Celebrate Fertile Days, Aug. 9-11

The town of Fertile encourages the public to come and help them celebrate 2024 Fertile Days, Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11. There are many activities planned—something for everyone.
The weekend kicks off Friday, with a 9 p.m. movie at the Fertile Library. The Fertile Little League will be providing free popcorn.
Saturday activities include:
Firemen’s Breakfast at the Community Center, serving from 7-10 a.m. The Community Center is located at 3494 Eagle Ave.
A 5K Walk/Run  will be held, with registration at the Community Center starting at 7:30 a.m. The Walk/Run starts at 8 a.m. at the Community Center. A registration fee is required.
The book sale will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. at the library. Fertile Days t-shirts will also be available for purchase.
The parade will be downtown beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bring the kids and stay after the parade for family games and races on the tennis court or head up to the Fire Station and enjoy a ride in a fire truck. Food vendors will be in the park.
A cupcake walk will be held in front of Fertile Beans, located in downtown Fertile.
From Noon to 2 p.m., there will be a Foam Cannon at the Library and inflatables for the children and face painting at the park until 3 p.m.
Other fun activities at the park include Rad Zoo, Dragon Fire dancing horses, Mr. Potato Head contest for children as well as adults.
Come join in a Bags Tournament at 3 p.m. at the park. Bring your own bags.
Also, Saturday, a Community meal will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.  Following the meal, enjoy a game of bingo until 8 p.m.
That evening, Borderline Band will be performing from 7 p.m. until midnight at the ball diamond. Borderline Band is known for their country music and occasionally Rock ‘n Roll.  There will be an intermission from 9:15-10 p.m. for fireworks, weather permitting.  Concession stands will be open at the ball diamond at this time.
Sunday, Aug. 11, a Community picnic will be hosted by the Church of Christ and Fertile Lutheran Church. If there is rain, the location will change to the Fertile Lutheran Church.
For more information refer to the schedule on Fertile Days Facebook page.