Richland County will celebrate its 100th birthday with a huge party June 13-15. Enjoy free concerts by Rob Quist & Great Northern Friday night, and Sawyer Brown Saturday night, plus free BBQs each night. Airplane ping pong ball drops each afternoon will provide excitement and prizes to those lucky enough to pick up a specially marked ball. Local and children’s entertainment will please all ages, while vendors will satisfy thirst and hunger pangs. Each evening, Dan Hunthausen & the Train Wrecks will provide entertainment in the beer garden. All take place at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
Self-guided community/historical tours will take place both days and the Sidney-Richland County Library will provide History tours.
The Sidney Kiwanis Club will host its Pie Social Friday at the courthouse and kids of all ages are encouraged to take part in the Sidney-Richland County Library Children’s Street Fair.
Saturday starts off with the Centennial Parade at 10a.m. Please submit your entry to the Sidney Chamber of Commerce or go to the centennial website.
The Senior Coalition is sponsoring a Color Run at noon starting at Peterson Park. There is a registration fee of $25 which will go to the Coalition for their activities.
Activities at the Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon include a Pedal Tractor Pull presented by Sidney FFA Alumni. Registration starts at 1 with the pull beginning at 2. Past and present county officials will be honored, as well as the Centennial Farms. There will also be an FFA Time Capsule presentation.
Sunday starts off with the centennial breakfast and church service, followed by the finale of cake and a balloon release at the Richland County Fair Event Center.
Vendors and local entertainment are still needed. Vendors can contact Libby Berndt or Kris Weltikol, while entertainers can contact Tom Pavek or Jennifer Neilsen.
Committee members:
Jamie Larson
Benjamin Clark
Kris Weltikol
Libby Berndt
Jacki Young
Marci Albin
Jodi Berry
LaVanchie Starkey
Angie Nelson
Amelia Spade
Fred Lake
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