EVENTS LINE-UP - Spencer Chamber of Commerce

EVENTS LINE-UP
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FRIDAY, JUNE 13
All Day - Annual Display of Veterans Memorial Flags & Additional Flags
Clay County Court House, Hwy 71 & 18 and side streets
Provided by: American Legion Glen Pederson Post #1 & VFW Post 3159
7 AM - KICD Tractor Ride
Clay Co. Fairgrounds | Sponsored by: KICD
The tractor ride will be leaving the Clay County Fairgrounds at 7:00am
5 PM to ? PM - University of Iowa Mobile Museum
Clay County Fairgrounds
The Mobile Museum features an array of exhibits that focus on three very different
eras in Iowa’s history. Iowa’s Ice Age Giants explores the great mammals that
roamed the state during the last ice age and their sudden extinction. Glenwood:
Iowa’s Ancient Agriculturalists tells the story of the Glenwood culture centered in
the Loess Hills and their connections to the Iowa landscape through agriculture.
Cornerstones focuses on the founding of Iowa and writing of its constitution, the
building of the Old Capital building, and the creation of the University of Iowa. The
museum also features a new interactive digital wall that allows visitors to learn
about UI space research, the Santos Virtual Soldier program, and the UI Flood Cent’s
sophisticated flood-prediction mapping systems, as well as additional information
on Iowa archaeology. This is free to the public.
6:30 PM to 7 PM - Shayla Bee Celebrity Motorcycle Ride
Clay County Fairgrounds | Provided by: Shayla Bee
Shayla Bee riders will take VIP’s of Spencer on a Celebrity Bike Ride. Come out to see
the ride leave the grounds at 6:30 PM and welcome them all back on to the fairgrounds
at 7:00 PM.
7 PM to Midnight - Festival Garden
Clay Co. Fairgrounds | Provided by: Spencer Jaycees
What a great way to enjoy a lovely summer evening - a social event to meet your
friends and neighbors.
7 PM to 11 PM - Meltdown
Clay Co. Fairgrounds | Sponsored by: University of Okoboji Marathon
Fundraiser for the New Spencer K-9 Officer
Come to the Clay County Fairgrounds and try your luck with being the last one
standing on the Meltdown. Any business or organization wishing to enter into the
Team Competition for $100 donation per team, please contact the Spencer Chamber
at 712-262-5680. The winning 8 member team will receive a lunch pizza party
sponsored by The Pizza Ranch and delivered by the Chamber Staff and Police Officers.
The meltdown will be open to the public to compete among yourselves for a $5
donation per person. 100% of all funds raised will go to the Spencer
Police Department for the new K-9 Officer.
8 PM to Midnight - Flagfest Street Dance
Clay Co. Fairgrounds | Band Sponsored by: Farmers Trust and Savings Bank
The Flagfest Committee is proud to present “Boogie & the Yo Yoz” for the 30th Annual Flagfest
Dance. Bring your lawn chairs to the Clay County Fairgrounds and enjoy an evening of music!
Whatever your music tastes are from pop, country or rock you will be sure to enjoy “Boogie & the Yo
Yoz.” Boogie & the Yo Yoz is a clean, drug-free, party band and have the ability to cater to all tastes
in music due to their vocal and instrumental flexibility. This band is one that you will enjoy during
tailgate parties for the Green Bay Packer home games. Free Admission.
8 AM - Flagfest Parade Line-up begins
Clay Co. Fairgrounds - Gate C | Sponsored by: Black Hills Energy
and Eaton Manufacturing
Beat the rush and line-up for the Parade early!
10 AM - Redneck Roadshow Fun Run
513 South Grand Ave. | Sponsored by: Redneck Roadshow
Ride a benefit for Shayla Bee. Registration from 10 AM to 10:30 AM.
10:50 AM - Redneck Roadshow Bike Ride
513 South Grand Ave. | Sponsored by: Redneck Roadshow for Shayla Bee
The Motorcycle Fun Run will leave Spencer.
11 AM - Flagfest Parade
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
All Day - Annual Display of Veterans Memorial Flags & Additional Flags
Clay County Court House, Hwy 71 & 18 and side streets
Provided by: American Legion Glen Pederson Post #1 & VFW Post 3159
7 AM to 11 AM - Flight Breakfast
Northwest Iowa Regional Airport | Provided by: Northwest Iowa Reg. Airport
In the large yellow hanger serving pancakes and sausage to all drive-in and fly-in
customers.
7 AM to 11 AM - University of Iowa Mobile Museum
Northwest Iowa Regional Airport | See description under Friday’s listing
East Leach Park - Bandshell | Provided by: Spencer Jaycees
Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets to sit on and enjoy the movie. Movie is
FREE to the public.
Sponsored by: Black Hills Energy and Eaton Manufacturing
Parade route for this year’s parade will be from Gate C at the Clay County Fairgrounds East on West 14th St. then South on Grand Ave. - West on West 4th St. to 3rd Ave. West.
For the return route please follow the signs that will be posted.
10 AM to 11 AM - River Float Check In
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
1 PM to 4 PM - Kid’s Waterball
11 AM to 2 PM - River Float from Stolley Park to West Leach Park
Sponsored by: Wild Rose Casino and Resort
1st Flagfest River Float will take you from Stolley Park to West Leach Park.
Registration fee of $10.00 per person - includes lunch from 1 to 2 PM in West Leach
Park. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. If there is a support crew they need to register
and may purchase a lunch wrist band for $5.00. Each participant under 18 must have a
parent/guardian accompany per canoe or kayaks. Personal Flotation Devices (PEDS-life
jackets) are required by law to be worn and must be appropriately sized. For registration
forms and complete rules and release stop by or contact the Spencer Chamber of
Commerce at 122 West 5th Street, Spencer, Iowa 51301; phone (712) 262-5680.
Come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the Little Sioux River!
At Dark - Annual Movie in the Park
All Day - Annual Display of Veterans Memorial Flags & Additional Flags
Clay County Court House, Hwy 71 & 18 and side streets
Provided by: American Legion Glen Pederson Post #1 & VFW Post 3159
All Day - University of Iowa Mobile Museum
Clay County Fairgrounds | See description under Friday’s listing
All Day - Arts in Bloom
Arts on Grand | Provided by: Spencer Garden Center
Members of Clay County Garden Club make flower arrangements to complement the
Art Work on Exhibit. For more information contact Twila Henning at (712) 262-1447.
7 AM - KICD Tractor Ride
Clay Co. Fairgrounds | Sponsored by: KICD
The tractor ride will be leaving the Clay County Fairgrounds at 7:00am
6:30 AM - 4th Annual Run for the Son 5K Walk/Run
Sacred Heart School | Provided by: Sacred Heart School
Registration for the 5K Walk/Run will start at 6:30 AM with the road race to begin at
7:30 AM. For more information go to: irunfortheson.com or contact Josie Hough
at (712) 580-3132.
FUN FOR KIDS! Clay County Fairgrounds 1 PM - 5 PM
Petting Zoo
Concession Area - Vendors will be
present with ice cream, pop, walking tacos,
sandwiches, and much more for your eating
and drinking pleasure.
Sponsored by: Community State Bank & Insurance
Provided by: Spencer FFA Chapter
Mobile Zip-Line - Thrill seekers of all
Provided by: Iowa National Guard
ages - come ride the Dual Zip Line to
experience the ultimate rush of zip lining
across the sky up to 100 ft. plus. The Banzai
Zip Line uses the safest, proprietary
decelerator in the market, the Decelinator,
fully lowering participants safely to the
ground. Just meet the weight & height
requirement and you will be soaring across
the site in no time!
Rock Wall - FREE to the public
Handwashing Stations
Sponsored by: JCL Solutions (Janitors Closet)
Inflatibles - FREE to the public
Sponsored by: Spencer Rotary Club and the
Spencer Hospital
Inflatibles for all ages! Enjoy the Bounce House,
Kiddie Obstacle Course, 70ft. Obstacle Course, Bungee
Run & Dunk, Wrecking Ball and 9 hole mini golf.
Clay Co. Fairgrounds | Sponsored by: Spencer Volunteer Fire Dept.
Kids ages 6 to 90 come to the Clay County Fairgrounds to engage in Kid’s Waterball!
Waterball is an activity where in a fenced area attendees will use the fire hoses with water
to push a waterball over the opposing team’s goal line. Team may have one player on
each side or multiple players on each side. Dress to get wet - eye goggles will be provided
by the Spencer Volunteer Fire Dept.
1 PM to 8 PM - Motorcycles on the Green
Clay Co. Heritage Center | Sponsored by: Parker Historical Society of Clay County
A variety of vintage and custom motorcycles will be on display in the Clay Co. Heritage
Center green space - flatheads, shovelheads, choppers and bobbers each with their own
personality. Inside the CCHC will be a restored 1914 Harley-Davidson bike and a brand
new 2014 model - 100 years of Harley-Davidson! For more information contact Cindy
McGranahan at (712) 262-3304.
6 PM to 10 PM - Grand Cruise and Tunes
Grand Ave. | Provided by: Old Iron Company
Everyone can bring their old hot rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, and more to cruise
and park on Grand Ave. Listen to good old Rock & Roll music and visit with friends and
neighbors. For more information go to: www.oldironcompany.com
6:30 PM to 10:30 PM - D.J. - BAGgie Productions
West 5th Street | Sponsored by: Clay Mutual Insurance
Electricity provided by: Midwest Piano & Music Center
While downtown enjoying the Grand Cruise listen to 50/60 music by BAGgie
Productions. Bring lawn chairs to sit and listen or do a little
dancing on the street.
Stolley Park | Sponsored by: Wild Rose Casino and Resort
For those pre-registered for the River float, this is the time for check in and to get ready
to start the float.
12:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Free Swim
Spencer Family Aquatic Center | Provided by: The Spencer Park’s Department
Enjoy a day of FREE Swim at the Spencer Family Aquatic Center located at
612 4th Street, Spencer, Iowa 51301.
1 PM - Spencer Municipal Band
Spencer Bandshell - East Leach Park
Come out and relax while listening to the Spencer Municipal Band. Bring your lawn
chairs and relax to the wonderful music!
Listings subject to change by the organizer and/or weather.