Alexander readies for Old Settlers’ Day
By Ashleigh Plemper
Farmer Staff Writer
Final preparations are being completed for Alexander’s 74th Annual Old Settlers’ Day and the celebration promises to pack in a weekend of food, family and reunions for people of all ages.
The Old Settlers’ Day celebration will take place the weekend of Aug. 29 -31. Festivities are slated to kick off on Thursday, Aug. 29, with a bonfire at 7 p.m., east of the Alexander city park.
Friday’s festivities will begin with a Chili Cook-off on Main Street from 1 to 7 p.m. Then, at 3 p.m., a Hi-Way Lounge Cornhole Tournament will be held, followed by a 5th and 6th grade football game, then a Soapbox Derby on Main Street at 6 p.m.
Saturday’s events will kick off with a parade down Main Street at 11 a.m. Then, a noon barbecue will be held in the park, honoring Dick and Janice Iverson, who are donating the beef for this year’s event.
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