Lansing Fish Days 2014
Lansing Fish Days 2014
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Fish Days
LANSING
AUGUST 710, 2014
LANSING, IOWA
Absolute Photo
Booth Pictures
Pose for FREE
Souvenir Photos!
Pictures will be posted on the Absolute
Music Photo Booths Facebook page!
Props
Provided!
Digital Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a form at the Lions Club Booth
beginning at 5pm Friday, August 8!
Grab your digital phone or
camera & photograph the
list of Lansing landmarks!
Groups of 1-5
people can
participate!
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Now in its 83rd year,
the annual Lansing Fish
Days celebration will begin
Thursday, August 7 at 6:30
p.m. with traditional Bingo
games in the Kee High School
cafeteria. The event is sponsored
by, and will benet, the Kee High
School Spanish Club and will
include the awarding of exciting
prizes!
Crafts, music, adult and
child shing tournaments, pony
rides, softball tournament,
wrist wrestling and many other
events will commence Friday,
with the Festival Grounds/
Lansing Sports Complex opening
at 4 p.m. at the corner of John
and Second Streets. The $5.00
admission button covers most
of the events and activities for
all three days, including the Kids
Inatables. The Lansing area
scouts will be holding other free
activities for the kids that night
also, including minnow races and
face painting.
The always entertaining co-ed
softball tournament kicks off at 6
p.m. and will run until midnight.
WAGG will be playing at the re
station, starting at 8 p.m. and
playing until 1 a.m.
Extra fees are charged for some
of the competitive team events,
such as the Bean Bag Toss, Wrist
Wrestling, Softball Tournament,
5K and 8K walk/run and ve-man
football. Contact Tyler Verdon,
563-379-4544, for information
about the 5K and 8K runs, which
begin with registration at 8 a.m.
Saturday morning and include a
t-shirt.
There will also be an adult
shing tournament, as well as
the ever popular youth shing
tournament taking place Saturday.
A free childrens carnival will be
held at the Festival Grounds from
10 a.m. until 12 Noon. A reworks
display is scheduled to take place
from 9-9:30 p.m.
If you are the more cerebral
type you will be interested in
visiting the River History Museum
located along the river across
from the Fire Station. Lansings
commercial shing exhibits
are displayed along with other
Lansing memorabilia.
And, of course, food and
drinks are available from
various vendors, downtown
merchants and the local re
department. For all you bakers, a
dessert judging contest will be
offered at 2 p.m. Saturday, and
for the eaters, a dessert auction
will follow. Fish dinners, of
course, can be purchased at the
VFW and brats and hotdogs will
be available from the Lansing
Fire Department. The fest area
will be lined with food vendors
just waiting to satisfy your craving
for dessert.
Sunday is a great day to relax
and recover from the weekend
while watching the parade, and
attending the ecumenical church
service. The kids are sure to get
plenty of candy at the parade
to share with their parents and
grandparents.
Get your Fish Days T-shirts at
Welshs Farm and Home prior to
and during Fish Days or at entry
gates and the Lions Club Booth
during the event. The schedule
published within this section
provides great direction to all of
this years events, but may be
subject to change prior to the start
of the event. Feel free to check
the Fish Days website (www.
lansingshdays.com) for up-to-
date information, registration
forms and contact information.
Lansing Fish Days 2014
Those women of a certain
age are again challenging the
ragtag Grampy team this year.
Theyll battle it out at 7 p.m.
Saturday at the Kee High School
gym. Its always fun to see how
the Grampies will manage to
snatch defeat from the jaws of
victory - every year. Players
from the NE Iowa Great Dames
and the Harpers Ferry Fireies
will also play an exhibition game
beginning at 5 p.m. They call it the
Allamakee County Tournament,
just for fun. The public is invited
Granny Basketball
DEE
IMPLEMENT
Waukon, IA
(563) 568-4511
New Albin, IA
(563) 544-4282
www.deeimp.net
to participate in the Annual Free
Throw Contest at half-time (at
approximately 7:30 p.m.) of
the Granny vs. Grampy game.
Unusual prizes will be awarded.
359 Main St., Lansing, IA (563) 538-4228
Nicholas & Melissa Hammell www.safehousesaloon.com
Delicious Pizza
Hot Wings
Tap Beer
Growlers
Areas Largest
Selection of Craft Beer
Becker
Brothers
Construction
Lansing
563-538-4813 or 563-580-9339
LANSING, IA
1-800-820-9467
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www.xpressionsinc.com
CAPS JACKETS SHIRTS AD SPECIALTIES & MORE!!
Personalized Gifts
29 Years of Proudly Supporting Fish Days!
Tornton
Heights
Assisted Living
Lansing
(563) 538-4335
Saturday, August 9
Reg. fee $15
(Includes Shirt/
Cont. Breakfast)
Medals
& Trophies
awarded!
8 am registration at the Fire Station
8K starts at 8:30 am; 5K starts at 9:00 am
Make checks payable to Lansing Lions Club. Signed waiver required
for participation in all Lansing Fish Days sporting events. Waivers
available day of event. For information call Tyler Verdon 563-379-4544.
All Entries also require a $5 Fish Days wrist band or button.
Registration on day of event - come early.
LANSING FISH DAYS
8K RUN & 5K WALK/RUN
FREE SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION! While Supplies Last.
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563-538-9217
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The Friends of Pool 9 and the
Allamakee County Community
Foundation will again present
an engaging and entertaining
program featuring a National
Eagle Center naturalist with a
live eagle ambassador. Each
presentation lasts about an
hour, and they are scheduled
for Noon and 2 p.m. Saturday
in a tent beyond the left eld of
the baseball diamond.
The Friends of Pool 9 (FOP9)
is a community based, non-
prot organization comprised of
individual, family and business
members who share a common
mission to conserve the natural
and cultural resources within
Big Horse Power & Pride
Truck Show is presented
to honor the memory of
Tom Rethwisch, a Lansing
native. Antique trucks are on
display as well as national
award-winning working class
Eagle Program
Pool 9 and to foster wise use
and enjoyment of the Refuge
and the Upper Mississippi
River. The groups information
booth will have members on
hand from 4-8 p.m. Friday
and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday. Booth visitors can
learn about the history and the
many activities of FOP9. Hats
and t-shirts may be purchased
and membership applications
will be available (there is no fee
to join).
For further information
contact Bruce ReVoir at 563-
568-3231, John Verdon at 563-
538-4836 or Don Walsh at 608-
397-3413.
Big Trucks
trucks. After dark Friday
come see each of the
unique trucks as they light
up. To nd out more visit
www.lansingtruckshow.
com or nd us on
Facebook.
Becker
Brothers
Construction
Lansing
The Driftless
Painted Lady
THE
PAINTED
LADY
90 S. Front St., Lansing, IA
319-594-6795
563-538-9214
Lansing Variety
300 Main St., Lansing, IA
See our
Funny Wine
Glasses
with a
Straw!
3 Ring Leather
Scrapbooking
Albums
8x8
Ea.
$
9.99
12x12 Ea.
$
6.99
National Eagle
Center Presentation
Saturday, August 9
Presentation times: Noon & 2 p.m.
Sponsored by Friends of Pool 9
& the Allamakee County Community Foundation
Located on the festival grounds in a tent
beyond the left feld of the baseball diamond.
LIVE
EAGLE!
Admission: Fish Days Button
Look for the Friends of Pool 9 Booth on the Festival Grounds
Big Horse Power & Pride
Truck Show
Contact Katina Schwartzhoff
563-586-2598 or Register online
www.lansingshdays.com
Festival Grounds (Behind Rethwisch Lumber)
Fri., Aug. 8, 4pm-Close
Sat., Aug. 9, 10am-Close
Sun., Aug. 10, 10am-Close
Lighted Truck Show
Friday, August 8, 9pm-Close
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301
Main St.,
Lansing
(563) 538-4308
Studio
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Kelly Welsh
Cosmetologist
390 Main St., Lansing
563-538-9317
Lansing 563-538-4677
LANSING FISH DAYS 2014
Harpers Ferry: (563) 586-2166
Lansing: (563) 538-4231
Cedar Rapids, Clermont & West Union
Your Financial Family Since 1856
2609 Main St., Lansing, IA
563-538-4956
www.redbarnresortandcampground.com
Bar & Grill
Open 7
Days a
week at
11am
Systems Equipment
Corporation
www.systemsequipment.com
903 Third Ave. SW, Waukon, IA
(563) 568-6387
Another new event this year is a digital scavenger
hunt. If you have a cell phone or any other kind
of digital camera, you can participate! Groups of
from one to ve people can pick up an entry form
at the Lions Club Booth beginning at 5 p.m. Friday.
Entrants will receive a list of Lansing landmarks to
nd and photograph. These lists must be returned
at a specied time Saturday. All participants with
completed lists will be put into a drawing to win
secret prizes.
As usual, the coed softball
tournaments dance card is
full and registration is closed.
Sixteen teams participate, with
a waiting list. Fred Walleser is
the guy to call if there are any
questions. The competition
begins at 6 p.m. Friday, August
8 and continues throughout the
weekend at the ball diamond.
A team entry fee of $100 per
team is charged but spectators
watch free if they have a Fish
Days button. The rst four
teams receive prizes.
Photo Booth
Softball
www.bankfidelity.com
Decorah 563-382-2228
Postville 563-864-7615
Waukon 563-568-5234
Have fun at Lansing
Fish Days!
Member
FDIC
Tri State
Heating & Air
LANSING
(563) 538-9251
New For 2014!
A new event this year is the Absolute Photo Booth
from Bellevue. Individuals and groups can pose at
the booth for souvenir pictures. Props are provided
and pictures are printed within moments. Gather
friends and family to take part in this fun event.
All pictures from the event will be posted on the
Absolute Music Photo Booths Facebook page.
Digital
Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, Lansing will have
one of the best parades in
the area. Floats, semi trucks,
tractors, horses and everything
else you expect to be in a
parade will be there. You never
know, you may even see some
things you never expected.
To register for the parade visit
www.lansingshdays.com for a
form and the address to send
it to.
Parade
1-800-698-2806
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David Schutte, Funeral Director
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Funeral Homes & Cremation Service
Joshua Grau, Funeral Director
Michael Ellis, Funeral Director
Ryan Kester, Funeral Director
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Featuring Tri-State Truck & Tractor Pullers Association
Saturday, August 9th Noon
Classes:
Hot Farm Tractors
Super Farm Tractors
Super/Pro Tractors
Modied V-8 Tractors
Modied 2WD Trucks
4x4 Super Stock Trucks
Added: Semi Class
2nd
Annual
No Carry-Ins or Coolers! Not responsible for accidents.
Hillside Seating
(bring a blanket or chair to si t on!)
For More Info. Contact: Chris Strub 563-380-9906(Tractor) Matt Johnson 608-397-1159 (Trucks)
Mark Severson 608-792-4451 (Semis) TRI-STATE RULES APPLY (Except for Semis)
Beer & Food Tent on Grounds!
Lansing
Tractor &
Truck Pull
Located at:
2095 Industrial
Park West
(former Northern Engraving)
Admission: Adults $10
12 & Under $5 Under 4 Free
REGISTER
TO WIN A
HARLEY
from KNEI
103.5 from
11am-1pm
FISH DAYS SPORTS FUN!
August 9
Registration & Start
10am-Noon
18 & older. City lot behind
Rethwisch Lumber.
Contact Clint Mohn
at 563-538-4933
Kee High Fitness
Center. Contact
Chad Winters at
563-538-9296
All Entries also require a $5 Fish Days wrist band or button. Registration
on day of event - come early. Waivers available day of event.
Co-ed
Softball
Tournament
Ping Pong
Tournament
August 8-10
At Lansing
Sports Complex.
Contact
Fred Walleser at
563-586-2634
5 on 5 Flag
Football
Tournament
August 9 Start 9am
Registration 8:00am
Entry Fee plus Fish Days
wrist band or button.
120 W MAIN, CALEDONIA, MN
507-725-5254 or
877-800-7310
Family Dental Center
of Caledonia
New Patients Welcome!
Same Day Emergency Appointments
Dr. Mark Zard Dr. Stacey Johanson
Bean Bag Toss
Contact Kevin Kirkpatrick 319-240-3637
Fire Station
Friday, August 8
5-7 pm
PRACTICE
Saturday, August 9
1-4 pm
Registration at Noon
TOURNAMENT
Extra Fee plus Fish Days button or wrist band.
Mr. Balloon
Man
Saturday, August 9
11:30am - 4:30pm
Festival Grounds
He will be
making FREE
Balloon Animals,
Hats & Gadgets
for Children
Schweitzer
Chiropractic
Dr. Jan & Dr. Mike
Also Practitioners of Clinical
Nutrition & Homeopathy
459 Main, Lansing
(563) 538-4204
748 W. Main, Lansing, IA
563-538-4349
Expresso
Convenience
Store & Deli
Lansing 563-538-4677
STEVES
HAIR
SALON
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OPEN 7 DAYS
A WEEK!
Stop In for All Your Grocery Needs!
Touch
of Class
Lansing, IA
563-538-9364
563-538-4585
200 Main St.
Mike Conway Owner
After supporting Fish Days
and enjoying the
entertainment ... stop in for our
MIDNIGHT
BREAKFAST
BUFFET
LET US CATER YOUR NEXT EVENT...
Weddings, Family Reunions & More!
Serving 11pm - 3am
Friday, Aug. 8 &
Saturday, Aug. 9
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INC.
WAUKON, IA
563-568-6357
www.pladseninc.com
Lansing Generating Station
The belly dancers will be
here again this year. Four
local dancers plus their
instructor from La Crosse,
WI will perform at the big tent
on the Festival Grounds at
5 p.m. Saturday. There is no
charge, but a free will donation
is appreciated so the dancers
can purchase additional props.
Come see these local ladies
share a little bit of a different
culture with us.
As usual, the coed softball
tournaments dance card is
full and registration is closed.
Sixteen teams participate, with
a waiting list. Fred Walleser is
the guy to call if there are any
questions. The competition
begins at 6 p.m. Friday, August
8 and continues throughout the
weekend at the ball diamond.
A team entry fee of $100 per
team is charged but spectators
watch free if they have a Fish
Days button. The rst four
teams receive prizes.
The Fire Department is the place to be
if youre looking for beer, brats and live
music. Theyll be open all day at the beer
tent (10 a.m. to 2 a.m.) Friday and Saturday,
and Sunday from 10 a.m. to close. WAGG
is playing Friday night from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.,
the Back Home Boys play Saturday night
from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Mike McAbee
plays Sunday after the parade.
Proceeds benet the re department.
There will be a
Bagpipe
Demonstration
at noon Saturday on the
Festival Grounds. This
group is called the Great
Highland Bagpipes, and
Jerry Brennan knows all
about it. Or you can look
it up on the internet.
Belly
Dancing
563-880-8150 Lansing, IA
www.strongrockandgravel.com
Rock N in Lansing!
Join your friends at Fish Days!
STRONG
ROCK AND
GRAVEL
Saturday, August 9 8:00pm - 1:00am
LANSING VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ITS LANSING FISH DAYS AT
THE LANSING FIRE STATION!!
Friday, August 8 8:00pm - 1:00AM
WAGG
Mike McAbee
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