Ferryville celebration will have attendees in a daze

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A busy and noisy day is in store for everyone in Ferryville on Saturday, July 25. The day begins at 9 a.m. with Market in the Park featuring Amish goods, produce and variety of products in Sugar Creek Park. The antique tractor pull weigh-in runs from 10 a.m. to noon. There are three classes for the pull. The Antique Class, Ageless Farm Class and Non-Turbo Farm Class. At noon, the 9th Annual Antique Tractor Pull begins for all to enjoy. To register for the Antique Tractor Pull, go to www.ferryvilletractor.com. The Antique Tractor Pull is hosted and organized by the Ferryville Antique Tractor Association with raffle tickets on sale now and drawings in the afternoon at the event. Raffle tickets can be purchased before and during the event.

At 8:30 a.m., a nature hike of Sugar Creek Bluff starts by folks gathering at the Ferryville Boat Landing to carpool up to Sugar Creek Bluff. An expert guide will accompany those who are on the hike to see birds, wildlife, wildflowers and experience the panoramic view of the Mississippi River Valley. This is co-sponsored by the Ferryville Tourism Council and the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. Call Joanne White if questions or information needed at (608) 734-9018.

Beginning at noon, all children will be able to participate in the Kids’ Games at the fire department. Food and beverages will be available at the Community Center provided by Freeman Lutheran Church and adult beverages by the Ferryville Fire Department and First Responders.

Transportation to the Market in Sugar Creek Park will be available via tractor and wagon. A variety of vendors are available at the Market with Amish quilts, baskets, local produce, baked goods and more.

The annual Ferryville Vision and Promotion raffle this year features a “one of a kind” Bargello King/Queen Size Quilt among other items. Raffle items will be drawn and winners announced at 9 p.m. The Ferryville Tourism Council 50/50 raffle drawing for $500 is at 9 p.m. also. Theresa Yaeger, President of Vision and Promotion can be contacted at (608) 734-3977 for additional information.

The tractor pull will be ending at 4:30 p.m. Then activities will move downtown where the restaurants will all have food specials starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be live music from 5 p.m to midnight at River View Park in the heart of downtown Ferryville.

Fireworks will start at dusk. The fireworks show will be put on by Mike and Roberta Callaway and the staff of Cheapo Depot/Fireworks Outlet. The fireworks are also sponsored by Ferryville Vision and Promotion Board with donations by the entire community.

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