Pioneer Days Festival Kicks Off This Week In Clarksville

The annual Pioneer Days Festival will be held June 9^th through 11^th in Clarksville.  All three days will feature carnival midway rides, food, bingo, a quilt show, kids activities, a flea market, and a beverage garden serving beer and bratwurst.

The free live music lineup for all three days includes Polka music with Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen on Thursday night starting at 7:00.  You are encouraged to bring your lawn chairs.

Friday night is classic rock with Standing Hampton starting at 9:00 P.M.

Saturday will include two bands.  Route 66 will be on stage starting at 3:00 P.M. playing a variety of music including oldies, classic country, and some bluegrass.

Wrapping up the festival will be the country band 8 Seconds, starting at 9:00 P.M. Saturday.  All performances are on the Firemen’s Stage.

Other highlights include:

• The grand parade on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 P.M.
• A spelling bee on Friday afternoon at 3:00 P.M. for all ages
• A pork BBQ on Friday at 5:00 P.M.
• A bean bag tournament on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 P.M.

The full schedule and more information can be found online at www.clarksvilleiowa.com or on the Clarksville Pioneer Days Facebook page.