Hamilton Homecoming Days


June 21 - 24, 2007

Thursday, June 21st

  • Hamilton Community Band Concert & Pie Sale by Habitat for Humanity, Ice Cream ~ Hamilton Community Development Coalition at Gordon’s Grove (Concert at 7:00 p.m. ~ Bring your lawn chairs)
Friday, June 22nd
  • Supper in the Park – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. HCDC – Gordon’s Grove
    BBQ Pork, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Drink - $5.00
    Tickets from HCDC members or at the event
  • Bluegrass Music by Big River Bluegrass with Mike Clifford & Friends - Bandstand
  • 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Youth Dance at the Tennis Court; Music by Prime Cuts
    Dance sponsored by the Hamilton Kiwanis Club
Saturday, June 23rd
  • Lion’s Club Breakfast – 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. HHS Cafeteria – $5.00
  • Rodeo Registration – 10:30 a.m. (Call Ryan Kohl @ 217-219-0259 for more information)~June 17th call in 4 to 7 p.m. 319-750-4011 or 3576
  • 11:00 a.m. on …. Food & Drink Concessions by the Hamilton Merchant’s Association ~ Gordon’s Grove
  • 12 Noon – Rodeo in the Park ~ Open Bull & Jr. Steer Riding, Mutton Busting (Age 8 & younger; up to 65 lbs.) ~ Bring your lawn chair and/or blankets and enjoy the fun!
  • 4:00 p.m. – Co-ed Sand Volleyball Tournament ~$30 entry for 2 to 6 member teams prior to 6/23; day of event $40; must be age 16 & above; Limited to 10 teams. Prizes awarded. Registration by 3:30 p.m. day of event. For more information contact Leah Morrison at 217-847-3931
  • 5:30 p.m. – Hamilton “Idol” Contest – Registration 5:00 p.m. at the Tennis Court - For more information call Lacey Helenthal at 319-795-2842
  • Gordon’s Grove - Music by Mad Hoss Jackson 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 24th

  • St. Mary’s Catholic Church Breakfast - 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. - $5.00
  • Community Church Service in the Park – Gordon’s Grove – 10:00 a.m. Bring your lawn chairs.
  • Bike & Car Show – Registration 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. ~ Awards from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. ~ Over $2,000 in prizes! Contact–Steve Woodruff at 217-847-3881
  • Lunch available at the Park from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. ~ Habitat for Humanity
  • 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. ~ Cemetery Walk at Oakwood Cemetery ~ Hosted by HCDC
    Come & enjoy an afternoon learning more about Hamilton and the lives of General Robert Smith, Homer Brown, John Hammon, Rev. Eleanor Gordon, Alice Green and the Rev. Mary Safford as portrayed by Richard Hartweg, Mike Taylor, Ray Bradley, Sue Schrader, Linda Tracy and Darlene Hempen. Bring your lawn chairs.

 

   

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