1st Annual Summerfest in Italy

Anne Sutherland Posted June 21, 2011 8:00pm Local news

Image: Smokin’ pit BBQ, turkey legs and sausage on a stick from SRC Ranch BBQ, thanks to Gary Teer — Smokin’ pit BBQ, turkey legs and sausage on a stick from SRC Ranch BBQ, thanks to Gary Teer (Anne Sutherland)

On Saturday, Italy hosted the 1st Annual Summerfest that included a snow cone vendor, as well as wonderful smoked BBQ. Turkey legs, sausage-on-a-stick and sandwiches were included on the Summerfest menu—all that and a bag of chips.

If you wandered around the city on Saturday, you might have noticed vendor booths up and down Main Street in front of the local businesses. In conjunction with the 26th Annual Tour d’Italia, the Summerfest began its history. Local coordinator, Judi Rowe, worked for several months gathering vendors and making plans to welcome our visitors and allow the locals to have fun as well. Booths were located at Italy High School and Main Street.

Churches took the opportunity to fund raise during the Summerfest. Boutiques, water filters, Scentsy candles and fresh baked goods were just some of the items for sale along the downtown area. Even the Italy Band Boosters sold BBQ sandwiches and baked goods to raise funds to begin the next school year.

Tour d’Italia, and now, Summerfest will be the third Saturday in June. Mark your calendars for June 2012.

Smilin’ Sandy Westbrook will help you “get paid at the pump”. He has Envirotabs which are green tech products that help save on fuel costs. The fuel helpers can be used on diesel, unleaded gas, ethanol, airplanes and lawn mowers. Just ask him. (Anne Sutherland)

Selling shaved ice in all kinds of flavors are Allison, age 7, and Jaqlyn, age 9. (Anne Sutherland)

Manuella Barton has plans to open “Boutique and Salon” in July. She will have jewelry and a salon for hair and nails. (Anne Sutherland)

The youth of First Baptist Church are selling Gladiator flip flops. This will help fund a ski trip next winter. (Anne Sutherland)

Shannon Hartzell sells Scentsy candles and can help you with wonderful scents anytime. (Anne Sutherland)

Shermac Boutique is located at 124A West First Avenue in Corsicana. She sells suits, dresses and women’s clothes. (Anne Sutherland)

Little 3 year old Gabriel Antunez is helping his mom at this booth. To help with the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk, Russell & Bridgette Coers and Mistiann Antunez each need $2300 to walk in November. (Anne Sutherland)

Jessica Beggs is the proud owner of a new clothes shop, Southern Roots, to open in mid-July. The shop is located at 219 S. Hwy 77 in Waxahachie. (Anne Sutherland)

Central Baptist youth were having a bake sale on Saturday to help with this summer’s camp costs. (Anne Sutherland)

Epiphany Catholic Church sold wonderful baked goods and iced cold water to fund raise for their church. (Anne Sutherland)