99th Annual Herscher Labor Day Celebration
Schedule of Events
Times subject to change based on weather or other delays. Other events may be added as they become available.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
| Kids Day Activities | |
| 10:30 AM | Register your child for softball and baseball time slots |
| 11 AM | 3rd through 5th grade softball game with pitching machine |
| 12:30 PM | 6th through 8th grade softball game |
| 2 PM | Herscher youth cheerleaders perform |
| 3 PM | 7 and 8 year old baseball game with pitching machine |
| 4:30 PM | 9 and 10 year old baseball game |
| 6 PM | 11 and 12 year old baseball game |
| All Other Activities | |
| 12 PM | Carnival opens |
| 1-3 PM | Herscher Area Historical Society museum open |
| 1-3 PM | HAHS’s Anderson House Open – 161 W. Myrtle Street |
Sunday, September 1, 2019
| Time TBD | Fifteenth Annual Co-Ed 16″ Softball Tournment Begins (check Herscher Chamber Facebook page for times) |
| 12 PM | Carnival opens |
| 1-3 PM | Herscher Area Historical Society museum open |
| 1-3 PM | HAHS’s Anderson House Open – 161 W. Myrtle Street |
| 5:30 PM | 38th Annual running of the Herscher Hare and Tortoise Race, 5K run and 2 Mile Fun Walk. Starts at Herscher High School Football Field (A tradition started when Herscher celebrated its 100th Birthday in 1982!). 5th annual Bunny Dash – Kids 7 and under. |
Monday, September 2, 2019
| Time TBD | Fifteenth Annual Co-Ed 16″ Softball Tournment Begins (check Herscher Chamber Facebook page for times) |
| 9 AM | Arts and Crafts Show opens in State Bank of Herscher parking lot |
| 10:30 AM | Grand Parade – Featuring: Marching bands, floats, horses, antique vehicles, farm equipment and marching units, etc.
Grand Marshal: Chuck Riker |
| 12 PM | Carnival opens |
| 1-3 PM | Art in the Park in Village Park – Sponsored by the Herscher Area Historical Society and Leiser Furniture. A teacher and students from Herscher High School will be available to teach children how to draw. |
| 1-3 PM | Herscher Area Historical Society museum open |
| 1-3 PM | HAHS’s Anderson House Open – 161 W. Myrtle Street |
Afternoon Entertainment (all on stage in Village Park): |
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| 12:30 PM | Herscher Area Historical Society Presentation |
| 1:00 PM | Herscher High School marching band |
| 1:45 PM | Boots ‘n Motion – Line Dance Performance Group |
| 2:30 PM | Firebox Bluegrass Band |
| 4:30 PM | Herscher School District Music Department |
| 6:00 PM | Herscher Chamber of Commerce Drawing |
| 6:30 PM | Vern and Vern – Classic Rock, Classic Country, Standards |
Also on Monday: |
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| 1 PM | Kiddie Tractor Pull at Village Park |
ALL THREE DAYS:
- In Village Park: Concessions stands, game booths, etc.
- Bingo (Monday only) – 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM; Legion Community Center
BEER STAND HOURS:
- Friday, August 30, 2019: 6 PM-12 AM
- Saturday, August 31, 2019: 12 noon-12 AM
Featuring: The Joe Stamm Band, 7 PM-11:30 PM - Sunday, September 1, 2019: 12 noon-12 AM
Featuring: Dexter O’Neal and the Funkyard, 7 PM-11:30 PM - Monday, September 2, 2019: 12 noon-9 PM