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Prairie Days kicks off in Rothsay
Published 10:56 a.m., July 9, 2009
Residents in Rothsay are beginning a new tradition after finding success with the city’s 125th anniversary celebration last year.
The first Prairie Days is scheduled for July 10-12 in Rothsay.
Friday’s events include food and concessions and an old-time family dance at Rothsay High School. The food begins at 5:30 p.m. The dance runs from 7 p.m until 9:30 p.m. and is $5 per person. A teen street dance is planned for 7 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. at Ole and Lena’s Pizzeria. Fireworks are set for 10:15 p.m. in the football field.
Saturday’s events kick off with a 5k run and a 2-mile fun run/walk, starting at American Legion Memorial Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m.
A kiddie parade is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. at the front of Rothsay Public School. The city parade will begin at 11 a.m.
Following the kiddie parade, children ages four to seven can enjoy children’s storytime at LINK.
Families can enjoy games in American Legion Memorial Park from 12:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $10 for an all-day wristband, with a maximum cost of $35 per family. Bring a swimsuit and towel to also enjoy a waterslide for all ages in the park. Bingo will also run from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. in American Legion Memorial Park.
A church open house is planned for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdayat Hamar and Our Saviors.
Saturday will conclude with a variety show from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Rothsay Public School. Admission is $5. Doors for the TC Club street dance are set to open at 7 p.m. at the Rothsay Powerhouse and music will begin at 9 p.m.
Throughout the day on Saturday, attendees can enjoy food and concessions at American Legion Memorial Park, and a classic car show and a machinery display at the Rothsay Public School. A softball tournament is also planned for Saturday.
Sunday’s events include a community worship service at 10 a.m. at the Rothsay Public School and a pancake feed at 11 a.m. at the community center. Church open houses will take place at Hamar and Our Saviors from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday.
A kiddie pedal pull will take place at the front of Rothsay Public School at 12:30 p.m. Music in American Legion Memorial Park will be performed from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Planning for this weekend’s events began in January with a committee of about seven people, said committee member Chris Buckingham. In addition, many organizations and residents have stepped in to volunteer their time for the event. Buckingham noted that the event has a lot of community support.
Feedback on the 125th anniversary celebration was that attendees had a great time and it was a positive community gathering, Buckingham said. With that, a few residents decided to continue the summer event.
The schedule includes fireworks and a teen and family dance on Friday, Buckingham said. Saturday’s events include a 5k race and 2-mile fun walk, a kiddie parade and a parade, a softball tournament, games and a classic car show. A variety show and street dance are slated for Saturday evening.
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