Schedule of Events:

Friday, July 29, 2022 - Pre-Festival

5-8 pm:  Freeman Lions Club BBQ    
 
Stop by the Community Center at 224 S. Wipf Street and support the Freeman Lions Club (a SDCF Sponsor) at their annual event. Pork loin sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, drink and dessert available for a freewill donation. Take-out available!

Saturday, July 30, 2022

7:30 am: Mutton Run: 10k, 5k and 1 mile walk/run

Salem Mennonite Home, 106 W 7th St, Freeman

The following events are all at the Prairie Arboretum

10 am: Opening Ceremony         

10 am-dusk: Helicopter Rides    

10 am-9 pm: Chislic, Chislic, Chislic!

Along with a wide variety of food items, beer tent by Menno Fire Department and other beverages available.

10 am-7 pm: BINGO by Parker FFA          

10 am-7 pm: The Kid Zone

10:30 am: Live Music: Uncle Roy and The Boys

11 am: ‘From Russia with Love; the History of Chislic’

Presented by Ian Tuttle and Marnette Hofer. Hear the history of chislic and taste delicious samples, while supplies last! Presentation also at 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm

11 am: First Bean Bag Tournament - Hosted by Menno Pink Ladies

11:30 am: Story Time in the Kid Zone Tent with Darrel Fickbom

Repeated at 2 pm and 4 pm

12 pm: Live Music: Elliott Graber and The Family Vines

2 pm: Live Music: Devon Sants  

3 pm: Second Bean Bag Tournament - Hosted by Menno Pink Ladies

4 pm: Chislic Judge Introduction and Contest Winners   

4:30 pm: Live Music: The Wildcard Band

6:30 pm: Live Music: Maggie in the Meantime   

Around town

9 am-7 pm: Heritage Hall Museum and Archives

Adjacent to the Prairie Arboretum. Visit the amazing exhibits this hidden treasure has to offer, with your paid admission.

See all the details here 

9 pm-1 am: Hootz Bar Ally Dance, Live Music: Uncle Roy and the Boys

Check out Freeman

Take time to explore all Freeman has to offer. Stop by our local businesses and our sponsors. There’s some pretty major construction around town, so excuse our mess!

Date: July 30, 2022

Location: Prairie Arboretum, Freeman, SD

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