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GOLDFIELD’S SESQUICENTENNIAL
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
July 15, 16, & 17, 2005
| Friday, July 15 | |
| 8 AM – 5 PM | Becky’s Antique & Collectible Show (521 W Hwy 3) |
| 8 AM – 5 PM | Marty Arne’s Chain Saw Wood Carving Display (521 W Hwy 3) |
| 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Civil War Reenactors Open Camp (River Park) |
| 1 PM – 8:30 PM | 18th Century Eastern Woodlands Culture (SE of City Park) |
| 1 PM – 6:30 PM | Carl Halverson’s Chuck Wagon Display (SE of City Park) |
| 1 PM – 8:30 PM | Souvenir & Information Booth (City Park) |
| 1 PM | City Bus Tour (Departs from Legion Building) |
| 3 PM | Downtown Business District Walking Tour (Departs Legion Building) |
| 3 PM | City Bus Tour (Departs Legion Building) |
| 4 PM – 5 PM | Pioneer & Water Balloon Games for all Kids (City Park) |
| 4 PM – 6 PM | Skooter the Clown Balloon Artist (City Park) |
| 4 PM – 8 PM | Car Show (East of Fountain City Steakhouse) |
| 4 PM – 2 AM | Beer Garden (Fountain City Steakhouse) |
| 5:30 PM | Kiddie Parade (Starts at Legion Bldg. Ends at City Park.) |
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STAGE ENTERTAINMENT AT CITY PARK
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| 6:00 PM | Goldfield’s Postmaster & Mr. L, Singing and Playing State and Pioneer Songs |
| 6:30 PM | Barber Shop Harmony Brigade |
| 7:00 PM |
Opening Ceremonies – Fred Nesheim, MC Mayor’s Opening Speech Honoring our Founding Fathers Acknowledgment of Goldfield Fire Departments 100 Years of Service Honoring our Community Churches Honoring all Goldfield Veterans Presentation by Senator Iverson Presentation by Representative George Eichhorn Time Capsule Review (Historical Society) Unveiling of General Brassfield’s Statue |
| 8 PM | Buffalo Chips Barber Shop Quartet (Comedy Act) |
| 9 PM | National DJ Light & Music Show (Fountain City Steakhouse) |
| 9:30 PM | Ghost Bus Tour (Departs from Legion Building) |
| Saturday, July 16 | |
| 7 AM – 10 AM | Legion Breakfast (School House) |
| 8 AM – 6:30 PM | Civil War Reenactors Camp Open (River Park) |
| 8 AM – 6:30 PM | 18th Century Eastern Woodland Culture (SE of City Park) |
| 8 AM – 6:30 PM | Carl Halverson’s Chuck Wagon Display (SE of City Park) |
| 8 AM – 5 PM | Becky’s Antique and Collectible Show (521 W Hwy 3) |
| 8 AM – 5 PM | Marty Arne’s Chain Saw Wood Carving Display (521 W Hwy 3) |
| 8 AM | 8 K Run & 5K Run/Walk (Start at City Hall) |
| 8 AM – 10 AM | Hot Shot Basketball (City Park) |
| 9 AM – 11 PM | Inflatables, Tubs of Fun, Tin Can Alley Arcade (City Park) |
| 9 AM | Downtown Business Walking Tour (Departs from Legion Building) |
| 9 AM – 10 PM | Souvenir & Information Booth Open (City Park) |
| 9 AM - 5 PM | Fountain City Station Sesqui Postage Cancellation Stamp & postage will be available at the Post Office Station (City Park) |
| 9 AM | Kringla Contest (Crossroads) |
| 9 AM – 5 PM | Quilt Show (School House) |
| 10 AM |
Parade (Lineup at Gold-Eagle Coop starting at 9 AM) |
| 10:30 AM | Woman’s Club Lunch (School House) |
| 11 AM – 2 PM | Presbyterian Women’s Pie, Ice Cream, and Coffee (City Park) |
| Noon – 5 PM | Log Cabin Open |
| Noon – 5 PM | City Hall Open |
| Noon – 6:30 PM | Booths Open at City Park Bus Barn Wright County Economic Development Wright County Conservation Goldfield’s Authors Life Touch Pictures CORN, LP United States Armed Forces MidAmerican Energy Local Walking Can Collection Dean Nelson’s Fire Department Display |
| Noon – 8:30 PM | Weide Pony Ride (City Park) |
| Noon – 6 PM | Kock’s Mini Train Rides (City Park) |
| Noon – 6:30 PM | Wright County Humane Society Petty Zoo (City Park) |
| Noon – 5 PM | Antique Tractor Display (School Parking Lot) |
| 12:30 – 5 PM | Born Free Motorcoach Displays (City Park) |
| 12:30 PM | Marengo Civil War Band (City Park Stage) |
| 1:00 PM | Abraham Lincoln Reenactor & Presentation (City Park Stage) |
| 1:00 PM | Bus Tour & Stop at Ethanol Plant (Depart from Legion Building) |
| 1 PM – 5 PM | Methodist Women’s Beverage & Snack Stand Open |
| 1 PM – 5 PM | Beer Garden (Fountain City Steakhouse) |
| 1:45 PM | Keith West Magic Show (City Park Stage) |
| 2:00 PM | Farmall Tractor Prominaders – New Acts! (School House) |
| 2:00 PM | Meet & Greet Former Teachers of Goldfield (Methodist Church) |
| 3:00 PM | Marengo Civil War Band (City Park Stage) |
| 2:30 PM | Historical Business District Walking Tour (Departs from Legion Building) |
| 3:00 PM | Bus Tour & Stop at Ethanol Plant (Depart from Legion Building) |
| 2:45 – 3:45 PM | Civil War Skirmish |
| 4:00 PM | Beards & Bonnet Contest (City Park Stage) |
| 5:30 PM | Security Savings Bank & Goldfield Vet Clinic Sponsor Free Supper (City Park) |
| 6:00 PM | Keith West Magic Show (City Park Stage) |
| 7:00 PM | Stories of Days Gone By – Local Talent (City Park Stage) |
| 8:00 PM | Al Walsh Band (City Park Stage) |
| 9:00 PM | Zwarte Band (Fountain City Steakhouse) |
| 9:30 PM | Ghost Bus Tour (Departs from Legion Building) |
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Sunday, July 17 |
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| 8 AM – 4 PM | Becky’s Antique & Collectible Show (521 W Hwy 3) |
| 8 AM – 4 PM | Civil War Reenactors Camp Open (River Park) |
| 9:30 AM | Closing Ceremonies (City Park) |
| 10 AM | Ecumenical Church Service – Everyone Welcome (City Park) |
| 11 AM – 4 PM | Quilt Show (School House) |
| 11:30 AM | Lake Lutheran Church Box Social (City Park) |
| Noon – 4 PM | 18th Century Eastern Woodland Culture (SE of City Park) |
| Noon – 4 PM | Weide Pony Rides |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Civil War Skirmish (River Park) |
| 8 AM – 4 PM | Marty Arne’s Chain Saw Wood Carving Display (521 W Hwy 3) |
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Sesqui Quilters Wall Hangings |
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Goldfield Sesqui Quilters will be making wall hangings of the Keyhole Bridge in all four seasons.
Cost per wall hanging is $40 You may order one or all of them done
in colors that bring out the colors during the four seasons of the year.
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We also have a Goldfield Sign, Log Cabin and New Sesqui Bridge wall hanging. Cost $25
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Will also do one with the past and present churches on it. Cost $40 If you would like more information or to order any of these contact: Jodi Kraft 515-825-3337.
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This family was recently sent to me by John Brassfield,
the great, great grandson of Major Othnal Minter Brassfield. |
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2005 Sesquicentennial Fountain City Days
2005 Sesquicentennial Merchandise
