Labor Day Celebration Weekend Schedule of Events
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Weekend Hi-Lites |
Saturday,
September 1st
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
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Quilt Show at the Herscher United Methodist Church Sponsored by the Herscher Area
Historical Society – a nonjuryed quilt show. Featured will be antique, special interest, and unique quilts made or belonging to Herscher area people. For more information and an entry form visit the Quilt Show page. |
Sunday,
September 2nd
10 a.m. |
Third Annual Co-ed 16 inch Softball Tournament
Note if there is additional teams the Annual Co-ed 16 inch Softball Tournament may begin on Saturday, September 1, 2007. |
Sunday,
September 2nd
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BBQ Cook Off
1st Annual BBQ Cook-off on Maple Street between Second St. and Chicago Avenue near the Beer stand. Hosted by the Herscher Fire Department. Judging will be done early afternoon. Meals may be purchased for $8 that includes sandwich, cole slaw, beans, and drink. People buying dinners get to vote for the “Peoples Choice Winners.” For a map of the Herscher's streets download a Herscher Map. |
Sunday,
September 2nd 1- 4 p.m. |
Herscher Area Historical Society Cemetery Walk
A cemetery walk is much more than a brief tour of the grave sites of a towns early settlers and prominent people.
A cemetery walk is a trip to the past in which participants experience history with the help of a costumed actors and reenactments, that can connect people with their towns history and consquently build pride in the community. To view a photo of the grave site visit the Herscher Area Historical Society Cemetery Walk page.
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Sunday,
September 2nd 6:00 p.m. |
26th Annual running of the Herscher Hare and Tortoise Race
5-K run and 2 Mile Fun Walk starts at Village Park. A tradition started when Herscher celebrated its 100th Birthday in 1982! For more information and an entry form visit the Hare & Tortise page. |
Monday, September 3, 2007 |
9:00 a.m.
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Craft Show
Arts and Crafts Show opens at State Bank of Herscher Parking lot. |
| 9 - 9:45 a.m. |
Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Show
Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show at Herscher Christian Church parking lot.
Fred Scheer, founder and performer, has been in the lumberjack entertainment business for more than twenty years. He has competed for over 30 years and has won nine World Championships.
For more details, images and video visit Fred Scheer's Labor Day page. |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Grand Parade
Grand parade lead by this years Grand Marshal's Bill and Elsie Fritz. This year's parade will be featuring:
- The U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes - for details visit the U.S Navy Band Great Lakes Labor Day page.
- HHS Marching band
- Olivet Nazarene University Marching band
- Floats
- Horses
- Antique cars
- Antique tractors and farm equipment
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Grand Dinner
Served at Herscher High School cafeteria by Trinity Lutheran . The menu for the Grand Dinner will be "Herscher Style" BBQ Chicken, baked potato, coleslaw,
apple sauce, dinner roll, drink and dessert.
Parking available in North lot of Herscher High School off of 115. Carry outs are available for the Grand Dinner. |
12:00 Noon
Village Park Field |
Third Annual Co-ed 16 inch Softball Tournament (2nd Day)
Village Park |
| Afternoon Entertainment (All on Stage in Village Park) |
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Village Park Stage
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Herscher High School Marching Band
The Herscher High School Marching band will present their season preview. |
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Village Park Stage |
Cindy Jackson and Company
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| 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Village Park Stage |
Herscher Jr High Band
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3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Village Park Stage |
Dave Rudolf - Beach Party
Want to see your kids(or yourself) limbo, Hula hoop, use Shakers, Jump rope,
watch the Bubble Machines, do a Conga Line or tons of other fun interactive activities while listening to great music
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4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Village Park Stage |
Rave and Dave - Jugglers
Rave and Dave have 28 years of combined juggling experience. For more details about Rave and Dave show visit Rave and Dave 's Labor Day page.
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5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Village Park Stage |
Herscher High School Jazz Band
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5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
Village Park Stage |
Herscher High School Show Choir
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6:30 p.m.
Village Park Stage |
Local Talent Show
The local acts that are chosen for this show are submited through the Herscher Pilot newspaper. Don't miss this year's selected talent that is chosen for the Herscher Labor stage.
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| Additional Events for Monday, September 3, 2007 |
1:00p.m.
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Kiddie Tractor Pull
The kiddie tractor pull will be located on Maple St on the west side Village Park. For a map of the Herscher's streets download Herscher Map.
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1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Village Hall |
Antiques Road Show
Gayle Magnuson, a certified appraiser from Kankakee, will have a special tent at the festivities to let people know if their items are treasures or trash.
For more details visit the Antiques Road Show Labor Day page. |
2:00 p.m.
Beer Stand
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Beanbags for Breast Cancer Tournament
Provena St. Mary's Auxiliary will be hosting Beanbags for Breast Cancer, a corn toss tournament at the Herscher Labor Day Celebration. Sign-ups will begin at 1:30, with the tournament at 2:00 p.m. Team entry is only $40, with the chance to win $200 for First Place or $100 for Second Place. Pre-registration is preferred, as spots are filling quickly. Reserve your spot by calling Lisa at 815-937-2479. |
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Christian Church parking lot |
Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Show
Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show at Herscher Christian Church parking lot.
Fred Scheer, founder and performer, has been in the lumberjack entertainment business for more than twenty years. He has competed for over 30 years and has won nine World Championships.
For more details, images and video visit Fred Scheer's Labor Day page. |
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Christian Church parking lot |
Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Show
Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show at Herscher Christian Church parking lot.
Fred Scheer, founder and performer, has been in the lumberjack entertainment business for more than twenty years. He has competed for over 30 years and has won nine World Championships.
For more details, images and video visit Fred Scheer's Labor Day page. |
4:00 p.m.
Village Hall
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Punt, Pass & Kick
The Punt, Pass, & Kick will be located behind the Village Hall. For a map of the Herscher's streets download a Herscher Map.
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All Day in Village Park
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Concession stands, Kiddie Rides and Game booths
After the parade walk thru the village park for cheesburgers, funnel cakes and pictures of your kids riding local rides.
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1 - 5 p.m.
Legion Community Center
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Bingo (Tentative)
Legion Community Center will offer Bingo.
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| Scheduled Events at the Beer Stand |
Saturday,
September 1st
5 p.m.- 11 p.m.
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On The Rocks Band
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Sunday,
September 2nd
12 noon - 11 p.m.
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Hooligans Band
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Monday,
September 3rd
12 noon - 10 p.m.
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Beanbags for Breast Cancer Tournament
Provena St. Mary's Auxiliary will be hosting Beanbags for Breast Cancer, a corn toss tournament at the Herscher Labor Day Celebration. Sign-ups will begin at 1:30, with the tournament at 2:00 p.m. Team entry is only $40, with the chance to win $200 for First Place or $100 for Second Place. Pre-registration is preferred, as spots are filling quickly. Reserve your spot by calling Lisa at 815-937-2479.
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