August 29 through

September 2

Must See Events1. Mr. Twister2. James Wedgewood, ventriloquist3. Kenny Ahern, physical comic

FULL EVENT SCHEDULE INSIDE!

Tons to see and do...don’t miss out!

Celebration Days2013Sheldon

4. Jerry Frasier, comic magician5. Celebration Days Parade6. Paul Messerschmidt –

“Mr. Gooseman”

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Sheldon Community Theatre 7:30 p.m. High School AuditoriumClinging to the childhood memories of family vacations,

“Leaving Iowa”, is a superb play that will leave you appreciative of the ordinary experiences of life. Don returns home and ends up taking a journey to find the final resting place for his father’s ashes. A son who longed to get away from Winterset, Iowa, only to come back and appreciate the wonderful and sometimes torturous family vacations.

General admission: Tickets will be $10.00 at the door.

Open GymThe LLRC will host an open gym from 1-4 p.m.(gym only)Bring the whole family out for a fun game of basketball!Sponsored by: Northwest Iowa Lifelong Learning and

Recreation Center (LLRC)

Mini Rod Tractor Pulls 1:30 p.m. Sheldon Horse Arena (1 mile North of Casey’s on

Washington Ave.) FREE admissionBring your lawn chairs, be ready for lots of pulling excitement.

For more information contact Brian Woelber at 712-348-0386.

Sponsored by: O’Brien County Implement, Prins Insurance, Sheldon Countryside Repair

Sheldon Community Theatre7:30 p.m. High School AuditoriumClinging to the childhood memories of family vacations,

“Leaving Iowa”, is a superb play that will leave you appreciative of the ordinary experiences of life. Don returns home and ends up taking a journey to find the final resting place for his father’s ashes. A son who longed to get away from Winterset, Iowa, only to come back and appreciate the wonderful and sometimes torturous family vacations.

General admission: Tickets will be $10.00 at the door.

Street Dance8 p.m. - midnight, Langer’s Bar and Grill parking lotCome dance the night away to the sound of Madison Bower

and the Straight-On Band! They play everything from rock to pop to recent country music. Gate proceeds from the street dance will go to Children’s World. Cover is $5.

Sponsored by: Langer’s Bar and Grill, Top Notch Rentals, and Prairie Queen Bakery

Sheldon Community Theatre2:00 p.m. High School AuditoriumClinging to the childhood memories of family vacations,

“Leaving Iowa”, is a superb play that will leave you appreciative of the ordinary experiences of life. Don returns home and ends up taking a journey to find the final resting place for his father’s ashes. A son who longed to get away from Winterset, Iowa, only to come back and appreciate the wonderful and sometimes torturous family vacations.

General admission: Tickets will be $10.00 at the door.

Classic Car Cruise 7:00-10:00 p.m. Cook’s Café/Langer’s Bar and GrillCruise on over or bring your lawn chairs to watch a variety of

classic cars cruise. Register for door prizes and enjoy live DJ entertainment. For more information contact Mike Pepper at 712-324-2215.

Hosted by: Moonlite Crewzers

Community Worship Service and Ice Cream Social 6:00 p.m. in City ParkIn case of inclement weather the event will be at the First

Reformed Church (Washington Ave). Worship Service Hosted by: Sheldon Ministerial AssociationIce Cream Social Sponsored by: Sheldon Church of the Brethren

Fly-In Pancake Breakfast and Aircraft Display 6:30-11:00 a.m. Sheldon Regional AirportPancakes, sausage, O.J., milk, and coffee will be served. Check

out the experimental antique and vintage airplanes that will be visiting.

Sponsored by: Ski-Hy-Flyers-EAA Chapter

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

5K Walk/Run and 10K RunRegistration ends at 7:40 a.m. with the races beginning at 8 a.m. at

Northwest Iowa LLRCYou may pick up your registration packets Sunday from 4:30-

5:30 p.m. or Monday from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Trophies given to overall top male and female and medals will be given to first three places in each age category. Online registration available at www.allsportcentral.com or call 712-324-6151 for more information.

Sponsored by: Sanford Sheldon

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkRegistration ends at 7:50 a.m. and the walk/run begins at 8:00 a.m.

at Northwest Iowa LLRCA non-competitive walk/run for kids, families, seniors, etc. This

event will not be timed, but all participants in the 1 mile Fun Run/Walk will be entered to win door prizes.

Registration form available at www.allsportcentral.com.Sponsored by: Sanford Sheldon

Union Depot Open House 9:00 a.m. to NoonVisit the historical Depot Building to enjoy a wide variety of

activities for the whole family. Arts, crafts, and AWESOME face painting for the kids with proceeds going to Rise Ministries! Lots of fun you don’t want to miss!

Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in City Park just west of the gazeboCome purchase locally grown produce, baked goods, jams,

crafts, and more!

Arts and Crafts in the Park 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in City ParkMany crafters and vendors will offer a wide selection of

handcrafted items and goods. For more information contact: Allison Klett at 712-324-2813 or aklett@sheldoniowa.com from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

R.R.R. (Re-Read, Re-Use, Re-Cycle) 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in City ParkRunning out of room on those book shelves? Want to read a new

book? We have a perfect solution...let someone else enjoy those books! Browse through gently used books and take one home to enjoy! If you would like to participate by recycling any of your books that are in good, clean condition, please drop them off at either the Sheldon Public Library or Contents by August 1st.

Sponsored by: Contents and Sheldon Public Library

Sheldon Prairie Queen Museum (Extended hours)9:00 a.m. – Noon and 4:00-6:00 p.m. Located at 4th Ave and

10th St.Take a step back in time and tour the 1908 Carnegie Library.

There will also be other displays of early industry and military, indian and animal artifacts, past school lifestyles, and the Sheldon Hall of Fame.

Classic Car Show 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sheldon High SchoolRegistration is from 9:00 a.m. to Noon with Shine and Show

from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. followed by judging and awards. Classic cars, street rods, and many others will be on display. Bethel Reformed youth group will have a food stand and the Sheldon Eagle Riders #2297 will be selling Blue Bunny ice cream. For more information contact Mike Pepper at 712-324-2215.

Sponsored by: Moonlite Crewzers

Cow Patty BingoNoon until the cow patty drops in City Park, in the outfield of the east

ball diamondYou’re invited to watch a culturally entertaining and profitable

performance, as a cow struts it’s stuff on a field for all to see. Where the patty will land, no one knows, but when it does, a lucky player will win $2,000 and four other square numbers will be drawn at random to win $125 each. Square numbers available at the SCDC office or by calling 324-3772.

10th Annual Tractor and Equipment Display 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in City Park on the west ball diamond Come take a look at the many unique and antique tractors on

display. For more information please contact the SCDC office at 324-2813 or www.sheldoniowa.com

Veterans Opening Ceremony 10:00 a.m. City Park at the Sheldon Armed Services MemorialJoin our local veterans for a memorial ceremony.

Inflatables, Mini Ferris Wheel, Mini Train and Photo Booth9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. west end of City Park Bring your kids over to enjoy several inflatables including an

obstacle course, slide, Corn jumper, bumper cars and much more! Wristbands $8 each for all day and includes the photo booth!

Food BoothsOpen all day in City ParkFulfill those summertime cravings!

Sheldon Celebration Days Schedule of Events

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE: AVAILABLE ALL DAY MONDAY TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FROM THE CITY PARK TO THE CAR SHOW AND THE DEPOT. SPONSORED BY: RIDES

James Wedgewood - Comic Ventriloquist9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – City Park, east ball diamondJames is a tremendously talented ventriloquist and entertainer

who always gets his audience involved. His show is simply “The Most Fun You Can Have Without Moving Your Lips!” Like a one-man variety show, James makes virtually everything talk – from wooden “associates,” to purses, bottles, and even audience members! A game show, singing (without moving his lips!) and much more are all part of the fun!

Sponsored by: Citizens State Bank, McDonald’s, Rosenboom, and Sheldon Family Dental Clinic – Dr. Cory Borer.

Mr. Twister10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. City Park- located west of

the information boothWatch as balloons turn into something special. Don’t miss Mr.

Twister! Sponsored by: Edward Jones – Darrell Burns, Sheldon Farmers

Market, Sheldon Noon Kiwanis Club, and Uittenbogaard Construction, Inc.

Kenny Ahern - Physical Comic11:00 a.m. to noon – City Park, east ball diamondKenny’s shows are filled with AMAZING comedy antics,

HILARIOUS physical comedy, and FUN audience play! Touring the planet for over 25 years, performing to thousands upon thousands of audiences, Kenny has steadily built his reputation as a world-class family entertainer. He creates a high-energy, interactive comic world that very few can resist.

Sponsored by: Ag Processing, Inc., Drs. Spronk, Vander Griend & Radke, Northwestern Bank and Security Realty, Neal Chase Lumber, and POET BioRefining – Ashton

Jerry Frasier - Comic Magician 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – City Park, east ball diamondFrom close up miracles to stage illusions, Jerry is an experienced

entertainer for over 20 years. He is a former East Coast educator and has a distinctive voice and comic energy that truly brings audience participation to a new level. This is a magic show you won’t want to miss!

Sponsored by: Deluxe Feeds, Inc., ProActive Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab, Subway, and Van Dyke Construction

Paul Messerschmidt - “Mr. Gooseman”City Park, before the paradePaul, also known as, “Mr. Gooseman”, will be making his debut

appearance in Sheldon! His dressed-up geese are a sight to see! He will also have small animals to hold such as raccoons and ferrets! Bring the kids over to meet the animals before the parade, then enjoy Mr. Gooseman and his amazing trained geese as they march in the parade!

Sponsored by: Peoples Bank, Ag Partners, and First Reformed Church

Celebration Days ParadeLineup begins at 1:00 p.m.

and parade at 2:00 p.m. downtown

Our annual Celebration Days parade features bands, floats, tractors, and so much more! This year we also welcome the Spencer Abu Bekr units Sponsored by Iowa State Bank.

For parade entry form go to www.sheldoniowa.com.

All ParkEvents are

Free!

Entertainmentin the Park

Thank you to the many businesses and individuals who have made monetary contributions or volunteered their time, energy, and talents to make 2013 Celebration Days events possible. The following major sponsors donated $275 or more to Celebration Days.

Ag Processing Inc.Ag PartnersCitizens State BankDeluxe Feeds, Inc.Drs. Spronk, Vander Griend &

RadkeEdward Jones - Darrell BurnsFirst Reformed Church - Sheldon

Iowa State BankMcDonald’sNeal Chase Lumber Co.Northwestern Bank & Security

Realty Inc.O’Brien County Implement Inc.Peoples BankPOET BioRefining - Ashton

Prins Insurance, Inc.ProActive Physical Therapy &

Sports RehabRIDESRosenboomSheldon Church of the BrethrenSheldon Countryside Repair

Sheldon Family Dental Clinic - Dr. Cory Borer

Sheldon Farmers MarketSheldon Noon Kiwanis ClubSubwayUittenbogaard Construction, Inc.Van Dyke Construction Inc.

Thank You!

Our 2013 parade Grand Marshal is the 2012 Village Panthers softball team. The 12 member team traveled to

Oklahoma to participate in the 2012 Special Olympics North America softball invitational tournament where they defeated

Mississippi to gain a silver medal.

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