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Belfield 125th Anniversary Celebration

125th Anniversary
July 11-13, 2008

Schedule of Events

 

Friday, July 11

  • 4:30 p.m.: Black Daggers, U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, landing on Main Street. (Near construction site of new Veterans Memorial.)

  • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Supper served by N.D. Ukrainian Cultural Institute, pavilion, Main Street

  • 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Steak Fry, followed by Karaoke, Mike’s Bar

Saturday, July 12

  • 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Fishing For Fun Fishing Derby, Belfield Dam Park, no admission, but anyone 16 or older will need to bring their N.D. fishing license (Sponsor is Belfield Sportsman's Club)

  • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Senior Center open (anyone who wants to visit with others, play cards or pool is invited to stop at the Senior Center)

  • 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. & noon - 4 p.m.: Area Artists’ Show & Sale, Memorial Hall's upper level (Sponsor is the 125th Anniversary Committee) (contact Judy Babeck at 701-575-4361 to reserve a space) sigh up deadline is July 1.

  • 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. & noon - 3 p.m.: Historical Photograph Display, Memorial Hall (Copies of photos will be sold by silent auction.  Sponsor is the Belfield Park Board)

  • 10:45 a.m.:  Kiddie & Pet Parade, Main Street (Park Board to organize parade starting area at Centennial Park on Main Street)

  • 11 a.m.: 125th Anniversary Parade, Main Street (To list an entry in the parade, contact Nita Northrop, 701-575-4666; or Susann Wolf, 701-575-4004) Entrants are encouraged to sign up by July 1, but entries on parade day will be welcome.

  • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Concession Stand, Main Street, (provided by Nate Dutchak)

  • Noon - 3 p.m.: Pictorial Cancellation, Memorial Hall.  Belfield Postmaster Rita Plegge will be on hand to cancel stamps on postcards and various items with unique, one-time cancelation featuring our 125th Anniversary Logo.

  • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.: N.D. Pottery Collectors Society Show, Memorial Hall's lower level.  This will include a history presentation, question and answer session, and pottery identification by experts.  So bring your pottery!

  • 1 p.m.: Black Daggers Parachute Jumps, landing at the intersection of Main Street and First Avenue

  • 2 p.m.: Paintball Tournament, at grassy lot just east of the picnic area of the Dam Park in southwest Belfield.  Participants have to be at least 14 years old.  (Sponsor is the North Dakota National Guard, Dickinson)

  • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Games for younger children, Ruth Barrow Park.  (Sponsor is the Park Board)

  • 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Anniversary Concert, Belfield Theater (Sponsored by the 125th Anniversary Committee. Contact Diane Buckman, 701-575-4455; or Connie O’Brien, 701-290-1794, to sign up your performance, sign up deadline is July1.)

  • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Anniversary Community meal, St. Bernard’s Parish Center (Sponsored by 125th Anniversary Committee, catered by Mony Wolf and Birdie O'Brien.)

  • 9 p.m. to midnight: Dance under the stars, with the band "A Avenue" (Rendezvous Lounge)

  • 9:30 p.m.: Black Daggers Night Jump, at campground near Trappers Kettle

Sunday, July 13

  • 7 a.m.: Ecumenical Church Service, Belfield Dam Park (Organized by 125th Anniversary Committee)

  • 9 a.m. to noon.: Pancake/French Toast Breakfast, pavilion, Main Street (Sponsored by Badlands Ministries/LaRae Tschetter)

  • Noon: Cowboy Action Shoot, at gun range northwest of city (organizer is Kenny Ray Newton)

  • 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Guided tours of historic church, Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church.  ($5 admission charge, organized by the Church's board)

  • 2 p.m.: Demolition Derby, at lot south of John Steiner Baseball Field/Makaruk Addition (organizers are Arvin Heidt of Dickinson 701-290-6194, and Kevin Hushka 701-575-8654 of Belfield) Concessions will be provided by B's Catering.  Click here for PDF for more information

 

“Celebrating Our First 125 Years”

*Some events may be subject to changes.
 

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