08/07/2026
We want to thank everyone that came out to support us on Wednesday. We have been busy trying to catch up on all of the posts you made on social media!! We love seeing the show from your point of view!!
The City of Ravenna stood behind us and supported the changes we made to make the show safer. In talking to the police & fire they too agreed this was the most organized, safest event we’ve hosted thus far. Our VIP Parking went exactly as planned. Many of our VIP’s were asking how to get their VIP pass for next year already and those that didn’t get one wanted to know how to secure one for next year!! Our volunteers worked hard to make sure everyone knew where they were supposed to go. Having the Ravenna Street Department working with the All Ways Safe Flagging and Traffic Control company worked well to get people parked and the traffic moving smooth. Our sponsors were all visibly represented well and they all had a great time too!!
I truly believe Gary was watching over us and protecting us. The torrential downpours seemed to happen all around us, and while the forecast changed every few minutes and scared a lot of people away affecting our attendance this year, we ended up with just a little rain. It certainly could have been much worse. We appreciate everyone who braved the weather and took a chance to come to the show anyway!!
One thing that gave us a little chuckle was seeing a few of the same people who had been very vocal on social media saying they would “never come again.” Yet there they were, enjoying the show right along with everyone else. Someone told me, “You know you’re doing something right when even your critics can’t stay away.” I guess there might be some truth to that. Personally, I’d rather focus on kindness than negativity, but I did find the irony pretty amusing.
Most importantly, this was the first year we actually had the opportunity to enjoy the event ourselves and spend time visiting with our guests instead of running from one problem to the next. That was the greatest reward of all.
To everyone who came out, supported us, volunteered, sponsored the event, and worked to help make the day such a success—thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We couldn’t do this without you!!
Stay tuned for lots of pictures and videos. Will be posting them in the days to come. Make sure you are tagging us in your posts. We love seeing the show through your lenses!