Kleefeld festival a weekend highlight

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The Kleefeld Honey Festival is sure to sweeten up your weekend.

The festival kicks off today with a free movie night in the park. Animated movie Home begins at eight p.m. and romantic drama, The Longest Ride begins at 9:45 p.m.

Saturday’s activities begin with a free pancake breakfast at seven a.m. The baseball tournament begins at eight a.m. The canteen and the silent auction run throughout the day.

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The Kleefeld Honey Festival returns this weekend.
IAN FROESE | CARILLON ARCHIVES The Kleefeld Honey Festival returns this weekend.

The big event—the chili cook off competition—starts at eight a.m. For only $5 you can be a judge and try out the entries beginning at 11:30 a.m. Winner are announced at 3 p.m. on the main stage.

The parade starts at 10 a.m.

The kid’s carnival runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and features train rides, bouncers, face painting, and balloon art. Wristbands are required for all children’s activities and can be purchased at the info booth for $5.

Saturday’s chicken dinner is served at 4:30 p.m. and consists of chicken, potato or pasta salad, a bun, and dessert. After dinner, make sure to check to see if you won a prize in the silent auction. Winners will be posted at 4:45 p.m.

Those Guys, Luke Jacob Thiessen, Cold Hard Cash, 5 Acres, and The Cracked Egg Shell are all scheduled to perform throughout the day on Saturday.

The day ends with a fireworks display.

The festival wraps up Sunday with a service with Teen Challenge at 10 a.m. and a community lunch at noon.

Events take place at Kleefeld Park at 100 Park Street.

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