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9th Annual Iron Horse Duathlon and 5K
Run - Information
& Entry Form
7:30 AM
The 9th Annual Iron Horse Duathlon and 5K Run will begin at 7:30am
on Saturday, May 29, 2010 in the Commercial Bank parking lot. Brochures
& forms are available at Bleacher Gear, or by contacting Dr. Wayne
Gilmore at 620-421-2330.
Sponsors: Bleacher Gear and Labette Health
Cherry Valley Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet
8am-4pm
Join the Cherry Valley Model Railroad
Club in the Arvon Phillips Recreation Center for a model train
extravaganza. You'll also
see Katy railroad memorabilia and can make purchases from a variety
of vendors. Always a popular stop for both children and adults!
Website link:
http://www.cvmrc.com/
Sponsors: Cherry Valley Model Railroad Club
Tours of Union Pacific Engine
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9:00 am to 5:00pm
The
Union Pacific railroad will have a locomotive
on display and open for
touring on Saturday, May 29th from 9am to 5pm at the Crawford
Crossing. Visitors should turn north on 20th Street and follow signs
for parking. (Free)
Sponsors: Union Pacific Railroad
Heritage Crafters -
9am - 5pm
The
focus under the crafters tent is "edutainment" - a mixture of
education and entertainment. Take your time as you make your way
around, ask questions, pull up a hay bale, sit, visit and learn how
things were done "in the old days". Some of the skills you'll be
able to see this year include: Telegraphy, Flint Knapping, Felting,
Handmade trains, Doilies, Woodworking, Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving,
and more!
Petting Zoo -
9am-5pm
Popular with children and adults alike, the Katy Days petting zoo is
a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with a wide
variety of animals. There is no admission charge and no limit on how
long you can stay. Just be gentle, be safe and be sure to wash your
hands at the hand-washing station when you’re done! Open 9am to 5pm.
High Striker -
All Day
To
drive spikes into railroad ties, you had to be strong and able to
swing the mallet up over your head. Get a sense of this by watching
the Gandy Dancer track laying demonstration - then give the High
Striker a try. $1 for three tries. Can you ring the bell?
History Zone -
Located in the north room of the Arvon Phillips
Recreation Center, adjacent to Forest Park. In the “History
Zone”, you’ll have an opportunity to dig a little deeper and learn
more about the railroad that brought many of our families here and
about the town founded because of it. Parsons and Katy memorabilia
will be on display.
Homemade Pies -
10am - 3pm
Hundreds of delicious homemade pies, made by many of
Parsons’ best pie makers are available at the Arvon Phillips
Recreation Center from 10am to 3pm, both Saturday and Sunday. $2.00
a slice, $12.00 for a small pie and $14.00 for a large pie. Rain or shine! Featured pie this year is
Peach Almond Crumb Pie. Also available will be a recipe book
"Save Room for Pie", with great recipes from PIPS (Parsons
Invitational Pie-makers Society) with the Katy Days logo. The
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Track
Laying Demonstration by the Gandy Dancers
11am, 3pm
A gandy dancer is a member of a railroad work crew responsible for
building and keeping the tracks straight. The term is reputed to be
derived from the Gandy Tool Company that made the tools and also
from the rhythmic and highly coordinated movements the workers made
as they rocked their tools to and fro to pound spikes and straighten
the track. And you can watch them “dance” as they swing their
ten-pound hammers and build a section of track in the park.
Sponsor: Union Pacific Railroad
Miss Katy Queen
Coronation -
11:00 am
The 2010 Miss Katy Queen will be crowned
at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 29 at the Amphitheatre. Miss
Katy will be awarded a $1000 scholarship and additional scholarships
will be awarded for first and second runner-up.
2009 List of Candidates
Spike It Rich
Medallion Hunt -
1:30 pm
Beginning Monday May 24, 2010, be watching the Parsons Sun and listening
each day to KLKC radio, 1540 AM, for the clues that lead to the location of
the medallion. Then put on your thinking cap and see if you can be
the winner of the $500 prize! The winner will be revealed on
Saturday’s entertainment stage at 1:30 pm.
"Hobos, Rails & Pretty Women Parade"
1:30 pm
(Preceding the Trails to Rails All Horse Parade)
Hey kids, here's
a parade all about you. Come dressed as a hobo, railroader, or
a pretty pioneer woman and Join The Parade. Meet at 10th and
Main St, at 1:00 p.m. and become part of the fun. Oh yea, your
parents can dress up and come along too!
“Trails to Rails” All Horse Parade
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1:30 pm
A highlight of the Katy Days weekend is the “Trails to Rails” All
Horse Parade on Saturday at 1:30pm. With more participants than ever
before, an impressive lineup of horses, mules, buggies, wagons and
more, makes a pass around the park, showing visitors common forms of
transportation before the train came into widespread use.
5th Annual Katy Days Volleyball
Tournament - INFO
REGISTRATION FORM
2:15 pm
This year’s tournament will
begin Saturday directly following the All Horse Parade,
approximately 2:15pm, at the volleyball court north of the tennis
courts.
Sponsors: Parsons High School Volleyball Team
Beer
Garden
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5-10:30pm
Great food, fun and good music. Meet up with friends, relax and
enjoy brisket, brats, turkey legs, hot dogs and beverage under the
stars. Lots of informal reunions take place at the Saturday evening
Beer Garden and it’s a great way to wind up a fun day at Forest
Park.
Sponsors: LDF Distributors, Country Mart
The
Bluebonnet Banquet
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5:00pm social hour, 5:30pm dinner
The Bluebonnet Banquet will be held on Saturday night, May 29, at
the
Parsons Senior Center, 1800 Belmont. Space is
limited so get your reservations for the dinner in by May 20th by
sending your checks and names of those reserving space to Sue
O'Brien, Box 81, Parsons, KS 67357. .
Please include an e-mail address and/or a phone number so you can be
notified if space is filled. For questions, call Mary Hughes at
620-421-3453. Tickets are $15.00 per person.
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Church in The Park-
INFO
11:00 am
Organized by the Parsons Ministerial Alliance, join together in an
ecumenical worship service with your friends and neighbors. Bring
your lawn chairs if you don't want to sit on a hay bale or
bleacher..
Sponsors: Parsons Ministerial Alliance
Petting Zoo-
10am-3pm
Popular with children and adults alike, the Katy Days petting zoo is
a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with a wide
variety of animals. There is no admission charge and no limit on how
long you can stay. Just be gentle, be safe and be sure to wash your
hands at the hand-washing station when you’re done! Open 10am to 3pm Sunday.
Cherry Valley
Model Railroad Show & Swap Meet-
10am-3pm
Join the Cherry Valley Model Railroad
Club in the Arvon Phillips Recreation Center for a model train
extravaganza. You'll also
see Katy railroad memorabilia and can make purchases from a variety
of vendors. Always a popular stop for both children and adults!
Website link:
http://www.cvmrc.com/
Sponsors: Cherry Valley Model Railroad Club
Homemade Pies -
10am - 3pm
Hundreds of delicious homemade pies, made by many of
Parsons’ best pie makers are available at the Arvon Phillips
Recreation Center from 10am to 3pm, both Saturday and Sunday. $2.00
a slice, $12.00 for a small pie and $14.00 for a large pie. Rain or shine! Featured pie this year is
Peach Almond Crumb Pie. Also available will be a recipe book
"Save Room for Pie", with great recipes from PIPS (Parsons
Invitational Pie-makers Society) with the Katy Days logo. The
recipe books are only $10.00 and only 200 will be available.
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History Zone -
Located in the north room of the Arvon Phillips
Recreation Center, adjacent to Forest Park. In the “History
Zone”, you’ll have an opportunity to dig a little deeper and learn
more about the railroad that brought many of our families here and
about the town founded because of it. Parsons and Katy memorabilia
will be on display.
High Striker-
All Day
To
drive spikes into railroad ties, you had to be strong and able to
swing the mallet up over your head. Get a sense of this by watching
the Gandy Dancer track laying demonstration - then give the High
Striker a try. $1 for three tries. Can you ring the bell?
Memorabilia in Park-
All day
Look for MKT memorabilia displayed throughout the park. The bench
you are sitting on may be one from the Parsons depot or from an MKT
boxcar. Peruse the display of axes, picks and other tools used on
the railroad. Watch the blacksmith work. Look for baggage carts,
railroad signs, and possibly a Katy caboose! But most importantly,
be sure to stop when the crossing gates are down.
Railroad Reunion Tent-
All Day
The
Railroad Reunion tent will be a place for current and former
railroaders, family and friends to gather for conversation,
relaxation, and shade. Saturday’s refreshments provided courtesy of
the Union Pacific Railroad.
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