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Below is a tentative schedule - some events may change and many more will be added as details are finalized. Please check back often for changes and updates!

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Printable list of tours

Thursday, July 2nd | Friday, July 3rd | Saturday, July 4th | Sunday, July 5th

THURSDAY, JULY 2nd ~
AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION DAY

Breakfast Served

Guest Book Registration, Information, & Memorabilia on sale
9am - 5pm
Flowers by Bob

125th Commemorative Postal Stamp Cancellation
8:30am - 4:30pm
Post Office

Opening Church Service Sponsored by the Ministerial Association
9am
Emmanuel Lutheran Church

"From Antique to Present" Machinery Displays
9am - 5pm
1st & Main

Historical Display
10am - 4pm
Elementary School Gym

Garden Tour
10am - 4pm

Diane's Backyard Gardens - E. Prairie Street, Beresford, SD - 2 blocks North of water tower, 1/2 block East

Doug & Chris Wevik's Garden - from Fiesta, 10 miles South on 77 and 3/4 mile East. On the interstate, 9 miles South of Beresford to Volin exit, 1/2 mile East, 1 mile South, 3/4 mile East (North side).

Naomi Ellwanger - 30156 466th Ave, Beresford, SD - 605-235-0006 - From Fiesta go South to 300th Street, then go West to 466th Avenue, and turn South for 1 1/2 miles - garden is on the East side of the road

Quilt Display
10am - 8pm
Beresford Public Library

Kiddie Tractor Pull
Boys & girls ages 4-11
10am
3rd & Main

Old Fashioned Photos
10am - 12pm
Youth Center

Lunch/Dinner Served

Free Swimming
1pm - 5:30pm & 6:30pm - 9pm
City Swimming Pool

Brooklyn School Open House
1pm - 4pm

Farm Tours
1pm - 4pm
Leaving from Cortland Carnes Football Field
Various locations

Pie Contest Sponsored by Community Outreach for Youth and Families (COYF)
4pm - 4:30pm drop off
Judging to follow, winners announced at Community Dinner
Cortland Carnes Stadium

Social Gatherings & Mixers Sponsored by Beresford Lions Club
4pm - 7pm
Bridges Golf Club

Supper Served

Community Meal (sponsor TBA)
5pm - 7pm
5:15pm - 5:30pm William Even, South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture, speaking
Cortland Carnes Stadium

Recognition of Area Century Farms
5:30pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium

Antique Tractor Pull
Antique Tractor Pull Rules
7pm - finish
Saddle Club

Teen Fun Night
For 9th to 12 Grade
(Climbing Wall, Laser Shoot, Wii Tournament, Obstacle Course, and Music)
7pm - 11:30pm
High School Multi Purpose Room/Parking Lot

Powerplay
9pm - 1am
Bert's Lounge, 210 N. 17th Street

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FRIDAY, JULY 3rd ~
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY DAY

Breakfast Served

Guest Book Registration, Information, & Memorabilia on sale
9am - 5pm
Flowers by Bob

Historical Display
10am - 4pm
Elementary School Gym

Volleyball Tournament
10am
Sand Volleyball Court by City Pool

Road Races
9am Fast Mile in the Midwest
10:30am 5K Race
Register online at www.allsportcentral.com
Meet at the Beresford High School

Golf Scramble (all invited)
9am
Bridges Golf Course

B & R Chainsaw Sculptures by Blair Smith
9am - 6pm with breaks
Bulow Park

Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament for 3rd to 8th grade
Registration Information & Rules
10am
Beresford Elementary School Playground
To sign up or for more information, email
beresford3on3@yahoo.com

Lunch/Dinner Served

Free Swimming
1pm - 5:30pm & 6:30pm - 9pm
City Swimming Pool

Teener Baseball Game
1pm & 5pm
Lawrenson Memorial Field

Westberg Music Museum
1pm - 4pm
47070 300th Street - from the Methodist Church, go 2 miles South and 1/4 mile West

Business & Industry Tours (by Chamber)
1pm - 4pm
Various locations

Inflatables Carnival for Kids
1pm - 7pm
Bulow Park

Phil Baker Sponsored by Bank 360
4pm
Bulow Park @ Band Shell

Old Fashioned Photos
4pm - 6pm
Bulow Park

Social Gatherings & Mixers Sponsored by Beresford Lions Club
4pm - 7pm
Bridges Golf Club

Supper Served

Mechanical Bull
5pm - 1am
Beresford Municipal Liquor Store, 111 W. Main Street

Air Guard Fly Over
6pm or 7pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium

Tonic Sol-Fa Performance (FREE Concert Sponsored by Missouri River Electric and Beresford Electric)
7pm - 9pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium
NO COOLERS, PLEASE BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR & BLANKETS

BFD Street Dance with the Band "Vermillion"
9pm - 1am
3rd & Main

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SATURDAY, JULY 4th ~
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY DAY

Breakfast Served

Guest Book Registration, Information, & Memorabilia on sale
9am - 5pm
Flowers by Bob

125K Bike Ride
125K (77 miles), 44K (30 miles), Family Fun Ride (5 miles)
8am
Register online at www.allsportcentral.com
Zion Methodist Church

B & R Chainsaw Sculptures by Blair Smith
9am - 4pm with breaks (also see him in the parade)
Bulow Park

Beresford Area Radio Flyers (BARF)
9am - 5pm
West of the Gun Club

Quasquicentennial Grand Parade
Ethanol Planes to Open Parade
Featuring a performance by SU FU DU Drumline
10:30am
3rd to Main to 13th
Grand Parade Entry Form
Join the Watchdog Band and play the school song in the parade!

Lunch/Dinner Served

Local Talent Contest
2pm
Downtown
Contact Julie Morren at jjmdakota2@yahoo.com
or 605-957-4464 if you are interested in joining.

Car Show & Shine
1pm - 4pm
3rd Street

Historical Display
12pm - 4pm
Elementary School Gym

Free Swimming
1pm - 5:30pm & 6:30pm - 9pm
City Swimming Pool

Old Fashioned Photos
1pm - 3pm
Bulow Park

Quilt Display
1pm - 5pm
Beresford Public Library

Step Outside for Youth
1pm - 4pm
Beresford Gun Club

Inflatables Carnival for Kids
1pm - 7pm
Bulow Park

School Tours (self-guided)
1pm - 5pm
High School

Social Gatherings & Mixers Sponsored by Beresford Lions Club
4pm - 7pm
Bridges Golf Club

Supper Served

All Class Reunion
Banquet Registration starting at 4pm
5pm - 7:30pm
High School Gym & more

Chainsaw Sculptures Auction
7:30pm
Cortland Carnes Football Stadium

Beresford Patriotic Tribute to Veterans
With Rifle Drill and Living History Moment
8pm - 10pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium

Raffle Drawings
10pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium

Gigantic Fireworks Display
10pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium

Sunny Austin Band
9pm - 1am
VFW & American Legion

Karaoke
9pm - 1am
Beresford Municipal Liquor Store, 111 W. Main Street

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SUNDAY, JULY 5th ~
CHURCH & FAMILY DAY

Breakfast Served

Community Sunrise Service
7am
Bulow Park Bandshell

Church at all Churches ~ times available at City Hall
8am - 12pm
Various locations

Beresford Area Radio Flyers (BARF)
9am - 3pm
West of the Gun Club

Lunch/Dinner Served

Free Swimming
1pm - 5:30pm & 6:30pm - 9pm
City Swimming Pool

Rockfield School Reunion
Rockfield School
2pm
Snacks & beverages provided
Lion's Shelter, Beresford Park
Rain: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 101 S 5th Street, Beresford

Supper Served

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