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June 19 – Things to do during John’s Tournament weekend around the area…


During  the entire day of John’s Golf Tournament there will be many things for the entire family!You can come early or stay late &/or send the family to enjoy some festivities while you are on the fairway!

Adel (John’s Tournament is 4 miles north of Adel & where we now call home)

2nd Annual Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Office Special Olympics All-Wheel Show –  at the Dallas Co. Fair Grounds
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

  • 4th Annual Iowa Book Festival – Bringing Books and Book Lovers Together! The Iowa Book Festival is a delight for festival goers with workshops, best-selling authors, and activities for all ages.  The festival will be held in the Adel Public Library the adjacent City Hall and surrounding outdoor grounds.
    11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • All Iowa Wine Festival –  A wonderful way to enjoy a summer evening. The All Iowa Wine Festival features wines from several Iowa wineries. Festival admittance includes a commemorative glass and free samples along with live entertainment at the Adel Community Stage. $10 entry fee 
    4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.



Stuart Good Egg Days Celebration (John’s Mom’s hometown where a lot of his family still lives)

7:00 Breakfast – By Rocks’ Ledge
8:00 Good Egg Run/Walk w Father/Son & Father/Daughter Categories (Registration 7:00 AM City Park)
10:00 – 12:00 – 3 on 3 Basketball Registration for High School thru Adult (Justin Schneider – 515-491-0225)
11:00 Parade – Line-up go to SW 7th & S. Adair St. (Stuart Fire Dept. & Morrison Chev)
12:00 Noon Meal –Lions’ Club (pulled pork sandwiches, chips, beans, hotdogs)
12:00 3 on 3 Basketball tournament games begin – High School thru Adult -Justin Schneider –515- 491-0225
12:00 – 5:00 Sand Pile Treasure Hunt (sponsored by Rolling Hills Bank, First State Bank, First National Bank of Anita )
1:00 Motorcycle Poker Run – Registration at Ruby’s Pub 1-2 PM (Doug Christensen 523-1797)
1:00 Dunk Tank – sponsored by Stuart Fire Dept.
1:00 Ring Toss Game – by Stuart Fire Dept.
1:00 Mel Shivers’ Hands-on Building Projects for Kids – Ages 4 and up – Free
1:30 Kids’ Water Fights – sponsored by Stuart Fire Department
4:00 Food Booth during Pedal Tractor Pulls – WCV Mat Pack
5:00 Myers Pedal Tractor Pulls – registration at 4:30, street north of tennis courts (Kristy Lonsdale 523-1010)
9:00 PM – Street Dance w/ Stone Thro (Downtown stage – $5 cover charge)

GAZEBO ENTERTAINMENT (Bring your lawn chairs)

1:00 Baby Contest sponsored by Day Care Providers (contact Lori Christensen 523-2911 or Barb Boss 523-2119)
1:30 Sugar Creek Cloggers
2:15 Pet Show & Competition – Sara Bliven – 515-778-1569
3:00 BILL RILEY TALENT SEARCH (Cheryl Marks 523-1035)
(Rain Location for Gazebo events is Stuart Legion/Recreation Center across from City Pool)

Posted in: News, Author: jgomke (June 4, 2010)

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