SCHULENBURG TO HOLD SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SATURDAY
The city of Schulenburg is holding a big party this weekend for its 150th birthday.
1895.
(courtesy Schulenburg Historical Museum)
The Schulenburg Sesquicentennial Celebration will be held on Saturday in downtown, with planned activities including a chili and chicken noodle soup cookoff, speeches from local officials, an art contest, a cornhole tournament, live music and a lighted Christmas parade.
The day’s events begin with the chili and chicken noodle soup cookoff at 8 a.m. at the Railroad Park gazebo, followed by the “quick draw” art contest from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Contest judging will run from noon to 2 p.m. at Sengelmann Hall.
Opening ceremonies will take place at noon, featuring the unveiling of the sesquicentennial plaque. There will be karaoke music from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m., and the cornhole tournament runs from 2 to 4 p.m. The Fender Bender Band will provide entertainment from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Awards for the art contest will be presented starting at 3:45 p.m., while the cookoff and cornhole tournament winners will be recognized beginning at 5:15 p.m.
The lighted Christmas parade starts at 5:45 p.m., with more music from the Fender Bender Band and an appearance from Santa afterwards at the gazebo.
The celebration is hosted by the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce. To learn more, visit www.schulenburgchamber.org or the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.