Where were you? At the Homesteader Days Celebration, that's where!
This annual event highlights the strong heritage of this farming community. People out on the Project, and those who've had the misfortune of having to move away, seem to migrate back to the homestead for a weekend of family fun and get togethers.
My Mother In Law, Shirley Thomas, grew up on the Project. She now supervises the Old Schoolhouse part of the Huntley Project Museum, very fitting since she is a retired School Teacher! A board of volunteers organizes this event for the benefit of the local community, you can find out more about the Museum at this link.
For Friday's program, check out the map below for directions to the center of the activities at the Osborn Park on Hwy 312 between the little town of Huntley (with the big heart) and the little town of Worden (home of a really good football team).
Friday Evening, July 9, 2010
5:30 Gates open, vendors are ready to serve you, show tickets $30 at the gate
7 Johnny Lee and the Copper Mountain Band
8 Mark Chesnutt
10 Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers
Caution!!! Dancing and general happiness breaks out at these shindigs. Bring your chairs, blankets and cushions, but buy your refreshments from the vendors at good prices, served with a smile!
Saturday July 10, 2010
8 am Gates Open
10 Parade!!! Theme "Stake Your Claim On The Project" Museum of Irrigated Agriculture open
11 Beer Gardens open (bring your designated driver if you plan to drink and leave, safety first). Some people drive from other States just to participate in this event, and to eat the food! I'm not kidding, the BBQ Beef and Chicken are famous around here!
All Day Kids carnival, bingo, craft show and sale, Museum indoors and out!
3pm Duck Race
6pm Live music begins again with Johnny Lee and the Copper Mountain Band
10pm Fireworks begin at dark
Click the link to the map below for directions. If you get off of Interstate 94 at the Huntley Exit just East of Billings Montana, you can't miss the fun!
Enjoy
View Homesteader Days on the Project in a larger map
