Check Out Photos From Cranford Snowman Competition

CRANFORD, NJ — The beginning of February saw a blizzard that dumped more than 12 inches of snow on central New Jersey, giving Cranford’s Centennial Village Group (CVG) the opportunity to host its first Snowman Competition. From February 2-7, members of the community were invited to build snowmen and submit them to the CVG. The group received an astounding sixty-five entries. The top two winners were Diane Merkel, with a submission of a snow Elsa, and the Grosholz family, who created Olaf. They each received $100 of Centennial bucks, to be used at any of the local shops in the Centennial Village, generously donated by Kiamie Realty. Additional winners included Melissa Marquis, with submission of The Nerd, and the Freez-Krobolth family, building the Flowering Snowlady. Both received $50 of Centennial bucks donated by CVG.

With the pandemic causing the group to cancel its two main annual events last year - a 5K race and Music Fest - the members searched for another way to host a fun, family-friendly activity. The blizzard provided an opportunity to do this, while also supporting local businesses at the same time.

The Centennial Village Group is a non-profit group of volunteers working to revitalize and beautify the Centennial Avenue area of Cranford. If you are interested in learning more, donating to, or joining the group, email CVGCranford@gmail.com.