DAYTON – Memorial Day weekend will feature a buzz of activity this year the likes of which haven't been seen since the end of pari-mutuel horse racing several years ago. As the historic Dayton Days celebration has dwindled to a festive, but simple, downtown parade, event organizers have hatched a plan to rekindle the weekend excitement and provide a new opportunity for a blossoming event, Mule Mania.

Mule Mania

Beginning this year, Mule Mania will fill the Columbia County Fairgrounds with families, food and fun from May 22-24. Mule Mania first came to Dayton in July 2011, and was held in mid-J...