BY HANNAH LESTER
HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM
BEULAH —
Beulah Family Fun Day is just that — fun. And fun for the whole family, too.
The event is taking place for the sixth year in a row — with two big changes. First, it will be held at Beulah Elementary this year. Second, it will be combined with the annual car show.
Beulah Friends of the Community — the organization that hosts the event — was formed in 2016.
John Findley, president of the organization, said it was formed not only for Beulah’s betterment but for fellowship as well.
One of its first projects was landscaping the area coming into Beulah, and to raise money for that project, the organization hosted its first Beulah Family Day.
“We want families to come and bring their children and have a good time, meet each other, just get to know each other and have fellowship,” Findley said.
There are all types of activities, including the car show, art and crafts vendors, a touch-a-truck, bouncy houses, games with prizes, face painting and more. There might also be a climbing wall for older children.
There is something to take in for the whole family — including a cornhole tournament.
Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without food, so there will be several types of food vendors on site.
The day is completely free.
The car show will take place in front of the school. There are five categories for the automobiles: best engine, best exterior, best interior, best of show and people’s choice.
The 10 finalists outside of these categories will receive a trophy, Findley said.
There will also be an award for best booth.
If community members want to be a vendor or participate in the car show, they can email beulahalfriends@gmail.com.
The group said it hopes to give grants to high school programs.
“I want to make a difference when I give a grant to a group,” he said.
Additionally, the group has hired a landscaper to keep the area coming into Beulah neat and beautiful, Findley said. An upcoming project includes beautifying the intersection at Yarbrough Crossroads.
“It’s the gateway intersection into our community,” Findley said.
Beulah Family Fun Day will be held on April 15 at 10 a.m.
“I believe we have something for everyone,” Findley said. “And that everyone will have a good time.”