Posted: 6/6/06
Founderís Day Family Fun Fest next weekend
Caledonia Founderís Day Summer Tournament and Family Fun Fest will take place June 16-18 at Veterans Memorial Park in Caledonia.
The new event features three days of a World Softball League tournament, with a 5 p.m. start time on Friday, 10 a.m. on Saturday, and 3 p.m. on Sunday. It is a qualifying event for Class B and C for the National tournament in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Friday will also feature firemen games at 7 p.m. and DJ Lars at 8 p.m.
Saturday has a volleyball tournament and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for grades 4-6. Both start at 10 a.m. Call Dan Reinhart at 724-5033 for more information on the volleyball tournament. Activities for children take place from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the pool park. There is also Breakfast on the Farm at the Wayne and Kris Houdek farm, 12858 Malay Road, from 7:30-11 a.m.
Sunday has a sawdust hunt and kids activities at the pool park at 1:30 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will have a Belgian waffle breakfast starting at 9 a.m. at St. Maryís Church.
There will be a beer tent all three days.
Changes in event
Founders Days is under a new committee of people, which has made some changes. There is no longer a summer parade. The focus will be the winter celebration. For parades this summer, committee members will walk the route with a sign advertising the winter celebration.
In November, a young man and a young woman will be chosen to reign over the winter celebration. The committee plans to offer scholarships to participants.
Founderís Day began in 1979 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the cityís founding. Its activities included many things, such as a chili/smelt supper, spring comedy, fashion show, summer celebration, bingo at the fair, Christmas lighting contest, Christmas parade, ECFE Family Fun Fair, and Queens Court area parades.
Lisa Ely, Noel Brenza, Amber Foster, Arien O'Heron, Betsy Pieper, and Sandy Welscher are on the committee.
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