Events for the annual Kimball Days (Friday, Aug. 10, through Sunday, Aug. 12) have been announced. They are: Friday, Aug. 10 • 4-8 p.m., Kimball area pictorial & artifacts history exhibit at Kimball City Hall, by The Kimball Area Historical Society. • 5-8 p.m., Supper in the Park at the Willow Creek Park Shelter, sponsored by The Kimball Area Historical Society. • 5:30 p.m., The Little Hooker state-sanctioned Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull (ages 4-11). All participants receive a can of Dr. Pepper and trophies to top winners in each age group. Food available (hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos and pop), with profits going to St. Anne’s Summer Bible School. All sponsored by Kimball Wrestling Boosters. • 7 p.m., Softball Tournament-Baseball Field, sponsored by the Fire Relief Assoc. • 7:15 p.m., 2006 royalty and 2007 queen candidates parade, will start at the elementary school and end at the high school (in case of rain, parade will be cancelled). • 7:30 p.m., Queen coronation at Kimball Area High School. • 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Karaoke at the Legion Club. • 9 p.m.-midnight, Free teen dance at Kimball Area High School. Music by Heartland DJ/Karaoke. Sponsored by the Fire Relief Association. Many door prizes given away. • 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Band Switch at Triple R Grill and Bar. • 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Karaoke, Main Street Pub. A Astonishing Sound & Light Show. • 9:30 p.m., Fireworks at School Section Lake (made possible by donations given to the city of Kimball and Mark Jansky, who does the fireworks). A full list of donators will be in upcoming issue of the Tri-County News. Saturday, Aug. 11 • 7 a.m.-?, Audrey’s Coffee Nook, 30 Main Street. Selling rolls, juice and coffee (proceeds for city hall restoration). • 9 a.m., Softball, Willow Creek Park. Sponsored by Fire Relief Assoc. Food by Kimball Boy Scouts. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Historical Society exhibit at city hall. • 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Craft and merchandise sale at Willow Creek Park (if interested in securing a spot, call Karla Davis at (320) 398-6430). • 9 a.m., Volley ball tournament, Willow Creek Park. Sponsored by the Kimball Lions. The following events will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Willow Creek Park: • 40/8 train rides. Sponsored by American Legion Club Post 261. • Kiddie games. Sponsored by the Junior Auxiliary. • Pony rides – Wild Rose Farm. • “Peanuts Bluff” petting zoo. Sponsored by donations to the city. • Ice cream social, serving sloppy joes, homemade pie and ice cream. At the park shelter; by Kimball United Methodist Church. • “Just for Laffs” Baloo I Baphoon entertainment. • Horse-drawn wagon rides – Prairie Percherons, by Ed and Rose Borman. • Dunk tank – come and dunk a local person. Sponsored by Kimball Lions Club. • Face painting – Ashley Terwey. • “Candy the Clown” – Sponsored by Kimball Area Chamber of Commerce. • NEW – Climbing wall by DWP Outreach. • NEW – Hairdo’s for kids by Ann Serbus of Diva’s ($10). • NEW – At the ballpark – massages by Donita from Diva’s. • Papa Rueben’s food stand – walleye, shrimp, brats, cheese curds, French fries, fruit slush, silly bars, drummies, pop and water. • Joe Notch food stand – mini donuts, corn dogs, shaved ice, lemonade, pop and water. • NEW – Eyebrow waxing by Holly and Sandy of Diva’s at 60 Main Street S. • 10:30 a.m., Sign up for kiddie parade at Willow Creek Park Shelter. • 11 a.m., Kiddie parade at the softball field, led by MariBella the Fairy Godmother and the 2007-2008 Little Miss Kimball royalty and contestants. The parade is open to children pre-school and elementary age. Remember to dress in costume, it is not necessary, but it is fun to see all the costumes. Treats for everyone. Prize drawings, furnished by Hinz Construction. Also, while at the kiddie parade, you may purchase raffle tickets from the Firefighters Auxiliary for the raffle they are sponsoring. Raffle drawing will be at the street dance Saturday evening; need not be present to win. Sponsored by Kimball Firefighters Auxiliary. • Polish Horseshoe Bean Bag Tournament, horseshoe pits in Willow Creek Park. Registration, tournament begins at noon. Sponsored by the Kimball Lions Club. If interested, contact any Lions member. Food will be available. • NEW – 11:30 a.m., Story time with MariBella the Fairy Godmother program in Willow Creek Park; watch for signs. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by Kimball Area Friends of the Library. • 1-4 p.m., Bingo at the American Legion Club. • 4 p.m., Five-Person Scramble Golf Tournament at Kimball Golf Course. • 4:30 p.m., Pork chop supper at the Legion. • 4-7 p.m., Sassy Saturday at Diva’s – come get your hair and makeup done before the street dance. • 6-8 p.m., Bratmeisters Old Tyme Band and free brats – Knaus parking lot. • 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Hamburger stand by Chamber of Commerce at street dance. • 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Street dance, featuring Clearcreek, Hazel Avenue and Highway 15. • Kimball Area Firefighters Auxiliary raffle drawing at street dance. Note: No bicycles allowed in Willow Creek Park Saturday. No parking Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Highway 15 by Willow Creek Park. Watch for signs. Will be enforced by the Police Department. Sunday, Aug. 12 • 8 a.m.-noon, Pancake and sausage breakfast at Willow Creek park. The menu includes: pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and beverage. Sponsored by Kimball Lions Club. Note: There will be a courtesy shuttle provided by Hendricks Bus Service from 8 a.m.-noon from pancake breakfast to the car show. • 8 a.m., WSCA Open Horse Show at Willow Creek Arena – Kimball Saddle Club. • 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Car show at Highway 15 & 55. Admission: $1. Food by Papa Rueben’s and Joe Notch. • 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Historical Society Exhibit at city hall. • Noon, Softball tournament and Boy Scout food stand at softball field. • Noon, Granite City Radio Control Airplane at Richard Eckman farm. • 2 p.m., Grande Day Parade. • 3-7 p.m., Mexican Village will be at Willow Creek Park Shelter serving tacos. • 3:30 p.m., Minnesota Minn-E-Rods show in front of elementary school. Food available 1:30 p.m. to the end of the Minn-E-Rods Show: grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, turkey legs and pop will be available. Profits donated to purchase new uniforms for high school wrestling. Note: If we missed your event or have incorrect information, please call Chris at City Hall – (320) 398-2725 – so that we can make the correction for next week’s paper. The City of Kimball is not responsible for injuries, accidents or loss during Kimball Days Aug. 10-12.
