After the pandemic caused an abrupt halt to the Smethport Fire Department’s fundraising efforts in the last year, the department is coming back with a major event, the Summer Fun Fest on Saturday.
“This event will include a vendor fair, boot drive, cornhole tournament, bands, food trucks, beverage area and end with the annual fireworks over Hamlin Lake at 9:30 p.m.,” said Rich Zmuda, chairman of the department’s fundraising committee, who spoke with The Era. Volunteer firemen carrying firemen’s boots will be collecting donations along Main Street, and boots will be placed at the fire station at 109 South Nelson St., where the activities, except the fireworks, will be held.