Settlers' Days Schedule
Schedule of events at the annual Settlers’ Days festival, today through Monday in Marengo. For information, visit www.settlersdays.org or call 815-568-6680.
TODAY
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Cody’s Farm - River Road Corn Maze, antique tractor pedal pushers, pumpkin launcher, corn box, corn tunnel, hay rides to pumpkin patch, fall decorations, food
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – Preschool/kindergarten pumpkin decorating
1:30 p.m. – Decorating Florence Nursing Home (Bring your own pumpkin – decorations provided)
6 p.m. – Prince and Princess Contest at Marengo Community High School
FRIDAY
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Cody’s Farm - River Road Corn Maze, antique tractor pedal pushers, pumpkin launcher, corn box, corn tunnel, hay rides to pumpkin patch, fall decorations, food
3 to 4:30 p.m. – Pumpkin contest registration at Florence Nursing Home
5 p.m. – Pumpkin judging contest at Florence Nursing Home, plus entertainment
5 to 10 p.m. – Carnival at city hall parking lot
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Bingo at Marengo Firehouse
8 p.m. – Poker Walk and wrestling club registration at Cruisin’ State Street Pub. $10 per hand. Cash prizes.
SATURDAY
9 a.m. to Noon – Child’s I.D. program at Marengo firehouse
9 a.m. to 4 p.m – Arts and crafts fair at Marengo Methodist Church
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. –Car show at Calvin Spencer Park
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Book sale at Marengo-Union Library
10 a.m. – Children’s Pet Parade (9 a.m. registration at First Baptist Church parking lot)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Petting zoo behind Chase Bank, East Washington and Taylor streets
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Children’s barrel train ride behind Chase Bank, East Washington and Taylor streets
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Cody’s Farm - River Road Corn Maze, antique tractor pedal pushers, pumpkin launcher, corn box, corn tunnel, hay rides to pumpkin patch, fall decorations, food
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Garden tractor pull with Rock County Pullers at Hale Street by Calvin Spencer Park
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Antique tractor display at Calvin Spencer Park
11 a.m. – Sidewalk coloring behind Chase Bank (canceled if raining)
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Bags tournament (10 a.m. registration) at Marengo Legion on Park Drive
1 to 10 p.m. – Carnival at city hall parking lot
1 p.m. – Pinochle contest at Zion Lutheran Church. Public is welcome.
1 p.m. – Feather party at Northside Tap
2 to 4 p.m. – Water Fights at Marengo Fire Department, Page Street between East Washington and East Prairie streets
5 to 10 p.m. – Saturday Night on Main Street
SUNDAY
7 a.m. to noon – Pancake breakfast with Union Lion’s Club Union Legion
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Cody’s Farm - River Road Corn Maze, antique tractor pedal pushers, pumpkin launcher, corn box, corn tunnel, hay rides to pumpkin patch, fall decorations, food
1 to 10 p.m. – Carnival at city hall parking lot
2 p.m. – Feather party at Sam’s Tavern
2 p.m. – Settlers’ Days Parade on State Street
4 p.m. – Band Field Show Competition with Marengo Community High School Band parents at Rod Poppe Field at Marengo Community High School
MONDAY
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Cody’s Farm - River Road Corn Maze, antique tractor pedal pushers, pumpkin launcher, corn box, corn tunnel, hay rides to pumpkin patch, fall decorations, food
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. –Scarecrow Decorating at Hubbs Green House. Bring your own scarecrow clothes. All other supplies provided. $10 per scarecrow.
