The final schedule for Elgin’s Q125 celebration has been announced.
Activities begin Thursday evening, June 19 with the arrival and dedication of the Vietnam Moving Wall. The celebration will begin, in earnest on Friday, June 20 and conclude Sunday night, June 22 with a magnificent fireworks display.
Numerous events will be held downtown at the Q125 Grand Central Station (GCS). The schedule was provided by Alan Reicks at Elgin Appliance. The schedule is:
Time Event Location
Thursday June 19, 2014
5 p.m. Dedication – Vietnam Moving Wall East of Library (Reception following at KC Hall)
Friday June 20, 2014
7-10 a.m. Breakfast Methodist Church
8:30 a.m. Flag Dedication Cemetery
9 a.m. Cemetery Walk Cemetery
10-11 a.m. Kids Zone Pope John High School
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lion’s Health Screenings Jonny Dodge Lot
11 a.m. Bank Robbery Bank Corner
Noon Lunch (PJ & St. Bon/ECC) KC Hall/Elgin Community Center
1 p.m. Vintage Clothing Style Show EHS Gym
2:30 p.m. Water Fights East of Fire Hall
3:30 p.m. Air Rifle Contest Jonny Dodge Lot
4:30 p.m. Trail Riders Arrive Sale Barn
4:30 – 7 p.m. Evening Meal KC Hall-Altar Society
5 p.m. Food Vendors GCS
6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies GCS (Beard Competition winners announced, Elgin Calendar men, a Surprise Celebrity Appearance and more!)
8:30-11:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos GCS (Hosted by EKG)
Saturday June 21, 2014
7-10 a.m. Breakfast Methodist Church
7:30 a.m. 5 Mile Run/2 Mile Walk (registration at park)
9 a.m. Bank Robbery Bank Corner
9:30 a.m. Tractor Drive Starts @ Beckman Lbr.
10 a.m. Kiddy Parade Begins at park
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Inflatables Park (Hosted by Y& L)
1 p.m. Texting competition Park
1 p.m. Pie/Ice Cream Social Elgin Community Center
2 p.m. The Hat Tree Lady Methodist Church
2:30 p.m. “Ball” game Baseball field (Featuring the Hula Hotties, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Wannabes, Beauty Pageant Rejects)
3:30 p.m. Antique tractor display Sale Barn
5 p.m. Beer Garden Opens GCS
6:30 p.m. Alumni Banquets
9 p.m.-1 a.m. Street Dance/The Rude Band GCS (Hosted by EKG)
Sunday June 22, 2014
7 a.m. Fly-In Breakfast Koinzan Airport
9:30 a.m. Celebration of Faith Park
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Car, Pickup & Motorcycle Show Old RR Property (7:30 a.m. registration)
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Semi-truck show Beckman lot on North Street
11:30 a.m. Air Show Koinzan Airport
1 p.m. Parade begins Football Field (11 a.m. registration)
4:30 p.m. Sheltered Reality performs GCS
5 p.m. Variety Show GCS
5:30 p.m. Community BBQ (Free will) GCS (Hosted by Elgin Community Foundation)
7:30 p.m. Closing Ceremonies GCS (Time capsule & train auction)
8 p.m. Beer Garden/Music by Dave Merkel GCS (Sponsored by EVFD)
10 p.m. Fireworks (Sponsored by EVFD)
All ‘Weekend’ Events
All Day Mountain Men Muzzleloaders CVA lot on North Street
All Day VFW Military Display Veteran’s Club
All Day Richards Amusements Carnival Downtown (Sponsored by Elgin Community Club)
All Day Vietnam Moving Wall East of Library
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quilt & Art Show St. Boniface Church Basement (Ends Sunday at 2 p.m.)
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wedding Gown Display Wedding Shop on Main Street (Starts Friday at 3 p.m.)
