The Onalaska Sesquicentennial will be held August 24 to 26, 2001.

Friday, August 24
Opening Ceremonies and Unveiling of the Mural
Ladies Day Luncheon and Fashion Show
All-City Youth Dance by Entertainment Concepts, (20' large screen), Van-Riper Park

Saturday, August 25
Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Mayors Golf Tournament
Old-time Softball Tournament
Parade
School Tours
Ho-Chunk Nation Display and Demonstration
All-Class Reunion at the Omni Center
Stage Coach Rides
Games for Youth
Nail Driving Contest
Food and Beverage Tents
Company "B" Living History
Sheer's Lumberjack Olympics (3 shows)

Sunday, August 26 All-City Picnic and Chicken-Q
Ho-Chunk Nation Display and Demonstration
Trolley and Stage Coach Rides
Beard Contest
Water Fight
Barbershop Singers
Show Choir Camp Shop
Youth Games
Food and Beverage Tents

Collectible items include: A souvenir book, CD and cassette (Songs of Onalaska), Buttons, Commemorative lapel pins, ornaments, and glasses.

Items will be available throughout the celebration.

Please call 608-781-9570 for specific times and locations for these events. Events subject to change.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the event. To participate or for more information, call Jean Lunde or Sally Vaaler at (608) 781-9570.



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