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Sesquicentennial Celebration is THIS SATURDAY! 
Date: September 28
Time: 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.
 Location: Downtown Ferris
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring food truck vendors, craft vendors, and much more!
Check out the FREE city-sponsored activities happening throughout the day:
11AM - 3PM: American Shredding Truck
Bring your personal documents and have them securely shredded on-site! 
11AM - 4PM: Pet Microchipping Clinic 
Keep your pets safe by getting them microchipped! Affordable and quick – a great way to ensure your furry friends are protected.
12PM - 3PM: Petting Zoo & Pony Rides 
Enjoy a hands-on experience with friendly farm animals, and let the kids take a ride on the ponies. A perfect attraction for animal lovers!
12PM - 3PM: Armadillo Racing 
Watch as nine-banded armadillos race down the track, "steered" by lucky guests chosen as "Jockeys." It’s a one-of-a-kind wild experience you don’t want to miss!
12PM - 3PM: Rollo Roping
Think you’ve got what it takes to rope like a real cowboy? When the cowhand "spurs" the horse, a mechanical calf rolls out from beneath the mount, giving you the feel of roping a moving target. Saddle up and show off your roping skills!
12PM - 3PM: Quick Draw Duel 
Who has the fastest draw in Ferris? Step up to the challenge and see if you can outdraw your friends in a thrilling showdown straight out of the Wild West! Test your reflexes and see who’s the quickest on the trigger!
1PM - 3PM: Old Western Photo Booth 
Dress up in Old West attire and snap a FREE souvenir photo! Take home a memorable keepsake from this exciting event.
1PM: Gunslinger Reenactment
Step back into the Wild West as professional reenactors bring to life a dramatic gunslinger duel! Get ready for some heart-pounding action!
 3PM - 3:30PM: Chalk Party 
Let’s get colorful! Join us for a powdered chalk party where everyone can throw and play in vibrant colors. Prepare to get messy and have loads of fun!
 All Day: Souvenir Booth 
Don’t forget to stop by the Souvenir Booth for special items to commemorate Ferris's 150th anniversary!

We will also hold a corn hole tournament! 
Registration: Starts at 11:00 A.M., no later than 12:30 P.M. and will take place at the Sound Booth.
Teams: Maximum of 16 teams — FREE to play! Each team must have 2 players.
Rules: Players under 12 must be paired with an adult. Additional rules will be provided at the registration desk.
**A big THANK YOU to WM for sponsoring a gift basket for the winning team!

It’s going to be a day packed with fun, excitement, and unique activities for all ages. We can’t wait to see you there!