It is that time of the year again, time for the “Wheatheart Celebration”, hosted by the Perryton Jaycees. This has become a staple event for the chapter and their big fundraiser of the year allowing them to host projects, better their community, provide leadership training, and offer its members the experience that the Jaycees are known for.
The celebration runs from August 15th through August 23rd.
Starting off the festivities, beginning on August 15th with the “Battle of the Bands” competition in the expo. The price of admission is $10 for singles and $15 for couples.
Following suit will be the bonfire on Aug 20th.
August 22nd will be the Perryton famous bar-b-q, which will be served at $3 a plate from 12noon – 2p.
The celebration will finish up with a “bam” with the demolition derby starting at 5pm. The derby is $8 for adults and $5 for kids or free with a donation of 3 can goods.
If you are interested in attending and have questions, or you want to help out, please contact BJ Boren at 806-202-0151 or pricess_23_042002@yahoo.com.
Please come out and support the Perryton Jaycees and help them to continue to create the new leaders of tomorrow through the training and experience of the Jaycees today.
Please see below for a more complete agenda.
Event Agenda
- Aug 15th from 9pm – 1 am will be the “Battle of the Bands” in the expo.
- Aug 18th check and count meat sacks.
- Aug 19th we unload 10 cords of firewood into the pit.
- Aug 20th we will meet at packing place and wrap all the meat, tie it, and throw it in cooler vault. We will then drive back to where the firewood is, and at dark, light the wood.
- Aug 21st at 8am we will go load all the meat on a trailer, soak it down with water at the car wash, then take to the pit and throw it in the ground and cover it up. We will set up tables and chairs in expo for the bbq, then go set up concessions at rodeo grounds for the derby. Lastly we will start the beans for bbq.
- Aug 22nd we will meet back at expo, set out food plates, etc. for the bbq. At 10am we will go uncover the meat, load in on the trailer, and cut it all up to serve from 12n to 2pm. Then from 2pm – 4pm we will inspect the derby cars. The derby will begin at 5pm.
- Aug 23rd we have to clean all the fair grounds.
- Throughout the course of the celebration, Aug 17 – Aug 23rd, the Perryton Jaycees will also be hosting a carnival to get your ferris wheel fix.
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