Wiffle ball tourney, Field of Flags highlight Hey Days this weekend

Hayfield residents have their days off scheduled for this weekend, for the annual Hey Days celebration.

Events start at 8 a.m. Friday with a wiffle ball tournament, followed by a flea market, golf tournament and heartwarming Field of Flags at Field Crest Care Center. Then the wanna-be singers will crawl out of the woodwork for “The Voices: Karaoke Contest” at 8 p.m. The event has blown up and is in its fourth year.

“We tried this karaoke, and it just packed the place,” said Greg Demmer, Hey Days committee chairman.

Like many other communities, Hayfield has its own 5K run/walk, softball tournament, volleyball tournament, tractor pull, mud bog and plenty of games for kids. The Hayfield Fire Department chicken fry at 5 p.m. Saturday, is also a staple. Then, Time Machine hits the stage from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m.

The softball and volleyball tournaments continue on Sunday, along with a trip back in time at the car and antique fire truck show. Festivities continue late into Sunday in Hayfield, as well. A parade begins at 2 p.m.; the Blue Denim Band will perform at the American Legion from 3 to 7 p.m., and fireworks at the Hayfield School parking lot will wrap up the events.

Weekend wristbands are $10 at the gate or available for $5 in advance at Marv’s Bar, Casey’s, American Legion, Citizens State Bank, NAPA Auto, Oaks Bar and Grill, Ryan’s Foods, and Brownsdale’s Frontier Lounge and Greenway.

Friday

—Wiffle ball tournament, 8 a.m., city pool.

—Viking pride four-person golf tournament, 10 a.m., Oaks Gold Club.

—Quilt show, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Highway 30.

—Field of Flags, noon, Field Crest Care Center, Highway 30.

—Miss Hey Days scholarship pageant, 6:30 p.m., main stage.

—Bingo, 6:30 p.m., American Legion.

—Kids open karaoke, 8 p.m., main stage, and Big Bang DJ and karaoke.

— “The Voices” karaoke contest, 8 p.m., main stage.

Saturday

—5K family run walk, 8 a.m., city park.

—Softball tournament, 8 a.m., city pool.

—Volleyball tournament, 8 a.m., city park.

—Flea market, 9 a.m., Uncle Monys parking lot.

—Quilt show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sacred Heart Church.

—Antique tractor show, 9 a.m., Northside Auto, Highway 30.

—Antique tractor pull, 10 a.m., Reese Farm Services, Highway 30, register at 9.

—Fun inflatables, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

—Princess party, ages 2 and older, 11:30 a.m., Main Street.

—Cedar Creek kids fun and games, noon-4 p.m.

—Rough Riders Mudd Boggs, 1 p.m.

—Bean bag tournament in arena, 3 p.m., Center Avenue.

—Field of Flags ceremony, honor bell display, Field Crest Care Center.

—Hayfield Fire Department chicken fry, 5 p.m., new fire hall, First Avenue.

—Bingo, 6:30 p.m., American Legion.

Sunday

—Softball/volleyball tournament, 8 a.m., tournament continues.

—Flea market, 9 a.m., Uncle Monys parking lot.

—Cruisers car show, 9 a.m., Main Street.

—Field of Flags, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Field Crest Care Center.

—Community worship service, 11 a.m., Memorial Park.

—Dinner catered by Uncle Monys, noon, Memorial Park.

—Grand parade, 2 p.m.

—Stix of Fury, 3:30 p.m., main stage downtown.

—Reptile zoo, 3:30 p.m., Memorial Park.

—Hayfield Fire Department water wars, 4 p.m.

—Fireworks, 9:30 p.m., Hayfield School parking lot.

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