Hometown Days

2019 THEME: Comanche Crossing 1870

DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE HERE: HTD Schedule_2019_updated

Art & Crafts Bazaar (inside) Entry Form

Chili Cook-off Entry Form

Kari Lee Memorial 5k Registration

Mud Volleyball Registration

Parade Entry Form

Vendor Fair (outside) Entry Form

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Welcome to Strasburg Hometown Days! A celebration to commemorate the joining of the first continuous railroad in the United States.

 

EVENT COORDINATION COURTESY OF: Strasburg Hometown Days Committee, Strasburg Parks & Rec District, and the Strasburg School District

CONTACT INFO: Contact List; EMAIL: strashtd@msn.com · FACEBOOK: Strasburg Hometown Days

HISTORY

It was 3:00 p.m. on August 15, 1870 when the Kansas Pacific Railroads met just east of Strasburg. There was not a big celebration – the American flag and a keg of whiskey sat at the center of the last 10 1/4 miles of track to be laid. The first crew from either the east or the west to reach the center was the winner. The east team reached the center point and continued on to meet the west team. When the last spike was driven, a new record for laying track was set. When the rails were joined at Promontory, Utah in May 1869, the Union Pacific Railroad did not have a railroad bridge across the Missouri River. The only way to cross the Missouri River was by ferry boat. The Kansas Pacific Railroad had a railroad bridge spanning the Missouri River giving it the first continuous link.

Hometown Days began in August 1970 to celebrate the opening of the new Comanche Crossing Historical Society’s Museum and as a fundraiser for the Museum.  The day began with a parade followed by many activities such as bread making, wheat threshing and a re-enactment of the joining of the rails. The Museum continued to coordinate the Hometown Days celebration for several years until the Hometown Days Committee was formed.  The Committee is comprised of 10 dedicated volunteers, some with over 20 years dedication. The parade has grown from 25 entries in 1970 to over 100 entries!

The festivities are held the second weekend in August throughout the community of Strasburg. Most activities are free, including the barbecue which is sponsored by Independent Bank. The Comanche Crossing Museum, one of the best kept secrets in the state, is open for tours. Come join us for a fun weekend and some hometown spirit!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

9:00am – Dark: ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW

6:00 – 11:00pm*: FAMILY DINNER, STREET DANCE, & FIREWORKS

6:00pm: VINTAGE BASEBALL GAME

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

9:00am – Dark: ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW

8:00am – 4:00pm: COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES

9:00am – 3:00pm: ART & CRAFTS BAZAAR

9:00am – 3:00pm: VENDOR FAIR

10:00am: PARADE

11:30am – 1:30pm: FREE COMMUNITY BBQ

11:30am – 3:30pm*: JUMP & PLAY INFLATABLE FUN

11:30am – 4:00pm: HAY RIDES

12:00 – 2:00pm: BLESSING OF AUTOMOBILES

12:00 – 4:00pm: COMANCHE CROSSING MUSEUM

1:00pm: TRAP SHOOT

1:15 – 3:00pm: OLD TIME FIDDLING CONTEST

2:00pm: TEXTING CONTEST

5:00pm: CHILI COOK-OFF & WATERMELON FEED

5:00pm*: 2nd ANNUAL KARI LEE MEMORIAL 5K

6:00pm: FREE MOVIE @ MVF

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11

7:30 – 10:00am*: PANCAKE BREAKFAST

9:00am – Dark: ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW

9:30am*: MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

10:00am – 2:00pm: SAND PILE DIG

10:00am: COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICE

10:00am – 2:00pm: JURASSIC WORLD @ MVF

11:00am*: COW PLOP

12:00 – 4:00pm: COMANCHE CROSSING MUSEUM

12:30 – 3:00pm: COMMUNITY PICNIC

1:00pm: TRAP SHOOT

3:00pm: BIG D’S WARRIORS ADAPTIVE BASEBALL GAME

BOX CAR FUNDING FOR HOMETOWN DAYS PROVIDED BY: ACTION SIGNS & GRAPHICS; BIJOU TELEPHONE CO-OP; BLUE SKY PARTY RENTALS; CLAUSSEN CHIROPRACTIC; COMANCHE CROSSING MUSEUM; COUNTRY CARPET & TILE; COUNTRY GARDENS RV & MHP; C&T AUTO; CUTTING EDGE AG AND TURF INC.; HIGH PLAINS SANITATION; HOME AND LAND REALTY; HOMETOWN KIDS DAYCARE; JUN’S LIQUOR; KOHRS ORTHODONTICS; ONE STREET INSURANCE GROUP; PLAINS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.; REAL ESTATE CONNECTION LLC; ROLLIN STONE AUTO SALES LLC; STRASBURG CONVENIENCE STORE; STRASBURG ESPRESSO COFFEE SHOP; STRASBURG FEED STORE; STRASBURG FIRE DISTRICT 8; STRASBURG RADIO SHACK; STRASBURG ROCK COMPANY; SUBWAY; TORNADO ALLEY CARPET CLEANING; WELLER INSURANCE; AND WESTWARD FENCE LLC.

*Fee associated with event. Strasburg Hometown Days is a non-alcoholic event, held on non-alcoholic grounds. Thank you for observing this rule.