Joseph City is celebrating its 141st Founders Day Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. Beginning on Friday, a musical Into the Woods will be performed beginning at 7 p.m. at the B.G. Bennett auditorium. The entry is $10 per adult and $5 per student.
On Saturday it’s an early start with a flag raising ceremony beginning at 6 a.m. immediately followed by a breakfast and 5K and 10K Fun Run at the LDS Church.
At 8 a.m. a boutique opens at the Old Gym featuring the crafts of local artisans.
At 9 a.m. the annual Turkey Shoot will be held at the Badlands, followed by a tractor show from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Bushman home located on Porter Road.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. locals and visitors can enjoy delicious barbecue at the Fire House on Main Street. Then from 2 to 5 p.m. a basketball tournament will be held at the Joseph City High School gym. Zumba will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Old Gym followed by Karaoke from 6 to 8 p.m.
At 6 p.m. a second performance of Into the Woods will be held at the auditorium, followed by a family dance at the Old Gym from 8 to 11 p.m., with an admission of $3 per person or $5 per couple.
