If you're looking for ways to make the most of July, you won't have to travel far.
On Saturday, July 11, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 14 Poker Run returns to Wessington Springs. Registration begins from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Pin Twisters Bowling Alley, with kickstands up at 10:45 a.m. All vehicles are welcome. The day also includes a free-will community supper beginning at 5 p.m., musical entertainment on Main Street at 6 p.m. and a 50/50 drawing. The event is held in memory of Michial Brodkorb.
The following weekend, Wessington Fun Days returns July 17-18, offering activities for all ages. Friday evening features a Wolsey-Wessington Preschool fundraiser supper and bingo at the Wessington American Legion Hall. Saturday's lineup includes a pancake breakfast, color run/ walk, turtle races, parade, inflatable games, pickleball tournament, museum tours, power wheel races, pie and ice cream social, bean bag tournament, pork loin supper and karaoke. A 12U baseball tournament will also take place Saturday, with food and beverage vendors serving throughout the day.
The July fun wraps up Saturday, July 25, with the Alpena Fire Department Annual Tractor Pull, one of the area's favorite summer traditions. The event begins at noon with a kids pedal pull and car show before tractors take center stage at 1 p.m. Spectators can enjoy stock, speed limit and open classes, along with garden tractor pulls, live entertainment, concessions and family activities. Admission is free, with proceeds supporting the Alpena Fire Department.
For the golfers, the Wessington Springs Shriners are hosting a 9-hole golf tournament at the Springs Country Club. See more details in the ad on this page.