Plan to spend the entire day as there's a full schedule with plenty to see and do at the annual Old Settler's Day festivities in Butler on August 22nd. Guest speaker will be Peggy Buhr who will share the events of a family in Missouri that decided to build a boat so they could travel to the see the world's fair...
Throughout the day there will be the annual meeting, music and more- including honoring the oldest man and woman in attendance who were born in Bates County; oldest person in attendance; and longest married couples still living in our county. Registration begins at noon with the annual meeting be begin at 1 p.m. sharp.
As a bonus, there will be antiques on display at the old Butler High School as well.
Don't you dare pack a lunch- the Old Settler's Day Dinner starts at 11 a.m. and will be served by the ladies of the First Christian Church of Butler. Proceeds from the dinners are used as a fundraiser for Children's Mercy Hospital and various other projects for the community. The menu will include chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes and gravy, home made rolls and noodles. Top it all off with a slice of home made pie, all for just $8.50. Carry out available.
As an added 'touch' this year, store owners are asked to display any types of antiques in their store windows- there will be a $15 prize awarded for the best display. Please have your display in place by August 15th for judging.
WE'LL PLAN ON SEEING YOU at the 115th annual Old Settler's Day reunion August 22nd!
WE'LL PLAN ON SEEING YOU at the 115th annual Old Settler's Day reunion August 22nd!
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