Get ready for another year of fun-filled Crooked Creek Days

WINFIELD — Embracing a theme of “Build It, They Will Come,” the Winfield Community prepares three days’ worth a variety of fun to celebrate 2023 Crooked Creek Days.

Since 1994 the Winfield Community has celebrated Crooked Creek Days with activities that bring family, friends, and the community together.

Many of the same fun events such as sports tournaments, a cake walk, a fun run, and a vendor fair will return for the 2023 Winfield’s Crooked Creek Days Aug. 4-6.

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The popular escape room also will return this year at city hall.

The escape room is recommended for four-eight people and costs $10 per person. According to the creators, the activity will take approximately 45 minutes.

To participate in the escape room, reservations are recommended. Make reservations by calling (319) 931-3169 to reserve a time.

Proceeds from the escape room will go toward WMU student’s 2024 Europe trip.

In addition to the traditional events many have come to love, a new event for this year’s Crooked Creek days will include Hover Board Races.

To participate in this new event, interested parties should arrive at the Winfield-Mt. Union School track Saturday by 9:30 a.m. While they can bring their own hover boards for the races, some also will be available to borrow.

Crooked Creek Day Attendees can also swing by Hy-Vee Pharmacy on North Locust Street and check out the Wanda-Lou Rock Snake which has already far exceeded the goal of 100 rocks by Crooked Creek Days.

Schedule

Friday, Aug. 4

5 p.m. Meal at Twin Lakes Country Club

5:30 p.m. Friendly bags tournament at Twin Lakes

5-8 p.m. Puzzle Escape Room at City Office

9 p.m. Nathan Gosnell preforms at Welcome Inn

Saturday, Aug. 5

8:30 a.m. Crooked Creek 5K Fun Run

9 a.m. Clover Kids bake sale at city hall

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Vendor Fair on North Locust Street

9:30 a.m. Hoverboard Race at Winfield-Mt. Union Track

10 a.m. Might Crooked Creek Strength and Jr. Might Strength Contest (9:30 a.m. registration)

10 a.m. Sand Volleyball Tournament (9 a.m. registration)

11 a.m. Crooked Creek Day Parade — Line up begins at 9 a.m. at Beck’s Seed

After Parade-2 p.m. Museum opens until 2 p.m.

Noon Pedal Tractor Pull at Winfield FFA on Main Street

Noon Water Ballon Toss on Main Street

Noon Frozen T-shirts and Dino Dig Contest on Main Street

Noon Tattoos, face painting and snow cones by 4-H Wizards

12-5 p.m. Puzzle Escape Room at city hall

12:30 p.m. Ga-Ga Ball registration/tournament North of Liberty

1-5 p.m. Quilt/Thread Show and Crafts at Methodist Church

1-2 p.m. Free pony rides west of fire station

1 p.m. three on three basketball at WMU School (Register at 12:30 p.m.)

1 p.m. Big Wheel Races and Bicycle Races at fire station

1:30 p.m. Dunk tank at fire station

1:30 p.m. Kids water fight at fire station

2 p.m. Family movie at Open Bible Activity Center

3:30 p.m. Cake Walk at Veterans Building-Winfield Lions Club

4 p.m. Bill Riley Talent Show at WMU small gym

4:30 p.m. Frog jump on Main Street-Wade Playhouse

5 p.m. BYO Brass Band on Main Street

5-8 p.m. Mechanical Bull Rides ($5) on Main Street

6:30 p.m. Crooked Creek Days Button Drawing

7 p.m. Adults Bags tournament on Main Street (register at 5:30 p.m.)

7:30 p.m. Family Movie at Open Bible Activity Center

Dusk Fireworks at Twin Lakes

9 p.m. Street dance with music by Toxic Blonde Band at Welcome Inn

Sunday, Aug. 6

8-11 a.m. Car Show Registration

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Puzzle Escape Room at City Hall

10 a.m. Communitywide church service at Open Bible Church

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Winfield Museum open

10 a.m. Duck Soup Fiasco Softball Tournament

11 a.m. Kickball tournament kindergarten-12th grade

11 a.m.-2 p.m. JR Hewitt Memorial Car Show

2:30 p.m. Car Show Trophy presented

Comments: AnnaMarie.Ward@southeastiowaunion.com