Daily Events Wednesday-Saturday On Your Own Time:  Downtown Scavenger Hunt While shopping, eating or simply enjoying one of the many Ice Cream Days’ events in downtown LeMars, participate in a family-friendly, self-paced scavenger hunt showcasing downtown buildings significant in LeMars’ history.  Pick up the scavenger hunt sheets at the Chamb er of Commerce, City Hall, Visitor’s Bureau or Ice Cream Parlor.  Return your completed sheets to the Ice Cream Parlor by Saturday when all correct sheets will be entered in a prize drawing.  The Downtown Scavenger Hunt is created by the Youth on Main Street high school students. Wednesday thru Friday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • LeMars Arts Center 200 Central Ave SE  - Jean Weiner Watercolors on exhibit. Six of the finest artists in Oil, Glass Fusion, Watercolor, Pottery, Jewelry making and Alcohol Ink will be setup “vendor style” all week for your shopping convenience. Glaze a piece of pottery to be Raku fired on Saturday after the parade.  Make your own glass fusion jewelry or dish, paint a piece of pottery, or do an encaustic painting in our open studio space. 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. • Plymouth County Historical Museum 335 1st Avenue SW  - Explore Plymouth County and area with five floors of exhibits at the Museum. Completely handicap accessible and free admission. Start on first floor with a view of artifacts from the Kimball Village Site, where Native Americans lived 800 years ago near the city of Westfield. If you want to shoot a few hoops in the 1925 “Old Central” Gym, be our guest. Check out the lower level and try your hand at milking Maggie the cow. The Floyd Valley Model Railroad Club also will give the “all aboard” sign for their display on the north side of the lower level. Take in the new LeMars Historic Preservation Resource Room on second floor. Keep your cool on third floor with a refreshing stop for an ice-cold root beer float in the 1940s Miller’s Lunch diner, once a culinary landmark in LeMars. Climb all the way to the fourth floor – or take the elevator – to the newest exhibit in the Study Hall: “Through the Years of Black and White.”  See Dick and Glada Koerselman photography from decades of community journalism. Out on the Museum grounds, tour the Weber Log Cabin, a Civil War era cabin from western Plymouth County; and Joy Hollow Log Cabin, built in the 1890s in Sioux City. Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. – It’s Log Cabin Day at the Museum!   Check out the sounds of cowboys and Indians on the lawn, weather permitting. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Brown Bag with Karol Holton LeMars Arts Center, 200 Central Avenue SE - Make a sack lunch and join Karol Holton in making a patriotic apron and learn about printmaking techniques.  $15/adult, all supplies are included.  Must pre-register. No artistic talent is required. 12:30 p.m. • Central Event Center Ice Cream Buffet 1 0 Central Avenue SE - Come and enjoy a great buffet with some of the selections containing ice cream! For tickets:  www.thebrownstheater.com 2:00 p.m. • The Browns Century Theater 1 1 Central Avenue NW - The Brown Family’s Iowa and Ice Cream Show. Hear music that reflects our Midwest roots and celebrates the greatest summertime treat of all time…ICE CREAM!!! For tickets:  www.thebrownstheater.com 5:00 p.m. • Tri State Drive In Cruisers at Bob’s Drive Inn Highway 75 South - Enjoy music from the 50s & 60s provided by a local DJ while strolling through a collection of restored, classic, street-rod, muscle, and cars of all types at Bob’s Drive Inn. Bob’s, a local favorite for over 60 years, is a third generation business that prides itself on fun, great service and delicious food. Free soft serve ice cream cones will be handed out compliments of Bob’s Drive Inn, Dean Foods LeMarsLand O Lakes and BoDeans Baking Co. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Small Wonders of Local History LeMars Public Library @ The Eagles, 104 1st Avenue SW (no elevator) Dr. James Schaap, retired English Professor and chronicler of Siouxland history as heard on KWIT, will present fascinating tales of (almost) forgotten history from the LeMars area. 6:40 - 8:40 p.m. • Splash Dance LeMars Outdoor Swimming Pool, 300 12th Street SE Enjoy a fun night at the LeMars Outdoor Swimming Pool for just $1 per person. The night will be filled with good music and games. Concessions will be available. 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. • Kiwanis/Aktion Club Ice Cream Social Foster Park, 600 Central Avenue SE Enjoy a complimentary cool treat before and during the evening concert sponsored by the LeMars Kiwanis/ Aktion Club and Blue Bunny ® . 8:00 p.m. • LeMars Municipal Band Concert Foster Park, 600 Central Avenue SE - This fifty- piece band, made up of professional and amateur musicians from the City of LeMars and surrounding communities, provides an “old- fashioned” concert in the park for the 111th year.  For your comfort, please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on while enjoying this popular family activity. 8:00 p.m. • Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobile Check out the Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobile.  Their registered dietitian will provide free body fat testing and blood pressure screenings during the band concert. THURSDAY, JUNE 15 12:30 p.m. • Central Event Center Ice Cream Buffet 10 Central Avenue SE - Come and enjoy a great buffet with some of the selections containing ice cream! For tickets:  www.thebrownstheater.com 2:00 p.m. • The Browns Century Theater 1 1 Central Avenue NW - The Brown Family’s Iowa and Ice Cream Show. Hear music that reflects our Midwest roots and celebrates the greatest summertime treat of all time…ICE CREAM!!!  For tickets:  www.thebrownstheater.com 6:00 p.m. • Family Bike Ride Olson Cultural Event Center, 33 1st Street NE - Meet at the Olson Cultural Event Center for a family bike ride on the Recreation Trail. For riders of all ages. The ride ends at the Primebank Ice Cream Social where you can enjoy a cool treat. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • Primebank Ice Cream Social 3 7 1st Avenue NW - Primebank will be celebrating their 49th annual Ice Cream Social!  It promises to be a night fun packed with good music and free ice cream sundaes.  Enjoy an evening of fun for everyone.  Live music, games and kids entertainment, and of course, plenty of FREE ice cream sundaes and cones to go around.  The 49th annual Primebank Ice Cream Social will be the best Ice Cream Social yet! 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Canvas Painting with Hope LeMars Arts Center, 200 Central Avenue SE Hope Wallen will walk you thru a canvas painting step by step. $25/person, all supplies are included.  Must pre-register.  This is “fun art” not fine art, so no artistic talent is required. 9:00 p.m. • American Bank Outdoor Movie Olson Cultural Event Center, 33 1st Street NE Beginning at dusk, join your family, friends and neighbors for a great family movie sponsored by American Bank. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Picture opportunities, along with other fun activities, and treats will be available compliments of American Bank and Blue Bunny ® . FRIDAY, JUNE 16 9:00 a.m. • LeMars YMCA 22nd Annual 3- on-3 Basketball Tournament 1st Avenue SW - Join a team of 3 to 4 players and participate in the 22nd Annual YMCA 3-on- 3 basketball tournament. Entry fee is $20 per player. Pre-registration is required by June 7. Age groups (male and female divisions in each group) are 8 & under, 10 & under and 12 & under.  Entry form is available at www.lemarsiowa.com. 9:00 a.m. • Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobile Check out the Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobile.  Their registered dietitian will provide free body fat testing and blood pressure screenings during the 3-on-3 basketball tournament. 11:30 a.m. • LeMars Historic Preservation Tour Tours begin at the Arts Center, 200 Central Avenue SE The best way to learn about downtown LeMars architecture is to take a guided tour. The LeMars Historic Preservation Commission will have experienced, trained tour guides who will provide an educational tour about the architectural elements that are displayed in downtown LeMars. You’ll view finials, dentals, corinthyn and ionic columns, gables, lintels and pilasters. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. • I Scream for Art LeMars Arts Center, 200 Central Avenue SE The youth are invited to come in and do some fun art projects! This is open to youth 1st thru 5th grade. Space is limited. Must pre-register.  $15/child 2:00 p.m. • Smile Contest & Ice Cream Social Good Samaritan Society - LeMars, 1140 Lincoln Street NE Join Good Samaritan Society-LeMars as they host a children’s Smile Contest and Ice Cream Social. Ages 4-7 to register from 2:00- 2:30 p.m. with judging to begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social to immediately follow contest for participants and spectators.  Prizes for all participants. 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Kids Fun Fest! LeMars Public Library @ The Eagles, 3rd floor (no elevator), 104 1st Avenue SW - Kids Fun Fest activities sponsored by Blue Bunny ®  ice cream and hosted by the Library will include two great performances and craft activities.  Jeff Quinn is rated as one of the Midwest’s top magicians and hypnotists.  Jason Huneke (America’s Got Talent) will leave the audience laughing and amazed with comedy, dance and juggling. 6:00 p.m. • Extreme Stunt Show Olson Cultural Event Center, 33 1st Street NE - The LeMars Area Youth Network, in partnership with Real Encounter ™ hosts an extreme stunt show great for the whole family. On-site concessions include burgers, hot dogs, nachos and more.  Seating is limited, so bring a lawn chair. 5:30 p.m. • Central Event Center Ice Cream Buffet 10 Central Avenue SE - Come and enjoy a great buffet with some of the selections containing ice cream! For tickets:  www.thebrownstheater.com 7:00 p.m. The Browns Century Theater 11 Central Avenue NW - The Brown Family’s Iowa and Ice Cream Show. Hear music that reflects our Midwest roots and celebrates the greatest summertime treat of all time… ICE CREAM!!! For tickets:  www.thebrownstheater.com SATURDAY, JUNE 17 8:30 a.m. • Kingsley State Bank Grill ‘n’ Chill Rib Rally Olson Cultural Event Center, 33 1st Street NE Looking to show off your B-B-Qing skills? Come join us at the Olson Cultural Event Center for the annual Ice Cream Days Rib Cook-off sponsored by Kingsley State Bank. Preparations begin at 8:30 a.m.  There will be two separate categories again this year: gas/electric (4:00 p.m. judging) and wood/charcoal (5:00 p.m. judging).  Entry fee is $25 with 100% payback. Entry forms are available at www.lemarsiowa.com. Any questions can be emailed to g.dreckman@hotmail.com. If you are not interested in being in the competition come on down and join in the festivities. Take in the sights, smells and sounds of the varied ways of preparing smoked meats as racks and racks of ribs are cooked. Lally’s Eastside will be the onsite vendor for this years’ event.  Music will be provided by The Jammers and sweet treats will be available compliments of Blue Bunny ® . 9:00 a.m. • Ice Cream Days Parade Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy one of the best parades in Northwest Iowa. This year the parade will include the White Horse Patrol, Railmen Drum & Bugle Corps, along with the Gehlen Catholic Competition Marching Band, entries from various businesses and much more. The parade will line up at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds and move west on 6th Street NE to Central Avenue, turn south and proceed through downtown, past Foster Park and end at 8th Street South. Entry form available at www.lemarsiowa.com 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Art in the Park Foster Park, 600 Central Avenue SE See thousands of your friends at Foster Park and artists, crafters and professional vendors too! Great food, fun and entertainment for all ages. Vendors in Foster Park will offer everything from professional art to crafts, purses to gift items. Entry form available at www.lemarsiowa.com Following the parade • Railmen Drum & Bugle Corps 600 Block of 1st Avenue SE - The Railmen Drum & Bugle Corps is a Nebraska-based marching arts organization with a geographically diverse membership attracting performers from several states.  They are on a mission to introduce the joy and benefits of the marching arts to the Midwest.  The Railmen Drum & Bugle Corps creates a product the crowd is sure to enjoy!  For more information on the Railmen Drum & Bugle Corps go to www.therailmen.com Following the parade until 1:00 p.m. • Scoops of Fun Foster Park in the Gazebo, 600 Central Avenue SE Kids are welcome to be creative and take home a keepsake art project from Ice Cream Days fun by working with The Education Station. Following the parade until 1:00 p.m. • Iowa State Bank Kids’ Color Fun Foster Park, 600 Central Avenue SE - Kids join us for a FREE, fun, and creative project.  Add your personal flair by coloring in the custom designed 2017 Ice Cream Days T-shirt.  Yours to take home and enjoy! Following the parade until 4:00 p.m. • Fine Art Sales and Demonstrations LeMars Arts Center, 200 Central Avenue SE Artists will be demonstrating their techniques and selling wares.  This is a great opportunity to watch and talk to artists and see their techniques and find out about different class offerings. Following the parade • Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobile Foster Park - Check out the Hy- Vee Healthy You Mobile at Ice Cream Days.  Hy-Vee will feature healthy summer snacking ideas, dietician-approved recipes, and healthy living tips. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Disc Golf Tournament West Floyd Disc Golf Course, very west end of 3rd St. SW next to West Floyd Park- Everyone is welcome to attend the 5th annual Ice Cream Days Disc Golf Tournament. Try your hand in the tournament or come get familiar with the ever growing sport of disc golf. Four divisions will be offered; Youth ($10), Women, ($10), Amateur ($10), and Advanced ($15). Cash payouts and prizes will be given to each division. Pin prizes at every hole, door prizes and raffle items will also be offered.  Registration will be on-site the day of the event from 9:00-9:45 a.m. with tee-off starting at 10:00 a.m. Innova discs will be available for sale onsite. Free ice cream treats available, compliments of Blue Bunny ® . Tournament hosted by the LeMars Disc Golf Club. Join the discussion on the LeMars Disc Golf Club page on Facebook. 10:30 a.m. • Kiwanis Incredible Kow Splash (KIKS) LeMars Municipal Park, Willow Creek - Come and enjoy this fun and entertaining event sponsored by the LeMars Kiwanis Club.  Rubber cows race to a finish line to earn great prizes for the adoptive owners.  All proceeds earned from this fundraiser support our community.  More information about adopting a cow and this event can be found at www.kiwanis.lemars.net 10:30 a.m. • Raku Firing Demonstration LeMars Arts Center, 200 Central Avenue SE Raku is a process in which work is removed from the kiln at bright red heat and subjected to post-firing reduction (or smoking) by being placed in containers of combustible materials, which blackens raw clay and causes crazing in the glaze surface.  A limited number of items will be offered for observers to purchase.  This will be held outside on the north side of the building. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. • Northwest Bank & LeMars Wings R/C Club Airplane Helicopter & Drone Exhibition Featuring the Fly Boys of Iowa North of the Airport on Holton Drive - Entertainment for the whole family! Come watch large scale airplanes, helicopters and drones perform incredible acrobatic stunts. Any current AMA license holders may participate, club annual memberships available. Handicap accessible. No admission fee. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the aerial entertainment sponsored by Northwest Bank.  Sweet treats are compliments of Blue Bunny ® . 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. • Northwest Bank & LeMars Wings R/C Club Airplane Pilot Assisted Flying for adults and kids of all ages, featuring the Fly Boys of Iowa North of the Airport on Holton Drive - Try your skills at flying one of the remote controlled model airplanes. Sign up required by calling Northwest Bank at 546-7811. Intervals of 5 minutes for assisted flying.  Sweet treats are compliments of Blue Bunny ® . 1:30 p.m. • Humanities Iowa Program Plymouth County Historical Museum, “Old Central Gym”, 3 3 5 1st Avenue SW - The Medicine Show of “The Great Doctor Balthazar T. Archimedes!” The NW IA Genealogy Society and the Plymouth County Historical Museum invites the public to an illustrated lecture tracing the development of American medicine shows from colonial times to the present; The Great Doctor Archimedes will also appear, demonstrating the devices and tactics used by 19th century medicine men as they plied their wares. 2:30 p.m. • LeMars Historic Preservation Tour Tours begin at the Arts Center, 200 Central Avenue SE The best way to learn about downtown LeMars architecture is to take a guided tour. The LeMars Historic Preservation Commission will have experienced, trained tour guides who will provide an educational tour about the architectural elements that are displayed in downtown LeMars. You’ll view finials, dentals, corinthyn and ionic columns, gables, lintels and pilasters. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. • The Jammers Olson Cultural Event Center, 33 1st Street NE The Jammers are a six-piece classic rock band from LeMars and Sioux City, Iowa.  The Jammers were formed in 2004 and play a mix of 50’s, 60’s and 70’s Classic Rock.  Two of their members were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy The Jammers.  Sweet treats are compliments of Blue Bunny ® . 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Fishing Derby West Floyd Park Pond (behind Walmart) Children 12 and under can join the LeMars Sportsman’s Club for an evening of fishing. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m.; children may fish from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by the awarding of prizes. Refreshments for participants and their families will be offered. 5:30 p.m. • Central Event Center Ice Cream Buffet 10 Central Avenue SE - Come and enjoy a great buffet with some of the selections containing ice cream! For tickets:  www.thebrownstheater.com  7:00 p.m. • The Browns Century Theater 11 Central Avenue NW - The Brown Family’s Iowa and Ice Cream Show. Hear music that reflects our Midwest roots and celebrates the greatest summertime treat of all time… ICE CREAM!!! For tickets:  www.thebrownstheater.com

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