The annual Amsterdam Jubilee- Family fun and then some...

The 38th annual Amsterdam Jubilee is all set for Sept. 26th and 27th- and promises to be one of best celebrations yet. This year's theme is 'Back to Our Roots'.

Kick off will be Friday Sept. 26th with a BBQ and live music by the Irvins 5 to 8 p.m. sponsored by Welborn's Thriftway in Drexel.

Saturday's schedule:

7 a.m. - Mason pancake breakfast and the Community Building

8:30 to 9 a.m. - Registration for the baby contest, ages 0-24 months at the grandstand on main street

9 a.m. - Baby contest on main street

Pie contest and kids bake off to follow the baby contest. For info call Carol 660-267-3286

10 a.m. - Horseshoes at the city park. For info call Bob 816-308-9683

10:30 a.m. - Parade registration at the Baptist Church

11 a.m. - Parade "Back To Our Roots"

Ugly truck contest and kiss a pig contest to follow parade on main Street. Car show in the park.

Noon - Scavenger hunt on Main Street, contact Jenny Yanonis

12:30 p.m. - 3 on 3 basketball on Main street, contact Trevor Ewbank

1 p.m. - Volleyball tournament at city park, contact Miles Nieder

1:30 p.m. - Redneck Games at City Park

1:30 to 2 p.m. - Miami FFA 5k race starts at the Baptist Church

2 p.m. - Buddy Fishing Tournament for info call John 660-464-1794

2 p.m. -  Dog Show for info call Wes 816-559-1798

2:30 p.m. - Strongman Contest at the city park for info call Jeff 816-738-5643

2:30 p.m. - Kids Games on main street

3 p.m. -  Crowing of Jubilee Queen on main street

3 p.m. -  Chicken Drop Bingo

4 p.m. - Live music with Susan Hudson Carmen

6 p.m. - Crowning of Princess and Tiny Tots at the community building

7:30 p.m. - Talent show registration, show at 8 p.m.

9 p.m. - Street dance

Vendors needed! Contact Jackie at 660-679-1687 for details