Prairie Days buttons available

Nezperce Prairie Days are less than a month away! The theme this year is “A Great American Birthday”.

The annual city celebration, featuring a parade, live music, vendors, games, and more, is set for July 10 and 11.

Prairie Day buttons are now available for purchase at City Hall, 606 Maple St., Nezperce Ag, 2340 Shortcut Road, and the Nezperce Market (formerly The Only Store), 506 Oak St.

Buttons are $1 each, and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, numbers will be drawn and prizes distributed.

Prairie Days schedule

Friday, July 10

9 a.m. – noon: Youth sport bake sale at the Nezperce Market, formerly The Only Store.

3 p.m.: Beer Garden opens at Lions Park

6 p.m.: Barbecue Dinner starts at Lions Park

6 p.m.: Ice Cream Social at Lions Park

7 p.m.: Pioneer of the Year announcement at Lions Park

Saturday, July 11

7 a.m.: Savage Health Run starts at Lions Park

7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.: Nezperce Boosters and Legions Breakfast at the Legion Hall, 420 Maple St. Free, all you can eat. Donations accepted.

8 a.m.: Yoga in the park at Lions Park

8 a.m.: 3-on-3 basketball tournament starts at the tennis courts.

8 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Sidewalk chalk art contest at Lions Park

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Nezperce Historical Museum open at 701 5th Ave.

10 a.m.: Parade lineup at the grain elevators on the south end of Oak Street.

10:45 a.m. Kiddie Parade

11 a.m. Prairie Day parade on Oak Street

11:30 a.m. Nezperce School tour (starts after parade)

1:30 am. – 3 p.m.: Family historic exhibits at the Nezperce Community Library, 602 4th Ave.

1 p.m.: Button drawing at Lions Park

1 p.m.: Kids races and games at Lions Park

3 p.m.: Cornhole tournament at Lions Park

8 p.m.-12 a.m.: The Katz Band, live music at Lions Park