Festival of Kekionga schedule

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Festival of Kekionga

Today 9 a.m.-3 p.m.—Education Day for students only. 5 a.m.-8 p.m.—Open to the public.

5-10 p.m.—Midway rides by Anderson Amusements in the parking lot behind the Chamber of Commerce.
6 p.m.—Opening ceremony.
6 p.m.—Free pony riding lessons for children, given by Stillwater Stables of rural Decatur and sponsored by the United Way of Adams County.
6:15 p.m.—Mayor’s Challenge to see if Decatur’s John Schultz or Berne’s John Minch will win the Tomahawk Trophy.
6:30-8 p.m.—Community picnic. Those who come are asked to bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic supper. Also planned is a community campfire to cook hot dogs, marshmallows, etc.

Saturday
8 a.m.-8 p.m.—An 1840s-style pioneer encampment in the park, with craft demonstrations, food vendors, and craft vendors.
All day—Free pony riding lessons for children, given by Stillwater Stables and sponsored by the United Way of Adams County.
Daytime—Live broadcasts by radio station WZBD downtown and at Riverside Center.
8 a.m.-noon—Farmers’ market downtown by the courthouse.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.—Art show by the North Adams Arts Council and craftmaking event for kids to create a native American-style necklace; a 50-cent charge for the necklace event.
9 a.m.-10 p.m.—Midway rides in the parking lot behind the Chamber.
10 a.m.—4 p.m.—Downtown sidewalk sales by local merchants.
11 a.m.—Dancing by students of Razz ‘M Jazz Dance Studio.
Noon—The Uncles Band will perform at the gazebo behind Riverside Center and will continue throughout the day.
Noon—Wildflower demonstration by Tami Miller.
1 p.m.—Limberlost presentation by Randy Lehman, manager of the Limberlost State Historic Site in Geneva.
2:30 p.m.—Ultimate Frisbee contest.
6 p.m.—Water Wager ping-pong ball drop in the St. Marys River off the Yost Brothers Bridge on Jackson St.

Sunday
11 a.m.-4 p.m.—1840s pioneer encampment in Riverside Park, with craft demonstrations, food vendors, and craft vendors.
11:30 a.m.—Food vendors open.
11:30 a.m.—Cornhole tournament registration, sponsored by the 4-H Junior Leaders.
Noon—Wildflower demonstrations by Tami Miller.
Noon-4 p.m.—Midway rides on the parking lot behind the Chamber.
2 p.m.—Cornhole tournament starts. Registration at 1 p.m.