107th Sauerkraut Days

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

 FRIDAY, JUNE 5

Ackley Chamber Food Stand opens at 11:00 a.m.

Free Sauerkraut &Wieners - 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Ackley German Band - 6:00 p.m., Bandshell

Midway Open - 6:00 p.m.

Sauerkraut Queen Coronation - 6:30 p.m., Bandshell

Iowa's Got Talent Contest - 7:00 p.m., Bandshell Park

Beverage Garden and Entertainment in Victory Park 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

                        Entertainment - “Standing Hampton” (9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.)  $5.00 Admission

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

5^th Annual Sauerkraut Days 5K / Walk, Run, Fun Run – 8:00 AM at Prairie Bridges Park
          Ann Wiarda (847-2803) or amwiarda@mycns.net

Lions Tractor Ride To Eldora
          Start at Old Sale Barn, Call 847-6300 or 641-869-3460 for info

Punt Pass Kick Contest - 10:00 a.m. High School Football Field - Sponsored by Rotary

Ackley Chamber Food Stand opens at 11:00 a.m.

Midway Opens - 12:00 noon

Dog Show - 12:30 p.m. Victory Park- Sponsored by Ackley Vet Center

Grand Parade Lineup - 5:00 p.m.  Near Bus Barn

Grand Parade - 6:00 p.m.

Route - Start @ 5th and State Street then turn east on 3rd Street to Butler and then north to 1st Street and west to Cerro Gordo and south back to 5th Street

Eric Extraordinaire "Magician" - 7:00 p.m., Bandshell

AGWSR Mat Club Water Balloon Launch - Evening

Beverage Garden and Entertainment in Victory Park 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

                        Entertainment - “Milk 'n Honey” (8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.)  $5.00 Admission

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

No Midway on Sunday

Kids Day

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

5 Stand Sporting Clay Shoot - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Ackley Gun Club on North S56

Kids Fishing Derby at Prairie Bridges Park – Registration at 9:00 a.m. - Information call 847-3375
            Bring your own pole - Sponsored by Ackley Hardware

Lions Club Antique Tractor & Farm Equipment Show – 12:00 to 4:00 PM - Infocall 847-6300 or 641 869-3460

Kiddie Parade - 1:30 p.m.

Kids Petting Zoo - FFA - 1:30-2:30 p.m., Victory Park

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - Registration 1:45 - Pull 2:00 p.m.

Games on main Street - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.    

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

Co Sponsored by Ackley Chamber of Commerce, Ackley Fire Department, and Individual Donors

2007 Sauerkraut Days Photos

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