Dilworth Loco Daze &
Centennial Celebration
100 Years in the Making!  July 25-31, 2011

 
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Parade Starts Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Event Schedule

(Subject to Change)

Monday-Friday, July 25-29

Question Quiz:  Runs Monday-Friday. Questions will be posted daily at City Hall for two age groups (12 and under, and 13-16). Children can pick up "Answer Sheets" at City Hall. Answers must be turned into City Hall by 4:00 PM Friday, July 29, and include name, address, phone number, and age. Participants who answer all of the questions correctly will be eligible to win a $50 gift card. Contest winners will be drawn and announced during the Italian Dinner entertainment show Saturday evening.




Tuesday, July 26

3:30 PM    City Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Depot
Open to all residents.
Sponsored by the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce who is assisting the City in kicking off the Centennial & LocoDaze Celebration.

4:00 PM    Mills Lounge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Celebrating 50 years in business!

4:30 - 7:30 PM   Dilworth's Living Healthy Expo, Community Center
Sponsored by Serenity Assisted Living, Dilworth Lions & the City of Dilworth

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Wednesday, July 27

12:00 PM    Loco Daze Golf Scramble, Ponderosa Golf Course, Glyndon
Register at Mills Lounge by July 18. Limited to 18 teams/72 participants. 18 hole, 4-person scramble, 12:00 Noon shot gun start, $50.00 per person MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. Awards banquet 7:30 PM at Mills Lounge. Must be 21 to participate.




Thursday, July 28


11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Youth Day
Free lunch, guest speakers, exhibits, games, and more. Open to all youth 16 years and younger.
Sponsored by PortaCo

12:00 PM    Loco Daze Golf Scramble, Ponderosa Golf Course, Glyndon
Register at Mills Lounge by July 18. Limited to 18 teams/72 participants. 18 hole, 4-person scramble, 12:00 Noon shot gun start, $50.00 per person MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. Awards banquet 7:30 PM at Mills Lounge. Must be 21 to participate.

4:00 - 8:00 PM   JO Volleyball Car Wash, Community Center

5:30 - 8:00 PM   Dilworth Centennial Band Concert, Community Center
DGF Alumni old & new! Hot dogs, chips & rootbeer floats.
Sponsored by United Music Parents Association (UMPA) & the Loco Daze Committee

6:30 PM   3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Jr. High Gym
Grades 4-9 (2010-11 school year), Register on site.


7:30 PM   Pinochle Tournament, Community Center
Pre-registration at City Hall preferred 287-2313, may also register on site. $5.00 entry fee per person to be paid at event.

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM   Karaoke for Adults, J.C.'s Corral
Must be 21 to participate.



Friday, July 29


1:00 - 3:00 PM   Free Open Swim, Dilworth Swimming Pool

3:00 - 5:00 PM    Free Youth Pool Party, Dilworth Swimming Pool
Sponsored by Northwestern Bank

2:00 - 5:00 PM    KFGO Live Broadcast, First National Bank
Free rootbeer floats!
Sponsored by First National Bank

5:00 PM   All School Reunion Reception & Dinner, Ramada Plaza Suites Fargo
(Crystal Ballroom)


5:00 PM - 1:00 AM   Downtown Jamboree for Adults
Support your downtown Dilworth establishments! Live music at Mills Lounge. Check with individual businesses for specials and activities.


6:30 PM   Betty Zimmel Memorial Youth Parade, Community Center Area
Assemble at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church parking lot. Parade route: south on Main Street to 1st Avenue NW, then west on 1st Avenue NW to the Community Center. Prizes for the top three parade entries. Ping Pong Ball Scramble immediately following.
Sponsored by the Dilworth Lions

6:30 - 10:00 PM   Games Galore Inflatable Games, Community Center
Fun for all ages! Food concessions provided by Dilworth Presbyterian Church, Loco Lady Lions and Leo's.


7:00 - 11:00 PM   Free Video Game Arcade, Community Center
Sponsored by Northwestern Bank

7:15 PM   Pedal Tractor Pull, Community Center
For kids 12 & under. Pre-register at the Youth Parade lineup or at the Community Center prior to start.

Sponsored by RDO Equipment, General Equipment & Titan Equipment

8:30 - 11:30 PM   Youth Dance, Community Center - Loco Daze Big Top Tent
Music by Parties to Go. City curfew extended to 12:00 Midnight.


10:30 PM   Centennial Fireworks Display, Community Center



Saturday, July 30


7:15 AM   2nd Annual Caboose on the Loose 5K-10K Walk/Run Registration, Community Center
Download Registration Form
View Caboose on the Loose Route

8:00 AM    Caboose on the Loose Kids 1-Mile Run Start, Community Center

8:30 AM    Caboose on the Loose 5K-10K Walk/Run Start, Community Center


10:30 AM   LOCODAZE PARADE ON HIGHWAY 10
Download Parade Entry Form
or Register Online

Noon - 2:00 PM   Lunch, Community Center
Sponsored by Dilworth Lutheran & Presbyterian Churches


Noon - 4:00 PM   Valley Vintage Car Club Car Show, Community Center Parking Area
Displaying some of the finest in custom cars.
 

Noon - 4:00 PM   Model Railroad Display, Community Center

Noon - 5:00 PM   Dilworth Shuttle, Community Center to BNSF Rail Yard
(with stops at Houge Estates - times will be posted on the door at Houge Estates)

Noon - 4:00 PM   BNSF Railroad Display, BNSF Rail Yard
Display will be on 2nd Avenue Southeast.

Noon - 4:00 PM   BNSF Railway Open House, BNSF Rail Yard
Locomotive tours, equipment displays, live entertainment, face painting, hot dogs, pop, & prizes for the kids.


Noon - 5:00 PM   Games Galore Inflatable Games, Community Center

Noon - 5:00 PM   Concessions by Area Organizations, Community Center

Noon - 12:30 AM   Dilworth Lions Beer Garden, Community Center

12:30 PM   Penny & Pals Children's Show, Community Center - Loco Daze Big Top Tent
Sponsored by Northwestern Bank, Rick Halvorson/Woodbridge Addition & Opatril Concrete


1:30 PM   Family Games, Community Center
Slow bike race, egg toss and more family fun!

1:30 - 4:30 PM   Carnival Games, Community Center
Plinko, 7-11, ring toss, duck pond & face painting.
Fundraiser for Dilworth Girl Scout Troop #30544


1:30 PM   Free Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament, J.C.'s Corral
MN Poker League Rules, $200.00 prize fund.


1:30 - 3:00 PM   Musical Entertainment by "Tucker'd Out," Community Center - Loco Daze Big Top Tent
Sponsored by Red River Electric Co-op, 702 Communicaitons & Serenity Assisted Living


3:00 - 5:00 PM   Bingo, Community Center
Sponsored by Dilworth VFW Post 1223


3:00 - 5:30 PM   Karaoke Contest, Community Center - Loco Daze Big Top Tent
Sponsored by Rock 102 Radio & Xcel Energy


5:30 - 7:30 PM   Italian Dinner, Community Center
Prepared by the Dilworth Lions & served by the United Music Parents Association (UMPA). Adults $7.00, children under age 12 $3.50, children under age 5 free.


6:00 - 8:00 PM   F-M "Little Red River Band" Dixie Land Jazz Band, Community Center - Loco Daze Big Top Tent
Sponsored by Cash Wise Foods


9:00 PM - 1:00 AM   Adult Dance with "The Roosters," Community Center
Cover charge at door. Bar provided, NO BYOB.
Must be 21 to enter. Adults only! Sorry, no minors. Food concessions by Dilworth Presbyterian Church.
Sponsored by Bob 95.1 Radio



Sunday, July 31


Noon - 1:30 PM  Community Centennial Picnic Celebration, Community Center

Noon - 1:00 PM  "Open Mic" Stories of Dilworth, Community Center
Told by long-time Dilworth residents.

1:00 - 2:00 PM  Great Plains Harmony, Community Center

2:00 - 4:00 PM  Dakota Air Variety Show, Community Center
This activity is funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on 11/4/08.

4:30 - 5:00 PM  "Sundaes on Sunday," Community Center
Free ice cream sundaes served.
Sponsored by Dilworth Lutheran Church


5:00 PM  Community Worship Service, Community Center
Everyone is welcome!


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