Special to The Gleaner
The Downtown Henderson Partnership is adding a new public event during Handy Festival week this year: the Street Strut 5K on June 16.
“We decided this year we would mix things up and do a 5K at 6 p.m. on that Wednesday,” Lindsay Locasto, executive director of the DHP, said.
“We’ve had people from 100 miles away (sign up to) come race and stay for the festival,” said Locasto, who is herself a member of the Tri-state running community.
Chandy Fest was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but on Saturday, many flocked to Chandeleur Island Brewing Company for the return of the popular event. The brewery debuted four new select brews just for the event. The festival featured food vendors, clothing vendors, craft vendors, and plenty of beer, along with live music and […]