LAHARPE — A schedule loaded with fun is in store for those who partake in the annual LaHarpe Day celebration Saturday.
The activities kick off bright and early at 7 a.m. with booth set-up at the LaHarpe City Park, and with registration for the LaHarpe Day Heart of Allen County Fun Run. The 5K run or 3K walk will take participants from the park, south on Main Street (and on to 2600 Street for the runners) and back. Registration forms are available at TLC Greenhouse, Angelia’s Cafe or at the starting line.
The runners embark on the course at 8 o’clock.
By the time the fun run concludes, the finishing touches will be put on the rest of the LaHarpe Day activities.
A mechanical bull will be unveiled at 10 a.m. and will be available to any hearty rider who dares attempt to stay on more than a few fleeting seconds.
The parade, accentuating a “Happy Trails” theme, starts at 11 a.m..
Merchants drawings start at noon and run throughout the day.
A car, motorcycle and truck show runs from noon to 2 p.m., interrupted only briefly with the arrival at 1 o’clock with a MediVac helicopter fly-in.
Kids games — all done with stick horses — follow at 1:30 p.m..
Music from Christina, the D.J., begins at 2 p.m., followed at 2:30 by judging for the assembled cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Drawings at 3 p.m. for prizes such as a one-day skid steer rental, a one-day rental for a 35-foot lift, two pest control certificates, a five-gallon bucket of automotive supplies, photo shoot and more.
Another round of children’s games are planned at 4 p.m..
Bidders take center stage at 5 p.m. with an auction.
The evening festivities hit high gear with a pony pull at the softball diamond at 7 p.m..
Christina’s music will fill the air again at 9 p.m. until midnight for a street dance.
