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Fireworks
See the sky light up at the BCLUW football field! What an exciting way to kick off Black Dirt Days 2012! For the best view sit in the home bleachers!
Friday 9:30
Rain Date: Saturday 9:30
Dash and Splash 5K Run/Walk
The route begins at the Family Aquatic Center in Reunion Park and is a blend of city streets and bike trail. Participants can enjoy free admission to the Family Aquatic Center! Questions? Email
nkdiel@heartofiowa.netSaturday 8:00am Ages: ALL
Smiley Face Train Rides
Your little ones will love to take a ride on the Smiley Face Train!
Friday 6-9pm
Saturday 1-6pm
Ages: 2-12
Black Dirt Cake Eating ContestContestants will compete against each other and the object is to be the first contestant to eat an entire pie down to the tin! Any style of eating is allowed as long as the pie is consumed! The winner will be the contestant who consumes the entire pie in the shortest amount of time.
Friday 7:30pm Ages: 5-15
Grand Parade
Everyone loves a parade!! We can't wait to see you there! This years parade theme is "Pirate Adventure"
Saturday 11:30am Ages: All
A variety band playing country, country-rock, classic rock, 50's, 60's bluegrass and more! Some bands and artists covered: The Beach Boys, Brooks & Dunn, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Eagles, ZZ Top, Toby Keith, George Strait...and MORE!
Get your kicks with Route 66!
Saturday 8pm-12am Ages: All Ages
If you have a four legged friend or a favorite stuffed doggie you will want to participate in the annual Chamber Main Street Dog Show!
Saturday 9:30am, Ages: All
Fire Truck & Ambulance Tours
Take a tour of the Conrad Volunteer Fire Department's fire trucks and the B.C.E.R.T.S ambulance. You will get to see the equipment that is used by the local firefighters and first responders when they get called into action.
Saturday 8am-10am, Ages: All
Toby the Balloon Dude
Your kids will love Toby the Balloon Dude and his awesome creations!
Ages: All
Gary Keenan- Chainsaw ArtistGary Keenan has done chainsaw carving for people all over the US-animals, people, plants, objects--you name it, he can probably carve it!
All carvings will be auctioned off on Saturday night at 8pm-Don't miss it!
Saturday: All Ages
12, 2, 4, & 6pm
7:30pm- Wood Carving Auction
Sheltered Reality
SR’s choreographed drumming provides fun
and invigorating entertainment!Sheltered Reality is a youth-oriented project,
where youth members in the banduse music and education as a way to
reach out to audiences, motivating them toadvocate for those in need,
especially children and families.
Ages: All
After Prom Car Smash3 Swings for $1
Friday 7pm-10pm
Saturday Noon-6pm
