Sanborn community to host 85th annual Watermelon Days

The community of Sanborn will celebrate the eighty-fifth annual Watermelon Days July 23 —  26.  The schedule of events for Melon Days is as follows:

Saturday, July 23 —Firemen’s Dance at the golf course with music by Relentless.

Sunday, July 24 — 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk; car show 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; bean bag tourney at noon; Firemen open house with water games for kids from 2 to 5 p.m.  Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

Monday, July 25 — Kiddy Tractor Pull at 3:30 p.m. on River Street.  The Kiddy Parade will be at 6:00 (with judging beforehand at 5:30 sharp).  The Chordhustlers singing group will entertain at the Methodist Church lawn following the Kiddy Parade.  The Fire Department Water contests will also be held on Dotson Street following the parade.  The Queen Pageant will be held at the Sanborn Ballroom at 8:00 with entertainment by Gospel Express.  Drawings for bicycles and kiddy tractor will take place at 9 p.m.  

Tuesday, July 26 — The Grand Parade begins at 6:30 p.m.  Free watermelon will be served following the parade.  The Wendinger Band will perform after the parade.

Midwest Rides will provide rides, games and food on the midway both days.  Food concessions will be available both days.  The Sanborn Get Together will be held at the Sanborn Legion Hall beginning at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26.  Neon Live Band will perform at the Sanborn Legion Hall on Tuesday night.