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Kernel Days slated for 3rd weekend in August

By Sarah Stultz

sarah.stultz@albertleatribune.com

Wells Kernel Days is scheduled for Aug. 20 and 21 this year and will feature a variety of activities for all ages.

Though many of the specifics were still in the works as of press time, GeDee Feist and Mike Schrader said people should watch for more details as they are decided.

Events will kick off with the Little Miss Kernel program on Aug. 19.

Throughout the weekend, the Wells pool and museum will be open, and there will be Kid Zone tents and inflatables.

There will be a parade and food vendors, a children’s tractor pull, bingo, volleyball and softball. A free lunch at CCF Bank on Aug. 20.

Ron’s Plumbing, HVAC and Electric will also host Ron’s Roast, a customer appreciation meal.

The Whitesidewalls will perform at Half Moon Park on Aug. 20, and the Express Band will perform at the park on Aug. 21, sponsored by the Wells Jaycees.

The Jaycee’s beer garden will be open all weekend.

Check back to the Tribune for a complete schedule as the event draws closer.

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A busy weekend planned for annual Farm & City Days

By Sarah Stultz

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New Richland Farm & City Days has something for all interests on the schedule for this year’s festival from July 9-11.

Events kick off with a potato bake and root beer floats from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 9 at City Hall, sponsored by the Lions Club. Bingo is also slated at 6:30 p.m. in the street dance area.

At 7 p.m., a bean bag tournament will start at New Richland Liquor Co., with signup starting at 6 p.m.

The grand marshal for the parade will be announced at 8 p.m., followed by the Steele Prairie Band from 8 to 11 p.m.

On July 10, events kick off with the New Richland Fire Department pancake breakfast at the New Richland fire hall from 7 to 10 a.m., along with the St. Peter Lutheran Church bake sale.

Beginning at 8 a.m. will be the Press on for Preston 5K run/walk starting at NRHEG High School.

At 9 a.m., a Top 25 antique car show will start on Broadway, along with an antique tractor show on First Street Northwest. Registration for both will take place the day of the event.

Also at 9 a.m., a three-person golf tournament will begin at Riverview Golf Course.

The Friends of the New Richland Library will have a book sale at the library from 9 a.m to 1 p.m., and sidewalk sales will take place at businesses on Broadway, along with a craft and vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the New Richland Area Historical Society will have a display at the former Washburn Hotel, featuring “A Moment In Time: Remembering and Celebrating the Life of Rodney Hatle.”

At 11 a.m. will be the kiddie parade on wheels, followed by horse drawn wagon rides from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rides are free for children 16 and under, and children must be accom-

Children take part in a kiddie parade on wheels a previous year for Farm & City

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panied by an adult.

A photo scavenger hunt begins at noon, and the St. Olaf Brewing Co. tasting starts at 1 p.m.

At 2:30 p.m. the children’s tractor pull will take place on Broadway near the street dance area for children ages 4 to 11, and the Farm & City Days Parade will be at 5 p.m.

A street dance will follow from 8 to 11:30 p.m. featuring Red Dirt Road for people ages 21 and older. There will be a cover charge for people who would like to attend or the event is free with a button. Buttons are $5 and can be purchased at any New Richland business. They get you into the street dance and allow a discounted pancake breakfast.

On July 11, events include a community worship service at city park at 10 a.m., the Red Leaf Cafe Lunch at city park at 11 a.m., a historical display at Washburn Hotel from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The New Richland Fire Department water waters will be at noon, and a hot wing eating contest will take place at the Willows at 3 p.m.

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