Billed as “The Biggest Little Party in Northeast South Dakota,” Langford’s Summer Fest and Alumni Weekend is set for Friday through Sunday.
A Block Party at Healy’s Yard (211 Hickory Street) from 6-8 p.m. Friday will kick off the festivities. A golf cart poker run will start at 7 in the park, followed by an Alumni Party featuring Collin Donley at Remedy’s from 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
On Saturday, several activities are planned. A Texas Hold’em Tournament starts at Remedy’s at 10 a.m. The Slip ‘n Slide kickball tournament is back and will get under way at noon at the football field. (Text JaKelle at 605-470-0154 to register a team). The Farmhand Fitness Competition starts at 2 p.m. at the Legion Hall. The Shriner’s Bean Bag Tournament will be held near the Legion Hall at 4 p.m. The day will wrap up with Dustin Evans at Remedy’s from 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
During the day Saturday town-wide garage sales will run during the morning. Big Stone Radio Boom Box will be playing through the evening and a community meal by Incredible Edibles will be at the Fire Hall from 5-8 p.m.
A community church service will be held at the Legion Hall on Sunday at 10 a.m. The annual Show’n Shine Car Show is set for the Park of the Pines from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Incredible Edibles Food Truck will be serving breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
For more information on any of these events, check out the “Langford SD” Facebook page and see the back page for the weekend’s complete schedule.
Korean War veteran Norm Carlson of Britton was recently bestowed with a very special gift- a Quilt of Valor. The quilt was made by Andrea Jamma who is related to Carlson’s daughter Jill after Jamma learned of his service and Honor Flight trip last year.
