The City of Adams will be celebrating its annual Dairy Days, the first of the many small town festivals in Mower County, from June 7-10.

This year’s celebration will also observe 150 years since Adams was platted.

“It’s hard to choose some significant events in Adams’ history,” said Janet Stephenson of the Adams Area Historical Society and History Center. “Obviously, the platting of the village on Jan. 30, 1868, by Selah Chamberlain would be a big one! The village was incorporated on March 2, 1887. The centennial celebration in July of 1968 was a major event for the town.”

Along with the usual Adams Dairy Days festivities, Stephenson said the Adams History Center will hold an open house every day during Adams Dairy Days for those interested in learning more about Adams history. The Little Cedar Lutheran Church will hold an Adams Sesquicentennial Quilt Show on Friday and Saturday.

The Adams Dairy Days schedule is as follows, though events, times and locations are subject to change:

Thursday

• Adams History Center Open House, 4-6 p.m.

• Old-fashioned Pie and Ice Cream Social – Schmitz Electric, 5-8 p.m.

• Ecumenical Church Service – Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7 p.m.

Friday

• 20 miles of garage sales along the Shooting Star Byway LeRoy-Taopi-Adams-Rose Creek and places between, 7a.m. to 6 p.m.

•Changing Seasons Garden Club Plant Sale – 203 NW Fourth Street, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Vendor Fair and Farmer’s Market – Sacred Heart Parking Lot, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Adams Sesquicentennial Quilt Show – Little Cedar Lutheran Church, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Adams History Center Open House, 2-6 p.m.

• Southland High School Tour, 3-4 p.m.

• All School Get-Together – Adams American Legion, 4 p.m.

• Dodge Ball Tournament – Southland High School Auditorium, 4-8 p.m.

• Windsor Chop Dinner – Adams American Legion, 4-8 p.m.

• Southland Drumline – Commerce Stage, 5-5:30 p.m.

• Hula Hoop Contest – Commerce Stage, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

• Live Music featuring “Jeff James – Live Looper” – 7-11 p.m.

• Firemen’s Water Fight – Commerce and First Streets, 8 p.m.

• Outdoor Movie “Ferdinand” – Denny Car Wash, Sundown

Saturday

• 20 miles of garage sales along the Shooting Star Byway LeRoy-Taopi-Adams-Rose Creek and places between, 7a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Changing Seasons Garden Club Plant Sale – 203 NW Fourth Street, 7 a.m. to noon

• Poker Walk – Adams Fire Station, 7:30 a.m.

• Lions Club Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction – Adams Fire Station, 8-11 a.m.

• 5K Run/Walk – Sacred Heart Catholic School, 8:15 a.m.

• Big Cup Golf Tournament – Cedar River Golf Club, 9 a.m.

• USPS Cancellation Stamp – Adams Post Office, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Squeeze Out Cancer Stand – Commerce Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Kids Mile Fun Run, 9:15 a.m.

• Adams Sesquicentennial Quilt Show – Little Cedar Lutheran Church, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Duathon, 10:30 a.m.

• Bake Sale – Adams Health Care Center, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Rochester Area Accordion Band – Commerce Stage, 11 a.m. to noon.

• Car and Tractor Show – Sacred Heart, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Announcing of Dairy Days Cow Naming and Coloring Contest Winners – Commerce Stage, 12:30 p.m.

• Youth Bean Bag Tournament – Adams American Legion, 1 p.m.

• Whipped Cream Pie Eating Contest – Commerce Stage, 1:30 p.m.

• Jane Taylor Dancers – Commerce Stage, 2 p.m.

• Kiddie Pedal Pull – Adams American Legion, 2 p.m.

• Canvas and Cookies Session 1 – SMEC Building, 2-4 p.m.

• Adams History Center Open House, 2-6 p.m.

• Gary Froiland – Commerce Stage, 3-4:30 p.m.

• Canvas and Cookies Session 2 – SMEC Building, 4-6 p.m.

• Irish Dancers – Commerce Stage, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

• Adult Bean Bag Tournament – Adams American Legion, 5-5:45 p.m.

• Steak Fry – Adams American Legion, 5-8:30 p.m.

• Sacred Heart Jugglers – Commerce Stage, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

• Sesquicentennial Beard and Mustache Growing Contest Judging – Commerce Stage, 7 p.m.

• Street Dance featuring “Fabulous Armadillos” – Adams Builder Supply, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday

• Cow Calling Contest – Commerce Stage, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• Pickup, Semi and Tractor Pull – Adams City Park, 11 a.m.

• Lady Auxiliary Luncheon – Adams American Legion, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Coronation of Dairy Prince and Princess – Commerce Stage, noon

• Grand Parade, 1 p.m.

• Food, Bouncy House and Carnival Games – Adams City Park, after Parade

• Sheltered Reality – Commerce Stage, 2 p.m.

• Adams History Center Open House, 2-6 p.m.

• Bingo – Adams American Legion, 3 p.m.

• Forte Milers – Commerce Stage, 3:30 p.m.

• Live Music Featuring “Jeremy Jewell Music” – Commerce Stage, 4-7 p.m.

• Chicken and Pork Fry – Adams American Legion, 4-8 p.m.

• Auctioning Off Red Wing Crock 1 and 150 – Commerce Stage, 6 p.m.

• Ice Cream Eating Contest – Commerce Stage, 7-8 p.m.

• Cow Milking Contest, 8 p.m.

• Sesquicentennial Mega Raffle Drawing, after Cow Milking Contest

• Fireworks, Dusk

For more information, visit www.aboosterclub.com.

Schedule of Events

Friday

• Atlantis Swimming Federation Swim Meet, at the Austin Municipal Pool. Pool will be closed to open swimming, but splash pad will be available to the public.  For more information, call 507433-1881.

Saturday

• Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cedar River Archery Club. 30 3D shots that will push your skills to the limits. All experience levels welcome. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. The mission of the Cedar River Archery Club is to perpetuate, foster, and direct the practice of archer for youth and adults alike in the city of Austin and surrounding areas, in accordance with high spirit, safety, and the honorable tradition of this most ancient sport. For more information, 507-438-7619.

• Atlantis Swimming Federation Swim Meet, at the Austin Municipal Pool. Pool will be closed to open swimming, but splash pad will be available to the public.  For more information, call 507433-1881.

Sunday

• All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon at American Legion Post 91. On all Sundays through June, you can enjoy a great breakfast featuring eggs, sausage, juice or milk and bottomless pancakes! $8 at the door – proceeds go towards helping veterans in need. For more information, call 507-437-1151.

• Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cedar River Archery Club. 30 3D shots that will push your skills to the limits. All experience levels welcome. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. The mission of the Cedar River Archery Club is to perpetuate, foster, and direct the practice of archer for youth and adults alike in the city of Austin and surrounding areas, in accordance with high spirit, safety, and the honorable tradition of this most ancient sport. For more information, 507-438-7619.

• The Magical World of Dance, 6-7:30 p.m. at Knowlton Auditorium, Austin High School. Bridget’s Dance Conservatory’s 17th Annual Dance Recital. Tickets $10. For more information, call 507-279-4793.

• Atlantis Swimming Federation Swim Meet, at the Austin Municipal Pool. Pool will be closed to open swimming, but splash pad will be available to the public.  For more information, call 507-433-1881.