MASON CITY – “My mama always said” Mason City Homecoming is the place to be July 21-23.
On Friday, July 21, the celebration starts off with a Hometown meal at 5:30 p.m. in the community building. At 6 p.m., after the meal, the Mason City First Baptist Church is having an Ice Cream Social.
The beer garden on Main Street opens at 6 p.m. and goes until 12 a.m. At 6:30 is the turtle races followed by kids’ games and then a cake walk. At 7:30 is the corn hole tournament. From 9:30 to 11:30 is the Teen Dance. To get in it costs $3 per person and $5 per couple.
On Saturday, the day kicks off with a 5k fun run at 8 a.m. To register, contact Farrah Rosentreader at (308) 440-0207, register online on the Mason City Homecoming Facebook page, or register on the day of the run at the community hall.
Following the run at 9 a.m. is the co-ed slow-pitch softball tournament at Sims Park. To sign up a team, reach out to Sarah Zimmer at (308) 222-0671. There will be a concession stand this year.
At 10 a.m. is the parade with the theme “My Mama Always Said…” Line-up begins at 9 on the corner of Prentiss and Calhoun Street. Following the parade is the Firemen’s BBQ at the community building.
At 1 p.m. is the tractor pull at Sims Park and at 2 is the Glen Burns softball field dedication ceremony. From 2 to 4 p.m., the Spartan Foundation is providing water bounce houses.
The taco bar meal in the community building starts at 5:30 p.m. The Ansley Jr. Livestock 4-H club is sponsoring Cow Pie Bingo in Main Street at 6. Also at 6 is the beer garden and live music from Sam Loy, Chancey Hoblyn-Bittner, and Mel Shepherd at 7. At 8, Downtown Nowhere will be performing followed by the Kyle Sayler Band at 9.
The celebration ends on Sunday, July 23. At 10 a.m. is Community Church at Memorial Park. It is a non-denominational service and make sure to bring your own lawn chair. At 12:30 p.m. is the alumni dinner at the community building. Finally at 1 is the horseshoe tournament at Sims Park. Contact Shane Ryan at (308) 870-2560 to register. A full schedule of the weekend is attached.
