Memorial Day Weekend in Whittemore

  Schedule of Events for "2025 Memorial Day Weekend in Whittemore"

     Friday, May 23:
          Construct Legion Hamburger Stand on Broad Street in front of "Pitchers" starting at 3:30 p.m.

     Saturday, May 24:
          Put up Avenue of Flags, set-up Community Center, and decorate soldier's graves at local cemeteries
          St Michael's 5K Spirit Fun Run & Walk: registration starts @8am fun run starts @ 9am
          (Contact Harry  Bormann for info at 712-260-0873
          **LUCKY WIFE WINE SLUSHIES AVAILABLE
          ** PITCHERS BAR & GRILL OPEN ALL DAY
          ** FOOD TRUCKS WILL BE AVAILABLE

          Ribfest BBQ Contest in Downtown Business District (Contact Ashley Frideres at 515-570-1060)
          Registration $50 (day of event $60) Tasting ticketss are $2 each starting @ 3pm winners
          announced @ 4pm.
          **BINGO** @ 11am $1 per game 1/2 to winner 1/2 to pot
         
          Free-will pork loing meal 430pm until gone

          Street Dance with live music by "Keifer & Scott" in Downtown Business District 8pm-11pm

     Sunday, May 25:
          12:30-"Sunday Funday" events include a Bean Bag Contest,REGISTRATION 12:30PM @ Legion
          Antique Firetruck Rides, Kids Water Wars @ Legion 1pm-230pm
                Legion Hall opens at 12:00 noon!  Food truck will be available along with Top of
               Iowa Lucky Wife LLC frozen/slushy cocktails!
        **Car Show registration begins @ 10am Car Show starts 11am-3pm *Free-Will Donation* @ Legion
               (Contacts: Melanie Elbert at 515-320-3715 or Heather Kron at 515-341-0985 or 515-341-0063)

          Day #1 - Whittemore Fun Days (aka The Carnival!)
               Amusement rides will start at 3:00 pm with a great selection of fun for all ages and games of
               chance for everyone.
          World-Famous Legion Burgers - serving starts at 3:30.  How many can you eat???
          Root Beer Float Stand by Whittemore Warrior 4-H Club outside location
          Pie & Ice Cream Social sponsored by St. John & St. Paul Churches @ dining room Pitchers

     Monday, May 26:
          Legion Parade starts at 9:45 a.m. sharp!  From Legion Hall it goes south to Kossuth Street, then one
               block east to Fourth, turning south and marching to the Community Center where the annual
               Memorial Day Program begins at 10:00 a.m.  Ceremonies move outdoors (weather permitting) for
               placing of the wreath and gun salute. At the conclusion of the program, the public is invited to the
               Legion Hall to partake in fellowship and snacks.
          Day #2 - Whittemore Fun Days (last day of the Carnival!)
               Amusement rides start at 3:00 pm
               World-Famous Legion Burgers - serving starts at 4:00.  Your last chance to have them in 2025!

     Tuesday, May 27:
          Tear down Legion Hamburger Stand starting at 8:00 a.m.  All help appreciated!