Ocheyedan, Iowa — It’s almost time for the annual “Days of Olde” in Ocheyedan.
Activities get underway on Friday with “Tour de Mound.” It’s a bicycle ride around the Ocheyedan countryside, with registration at 5:30 and the ride at 6, starting in the CFE south parking lot. Next is the Great Plains Tractor Pullers pull on North Main Street at the Travis Boeke location — the former “Hilltop.” Karaoke at the Corner Club is from 9 to 1, with a movie in the park at 9.
Saturday’s the big day with activities such as a 5K Walk/Run, a parade, the “Home of the Mound Wine and Arts Festival,” an antique tractor pull, a kids pedal pull, inflatables, a coed slow-pitch tournament and more, with the Van Ess Ice Cream Wagon available. The Tracy House Museum will also be open after the parade. In the evening it’s the Central Plains Truck Pullers and Mini Rods again on North Main in the Travis Boeke location. A street dance will round out Saturday’s activities on the south side of Corner Club from 9 to 1, with Skyline providing the music.
Sunday’s activities include an antique tractor ride, the Silver Dollar Trap Shoot, a Revival Worship Service at the Ocheyedan Community Town Hall, and a bean bag tournament in the city park.
Ocheyedan mayor Arlyn Pedley says it’s a team effort, with everyone pitching in and doing their part. They invite one and all to the fun to be had at the Ocheyedan Days of Olde this weekend in Ocheyedan.
