Crazy Day sales, Celebrate Guttenberg this Saturday
By Shelia Tomkins
The annual "Celebrate Guttenberg" event and Crazy Day sales will be held this Saturday, Aug. 10. The Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce has planned a day of family activities.
The day will begin with a free youth fishing tournament starting at 7:30 a.m. at the south municipal marina, with fishing from 8-11 a.m. Door prizes will be awarded. The event is sponsored by The Guttenberg Motel; to register call Patty at 563-321-1123.
The Saturday morning Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in downtown Guttenberg.
Local merchants will hold "Crazy Day" sales on the sidewalk and in-store. The sales are a summer tradition for local merchants dating back to the 1960s. See ads in this week's issue for details.
Youngsters can enjoy inflatables starting at 3 p.m. in the business district on South River Park Drive.
A food truck will be on hand. The day will conclude with a downtown street dance from 7-10 p.m., featuring Elizabeth Mary Music.