This year’s annual Parker Days event is set for Saturday, Sept. 20 and the theme for the event is “Sunshine and Smiles.”
The event kicks off on Friday evening with the Mason’s Fish Fry, a free-will donation dinner, at 5 p.m. at the Mason’s Building.
On Saturday, the day begins with Breakfast at the Fire Department from 7-9:30 a.m. and then the Mason’s Car Show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street.
The parade starts at 11 a.m. with registration taking place at the elementary school. Entries must be registered by 10:15 a.m. to eligible for judging.
The museum will be open from 12-4 p.m. and the baby contest, open to ages 0-24 months, will be held at 12 p.m. in the Shelter House at Heritage Park.
Horseshoe pitching starts at 1 p.m. followed by kids’ games at 2 p.m., which include a water balloon toss, an egg toss, a turtle race and more.
At 3 p.m. the Frozen t-shirt contest kicks off in the shelter house followed by the Community Dinner, also free-will donation, at 5:30 p.m. and Royalty will be announced at 7 p.m. along with prizes and the quilt drawing.
Sunday will bring a Fishing Derby at Parker Lake with registration at 3:30 p.m. and fishing from 4-5 p.m. with prizes to follow
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