2023.

Angela Ohl-Marsters appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.