Hour by hour schedules for weekend events...

2012 Relay for Life - on the Butler square


9 a.m.          5k walk and 10k ride start
11 a.m.        Opening ceremonies, pledge and anthem, welcome
11:30 a.m.   Honoring survivors & Opening walk, Debra Bledsoe, Trail of Memories scholarship
11:45 a.m.   hot dog eating contest
12:15 p.m.   River Bend Family country music
1 p.m.          Dodds Family performs
1:30 p.m.     Pet/Owner look alike contest
2 p.m.          Disciples Sisters (Gospel & Pop music)
2:30 p.m.     Robotics demonstration
3 p.m.          Talent show
3:45 p.m.     Vickie Watson, comedian
4:15 p.m.      Round Table Band
5 p.m.          Small Steps of Hope children's parade for 10 and under
5:30 p.m.     Spirit Event, look good, feel good
6 p.m.          Live auction
7:30 p.m.     Jeremy Bridges and band perform
8:45 p.m.     Down in Flames, country music
9:45 p.m.     Grand give away, Steps of Silence, Survivors walk with families and friends
10 p.m.        Luminaries, fireworks
12:30 a.m.   Closing ceremonies

Also throughout the day will be: Irene Holt sings; Silent Auction 1 to 6 p.m.; Matt Marvel Balloon Designs; Car and bike show at 4 p.m.; remote control car races at 9 a.m.; bingo 4 to 8 p.m.; Goldfish races



Poplar Heights Living History Festival
go east of Butler on H highway to UU highway, turn north and follow the signs

Saturday
10:30 a.m.    Osage Valley Vigilantes Shootout
11:15 a.m.    Candle dipping for kids
11:15 a.m.    Hammer Dulcimer concert
Noon            Butter making
Noon            Wildwood Harmony Bluegrass
1 p.m.           Osage Valley Vigilantes Shootout
1:45 p.m.      Hammer Dulcimer performance
1:45 p.m.      Candle dipping
2:45 p.m.      Wildwood Harmony Bluegrass Band
3:30 p.m.      Osage Valley Vigilantes Shootout

Sunday
11:30 a.m.    Hammer Dulcimer concert
11:30 a.m.    Candle dipping for kids
12:15 p.m.    Osage Valley Vigilantes Shootout
1 p.m.           Hammer Dulcimer performance
1:15 p.m.      Butter making
2 p.m.           Osage Valley Vigilantes Shootout
2:15 p.m.      Candle dipping

Other things to see and do: Mine exhibit; Black powder gun displays; basket weaving classes; heritage crafters; home made root beer and cream soda; Kettle corn; funnel cakes; tour the 1870's farm house; wagon rides; blacksmiths; walking trails; geode cracking; visit the general store. Under 12 free, adults
$3. www.poplarheightsfarm.org 660-679-0764