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July 2020
Outdoor Concert
Outdoor Concert The 56th Annual Homesteader Days will kick off the evening of July 10th, 2020 with the Outdoor Concert. Gates open at 5:00 pm. The first act will start at 6:30 pm, followed by the second act at 8:00 pm. The concert will be held the 7-acre Homesteader Park. There is lots of room, plenty of shade trees, and a park full of nice folks. Bring your own lawn chairs. Schedule of Events - 5:00 pm: Gates open -…
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Find out more »Homesteader Run
Homesteader Run: Don't miss the 9th annual Homesteader Run! It's about participants of all different ages, speeds, and fitness levels coming together for a fun time! Participants can run or walk the 2-mile course around the State Experiment Station in Homesteader Park. Shirts are available while supplies last. Participants can also enjoy the great food and festivities after the Homesteader Run. Activities include a parade, carnival in the park, Fun on the Farm games, Bingo, and a craft show. Evening…
Find out more »Homesteader Parade (2020 Theme: TBD)
Gates will open at 8:30 am on Saturday, July 11, 2020. The Homesteader Parade will start at 11:00 am, with the route going right through Homesteader Park. The theme for 2020 is TBD. A $75 cash prize will be given for first place in the following categories: (1) floats, (2) old cars and restored autos and trucks, (3) machinery, (4) horse units and riders, and (5) marching units. No preregistration. Register on July 11th only at the registration table. A…
Find out more »Country Market Craft Show & Sale
The Country Market will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Homesteader Hall and the surrounding lawn area. To register a booth, please download the Crafter's Registration Form and return it to the Huntley Project Lioness Club. The Crafter Information Sheet contains other important information about the Country Market. All spaces will be rented on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to register is July 4. No-shows will not receive refunds. If you have…
Find out more »Beer Garden Entertainment
One of our most coveted Homesteader Days traditions. If you're looking for a great place to find a cold beer on Saturday, you'll find an ice cold alcoholic beverage in the Beer Garden. Pull up a stump and kick up some sawdust as you share a cold one and a story with your friends or one of the locals who return year after year to visit and carry on. The Beer Garden opens at 11:00 am and closes at 1:00…
Find out more »Carnival in Park and Bingo
2019 Carnival in Park and Bingo Gates will open at 8:30am on Saturday, July 11, 2020. The Homesteader Days Parade will start at 11:00am in Homesteader Park, followed by other entertaining activities for people of all ages, including carnival games, carnival rides for smaller children, Fun on the Farm games, craft show, bingo, and Greased Pig Wrestling. There will be great food and beverages available in the park. Lions Club will be serving their famous BBQ Beef and BBQ Chicken…
Find out more »Fun on the Farm Games
Fun on the Farm Games Are you ready to have some serious Fun on the Farm?! This entertaining event starts at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Get warmed up, stretched out, and meet us in front of the stage in Homesteader Park. Fun on the Farm provides some good old fashioned fun for people of all ages. Whether you are an expert corn-stalk thrower, stick horse racer, or hula hooper, we've got just the contest for you! Where…
Find out more »Greased Pig Race
Get your costumes ready for the Homesteader Days 6th Annual Greased Pig Race on Saturday, July 11, 2020! Teams must be registered by Saturday, July 11th at 2pm to qualify for pre-registration entry fee. Late registration is open from 2-4 pm. Late entry fee is $150 Adult / $75 Junior. We will take the first ten teams to register for both adult and youth divisions. All teams must be made up of four people, and are required to have one…
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