Schedule
Friday, August 8
Location: Park
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| 5 to 8 pm |
Catered Meal by Cornerstop Catering |
| 5 to 9 pm |
Music by Lyle Beaver Trio |
| 7 pm |
Coin Toss (City Park Ball Diamond)
(Donated by Ricky and Brenda Kay)
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| 8 pm |
Wheatland Olympics (Lion's Park Ball Diamond)
Students 12 and older,
teams of 4,
limit of 10 teams
Please pre-register at Petersen Insurance
Cash Prizes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
(Donated by Dean and Dawn Gannon) |
| 9:15 pm |
Fireworks |
| 9:45 pm |
Music by Do’s and Don’ts |
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Teenage activities will take place in the evening
Old Fashioned photographs taken |
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| Location: High School Commons |
| 5 to 9 pm |
Photo Gallery |
| 5 to 9 pm |
Memorabilia Gallery |
| 5 to 9 pm |
Peaceful River Craft Show |
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| Saturday, August 9 |
| 8 am |
5K/Fun Run (south side of park on Vine Street) |
| 10 am |
Parade |
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| Location: Park |
| All Day |
Old fashioned photos taken
Sale of mementos
Sale of raffle tickets
Sale of basket tickets |
| 11 am |
Meal by Jeff’s Catering
Inflatables for kids
Early American Crafts |
| Noon |
Bingo |
| Noon to 1 pm |
Rhythm Dancers Performance Academy (Tap – Tumbling – Baton) |
| 1 to 3:30 pm |
Clown-A-Round, Inc (face painting/balloons) |
| 1 pm |
Old fashioned photography seminar |
| 1:15 to 2:15 pm |
The Kenny Paulson Band |
| 1:30 pm |
Kids’ water fights north side of park
(Sponsored by Wheatland Fire Department) |
| 2 and 3 pm |
Wapsi Wrangler shoot-out |
| 2 to 3:30 pm |
Free Throw Contest - Ages 12 and older (Tennis Court) |
| 2:30 to 3:30 pm |
Cal-Wheat Drama Dept. Presents “The Dating Game” |
| 3 to 5 pm |
Kids games (12 and under) |
| 3:15 to 4:15 pm |
Cedar Ramblers |
| 4:00 pm |
Pedal Tractor Pull (City Park Diamond) |
| 4:30 to 5 pm |
The Better Half Guitar and Percussion |
| 5:15 to 6:15 pm |
Oxford Junction Polka Band |
| 6:30 to 7 pm |
Line-Dance Demo |
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| Location: High School Commons |
| 1 to 3 pm |
Tours of the High School and Activity Center |
| Noon to 6 pm |
Photo Gallery
Memorabilia Gallery
Peaceful River Craft Show
Wheatland Stamp Cancellation |
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| Location: Wheatland Community Hall |
| 5 to 7 pm |
Fireman’s Pork Supper |
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| Location: High School Activity Center |
| 7:30 pm |
Variety Show
Results of Mustache/Beard Contest |
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| Location: Park |
| 9 pm |
Music by the Brian Flynn Band - featuring Mike Estes of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band |
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Sunday, August 10
Location: Wheatland Community Hall |
| 7 to 10 am |
Community Hall Breakfast |
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Please attend the church of your choice
Location: Park |
| 11 to 1 pm |
Meal by Beef Producers and Steven’s Catering |
| 11:30 am |
Music by Higher Power quartet from Des Moines |
| 12:30 pm |
Pinehill and St. Paul’s Cemetery Walks (transportation provided by bus from the park) |
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Parking will be available on the north side of Park Road across from the Lion’s and City Park ball fields. Additional parking will be available at the High School. Shuttle service will be available to the school and park. |
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Parade Route
Click to download map (Adobe PDF)
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5K/Fun Run Registration
Click to download registration form (Adobe PDF)
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Mementos
T-shirts $10.00
Sizes Available: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Colors Available: Navy and Green
Some assorted colors still available (select sizes)
Youth T- Shirts $7.00
Sizes Available: S, M, L
Colors Available: Navy and Green
Long Sleeved T’s $12.00
Sizes Available: S, M, L, XL
Colors Available: Navy
Some assorted colors still available (select sizes)
Hooded Sweatshirts $20.00
Sizes Available: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Colors Available: Navy
Crew Sweatshirts $15.00
Sizes Available: S, M, L, XL
Colors Available: Navy
Some assorted colors available (select sizes)
Women’s ribbed tank top $10.00
Sizes Available: S, M, L
Colors Available: Sea foam green
Koozies $2.00
Crock Candles $15.00
Glass Candles $10.00
Blanket Throws $35.00
Sesquicentennial Books still available for $30.00
These items will are available for purchase at the Curtis Memorial Library and also available during the Josh Duffee Fundraiser at the Community Hall on June 28 from 5 to 9 pm.
Items available all weekend at the Wheatland Park August 8, 9, and 10, 2008
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Accomdations
Super 8 Motel
918 Westwood Drive
DeWitt, Iowa
563-659-8888
Weekend Rate: $61.88 Double
Super 8 Motel
10021 W. Platt Street
Maquoketa, Iowa
563-652-6888
Weekend Rate: $59.00 Double
Super 8 Motel
410 E. 65th Street
Davenport, Iowa
563-388-9810
Weekend Rate: $65.99 Double
Lincoln Hotel
408 Main Street
Lowden, Iowa
563-941-7563
877-941-7563
www.lincolnhoteliowa.com
Tipton Motel
111 E. South Street
Tipton, Iowa
563-886-3111
Weekend Rate: $48.15 Double
*AAA rates available at Super 8
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Meal Menus
Friday, Aug. 8, starting at 5 pm
Catered Meal by Cornerstop Catering
Beef or Chicken
Salads
Corn
Hash Brown Casserole
Coffee
Lemonade
Adults $8 Under 12 $5
Saturday, Aug. 9, starting after parade
Meal by Jeff’s Catering
BBQ Beef Sandwich
Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Dessert
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Adults $6 Under 12 $3
Saturday, Aug. 9, starting at 5 pm
Wheatland Firemen’s Pork Supper Fundraiser
(at Community Hall)
Sunday, Aug. 10, 7 to 10 am
Community Hall Breakfast
Sunday, Aug. 10, starting at 11 am
Meal by Beef Producers and Steven’s Catering
Ribeye Steak Sandwich by Beef Producers
Cheesy Potatoes
German Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Homemade Pie and Ice Cream
Coffee
Lemonade
Adults $8 Under 12 $5
*Many other food vendors will be available at the park most of the weekend.
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