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Disney Theme Draws Large Crowd

06/06/2026 @ 10:45 am Community, Entertainment, Events, News
Disney Theme Draws Large Crowd
Disney princesses, l-r, Bradie Nixon, Kennedy Little, Brooklyn Miller and Natalie Burkhart welcome visitors to the Barnesville Chamber Fun in the Ville on June 4 while librarians Brandi Little and Jenny Schumacher, seated, test youngsters' knowledge of Disney movie characters. ©Barnesville Area News Company Photo
by Bruce Yarnall, Barnesville Area News

A popular Barnesville Chamber of Commerce “Disney in the Ville” was staged Thursday’s at the West Main Street parking lot. The event was sponsored by chamber member Twinkle Travel of St. Clairsville while music provided by DJ Ruckus was sponsored by the Blue Moon Tavern Biergarten.

A long line of adults and children patiently wait for a balloon figure from Johanna Rockwell who is shown stretching a balloon for a young costumed visitor. ©Barnesville Area News Company Photo

Youngsters stand in line at the Disney “Fun in the Ville” for the face painting artistry of the St. Clairsville Karma Face Painting and Body Art artist. ©Barnesville Area News Company Photo

Disney Princess characters mingle with the crowd. ©Barnesville Area News Company Photo
 
Local celebrity ice cream scoopers compete for tips with proceeds benefiting the United Way of the Ohio valley. ©Barnesville Area News Company Photo
 
Affy Nesdore, local pepperoni roll baker, offers delicious baked goods at the event. ©Barnesville Area News Company Photo
 
Tweety Bird (aka Marsha Ward) and Liza Spence promote upcoming LifeWise Barnesville activities and events. ©Barnesville Area News Company Photo
Samnatha Stalder, Dayton Stalder and Diasha North promote the Heritage Early Learning Center. ©Barnesville Area News Company Photo

The next “Fun in the Ville” will take place on Wednesday, July 1, a day earlier that normal to accommodate July 4th 250 America festivities. The theme for July is “Happy Birthday USA in the Ville”.

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