The parade at 1 p.m. was again led by the Rutland American Legion Color Guard. The parade was a bit shorter this year but it included several of the classic cars and horse-drawn entries.

A new event this year was an Ole & Lena Contest. Planning and eliminations started back in May with couples (two guys, two gals, or one of each) competing based on costumes, humor and originality with the Best Ole and Lena from each of three events competing at 2 p.m. in the Rutland Town Hall.

Another new event this year was a Wife-Carrying Contest that drew a crowd to watch the fun.

The Uffda Day Pedal Pull was again one of the best in the region and the participation was excellent with 62 children and 15 adults – eleven men and four women – competing. In addition to the pedal pull, there were the usual games and nickel scramble along with the fun bouncy houses that entertained the kids for hours.