CLEAR LAKE — The third annual “Sunset at the Seawall” celebration will be held Saturday.
Events get under way with a “breakfast by the lake” from 7 to 11 a.m. The pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Clear Lake Lions Pride Lions Club, will be served next to the Lakeview Room in City Park.
The fifth annual Bill Riley Talent Show will be held at 3 p.m. at the bandshell.
Entertainment continues with “The Last Minute Combo” band performing from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Seawall.
At 7:47 p.m. (sunset), the V.F.W. Honor Guard will perform taps and a 21-gun salute.
The third annual lighted boat parade begins at 8:15 p.m. at Heartland Inn and continues past Docks restaurant.
Following the boat parade, there will be a fireworks display over the lake.
A street dance, with music by “Exit 113,” will follow the fireworks. The street dance will continue until 11 p.m. on North Lakeview Drive between Main Avenue and First Avenue North.
Talent search to be held Saturday at Lake
CLEAR LAKE — The fifth annual Bill Riley Iowa State Fair Talent Search will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, in Clear Lake’s City Park.
The talent competition is open to Iowa residents between the ages of 2 and 21. This is a qualifying event for the 2007 Iowa State Fair Talent Competition.
Up to 10 entries will be accepted in the sprout division, ages 2-12, and up to 10 entries will be accepted in the senior division, ages 13-21. Prize money will be awarded in both divisions as follows: first place, $200; second place, $125; and third place, $75. These prizes are the top in the state out of the 105 shows.
For information, contact the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, (641) 357-2159.
North Star Corn Maze will open Friday
NORTHWOOD — North Star Corn Maze 2006, “Under The Deep Blue Sea,” opens weekends starting Friday, Sept. 1.
Visitors are invited to “Seek the Adventure, solve the Puzzle, and take the Challenge!”
Hours are noon to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 10 p.m. Sundays. The maze is also open weekdays by appointment by calling (641) 324-1435.
A new attraction is “Karaoke by Moonlight,” giving visitors the chance to sing their favorite songs under the Victory Tent on the North Star stage.
People can also enjoy treats from North Star concession, browse North Star gift shop and garden goodies, and search the pumpkin patch for the perfect pumpkin. People can also book hayrides for $25.
Groups of 25 or more receive a 10 percent discount. Catered events are available.
North Star Corn Maze is located 11 miles north of Northwood on U.S. Highway 65, turn west on 490th Street, go west a half mile on the blacktop road to the main gate.
The maze is open through Oct. 29. For more information, visit www.northstarcornmaze.com.
D and D Chili Cookoff scheduled Saturday
CLEAR LAKE — Some of the area’s best chili chefs will be on hand Saturday at the D and D Ranch’s fifth annual Chili Cookoff.
The public is invited to judge the chili and the costumes, choosing the best of each. The event will be held, rain or shine, from noon to 5 p.m. at the D and D Ranch, 2532 S. Shore Drive, located one block north of State Park.
Dale and Debbie Anderson will be hosts for the event, which will also include a variety of activities and entertainment.
“Great food, great games, and super entertainment, it’s just hard to beat an afternoon at the ranch at the end of summer,” Dale Anderson said.
Admission is a $2 donation, with a portion of the proceeds donated to local charities.
Concessions will also be available, including D and D grilled sweet corn.
The Mudpuppies will be on the Hangman’s stage throughout the afternoon.
The Central Iowa-based band plays blues, country, classic rock, and alternative music. It features Ken on lead guitar and vocals, Brad on bass and vocals, Mary on drums and vocals, and Jeff on saxophone. For information on the band, visit www.mudpuppiesband.com.
For more information on the chili cookoff, call (641) 357-1695.
International Festival scheduled
CEDAR RAPIDS — An International Festival will be held Sept. 1-2 in Green Square Park, Third Avenue and Fifth Street S.E., in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Hours are noon to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.
More than 40 international organizations will offer foods from around the world, cultural exhibits and hands-on activities, a shopping area, educational displays, music of the world, dance of the world, martial arts and a fashion show.
For more information, call (319) 350-1194.
Galena’s Fall Music concert set for Saturday
GALENA, Ill. — The eighth annual Fall Music on Main outdoor concert will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Green Street Plaza, on Commerce and Green Streets in downtown historic Galena. Gates open at 3:30 p.m.
Open to the public, the Galena Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Music on Main oudoor concert features four dynamic area bands. At 4 p.m., the Galena High School Jazz Band performs jazz selections. At 5 p.m., WUNDOES presents a mix of folk, country, and contemporary bluegrass selections. At 6:30, Outta’ Control turns up the tempo with 1970s, ’80s and ’90s rock and roll. Sunshine Band finishes up the night from 8 to 10 p.m.
Food and beverages will be available throughout the evening. Attractions include free face painting provided by L.T. Amusements of Dubuque, child bounce house, sidewalk chalk art, and hours of entertainment and family fun.
For more information, call (815) 777-9050 or visit www.galenachamber.com.
