Springfest set for June 7; parks staff seeks volunteers and vendors for summer lineup

The Trenton Parks and Recreation Board reviewed plans for Springfest and the summer events calendar at its May 13 meeting and staff asked board members and the public for volunteer support.

Staff member Miss Moore said Springfest is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Park and that the city needs 38 volunteers, each serving two-hour shifts. "I do need 38 volunteers to make this event successful," Moore said, describing volunteer duties including supervising inflatables and a volunteer check-in station.

Moore listed confirmed attractions and vendors: six inflatables, a dunk/dump tank, a petting zoo, face painters, and food vendors including Skyline Chili, Domino's (Trenton) and Barking Burger Company. Community groups — Metro Parts of Butler County, Midpoint Library, Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District and local churches — will staff tables under park shelters and distribute raffle tickets or giveaways.

Board members discussed promotional materials and asked staff to time signage and brochure distribution to coincide with summer events. Miss Moore said the city has started social media promotion and is working with community partners on brochure placement.

Moore also previewed the "Movies in the Park" series (first film Sonic the Hedgehog 3) and a concert series beginning in June; staff are securing food trucks, a photo booth and other attractions for those events. For the first movie night staff are renting a 70-foot obstacle course and are seeking food-truck commitments and two additional volunteers.

The board did not take formal action on event approvals at the meeting; staff will continue outreach to volunteers and vendors and return with updates.