101 THINGS TO DO FOUNTAIN GREEN LAMB DAYS 59

JULY 14-15

First started in 1930, the celebration known as Lamb Days is conducted by Fountain Green each July. The name is fitting due to the historic nature of the area where raising sheep was a huge industry and is still an ongoing way of life for some.

Lamb Days draws people from all over and the annual activities include a co-ed softball tournament, entertainment, a lamb and sourdough dinner, a youth talent show, a fun run, a chuck wagon breakfast, a craft fair, a parade and fireworks.

The schedule of events is as follows:

JULY 7 & 8

7 p.m.: Lamb Day Play, Fountain Green Theatre

JULY 11-13 & 15

5:30 p.m. nightly: Co-Ed Softball Tournament

JULY 14-15

Craft Fair, 300 W. Center

FRIDAY, JULY 14

10 a.m.: Wool Show

4 p.m.: Car Show

5 to 8 p.m.: Lamb and Sourdough Dinner

5 to 9 p.m.: Cornhole Tournament

8 p.m.: Lamb Pit Preparation

9 p.m.: Kids’ Movie

SATURDAY, JULY 15

6:30 a.m.: Fun Run & Walk

7:30 a.m.: Flag Ceremony

7 to 9 a.m.: Chuck Wagon Breakfast

10 a.m.: Mammoth Parade

Noon to 4 p.m.: Kids Games at the City Park

Noon: Youth Talent Show

1 p.m.: Lamb Sandwiches at the City Park

3 p.m.: Mutton Bustin’ at the City Park

4 p.m.: Sawdust Dive at the City Park

4:30 p.m.: Drawing for prizes at the City Park

10 p.m.: Fireworks

60 JR. RANGER PROGRAM

Have you ever thought that you might want to be a park ranger when you grow up? Now is your chance to see, and do, some of what a ranger does by participating in the Jr. Ranger program at Palisade State Park, 2200 E. Palisade Road, Sterling. Jr. Ranger Booklets can be picked up at the park entrance station (for a small fee).

In the booklet, you will find fun activities you can complete to earn your Jr. Ranger badge. When you have finished the activities, take the book back to the place where you got it. An official will make sure you have completed enough activities and award you your Jr. Ranger badge.