Sykeston's
125th Celebration & All-School Reunion
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Schedule
of Events!
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| Thursday, July 3rd | ||
| Prior to Registration | Lasagna Supper by Sykeston 4-H | St. Elizabeth's Parish |
| 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Registration | Legion Hall |
| Friday, July 4th | ||
| 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Registration | Legion Hall |
| 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Pancake & Sausage Breakfast | Free
will offering Proceeds go to the Sykeston Fire Department For more information on the City/Fire Hall project go to the Organization section of this website. |
| 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | Kids Games | Softball Diamond |
| Afternoon | Wool
Spinning Demonstration by Betty Barry |
City Park |
| 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Closest to the Pin Golf Contest | Sykeston Fire Department |
| 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Mud Football /Survivors Relay | |
| 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Kutz/Hammes Chili Cook-off - Must register by noon on July 4th. Chili has to be prepared on site. | Proceeds
go to Preservation Sykeston Those interested in entering the chili cook-off contact Jack Kutz 984-2268 |
| 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Slide Show/Pageant | Sykeston School |
| Following Pageant | Old Timer's Band | Sykeston School |
| 10:45 p.m. | Half hour FIREWORKS display | Provided by Sykeston Community Club & Wholesale Ag |
| 9:00 - 1:00 a.m. | "K HOOK" | DJ on Main street |
| Saturday, July 5th | ||
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | 5 K Run - Walk | |
| 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Rolls, Coffee, and Juice | Free
will offering Proceeds go to the Sykeston Fire Department For more information on the City/Fire Hall project go to the Organization section of this website. |
| 10:00 a.m. | Parade
Immediately following the parade the American Legion with have the 125th Commemorative Rifle Auction |
Those interested in participating in the parade or Vintage Car/Tractor Show contact Jon Polries at dakotaprime@daktel.com |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Closest to the Pin Golf Contest | Sykeston Fire Department |
| 12:00 noon -5:00 p.m. | Flippin' Froggies Inflatable games for kids | Sykeston School |
| 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. | Vintage Car and Tractor Show | Softball Diamond |
| 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | School Tours and Class Gatherings | |
| 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Brief history of the settlement of Sykeston | Told by John Becker |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Banquet | School
Gymnasium Menu: Roast Beef or Turkey, Au gratin Potatoes, Lettuce Salad, Dinner Roll, Coffee or Cold Beverage and Dessert |
| 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Bingo | St. Elizabeth's Parish Center |
| 10:00 p.m. | 125th Commemorative Rifle Raffle Drawing | Sykeston American Legion |
| 9:00 - 1:00 a.m. | Street Dance "FRONT FENDERS" | Main Street |
| Sunday, July 6th | ||
| 10:00 a.m. | All Demoninations Church Service | City Park |
| 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Picnic in the Park | Meal provided: BBQ Pork, Hotdogs, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Buns, Coffee or Cold Beverage and Ice Cream |
| 1:00 p.m. | Arick Seil Co-ed Softball Tournament | Softball diamonds - for more information contact Julie Seil at 984-2246 |
| 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Music under the Pavilion | Featuring local talent - if you are interested in sharing your talents please contact Shelly at bskurtz@daktel.com |