2010 Markle Wildcat Festival Schedule of Events

Visit www.wildcatfestival.com for information and entry forms.

Today

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
MarkleBank Pork BBQ Dinner: Main Tent, Markle Park Tickets available in advance at the bank.

5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Vendors Open: Markle Park.

5:00 p.m.
Pie Bake-off: Register by 5:30 at the back pavilion. Judging begins at 6:00 p.m. Pie and Ice Cream served after judging. 1st place $100, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Bel Airs: Rock-a-Billy Festival Stage, Markle Park.

8:30 p.m.
Introduction of the 2010 Markle Grouches. Winners of business window display contest announced. Winners of Pie Bake-off announced Festival Stage, Markle Park. In case of severe weather, announcements held at Markle Church of Christ.

9:00 p.m.
Fireworks: Markle Park. Sponsored by American Senior Communities/Markle Health & Rehabilitation. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show. No parking allowed beyond the tent.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

7:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast: Markle United Methodist Church

7:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Bluffton Regional Mobile Screening: Town Hall parking lot

10:00 a.m.
Parade. Grand Marshals: Linda Beck & Teresa Beck

8:00 a.m.
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament: Basketball Court, Markle Park. Men 18 and over. Half of entry fees go to winning team. Register by August 25. Contact Trevor Helvie 260-519-0433.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Townwide Garage Sale: Contact Teresa Beck for information.

11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Vendors Open: Markle Park.

11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Markle Pool Open for Swimming: Weather permitting.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Children's Activities, Caricatures & Games: Playground, Markle Park.

1:00 p.m.
Corn Hole Tournament: Tennis Courts, Markle Park. 1st place $100, 2nd place $50, Pre- register at The Pickle. For more information call 758-3160.

2:30 p.m.
Frog Jumping Contest (Bring your own frog). Playground Area, Markle Park. Prizes given in 3 different categories.
Categories are a surprise to keep contestants hoppin'. Open to contestants 18 & younger. All contestants receive an entry prize.

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bingo: Back Pavilion, Markle Park. Donation - 3 cards, play all day.

3:00 p.m.
Lifeguard Challenge: Markle Pool. Can you swim faster than the Markle Pool guards? Sprint race (raft to raft) Weather permitting . Prize for top three finishers. Sign up at Markle Pool.

ENTERTAINMENT ON THE FESTIVAL STAGE

12:00 noon
The Brown Family

1:30 p.m.
Chain-O-Lakes Barbershop Chorus

2:45 p.m.
Open Mic: Come show off your musical talents. Sign up by contacting James Helvie 359-9845.

6:00 p.m.
Rock of Elders (formerly The Jones)

7:30 p.m.
Parade Winners Announced

Sunday, August 29, 2010

8:00 a.m. - Noon
Registration for Car Show, Markle Park.

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Vendors Open: Markle Park.

12:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Rescheduled)
Vintage Car Show: Front lawn of Markle Exit 86 Antique Mall. Sign up at the antique mall.

3:00 p.m.
Big Slide Skidding for Distance Contest: Markle Pool.

12:00-3:00 p.m.
Car Show: Games and prizes for everyone.