2008 Tentative Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 3
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Knights of Columbus BBQ
6:00 PM – Pedal Tractor Pull
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM Street Dance

Friday, July 4
11:00 AM – Parade
12:00 PM - Food Stands Open
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Bingo
12:15 PM – Liberty Games (grades 1-8)
12:30 PM – Variety Show
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM – Free Swimming at the West Bend Swimming Pool
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Carnival Games
2:30 PM – Showmobile Entertainment
3:30 PM – Showmobile Entertainment
3:30 PM - Remote Control Airplane Demonstration
4:30 PM – Showmobile Entertainment
5:00 PM - Cow Pie Bingo
5:30 PM – The Redemption Singers
6:30 PM – Prince and Princess Crowning
6:45 PM - Fundraiser Auction (proceeds to July 4th celebration and community projects)
8:30 PM - West Bend-Mallard Pacesetters Performance
10:30 PM - Fireworks

Saturday, July 5
12:00 PM Kickball Tournament
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Free Swimming

Sunday, July 6
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM – Dad’s Belgian Waffles at the Community Center



Food Stands (Friday only)

Chamber of Commerce - Godfather's Pizza
Wolverine Den - Tacos in a Bag, Root Beer Floats
Lions Club - Brats, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs
Knights of Columbus - Pork Tenderloins and French Fries


Antique Tractor Ride

Riders will leave West Bend at 8:00 AM on Friday, June 29 and be returning to town around 3:30 PM.  The parade will be held on Saturday, June 30 at 11:00 AM.  You are encouraged to participate in this function also. 

  • All tractors must be 1976 or older and be able to maintain a 10-12 mph speed. 
  • Only one rider per tractor is allowed unless your tractor is equipped with more than one seat. 
  • All drivers and riders must be 14 years of age. 
  • Tractors may be in showroom condition or still in their working clothes. 
  • Registration is $25, which includes a t-shirt and Butterbraid pastries at the start of the ride. 
  • Return registration form by June 15, 2007 to Brian Bormann, PO Box 463, West Bend IA 50597 - Registration Form
  • Morning and afternoon lunch stops along with a noon dinner stop are being planned.  You are responsible for these costs.
  • Sponsors include WBM Hawkeye FFA, West Bend International, Country Maid and Max Yield Cooperative

Free Swimming

Iowa summers can be very hot!  Enjoy a cool dip in the swimming pool.

Antique Tractor Pull

  • Each tractor can pull 1 time in a weight class
  • $15.00 hook up fee
  • Classes may be added or deleted if necessary
  • Each tractor is limited to 3 hook ups
  • Cash prizes will be awarded in each class
  • Concessions on Grounds

Fireman's BBQ

The Firemen will be serving steak sandwiches and hamburgers. Grab a plate and enjoy the evening activities!

Variety Show

Any type of entertainment is welcome – vocal selections, dance, piano, instrumental, etc. Contact Farmers State Bank at 515-887-2221 to sign up.

Ashley McDonald

More details coming soon!

Scott Larsen

More details coming soon!

Carnival Games

  • Tickets are 25 cents each.  Most games will require 2 tickets.
  • A variety of games for young and old alike
  • Receive a prize every time you play
  • Contact Pam Bonnstetter (515.887.4762) for more information

Ballgames

Watch the WBM Softball team in action as they play Armstrong-Ringsted or watch the WBM boys' vs. girls in the Pony League division.

Prince and Princess contest

  • For children entering kindergarten at West Bend – Mallard this fall
  • Each participant receives a prize
  • Winner is drawn at random
  • Contact Diane Thatcher (515.887.2784) for more details

Street Dance

Get ready for a night of music similar to a mixed CD that you would make for a long road trip. 24Seven from Fargo, ND is extremely diverse with rock, country, and maybe a couple of songs you're embarrassed to admit you like! For more information, go to www.myspace.com/24sevenlive

Parade

  • Categories:  Non-Profit, Bands/Drill Team, Non Profit – School/Child, Antique or Restored Vehicle/Implement, Personal/Family, Commercial/Business
  • Entry deadline: 
  • Lineup of entries begins at 9:00 AM and all entries should be in place no later than 10:30 AM. Lineup will start by the light plant and extend North around the back-side of the Grotto. Judging will begin at 9:45 AM, starting at the beginning of the entry line-up and continuing to end of line-up. Download a parade entry form here.
  • Contact Linda Thul (515.887.4101) for more information

Co-Ed Kickball Tournament

  • Grade 8 – Adult
  • Entry Fee - $45/team
  • Participants are required to have fun, no athletic ability needed!
  • Maximum of 12 players/team
  • There are 10 players on the field at any one time, of which at least 5 must be female
  • Single Elimination Tournament
  • Games are 5 innings or 50 minutes
  • West Bend Bucks will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place winners
  • Call Andrea Girres (515-887-3451 work) by June 25 to register

Bingo

Enjoy a game of traditional bingo under the call of Mark Montag.  You’re in for a treat!

Pedal Tractor Pull

  • Ages 4-11
  • First and second place winners from each class advance to a state pull
  • Sign-up begins at 4:30 PM
  • Participation prizes and trophies will be awarded
  • Contact Jeff Montag (515.887.8535) for more information

The Redemption Singers

In the spring of 1999, seven ladies from St.'s Peter & Paul Catholic Church in West Bend formed an ensemble to sing one song at a child’s graduation mass.  Enjoying that musical experience and deciding their sound was “not too bad” they recruited another alto, named their group The Redemption Singers and started singing at other events.  The members of The Redemption Singers have jobs ranging from the medical profession to education to domestic goddess and are kept busy with their families.  Performing together has not only deepened their love and respect for each other but also their faith in God.  They truly believe that “singing is praying to God twice” and enjoy sharing that gift with others.

Waffle Breakfast

  • Enjoy these mouth-watering Belgian waffles!
  • Fire Station
  • Serving from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Free Will Donation

Liberty Games

  • Divisions - Grades K-2, Grades 3-6
  • There is no charge, but all players must register on June 30, beginning at 3:45 at the football field. There will be both individual and team events in all divisions.  Boys and girls will compete separately in individual events.
  • Team Selection:
    • K – 2nd grades: Teams will be chosen that day
    • 3rd – 6th grades:  Teams will be chosen that day and will consist of 4 members (2 girls & 2 boys) and at least one player from each grade.
  • Participation prizes for everyone who plays.  Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded in each event for grades K-2.  Grades 3-6 will receive prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd based on accumulation of points.
  • Contact Lisa Riesenberg (515.887.2328) or Sherri Frieden (515.887.4432) for more information

Cow Pie Bingo

  • “Bessie” the cow will be in a pen marked with 100 squares.  If Bessie “does her thing” in your square you win money! 
  • 100 tickets sold at $10 each
  • $500 in prizes awarded
  • Tickets available at West Bend merchants
  • Contact Lisa Sewell (515.887.2181) for more information 

Remote Control Airplane Demonstration

Enjoy a demonstration and display of remote control airplanes by Grant Gearhart.

Fundraising Auction

Donated items will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.  No need to be shy!  Just nod your head and you can be the proud owner of homemade cinnamon rolls, a sports package, sesqui pottery, oak furniture or a number of other fine items.  Proceeds go towards community projects.

West Bend – Mallard Pacesetters

The Pacesetters tradition started in 1970 under the direction of Jan Gruber.  Since then there have been almost two hundred high school girls that have been a part of this award winning dance squad, entertaining the crowds at home basketball games, state tournaments and community events.  You’ll enjoy watching this energetic group perform.

Fireworks

Melrose Pyrotechnics will put on a spectacular display of fireworks.  Listen to the oohs and aahs as the crowd excitement grows after each firework lights up the sky!

American League Baseball Tournament

The American League finishes off their season with a tournament. Teams from Fenton, Gilmore City, Pocahontas, Whittemore and Livemore will be participating.

   
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