The People and Organizations Behind ‘Wonderdaze’

Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Holding the five-day Wooly Willy Wonderdaze event requires the involvement of many people and organizations working behind the scenes, giving generously of their time and energy to help make our community a very special place. We are indebted to the Borough’s utility crew who installed new poles to display the Wooly Willy Wonderdaze banner across Main Street after it had blown down twice…

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Window Art Contest Winners Announced

Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller The Chamber of Commerce encouraged business owners and individuals to paint Smethport’s storefront windows for the 2010 Wooly Willy Wonderdaze. The theme this year was, “Wooly Willy’s Impact on Main Street.” Prizes for the contest, donated by The Hamlin Bank & Trust Company, are:  

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Auto Show Roars in Smethport

Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller Despite uncertain weather, Saturday’s Wooly Willy Wonderdaze auto show on Hamlin Lake drew some unusual cars from as far away as Florida and Toronto, Canada. The event was punctuated by drawings for high-end prizes, a karaoke contest, and a full-rev engine demonstration that was heard throughout the Borough.  

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Mr. Potato Head a No-Show at Wooly Willy Celebration

Smethport Web — By Ross Porter The opening day ceremony for Wooly Willy Wonderdaze held yesterday on the steps of the McKean County Courthouse on US Route 6 in Smethport, Pennsylvania honored classic toy great Wooly Willy (Patch Products, Inc). Known worldwide as one of the 20th Century Toy Super-stars, Wooly Willy was born and raised in Smethport. Wooly received early fame in his career, racing to #1 in…

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