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105th Sauerkraut Days & Ackley's Sesquicentennial


(150th Anniversary) Celebration

Sauerkraut days is an annual tradition in Ackley that takes place in June. For over 100 years this four day event brings people together for a celebration that is complete with carnival rides, live entertainment, free wieners and sauerkraut, a grand parade, and many other events.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

 THURSDAY, JUNE 7

            Ackley Chamber Food Stand opens at 11:00 AM

            Sam’s Amusements Midway – Armband Night (until 10 PM) – Opens at 6:00 PM

            Free Entertainment at Victory Park Bandshell – “Highway Home Bluegrass Band" – Starting at 7:00 PM 

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

            Ackley Chamber Food Stand opens at 11:00 AM

            Sam’s Amusements Midway – Armband Night (until 10 PM) – Opens at 6:00 PM

            FREE SAUERKRAUT & WIENERS downtown from 5:00 to 6:00 PM

            Ackley German Band will entertain downtown during free kraut  from 5 to 6 PM

            Kiddie Parade starts at 6:30 PM (Line up south side of the grade school.)

            Beverage Garden and Entertainment in Victory Park featuring

                        “Common Ground” (9:00 PM to 1:00 AM)  $5.00 Admission

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

            4th Annual Sauerkraut Days 5K / Walk, Run, Fun Run – 8:00 AM at Prairie

                        Bridges Park - Registration Form

            Ackley Chamber Food Stand opens at 11:00 AM

            Sam’s Amusements Midway opens at 12:00 Noon

            Grand Parade line-up near school bus barn at 5:00 PM

            Grand Parade at 6:00 PM (usual route)

            Beverage Garden and Entertainment in Victory Park featuring:

                        “Standing Hampton” (9:00 PM to 1:00 AM) $5.00 admission

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

            No Midway on Sunday

            Breakfast at Ackley Chamber Food Stand, 7:00 to 10:00 AM by

                        Ackley Volunteer Ambulance Service – Fundraiser

            Community Church Service in Victory Park – at 8:00 AM

            Kids Fishing Derby at Prairie Bridges Park – Registration at 9:30 AM - Information call 847-3375

            Lions Club Antique Tractor & Farm Equipment Show – 12:00 to 4:00 PM

            Kids Pedal Tractor Pull – Victory Park. Registration at 12:30, Pull at 1:00

            Band Concert at Football Field – 6:30 PM – featuring the Iowa Military Veterans Band

            Fireworks Display at sunset at football field and Ackley Country Club.

 

Activities

  • Midway
  • Free Entertainment
  • Live Music
  • Kids Tractor Pull
  • Car Show
  • Fishing Derby
  • Kiddie Parade
  • Grand Parade
  • German Band
  • Free Wieners & Sauerkraut
  • Fireworks
  • And More!