On Wednesday April 30, 2014, many community members met at the Montpelier Fire Station to hear about plans for Bean Days 2014. The agenda for the evening began with an overview and tentative agenda by Jeanette Hull.
This year Bean Days will be held on July 18th and 19th. On Friday, the tradition of bean judging will be held downtown. The alleys and streets will have much to offer those who come down and join in the festivities. Friday evening, with weather permitting, a glow will be held at the fairgrounds. Saturday the parade will be held and the festivities will be moved out the northern part of the fairgrounds. Also, the fairground will be home to a craft show, fundraising events, food vendors and other various vendors to come see prior to the second glow Saturday evening.
Mr. Long from the Williams County Health Department also spoke in regards to the requirements needed to be a food vendor. He is happy to answer any questions that the public may have, and anyone can call the health department. There is still a great need for food vendors, crafters and other volunteers. The Bean Days committee invites everyone to go to the facebook page and use it as a resource for upcoming events, or information on how to get involved.