Kenneth J. Lippelt Memorial Award

The North Judson Mint Festival Parade annually awards the Kenneth J. Lippelt Memorial Award.  The Mint Festival always had a very special place in Kenny's heart and he was a huge supporter of the festival, especially the Mint Parade, and he would be so excited to celebrate the 37th Mint Festival!  After his unfortunate death, the Mint Festival Committee, along with Kenny's family, created the Kenneth J. Lippelt Memorial Award to be given each year in his memory.

The award is to be given to the parade unit that best exemplifies the spirit and enthusiasm of the parade that Kenny displayed for many years.

The theme this year is "Mint is Supreme in 2014."  The winning unit must incorporate the parade theme.   So put on your thinking caps and start decorating your float or parade unit.  Join in the fun in Kenny's honor.

 - from the 2014 North Judson Mint Festival Guide.

6/15/2014 Mint Festival Parade

The parade will form in the area near the high school.  Check-in time begins at 11 a.m. CST Lineup and judging will be done at 1:30 p.m. CST sharp.  Parade will start at 3 p.m. CST.  Absolutely NO entries will be accepted after 2:30 p.m.  CST.

No candy/handouts are to be thrown from moving vehicles, please have someone along side your entry to hand candy/handouts to the parade watchers.

Any questions contact

Bob Barnett at 219-754-2407 or 219-851-0490
Paige Barnett at 219-363-4778

Betty, Allen Chesak Named As Mint Festival Parade Grand Marshals

From the WKVI website:

Betty and Allen Chesak will serve as Grand Marshals for the 2012 Mint Festival Parade. The North Judson Mint Festival Committee named the two at their recent meeting.

Betty has been involved with the Mint Festival since its beginning 35 years ago. Many of those years she was the Mint Festival President before retiring from the committee in 2010.

Allen is a Starke County farmer. Working with his father Charles, he was involved with mint farming in the early years. The mint farming blended in well with the corn and soybeans also grown on the property.

The Chesaks will ride in the parade on Sunday, June 17.

http://www.wkvi.com/local/betty-allen-chesak-named-as-mint-festival-parade-grand-marshals