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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Casey Fun Days will be held Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19. Full details and any updates/changes will be posted on the Casey Service Club’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064639183671). Most events will be held in the area of McPherson Street near the Casey Public Library, City Hall and downtown businesses. Some events will be held at Casey City Park (Rutt Park, 300 E. Second St.).
Friday events kick off with a kids’ parade at 6 p.m., followed by a foam party and bags tournament. A beer tent and band (The Bird Hunters) will play at Tin Lizzie’s from 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Saturday downtown events include the 5K and 1-mile runs at 7 a.m., with a pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. A bake sale will begin at 8:30 a.m. The bug parade begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by Methodist Church lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also at 11 a.m. is a corn-shelling demonstration. The Historical Society building will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., there will be a car and tractor show. At 3 p.m., the Science Heroes Show will be held. Tin Lizzie’s will host a beer tent and live band (Burnin’ Sensations) from 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Saturday events at Rutt Park include inflatables from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., decorate your own piggy bank from noon to 2 p.m., lunch by the ACGC Class of 2026, and bingo at 1 p.m.