Folks from all over Central Illinois make their way out to Bethany over the weekend.

Over 20 food and craft vendors showing up to the Bethany Celebration.

Organizer Cassandra Lambdin says vendors came from all over to celebrate Bethany. 

Fellow organizer Kaytie Orris says the event means a lot to the community. 

Lambdin says the Back The Blue 5K supports local law enforcement. 

The Bethany Celebration is a community effort taking place each summer at Crowder Park in Bethany. This year the event takes place in the evening June 24th and all day June 25th.