THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021
BRING YOUR UMBRELLA!
July 29th is a very big day in the town
of Waynesburg Pennsylvania. This is
"Rain Day!" It all started in the 1800's
when an unknow farmer walked into a
pharmacy and made a comment about
how it always seemed to rain on his birthday,
July 29th. The owner took note of the
comment, then, began taking notes on
the weather each July 29th. Family
members picked up on the "study" as did
members of the media. Turns out over the
past 147 years it has rained in Waynesburg
on July 29th 115 times! Local folks decided
to turn the legend into an annual festival!
Thousands of visitors show up on "Rain
Day" to listen to musical groups, shop
all sorts of vendors who set up for the
festivities, and visit all kinds of food
stands. There's even a contest to crown
a "Rain Day Princess." I was sort of
wondering.......if there's a rain date?
Hope you're well and that all your NEWS
is good!
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