Bloomsburg University - Obiter Yearbook (Bloomsburg, PA)

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RENAISSANCE JAMBOREE The 1986 Renaissance Jamboree proved to be the most successful since the event started nine years ago. It was estimated that more than 10,000 people took part in the annual celebration. The festival has grown not only m the number of people attending, but also in the number of exhibitors participating. This year over 150 ex- hibitors showed their wares and over 50 other non-profit organiza- tions participated. The event, which took place April 26 and 27, started 10 a.m. Saturday with the sun shining bright. The crowd grew until Main Street was filled with people of aU ages. The events continued aU day with the bicycle races culminating the weekend celebration the following day. Crafts, food, games, exhibits, and demonstrations abounded. A Little Miss Renaissance pageant for girls between the ages of 8-12 was also featured. Probably the most excit- ing of the events was the Jello wres- tling. This event attracts hundreds of screaming spectators aU routing for their favorite. Many of the area ' s big names are included in the card of wrestlers. Major Baby was just one of the bands that entertained on the courthouse stage. They rendered music from the 50 ' s and 60 ' s in front of a large crowd. The level of talent was high for the day and the range of demon- strations wide as groups from gym- nastics and aerobics classes, karate schools, and other singing and dancing groups participated. The event, which is co-sponsored by the town of Bloomsburg and the University shows the continuing ef- forts to strengthen the bond between the two. 22 Jamboree