Labor Day Weekend
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
September 2 - September 5, 2011
Friday Events (September 2, 2011)
U.S.D. 431 FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT
at Lake Barton Golf Club
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-person team contact: Bill Lowry 620-653-4134
5:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. - COMMUNITY BAR-B-QUE
(Lebert Park - north of First Kansas Bank)
$5.00 suggested donation
Choice of hamburger, hotdog, bratwurst
with coleslaw/baked beans/chips/ice cream
Tented area will be provided for your eating enjoyment
Tent courtesy of Menges Rental, First Kansas Bank, and the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce
7:30 p.m. - A Celebration: In Songs of Prayer and Dance
Benefit Concert for Kans For Kids Fighting Cancer
St. John Catholic Church (5th & Main)
featuring Craig Jaynes, organist, and Dr. David Lowe, Violist
Freewill donation
Saturday Events (September 3, 2011)
8:00 a.m. - Community Garage and Sidewalk Sale (Downtown)
9:00 a.m. - Kid's Turtle Races (Hoisington National Bank)
9:00 a.m. -- Labor Day Baby Judging Contest (Hoisington High School Auditorium)
10:30 a.m. -- Labor Day Princess Judging Contest (Hoisington High School Auditorium)
10:30 a.m. - Kid's Races (3-11 year olds)--- High School Football Field
1:30 p.m. - Hoisington High School Football Game
5:00 p.m. - Car Show (Manweiler Chevrolet Lot)
After Dark - "Thunder in the Wetlands" Fantastic Fireworks Aerial Display
Commemorating the 150th Birthday of the State of Kansas' and the 125th Birthday of the City of Hoisington
No admission fee
Bring your lawn chairs & blankets to downtown Hoisington
for an excellent view of the night works
Sunday Events (September 4, 2011)
1:30 p.m. -- 28th Annual Demolition Derby (Bicentennial Park)
Featuring full-size car derby and compact car division
Adults - $8 Children (4-12) - $5
The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Demolition Derby is a member of the
Championship Demolition Derby Association (CDDA).
The CDDA works directly with fair boards and festivals to bring the top drivers together for a true championship.
The top two drivers from our event are entered into the championship at no charge to the driver.
The third place driver is qualified to enter the championship at a cost to them of $125.
8 p.m. - Outdoor Dance - Live Music - Flatspin Band
Bicentennial Park
Variety of classic rock music, covering the best music from great artists and bands like
Journey, Queen, Joan Jett & the Blackharts, Aerosmith, Wilson Pickett,
Boston, Foreigner, Steve Miller Band, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac,
The Beatles, AC/DC, Van Halen, and more!
Adults - $5 Children (5-12) - $3
Monday Events (September 5, 2011)
OTTAWAY CARNIVAL ------ DOWNTOWN
7:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
Living Joy Church (354 West 1st)
Freewill Donation to benefit the Hoisington Ministerial Association
8:00 a.m. - Flea Market (City Auditorium)
8:15 a.m. - Float Judging (Walnut Street)
9:45 a.m. - Children's Parade Lineup (HHS Auditorium Doors)
10:10 a.m. - Children's Parade (Main Street)
10:30 a.m. - 115th Annual Celebration Parade (Main Street)
After Parade - Car Show Judging (Downtown)
11:30 a.m - 4:00 p.m. - HHS Alumni Association Open House
American Legion
Everyone Welcome
FIRST DAY STAMP COVERAGE
Hoisington Post Office
September 6 and 30 days thereafter
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For details, contact the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce
123 North Main Street, Hoisington, Kansas 67544
Telephone: 620-653-4311
Fax: 620-653-4311
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Check out "Our Good Nature"
Experience the Kansas Wetlands Education Center on K-156
Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area and Nature Conservancy
Take a scenic drive along the Kansas Wetlands & Wildlife National Scenic Byway
RV Parking available at the Hoisington Activity Center
"GET HOISINGTON" - www.getruralkansas.com
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