Don't miss the parade - or any of the other F&M events today
Saturday the Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic kicks into full gear. Here's the schedule:
• 8 a.m. – OWHA Show, contest, halter and performance classes
• 9:30 a.m. parade – West Lincoln to Main Street to Park
• 10:30 a.m. – Main stage, flag raising, crowning of Little Prince and Princess
• 11 a.m. – Main stage, Pedal tractor pull for kids
• Noon – golf cart pull
• 1 to 3 p.m. Al Best Band
• 3 to 4 p.m., Lima Bean Chorus
• 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hypnotic Vision
Corn hole tournament in Back 40
• 1 p.m. - registration
• 2 p.m. - tournament
• Call Don Bowsher, 419-371-8800 for details
Saturday afternoon and evening in Back 40
• Gates open noon to midnight
2 p.m. – Sombody’s Kids
7:30-11:30 p.m. The Hypnotix
Other entertainment:
• Chain saw carving
• Casino wheel
• Bingo
• 4-H petting zoo
• Bessie Bingo
• Greased pig contest
• Hourly door prizes – main drawing starts at 7:45 p.m.
Food options:
• Hamburgers, hot dogs and brats, chicken noodles, homemade pies, ice cream, corn on the cob, caramel apples.
Also featured:
• Courtesy cart
• Rides and games for kids
• Swimming pool open (weather permitting)
PICNIC PULL SCHEDULE – SATURDAY
Saturday, Aug. 9 – OSTP Truck and Tractor Pull
Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
6350 SMFWD trucks
9000 Lt. LMTD pro stock
8300 super stock
PSI semi
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