Grand Marshal Announced for Fredonia Farm Festival Parade

The owner and founder of a local winery has been named the grand marshal for this year's Fredonia Farm Festival parade, which is scheduled for Sunday. Parade organizer Mariah Kravitz, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Wednesday, revealed that Bill Merritt of Merritt Estate Winery will lead the parade. Kravitz says Merritt is not only a great farmer, but he was also instrumental in getting smaller wineries to exist in New York State...

Mariah Kravitz: about Bill Merritt

Kravitz estimates that roughly 50 participants will participate in the parade...

Mariah Kravitz: a good variety of participants

Parade participants will line up on Risley Street and travel down Temple Street. Sunday's parade is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview featuring Mariah Kravitz and Fredonia Farm Festival co-chair Lauren Boyle.

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