Sunday, October 2, 2011, started with exceptionally nice weather that drew a large crowd. The activities of the day started with 21 individuals participating in the 2nd annual Uffda Day 5-K run/walk. Each of the participants received a commemorative T-shirt for their effort
By 10 a.m. the arts and crafts vendors were opening their stands. Demonstrations and food sales began promptly at 11 . David and Pat Bladow had the classic and antique car show organized on Gay Street and Mary Ann Thornberg showed folks how grandma did her baking with a wood burning cookstove at the Pioneer House.
The parade started promptly at 1 p.m. with Dollar Bill Smith announcing the parade entries to the crowd on Main Street. Before and during the parade, individuals consumed 18 roasters of scalloped potatoes and ham at the Town Hall, and all the other foods stands were sold out by the end of the day. Chairperson Lori McLaen declared the day another unqualified success.
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