The Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Zanesville July 16-21

Steph West

ZANESVILLE − More than a year ago, Matesich Distributing put in a request for the Budweiser Clydesdales to come to Zanesville. Recently, the business got its wish.The Budweiser Clydesdales will come to Zanesville July 16-21 and be housed at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds.“We made tentative plans just in case (they said yes),” said Kelly Jones, Matesich’s director of marketing and community engagement, who added that requesting the Clydesdales is a competitive process. “They don’t always say yes. It’s based on need. I was able to put in our application that we did have the city of Zanesville behind us, and it was going to be military-branded.”Jones said Budweiser’s 14-year partnership with Folds of Honor, an organization that supports military families through scholarships and other financial needs, dovetails perfectly with Matesich’s and the city of Zanesville’s dedication to military veterans and active-duty personnel.

The iconic Budweiser Clydesdale horses will be in Zanesville July 16-21. Matesich Distributing Co. requested the horses and is working with the city of Zanesville and Muskingum County to plan a weeklong series of activities under the theme of Military Appreciation Week honoring veterans, active duty personnel, and first responders.
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdale horses will be in Zanesville July 16-21. Matesich Distributing Co. requested the horses and is working with the city of Zanesville and Muskingum County to plan a weeklong series of activities under the theme of Military Appreciation Week honoring veterans, active duty personnel, and first responders.

“Our theme for the week will be Military Appreciation Week,” said Jones. “We care a great deal about our veterans and currently serving military. We’re vested pretty heavily in that in all our counties.”Matesich Distributors serves all of Licking, Knox, Coshocton, Muskingum, Tuscarawas, Guernsey counties and parts of Fairfield, Perry, Morgan, and Noble counties, according to their website.Jones said Muskingum County and the city of Zanesville have thrown out the welcome mats in planning this large-scale week of events that will include a parade, a concert, and a Folds of Honor golf tournament fundraiser, among other things.“They’ve been great to work with,” she said.While the details have yet to be revealed as Jones and area partners finalize the schedule, she said everyone should expect a good time.“It’s going to be a week of fun,” she said. “And a wonderful chance to support and thank our military and first responders, as well as see the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales.”

This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: The Budweiser Clydesdales will visit Zanesville in July

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