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Good Ol' Days
was better than EVER!
(archived 8/11/2009)
Good Ol' Days ran from Friday June 12th to Sunday June 14th, 2009,
and was FILLED with family fun! There was music, rides, mud volleyball,
even special activities for the KIDS!!!
Wristbands or tickets to participate in the attractions will be
available at the following prices: (one ticket = one ride)
Each Ticket: $4.00
Friday Wristband: $10.00
Saturday Wristband: $20.00
Friday, June 12
3pm-8pm
"Kid
Again" - Inflatable Fun!, sponsored by the Evansdale Chamber, will be downtown on Lafayette Rd with fun
for the kids - AND the kids-at-heart! Try out the Wrecking Ball,
Bungee Games, Dodgeball Defender, and Screamer Slides on Friday. Saturday we
are adding the Euro-Bungy Jumper, so come back and schek it out!
Imaginarium - Outreach to Space
Visitors are welcome to come and experience the Bluedorn Science
Imaginarium痴 new Outreach to Space exhibit and explore the different
aspects of space travel through 10 hands-on museum quality exhibits.
6pm
Good Ol' Days PARADE, sponsored by Evansdale Fire & Rescue
Parade participants will line up on Central Ave in front of the AMVETS
starting at 5:00pm, with the parade starting at 6:00pm.
As Lafayette is closed for the festivities, the route will be east on
Central to Evans, Evans north to Morrell, Morrell west to River Forest,
and River Forest back south to Central Ave.
*** For more info or to enter a float, call Daniella Kreger
(319)239-4087 ***
Dusk
Some Good Ol' FIREWORKS! sponsored by Evansdale Chamber of
Commerce, Evansdale City Hall, and Evansdale Exchange Club.
Display will be fired from Deerwood Park grounds.
8pm - Midnight
Lafayette Road Street Dance featuring
WILDCARD
sponsored by Evansdale Chamber
of Commerce
Saturday,
June 13
9am-???
IOWA'S BEST Good Ol' MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Held in the lots at Gilbert Dr and Evans Rd adjacent to the Community
Response Center
There are 94 Team slots available total.
Top 8 Positions pay as follows:
1st Place: $600
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $200
4th Place: $100
5th - 8th Place: $60
Mud Volleyball rules
and registration form
here
MUD VOLLEYBALL T-SHIRTS!
Mud Volleyball T
Shirt Order Form here!
9am-4pm
Children's Activities sponsored by Evansdale Public Library, St
Mark's Church, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, and MORE! Location
Pending
9:30am
How about a Good Ol' TRACTOR PULL? That's a
KID-POWER
Pedal Tractor Pull which is sponsored by and held in front of
Creative
Impact Co on Lafayette Rd. FREE!! NO WRISTBAND REQUIRED!!! This is a state-sanctioned pull,
with the top two in each age group qualifying for the State Pedal
Tractor Pull in September.
*** Tractor Pull Registration from 9:30am-11am, with the Pull starting at
11:15 ***
10am-2pm
WILD HAIR AND TATTOOS!!! Shear Image will be providing fun in STYLE,
Location Pending
10am-6pm
Take home some Good Ol' memories of this year's celebration with
hand-drawn pictures from
caricature artist Jason Anhorn who will be sponsored by First Security
State Bank
Chloe the Clown will be helping us have a Good Ol' time with FACE
PAINTING sponsored by Criterion!
FREE, NO WRISTBAND REQUIRED - the National Guard will be on Lafayette with inflatable Sumo suits, pugil sticks, and an inflatable obstacle course!
12pm-8pm
"Kid
Again" - Inflatable Fun! will be downtown on Lafayette Rd with fun
for the kids - AND the kids-at-heart! Try out the fun attractions
from Friday, and new today will be the Euro-Bungy Jumper!!
Imaginarium - Outreach to Space
Visitors are welcome to come and experience the Bluedorn Science
Imaginarium痴 new Outreach to Space exhibit and explore the different
aspects of space travel through 10 hands-on museum quality exhibits.
1pm-6pm
How about a Good Ol' MAGIC SHOW?!?! Mr. Nick wil be performing FREE, no
wristband required, sponsored by Nichols Home Improvement, APPS,
Diamond痴 Body Shop, and AC Investments! The magic show will last
from 1-2pm, and then Mr. Nick will be showing his balloon skills until
6pm!
8pm - Midnight
Lafayette Road Street Dance featuring
LOTUS
sponsored by Evansdale Chamber
of Commerce
Sunday, June 14
9am-4pm
Car Show and Cruise sponsored by One Stop Customs
Located at Evans Rd and Gilbert Dr
Registration 9-11:30am, Judging 2pm, and Cruise at 3pm.
=>Get
your Good Ol' Car Show Registration form HERE<=
Good Ol' Family Pizza Night!
Photos from
this gathering can be
viewed here!
Click for
Full Size Poster
Dec 5th '08, the Chamber sponsored a Family Pizza night at the Amvets!
706 Colleen Ave,
Evansdale,
IA 50707 (Click for Map)
Corner of Colleen and Central Ave
Spread the Good Ol'
Holiday Cheer!
Photos from this gathering can be
viewed here!
Click for Full Size Poster
Nov 23, 4pm-6pm Downtown
Evansdale was Spreading the Cheer!
-
Santa Claus
is coming to town!
-
Hot Cocoa &
Tree Lighting
-
Take a ride
with Country Gentleman's Horse & Carriage to see how "Main Street" comes
alive this Holiday Season, thanks to our business sponsors and our
community!
*** Rides are Free, but Reservations Are Limited ***
Pre-Register to save your seat starting Nov 1 at:
Creative Impact Co.
3511 Lafayette Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
Business Hours Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Charitable Meals
for residents at Evans Village and Fox Meadows
The Chamber sponsored free meals for residents at Fox Meadows
on November 1st, and Evans Village on November 8th.
Photos from Evans Village can be
viewed here!
EVANSDALE
GOOD OL' FALL FLING
October 4, 2008, 5pm-Midnight
The Good Ol' Fall Fling was a
great success, raising a good deal of money for Evansdale Beautification
projects, as well as Good Ol' Days preparations for next year. The
Chamber wishes to say a big THANK YOU to all who supported, worked, and
attended this effort.
Photos from the
Fall Fling are
posted here.
Let's keep working to build pride
in our community!
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