Stewiacke Town Days gets rolling on Aug. 4
Reptiles, helicopters, a parade and a strongman competition are just a few of the things that will add excitement to Stewiacke Town Days this year.
Things begin on Friday, Aug. 4 and continue throughout the weekend, with events and displays for all ages.
Schedule Friday, Aug. 4 10 a.m.-noon - Card party with light lunch at Stewiacke Legion 1p.m. - Teddy Bear Picnic at Dennis Park 6:15 p.m. - Lob Ball Tournament at ball fields 7 p.m. - Variety concert at Community Centre. $5 admission 10 p.m. - Fireworks at ball fields.
Saturday, Aug. 5 Morning 8 a.m. - Lob Ball Tournament continues 8 a.m.-10 a.m. - Breakfast hosted by the Stewiacke Legion 9 a.m. - Yoga at Dennis Park. At Focus Massage & Yoga Studio if raining 10 a.m.-noon - Open farm at Nielsen’s Farm in Fort Ellis 11a.m.-1p.m. - Little Rays Reptile Zoo at Dennis Park
Saturday, Aug. 5 Afternoon-Evening 1 p.m. - Street Parade -line-up begins at Alweather at noon 1:30 p.m.- Food and Fun Day. Face painting, games, music by Nowhere Road, barbecue 2 p.m. - Department of Natural Resources helicopter display –Explore inside a helicopter 2-4 p.m. - Bingo at the Legion $2 2:30 p.m. - Mayors message & parade awards at Dennis Park 3-5 p.m. - Open Farm @ Nielsen’s Farm. Milking starts at3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. - Cowboy Cup strong man competition at ball fields. Ages 16 & up. To sign up contact Chester at 902639-2535 4-6 p.m. - Ham and strawberry shortcake supper hosted by the United Church 4-6 p.m. - Music on the Lawn at the United Church. In sanctuary if raining. 6:30 p.m.- Bob Taylor talks about “The Milk Can Age” at the United Church 9 p.m.- Dance at Whistlers
Sunday, Aug. 6 8 a.m. - Lob Ball Tournament continues 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Market at Mastodon Ridge. New vendors welcome. For info, call Jamie at 902-305-2673. Noon - Lob Ball Championship Game 2 p.m. - Washer Toss at Dennis Park