CLYMER – The Clymer Tulip Festival is holding the Wooden Shoe 5K Run/Walk on May 16.

The run/walk will work its way through the town of Clymer. The race starts at 9 a.m. for walkers and runners, while a 9:30 a.m. kids run will be held at the track at Clymer Central School. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Entry is $20 by cash or check made out to Clymer Central School. The Kiddie Dash costs $5.

Those who register by May 1 will receive a t-shirt. For more information email jlegters@clymercsd.org. The race is sponsored by the SHAC Committee at Clymer Central School.

“Clymer Central School’s School Health Advisory Council is excited to announce that they are putting on a 5k Walk/Run event the morning of Clymer’s Tulip Festival, May 16. We want to invite all our neighboring communities to come join us for a fun day of food vendors, parades and what better to start it off than with a beautiful scenic walk or run around Clymer. Sign up before May 1 and you’re guaranteed to get a T-shirt,” said Nichole Damcott, run organizer.

Registration for the 2026 Clymer Tulip Festival Grand Parade is being accepted. The parade begins at 3 p.m. May 16 and will include floats and decorations. Practices for the Groat Klompen Dancing begin at 7 p.m. today, April 29, in the Abbe Reformed Church parking lot, with practices May 2 at 9 a.m., May 6 at 7 p.m., May 9 at 9 a.m. and May 13 at 7 p.m. No partner or Dutch background is needed, just wooden shoes and a costume. On May 16 practice will be held at 10:30 a.m. on the street in costume, with the group then performing in the parade. For more information, call Izzy Sweatman at 716-450-1789.

Ashes to Crowns will perform at 7 p.m. May 16 in the Clymer Central School Student Performance Center. The entry fee is a donation.