Full slate of events for weekend in Hancock
The Hancock Lions would like to invite the public to “honor our heroes” as they celebrate the Fourth of July in Hancock this year.
The majority of events will be held on Monday, July 4. However, a few events will be held over the weekend.
On Friday night you can sit back and enjoy some good music at two locations. Buddies will have live music with Whiskey Junction playing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. DJ Durkee will entertain from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Inn Like Flinns.
A few events will take place on Saturday, culminating with the annual street dance. The Hancock High School students planning to take a trip to New York City and Washington D.C. next year will hold several fundraising events over the weekend. The first of these is a community car wash near the fire hall. They are asking for a $5 minimum donation for the car wash.
That afternoon, starting a 1 p.m., there will be a volleyball tournament at Buddies. There are also plans for some beer sampling and a hot dog eating contest at Buddies.
“Electric Almighty” will entertain at the Inn Like Flinn street dance starting at 8 p.m. During the dance the students will be selling pork chops on a stick starting at 7 p.m. and going until sold out.
On Sunday Buddies will be hosting Bar Olympics. This is a marathon tournament including five events, bean bags, horseshoe, beer pong, bocce ball and darts. Two-person teams will compete, receiving points for their ranking in each event. You can sign up at the bar with competition beginning at 1 p.m. That evening DJ Durkee will entertain from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Events on Monday, July 4 start out at 7 a.m. with the Firemen Relief Association’s. annual pancake breakfast at the Hancock Community Center. They will be serving until 9:30 a.m.
While they are serving up the food, the Lions Club members will be rounding up the runners and walkers for the 5K Run/Walk around Page Lake. Registration for the event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 8 a.m. There is no need to pre-register, just sign-up that morning. Prizes will be awarded in several age categories.
Another traditional event will begin at 10 a.m. at the Little League field near the school. The Little League All-Star game will be played at that time. During this and several of the other events, the Hancock Lions Club will have their popcorn wagon open for business. Profits from these sales help defray the cost of the celebration so be sure to stop by for some pop or popcorn during the day.
Around noon, there will be various food and entertainment booths at the Water Tower Park. The student fundraiser this day will include a dunk tank and inflatible game from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also in the downtown area, the annual Kiddie Parade will be organizing. Children who wish to be part of the Kiddie Parade should meet at the Water Tower Park at 12:30 p.m. and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. There is no need to register, simply show up at the park to be part of the parade.
The main parade will start at 1:30 p.m. and follow the same route as in past years. The theme is “Hats off to our Heroes” and entries can be reserved by contacting Dennis Schroeder, (320) 392-5989 or Joel Flaten, (320) 392-5109.
Following the parade, several special events will be taking place. The traditional tractor pull will start at 3 p.m. this year taking place across from Trico.
Back at the Community Center there will be Bingo from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. sponsored by the Hancock Lions.
Rounding out the day will be the traditional Hancock Fireworks, which will begin at dusk and will be shot off at the ball park. Sit and enjoy at ground level at the ball park or from the comfort of your car anywhere surrounding the community.
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