Harper Events

Two events are planned in Harper to coincide with the opening of the 2021-2022 big game season.

The Harper Turkey Shoot is set for Friday, Nov. 5, while members of the Harper Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will host their annual benefit fish fry on Saturday, Nov. 6.

Turkey Shoot set for Friday, Nov. 5

Sponsored by Harper American Legion Post 650, the turkey shoot is planned for 10 a.m. to around 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at the rodeo grounds in the Harper Community Park.

Offered will be archery targets and rifle targets. Cost is $5 per shot. Shots are 100 yards and shooters can win a turkey or a ham. Persons are asked to bring their own weapons and ammunition. Children 12 and under can use a support to shoot but adults must stand.

There will also be a paddle wheel with a large selection of prizes for the winners.

The Harper American Legion Auxiliary will be offering food and drinks for sale throughout the day.

Attendees can also purchase tickets for a prize drawing. The winning tickets will be drawn at the end of the day of the shoot.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Fargason at 830-998-3254.

Benefit Fish Fry, Saturday, Nov. 6

On Saturday, Nov. 6, the Harper Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will host their annual benefit fish fry at 11 a.m. at the HVFD station. The cost for a plate of food, including all of the trimmings, is by donation. The menu includes fried American catfish, hush puppies, beans, bread and dessert. The event is reverting back to a traditional fish-fry, with to-go plates offered, as well.

A prize drawing will also be held. Among the many prizes will be guns, knives, hunts, sporting equipment, jewelry and more. Tickets for the prize drawing are $5 each. In advance, prize drawing tickets are available from department members as well as at Waldo’s, Bode’s and Dauna’s, all in Harper. Prize drawing tickets are also available the day of the fish fry and from any Harper VFD member.

There will also be a live auction.

The Harper Volunteer Fire Department Benefit Fish Fry serves fried catfish, beans, hush puppies and dessert to area residents and visitors every year to raise money for the Harper VFD. — Standard-Radio Post file photo