Plummer 4th of July Celebration

The weather was perfect for a 4th of July celebration, with a sunny warm day, but not too hot or humid. The people who organized this event did a wonderful job and kudo’s to them for their hard work.
The celebration actually began the night before with a street dance sponsored by D & K Corner Bar in Plummer. The band playing was “The Roosters”, a well-known band that everyone enjoys.
And bright and early on Saturday morning the runner/walkers gathered for the 10K run & 5K walk at the Plummer Fire Hall. The first place winner was Tate Sorvig.
There was a flea market set up in the Park and there were many vendors there with a wide variety of items to sell.
Another fun feature was the many different Artists located at the Plummer Hall and in the Tri-River Pioneer Museum. There were artists that worked with wood (carving, burning & turning), hardanger embroidery, made cards, rosemaling, cartoon artist, made jewelry, quilters, wheat weaving, pottery and carding & spinning wool. There was also lefse making and a coffee artist.
The parade got underway at 11:00 a.m. and they had many entries. The parade was led off by Sheriff Mitch Bernstein and the American Legion Color Guard. The Grand Marshalls of the parade were Bunny DuChamp and Clayton Larson. The parade in Plummer was just a good as other years. The children love the parade and gathered up many pieces of candy and beaded necklaces thrown by the parade participants.
A car show was also on Main Street after the parade went through and there were many unique and beautiful cars. The tractors were lined up at the tractor show on the Tri-River Pioneer grounds.
A large tent was set up between the Museum and D & K Corner Bar and featured the Woodpicks from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. with their great bluegrass music. The tent was full of spectators listening, tapping their toes and enjoying the show.
The American Legion had breakfast in the morning and also served food during the day, but the real fun at the Legion started with Bingo at 3:00 p.m.
There was also a Threshing demonstration using a 1919 25-50 Avery Tractor operating a 1915 IHC Wooden Sided Threshing machine at 3:30 p.m.
During the day a Silent Auction was set up in the Tri-River Pioneer building and there were many nice items to bid on.
To see more photos click on the e-edition of the Oklee Herald.
Photos courtesy of the Oklee Herald and Connie Bishop