The Howardwick Hoedown will be “Celebrating Freedom” this Saturday, July 17, as the Lakeside City hosts a fun-filled annual event.
“It’s hoedown central out here right now,” City Secretary Sandra Childress said Monday as preparations were being made for Saturday.
The Hoedown starts at 11 a.m. with a community barbeque in McMorries Memorial Park. Barbecue will be $5 for sandwiches or $10 for plates. After lunch, the events will continue until 6 p.m.
Events for the day include local arts and crafts vendors, live music, and an hourly raffle that features great prizes such as garden baskets, tackleboxes, a Google Nest, Play & Stay Airbnb credits, restaurant gift cards, grocery cards, and a $300 Academy gift card. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at the event or at City Hall ahead of time. You must be present to win.
Another big drawing will be held for a 16-foot Lowe John fishing boat. Those tickets are $50 each, and only 250 will be sold. Childress said a few tickets are still available at City Hall this week. The winner does not have to be present to win.
There will be plenty of entertainment for the kids at the Hoedown. In addition to the playground in the park, there will be a water slide, a petting zoo, and tractor train rides.
The live music will be from 3 to 6 p.m. with The Tweeks performing with special guest Donna Timmons.
Proceeds from the Hoedown will go to help make improvements to the Howardwick Community Center at the park.
“It’s getting a lot more use, and it’s just time to make some upgrades,” Childress said.
In addition to new paint and the possible addition of a porch, Childress said the center needs new appliances to better host activities.
The Howardwick Hoedown started in 2019, but the 2020 event was cancelled due to the pandemic. For more information about Saturday’s event, call City Hall at 806-874-2222.
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