By Wendy Johnson, The Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn.
Jul. 31–Kettle River is about to launch its annual tribute to madcap fun and festivities as this year’s 24th Annual Ma and Pa Kettle Days approaches.
Set for Friday, Aug. 8, and Saturday, Aug. 9, the popular summer event offers everything from a queen contest to a mug bog — and a whole lot of exciting activities in between.
The weekend gets under way on Friday night, Aug. 8, with a steak fry beginning at 5 p.m. in the fire hall, sponsored by the Kettle River Relief Association.
At 6 p.m., the spotlight will turn to the Miss Kettle River and Little Miss Kettle River coronation in the American Legin building.
The young people are invited to stick around for the Kids Dance, also set to take place at the American Legion building, with music provided by DJ Sam Clark.
The “big kids” will get their turn beginning at 8:30 p.m., with a street dance set to the music of “Live Bait.” Dancing goes on until 12:30 a.m., so plan to make a night of it.
Early risers will enjoy the big pancake breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 9, sponsored by the Barnum Community Methodist Church.
The flea market opens at 8 a.m., and so does the start of the run/walk race, following registration at 7:30 a.m.
Lineup for the Ma & Pa Kettle Days parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the ball field on County Road 12. While you’re waiting for the parade to start, enjoy “Music on Main Street” with the tunes of DJ Sam Clark from 9-11 a.m.
Registration for the Mud Bog competition opens at 9 a.m. as well, so truck owners, don’t forget to sign up to “get down and dirty” with this crowd-pleasing event.
The big parade gets under way at 11 a.m., followed by a Pie and Ice Cream Social at 11:30 a.m. at the senior center, sponsored by the Holy Trinity Mission Guild, with supplemental funds provided by Thrivent.
Kids races are slated for high noon in the grassy area near the Federated Oil office, and the Lake Superior Zoomobile will unveil a host of exciting animals from 1-2 p.m. in the main street park area.
The Mud Bog event revs up at 1 p.m., and a silent auction is scheduled for 1-2 p.m. at the American Legion building.
The Korpis will provide musical entertainment from 1-4 p.m., and Kids Bingo will take place at the Tower Tap from 2-3 p.m. Bar Bingo will follow from 3-5 p.m., with the Ma & Pa Kettle Days button drawings set to take place at 4 p.m. at the American Legion building. You must be present to win and have your button with you.
Cap off the weekend’s fun with the big street dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. featuring the music of “Live Bait.”
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