Old-Timers Day Is Saturday In Southwest City

File photo There’s plenty of fun — even if you have to fight with your brother to have it — during Old Timers Day.
File photo There’s plenty of fun — even if you have to fight with your brother to have it — during Old Timers Day.

Staff Reports

A Southwest City tradition that started in 1978 is renewed Saturday when the Commercial Club kicks off Old Timers Day.

This year's festivities kick off bright and early with the annual Pancake Breakfast at 7 a.m. in the Full Gospel Church gymnasium.

Main Street will host a variety of artisans and crafters peddling their wares. Vendors open for business at 9 a.m. and live music begins at 10 a.m.

Southwest City School will hold a Greenhouse Sale all day, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. If you're looking to buy beautiful foliage nurtured by the next generation of green thumbs, here's your chance.

Cash drawings will be held throughout the day - at noon, 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.

The parade, which starts at 12:30 p.m., is sure to be a good time with familiar faces.

Following the parade is the notorious Outhouse Race. This is a timed event. The team that can maneuver their commode through the course the fastest earns bragging rights for a whole year.

Dylan Hall and Pure Tradition begin performing from 1 to 3 p.m. at the bandstand.

The group has been together since 2012 and plays a wide variety of traditional music. Everything from bluegrass and country to Southern gospel. The group doesn't use a set list and often takes requests from the audience. They are a very light-hearted, fun group that is sure to please.

At 2:15 p.m., hold your noses and avert your eyes as the Ugly Feet Contest kicks off. Embrace those calluses, hairs, and hangnails and earn those toes a title. Don't be embarrassed though, all competitors are judged from behind a screen to remain anonymous.

The annual Old Timers Day Rodeo will be held on Friday and Saturday. Mutton bustin' for the youngsters begins at 7:30 p.m. and other events will start at 8 p.m. The arena is located at 36600 Highway 20 East, Jay, Okla.

General News on 05/05/2016