Minier Corn Daze to be held August 6th and 7th

[August 05, 2016]   MINIER - The Olympia Kiwanis Club has been busy planning a fun filled CORN DAZE for 2016. The schedule of events is full beginning on Sat., Aug.6th with the Antique Tractor Pull. Pulling will start at 11 a.m. at the west park site.

Then on Sunday at the Grade School Park, there's a whole day's worth of events. The Craft and Vendors Fair runs from 8 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. The Community Church Service begins at 10:30 a.m. The Minier Ministerial Committee is planning a morning of worship and music featuring musicians from Kentuckiana.

Sweet corn will be ready by 11:30 along with many other food vendors. Food is served under the pavilion. Enjoy lemon shake-up, corn dogs, walking tacos, funnel cakes, corn fritters, ice cream treats and more.

From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., visit the Cruise In, the Art Show featuring local artists' works, the Antique Tractor and Single Cylinder Engine displays.

Starting at 1 p.m. at the west park location is the Mini Rod Pull.

And from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Minier Historical Society will have an Open House.

Also beginning at 1 p.m. and running until 5 p.m. is a new event this year - a Soft Ball Tournament at the Oly West ball field. Teams will be co-ed for those 16 years or older. The Olympia area churches will field the teams, but they want the public to know that all are welcome to join a team and enjoy the fun. The churches include St. Johns, Minier Christian, Assembley of God, Covell Christian, and Armington Christian. Our thanks to the community ministerial committee for organizing the tournament!

Another new event from noon to 4 p.m. is BINGO. St. John's has graciously offered the use of their Faith Fellowship Hall. And, while you're there, you can view the art work on display. Thanks, St. John's for your generosity.

Let's not forget the kids! There will be many activities for them as well: Magician Chris Bohne, the Balloon Artist, the Face Painters will all be back again this year.
Starting at noon, kids can sign up for the Pedal Tractor Races; children ages 4 and up are eligible. Races begin at 1 p.m.

[Sue Miller]