The American-Bulgarian MacGahan Foundation and the Bulgarian Association of Cincinnati (BAC) invite you to the traditional 45th annual MacGahan Festival in New Lexington, Ohio. Please join us to pay tribute to the brave son of Ohio and Bulgarian national hero, Januarius MacGahan, and to enjoy some authentic Bulgarian food and culture!
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Saturday, June 3, 2023
Schedule of Events:
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11:00 a.m.– Memorial Service at the New Lexington Cemetery
440 Swigart Street
*Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Honor Guard present
*Welcome by George Adams
*Remarks by Mayor Trent Thompson
*Prayer by Fr. Vladimir Bakurdzhiev of St.Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church, Fairlawn, OH
*Consul General Svetoslav Stankov – Proclamation from Ohio Governor DeWine
*Closing statements by George Adams
11:45 a.m. : (Optional) Flower laying at Carma Jean Rausch’s grave
Balloons will indicate the location
12:00 p.m. : (Optional) Flower laying at MacGahan’s Statue
105 N.Main St., across from Perry County Courthouse
12:30 p.m. : Picnic/Cookout at the Perry County Library
117 South Jackson St.
*Blessing by Fr. Vladimir Bakurdzhiev
*Luncheon: Bulgarian and American food and drinks (kebabs, yoghurt salad, baklava, ajran, etc.)
*1:00 p.m. Reading of scholarship winning essays from Perry County and „Bertolt Brecht“ High School, Pazardjik, Bulgaria
*games, door prizes, music, and dancing
The event on Facebook – HERE
Bulgarian Association of Cincinnati
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