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.
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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)
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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. |