Crossroads Days Banner

Home Schedule Early Today Early History School History Photo Album




Click Here for photos from Crossroads Days 2011.

News: Early is eagerly anticipating the new 4-lane Highway 20 being built just north of town. They have constructed a new, colorful watertower visible from the highway. Caseys will also expand and move closer to the highway bringing in additional traffic to the town.

 
This site
 sponsored by:


Books On Main
Nemaha, IA



Email: webmaster@nemahaweb.com

Crossroads Days 2012

Early is celebrating their 130th Anniversary this summer 2012. Crossroads Days will start Friday evening, July 20th through Sunday morning, July 22nd. There will be a big tent set up on Main Street. Below is a tentative schedule of events for the fun-filled weekend. Check back for monthly updates.
 

Early's 130th Birthday
Schedule of Events
July 20, 21, and 22, 2012

Friday, July 20th:
All Day • TJ / Lisa Memorial Golf Tournament @ Lake Creek Country Club
8:30 am • Tractor Ride  to Storm Lake   > > >
5:00 pm • Registration for ATV/4-Wheeler Pull
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm  • ATV/4-Wheeler Pull
5:30 - 7:30 pm • Evening meal downtown featuring pork burgers or hot dogs, chips, and beverage
6:00 pm • Kiddy Parade
6:30 pm • Baby Contest
7:00 pm • Little Miss Crossroads Contest
Beer Garden by American Legion
DJ Entertainment by Frank Bade, "The Music Factory"

Saturday, July 21st:
7:00 am • Softball tournamant (runs all day)
Poker Run
7:30 am • 5K Fun Run, See website for details and printable registration form. Runners are invited to breakfast at Crossroards Restaurant after the race.
10:00 am • Big Float Parade, please register by July 7 > > >
   Click on Printable Form for complete details.
10:00 am • Sand Volleyball tournament in Park by highway - $30 Registration fee
11:00 - 1:00 pm • Noon meal under the tent, pulled pork sandwich or hot dog, potato salad, dessert bar and beverage.
1:00 - 3:00 pm • Garden Tractor/Lawn Mower Rodeo downtown
Noon - 4:00 pm • All School Reunion (Early, Crestland, Schaller-Crestland)
   (At Early Middle School, no meal) and Sacred Heart All-School Reunion
   ( At Sacred Heart Parish Center, with meal by reservation)
Noon - 4:00 pm • Quilt show at Early United Methodist Church (setup 6 - 7:30 pm, Fri. evening)
1:00 - 7:00 pm • Bounce/Inflatables for kids
1:00 pm • Lawn Mower Rodeo
2:00 - 4:00 pm • Kids Games
4:00 pm • Waterfights by the Early Fire Dept.
5:00 - 7:00 pm • Meal by the Cattlemen's Assoc: Steak sandwich or hot dog, Rotini salad, Ice Cream cup
5:30 pm • Cake Walk
(Crestland class of 1962 - 50th Reunion)
(Crestland Class of 1992 - 20th Reunion)
8:00 pm • Beer Garden by American Legion
8:00 pm - Midnight  • Live Band
Black Diamond ($5.00 cover for 21 and over)
10:00 pm • Fireworks
Cash drawing will be held after fireworks
    1-$300 prize, 2-$200 prizes, 5-$100 prizes
    tickets 1 for $1, 6 for $5
Tickets may be purchased at Shear Attractions, Carla's Maine Creations, Crossroads Restaurant, The Legion, or through any FOCUS volunteer.

Sunday, July 22nd:
7:00 am - 9:00 am • Pancake Breakfast
9:00 am • Ecumenical Service (Fr. Jim Smith will be conducting the worship service)

Tractor Ride: Do you or someone you know have a favorite tractor sitting around? Sign up for the tractor ride to storm lake on friday! Coffee and rolls will be provided at registration at Crossroads at 8:30 Saturday morning, then enjoy a tour of Meridian Manufacturing in Storm Lake, then a complimentary dinner. We will also be stopping to enjoy some restored antique tractors on the way home so make plans to attend! To pre-register contact Chris Mason on facebook or 7126600151.

School reunions
are always a good way to reconnect with your classmates and other area friends during Crossroads Days. Currently Sacred Heart All School and Crestland Reunion,  are planning reunions. Email us if your class is planning a reunion and we will post it here.
If you want to enter a class float in the parade, register by July 7th. You may print a registration form here or find more at Crossroads Restaurant and Lounge or Early City Hall.

 

Golf Course
Golf Tournament 2012

In Memory - TJ Wunschel and Lisa (Drey) Mandernach
Scholarship Fund


2012 TJ-Lisa Memorial Golf Tournament

Date: Friday, July 20th, 2012

Visit their website for more details:

  http://tjmemorialgolf.webs.com/
 

Hosted by the Schaller-Crestland Class of 1992.
Proceeds are used to fund a scholarship in T.J. and Lisa's name.

 


The event was organized in 2005 by T.J.'s classmates to celebrate his enjoyment of the game, his love of life, and his lasting effect on the lives of so many.

The tournament will be held every year to allow as many of T.J. and Lisa's friends and
 family members as possible the opportunity to participate.

Crossroads Days

The town of Early is fortunate to have dedicated people who are willing to provide fun-filled  activities every year to bring together those who have moved away with those who live in and around Early.

The school reunions have become an important part of the Crossroads Day weekend and gives everyone a chance to renew old friendships and to make new acquaintances. Early current and former residents have pride in the quality of life they were given in small-town USA. This celebration gives everyone a chance to renew that pride while rubbing elbows with those that made the good life a reality.


cameraIf you have digital photos of any past or present Crossroads Days and want them placed on this site, please email them in jpeg format (.jpg) along with date and description to webmaster@nemahaweb.com  and they will be added. Thank you.

You may contact us at:
Early Crossroads Website
PO Box 5
Nemaha, IA 50535
or email us at:
webmaster@nemahaweb.com
and your request will be forwarded to the current committee leader.

 
Quasquicentennial Update
Early's Quasquicentennial Celebration was held July 20-22, 2007.
The photo albums are ready for viewing. You may go to the home page of  Early Quasquicentennial for links to the photo albums of weekend activities plus many historical photos of the people and town of Early
.
Some collectible items may still be for sale.
 


Return to Top

The following are external links of interest.
Thank you for visiting Crossroads Days website!

City of Early Early Quasquicentennial Crestland Reunion

Farmall Promenade Crossroads Restaurant & Lounge Town of Nemaha


Books on Main
Nemaha, IA


Sacred Heart Church Cook's Woodstock Early United Methodist Church Nemaha United Methodist Church Historic Design Consulting
 


Site design by   Nemaha Web Design
Last updated 5/24/2013