The company started the picnic 14 years ago after realizing they have been part of Shenandoah since 1952 and wanted to do something that brought the community together, according to Ateeco Inc. (Mrs. T's) President, Tom Twardzik.
"It's nice to get people out together to have a nice meal and be with your friends and neighbors", said Twardzik.
The event, which was held next to their plant on Herald Road in Shenandoah, was free to the public. Attendees were required though to obtain the tickets from businesses around the borough that were members of the Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce.
The event included a free pierogy meal, music by DJ Spinjammers Mobile Entertainment, pierogie bingo, Noodles the Clown, kettle corn, and various games.
The cloudy, drizzly weather for this year's picnic was not ideal but that didn't stop people from coming out.
"Our attendees were still lined up at 10:30am to enjoy the picnic." said Twardzik.
Mrs. T's schedules the event before Pierogy Day, which is on Tuesday, October 8th.
The company will hold a special event on Tuesday at borough hall when they raise the Pierogy Flag up the flag pole at 10:00am. The public is invited to this event.
