Joseph City will honor 140 years of pioneer history on Saturday, March 26, with the annual Founders Day celebration.
For those who want an early start on the festivities, Joseph City High School students will present the play The Wizard of Oz beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 25, at the B.G. Bennett Auditorium.
On Saturday, family and friends will be welcomed as the day begins with a flag raising ceremony and breakfast at 6 a.m. at the LDS church, located at 8181 Westover St., and a 5K/10K run beginning at 6:15 a.m. in front of the church.
A turkey shoot will take place at 9 a.m. on Porter Road past the Penrod landfill; look for the signs along the roadway for directions.
At 10 a.m. a parade will travel on Main Street from the west end of town to Tanner Park. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a fireman’s barbecue will be held at the Joseph City Volunteer Fire Station on Main Street.
After lunch, a foot rodeo and pioneer games will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Hendricks’ arena on Main Street. Also during that time a basketball tournament will be held at the high school.
An encore performance of The Wizard of Oz will be held at 3 p.m., followed by a family dance from 8 to 11 p.m. at the old gym next to Joseph City Elementary School.
Most events have a small entry or admission fee. Parade entries must be made in advance. Sign up for all other events on site. To enter the parade call (928) 386-4190; for all other information, call (602) 469-4782.
