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The town of Ireton was platted in 1882 and
is
celebrating its 125th "birthday" on June 22
and 23, 2007. We hope that you will join us for
all of the festivities! There are activities for
Toddlers to Elders so come and spend time in
Ireton....have fun and see why we are "Proud to Call It
Home"!
Download a
printable map and schedule of the events on June
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Friday, June 22
Family Fun
at the Park
City Park
The Fun Begins at 1 p.m.!
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Inflatable Games, Carnival
Games, Juggler/Clown, Magician/Balloon Twister
and
Fun for All Ages!
Inflatables Include:
Jump Room
Giant Slide
Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em (King of the
Mountain)
2-Lane Bungee
Velcro Wall
Human Spheres
High Striker
Dunk Tank
Toddler Play Center
Tickets/Wristbands Available at
Iowa State Bank (Ireton); Transformations (Hawarden)
Wristbands are $10 for all day
or
$6 per shift (1-5 or 5-8)
Ball Park Concession Stand Open
3 p.m.
Swim Events
Ireton Community Pool
5:30 p.m.
Mud Volleyball
Northwest corner of town;
continues at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Food Stand Operated by the
Ireton Christian School
Education Partners.
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Catered Pork Loin Supper
City Park Shelter House
Tickets are $6 for older
children & adults
$4 for children 3-8
Free for children 2 & under
Tickets Available after June 1
from:
Iowa State Bank, Ireton
Services Unlimited, Ireton
All Ireton Churches
And from Food Committee Members
Tickets also available at the
event
Musical Entertainment During the
Meal
Stage near Shelter
House
6 p.m. Presentation of Royalty;
Oldest Male & Female and Longest-Married Couple
Stage near Shelter House
7 p.m.
Beard Judging Contest;
Announcement of Cash Sweepstakes Winners (tickets
currently available at Iowa State Bank & Superstop and
will be available at event unless all have been sold);
Auction/Raffle of Donated Items
7:30 p.m. Jake Brake Contest
Superstop Beer Garden
Dusk: Fireworks Display
Near City Park
Saturday, June 23
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Coffee
Coffeecake, Coffee & Lemonade
at the
Historical House & Kemper School
Sponsored by the Ireton Area
Historical Society
Free Will Offering
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Car Show Registration
Lot at the corner of 4th & East
9:00 a.m.-6 p.m.
Food Stand Open
(City Offices - Main Street)
Community Food Stand Operated
Cooperatively by Ireton's Churches
Sandwiches, Chips, Cookies & Bars, Pop, Water, Coffee
There will also be a Food Stand for Popcorn, Pop,
etc. at the Post Office corner
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Car Show
No charge to attend;
Lot east of City Museum and on
East Street between 4th
and 5th.
11:30 a.m.
Kiddie Parade
Main Street
11:45 a.m.
Parade
featuring the
Abu Bekr White Horse Mounted
Patrol and
Rat Patrol
and
Other Local Favorites!
Parade Route Begins At
The Corner of 8th & Main and
Runs North on Main
Street to 3rd and Main; goes 1 block west on 3rd then
goes south on Elm Street;
Announcers in the vicinity of
St. Paul's Lutheran
Church and the post office - exact locations to be
announced.
Please Bring Lawn
Chairs - there will not be bleachers.
1:45
(or immediately following
parade):
Flag-Burning Ceremony conducted by
Bertram Post 276
Corner of 4th & Main
(post office corner)
2:00 p.m.
(or immediately following
flag-burning): Waterfights -
Ireton Fire Dept. & guests
Main Street between 4th and 6th
(In front of the Methodist church)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
City Museum open
Old City Hall - 4th
Street east of Main
2:15 p.m. - ? (about 7 or 8 p.m.)
Super Stop Tractor
and Truck Pull
Lot North of the Super Stop; Sponsored
by the Super Stop
Admission is free for Spectators;
Super Stop Beer Garden Open; Food Available
Ireton High School Alumni Banquet
5:3O p.m. Happy Hour
6:00 p.m. Banquet
Community Center
6 p.m. - ?
Food Stand Open
Near Ireton Locker
Brats, Burgers, Tacos, Water and Pop Available
8-12 p.m.
Street Dance
Featuring
The Senders
Main Street - $5 Cover
charge - wristbands sold at the event;
Rocken's Beer Garden
Open During Dance
Identification required
In late 2004, the Ireton Booster Club established a
steering committee to plan the events of the
celebration. Volunteers and contributions are
always welcome.
If you would like to volunteer to help with the
celebration, please contact the committee at:
ireton125@iretonia.com.
If you would like to make a donation to the celebration,
please mail your contribution to:
Ireton 125th Committee
P.O. Box 35
Ireton,
Iowa 51027
You may also support the celebration by purchasing logo
merchandise elsewhere on this website!
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