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Live Oak’s annual Shindig drew bigger crowds; commissioners praise volunteers, new games and begin planning for 2026
Summary
Commissioners and staff reviewed this year’s Shindig, highlighting new carnival games, increased volunteer support and shuttle service; staff said planning for 2026 is already underway and the commission was asked to hold a January meeting to discuss event direction.
Commissioners of the Live Oak Parks and Recreation Commission and city staff on Oct. 13 reviewed this year’s Shindig event, saying attendance and volunteer support rose and that several operational changes will inform planning for 2026.
The discussion matters because Shindig is a major citywide event that affects traffic, volunteer deployment and vendor participation and serves as a public-facing showcase for local businesses and city services.
Commissioner Daniel Buncher said he saw “new games” draw strong interest from children and noted that many activities were free, a detail other speakers said residents appreciated. “New games are…
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