Waynesburg goes back in time with 50s Fest and Car Cruise
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Kaylin Schweikart, 8, of Cumberland, shows off her poodle skirt in front of a 1930 Model AA truck.
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Kaylin Schweikart (right), 8, of Cumberland, shows off the twisting that earned her the top spot for the youth in the twisting contest. Twisting with her, from left, are the Duncan sisters Payton, 12, and Kaelyn, 7. Payton is Little Miss Raindrop 2024, and Kaelyn is Little Miss Greene County Fair.
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Spinning the tunes Saturday was WANB DJ Doug Wilson, AKA the “Greene County Greaser.”
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Robert Gray, right, of Waynesburg shows off his 1977 Lincoln Continental with his grandson Anthony.
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There were a number of motorcycles on display, which at one point took the time to rev up all at once.
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Enjoying the afternoon are Tracey and Wes Eberhart of Dilliner.
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Checking out this 1936 Studebaker Dictator are Ethan Ely, left, and Jake Thomas, both of Waynesburg.
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There was royalty at Saturday’s Fun Fest as Bryn Lahew, Miss Rain Day 2024, of Waynesburg and Eryka Hackney, Greene County Fair Queen, of Wind Ridge, were on hand.
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Downtown Waynesburg was blocked off to traffic Saturday, taking folks on a journey back in time to the days of poodle skirts, greased-back hair, leather jackets, doo-wop and cool, classic cars. It was the 23rd annual 50s Fest and Car Cruise presented by Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful. Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful is a nonprofit, Main Street program representing a community endeavor to preserve and revitalize historic downtown Waynesburg. As golden oldies filled the air, the streets were lined with numerous classic cars. There were many raffles and giveaways, as well as specials in all of the downtown shops on a sun-soaked Saturday afternoon. It truly seemed to be a happy day.