Rain Day
Today is Rain Day. Why? According to records kept since 1874, it has rained in the town of Waynesburg, PA, on July 29th in 118 of the last 151 years, more than 78% of the time, a statistical anomaly.
Every year, the town holds a festival, come rain or come shine. Events include a t-shirt design competition, umbrella and window decoration contests and the requisite beauty pageant.
Here’s a sample of the Miss Rain Day application and contractual agreement from 2022.
“I am of good character, have never been married, divorced, had a marriage annulled, given birth to a child or convicted of a crime.”
Picky, picky!
Happy Rain Day, Waynesburg!