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May 3, 2012

Founders Day events finalized

LOCUST GROVE — The schedule for Locust Grove Founders Day on May 12 has been finalized.

Founders Day commemorates the centennial of Locust Grove’s founding.

Events include:

8:30 a.m. — National anthem will open the day’s activities at the stage.

8:45 a.m. — Turtle race at the Locust Grove Family Physicians office.

9:30 a.m. — Doughnut-eating contest at Stacy's Donuts.

10 a.m. — Town dedication at Ross and Broadway streets, commemorating the centennial.

10:30 a.m. — og show at the veterinary office next to the library.

Noon — Hay scramble at Vickie's Flowers.

12:30 p.m. — Stick horse race at Vickie's Flowers.

1:30 p.m.—  Washer toss at the lumber yard.

5 p.m. — Parade along Main Street.

All day — Car show at Locust Grove High School.



Entertainment venue lineup:

(Stage in front of Watts Plumbing)

10 a.m. — Mixed Company band.

Noon to 1:30 p.m. — Paul and the Jaguars

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Outlaw Son



Two carnivals are scheduled. One, featuring rides, will be at the high school football field parking lot. Tickets are $25. The second is billed as old-fashioned carnival at the lot next to Dr. Collier’s office at 609 E. Main St. Tickets are 25 cents. Proceeds from the old-fashioned carnival will go to purchase Christmas lights.

For more information, contact Wayne Perego with the Locust Grove Chamber of Commerce, (918) 314-4353.

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