Tampico Days Events


Downloadable forms for Dutch Dash and Parade are at the bottom of this page.

Town Wide Yard Sales – Saturday, June 16th
8 am – 2 pm Details and forms are available at Casey’s General Store
Contact Alisha Wetzell 815-718-5598

2012 TAMPICO HOMECOMING DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

50/50 Raffle
Tickets are now available at area business or
By contacting Sandra Tornow 815-718-0915
Tickets will also be available at events throughout the weekend

Ronald Reagan Birthplace & Museum
Monday through Saturday – Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (or by appointment)
Sunday – Open 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (or by appointment)
~ Large groups need to call in advance to schedule your visit & get pricing information. ~
*May we remind you that if the above hours are not conducive to your visit/schedule; you may call to schedule an appointment for a time that is convenient for you.
Contact 815-622-8705 or EMAIL reaganbirthplace@thewisp.net


Thursday, June 21

6:30 pm – Family Game Night 
at the Community Bldg. on W. Market St. Free & open to all ages. Join us for fun and games to kick off the Tampico Days events. There will be Prizes and refreshments, for all ages.
Contact Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665.

Friday, June 22nd

5 pm -Beer Garden Opens
5 pm – Lions Club Fish Fry on the south side of the Beer Garden

Tampico High School Alumni Dinner and Meeting at Deer Valley Golf Club
5:30 pm – 06:30 pm Social Hour
6:30 pm Dinner followed by the meeting.
Contact Mary Ann Batten 815-438-5895 for reservations

8 pm to Midnight – Music by The Funnies will be playing at the Beer Garden.

Saturday, June 23rd

7 am Tampico Softball Legends Reunion Breakfast, Dutch Diner
All past ball players welcome to come and reminisce.
Contact Anita Elgin 815-499-3942

9 am – Kids Fishing Derby on Star Road at the canal crossing.
There will be prizes for children.
Contact Shirley Lester 815-438-7447.

9 am- 4 pm Co-Ed Mud Volleyball Tourney Entry forms are available at the Kickback Saloon

9 am – 4 pm – Craft, Vendor and Farmers Market Event 
In Reagan Park and along Main Street
Contact Karla Harms 815-718-4233.

12 pm – Men’s Fast pitch Softball Tournament at the Tampico Ball Diamonds.
Come watch 6 teams via for the title
Teams are from three states!
Montfort, WI, Davenport, IA, and the
Illinois towns of Dekalb, Bowen, Aurora and Rockford.
Contact Anita Elgin 815-499-3942

10 am – Beer Tent Opens

1 pm – Fireman’s Water Fight Location to be announced
Contact Fire Chief Brian Wetzell 815-632-7892

2 pm -The 3rd Annual Lawn Mower Races at the TNT Speedway – 1870 Coleta Rd.
11 am Gates Open – 2 pm Races start.
There is a Donation of $10 to Race. General admission is free for spectators, $5 donation for those Spectators choosing to enter the pits. Donations are for TAHS
Contact Ron Lancaster (815) 438-7985 http://www.aermacchisprint.com/

2 pm-4 pm – Family Fun activities, Booth Park. Featuring the Firehouse of God amusements, Cupcake/Cookie walk, there is fun and games for all. Admission is $1 armband per child. Sponsored by the United Methodists Church.
Contact Dixie Meyer 815-499-2260

5 pm – Lions Club Fish Fry on the south side of the Beer Garden

8 pm – Midnight Music by Cal Stage will be at the Beer Garden

Sunday, June 24th

7 am Tampico Dutch Dash 5k Run/Walk starting at Booth Park
If your not a runner your are welcome to walk. So call your friends and join the fun!
Pre-registration due by June 15th in order to receive a shirt
Register & Shirt Pick Up 7:00 am-7:45 am
Race Start time: 8:00 am
Proceeds will go towards the Ronald Reagan Statue.
Contact Jessie Church 815-631-5377
(Forms are at the bottom of this page.)

7am-Noon Firemen Pancake Breakfast at the Tampico Fire Station

9a-? – Craft, Vendor and Farmers Market Event 
In Reagan Park and along Main Street
Contact Karla Harms 815-718-4233

10 am – Men’s Fast Pitch Softball Tournament at the Tampico Ball Diamonds
Come watch 6 teams via for the title
Teams are from three states!
Montfort, WI, Davenport, IA, and the
Illinois towns of Dekalb, Bowen, Aurora and Rockford.
Contact Anita Elgin 815-499-3942

Noon-4pm Ice Cream Social at Tampico Community Building
Contact Dixie Meyer 815-499-2260

12 pm Parade Sign-in and line-up begins at Tampico Middle School
Prize money in 10 categories
For Preregistration Contact Ron Church 815-438-3442,
Larry Ebersohl 815-632-0217 or Terry Gaskill 815-535-3665
(Forms are at the bottom of this page)

1 pm – 6 pm Countyline Cruisers will be hosting a Cruise in!
There is no entry fee! All Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome!
Parking will be on Main St and the downtown area following the Parade
There will be door prizes for all participants! Everyone is invited
to come and view the beautiful vehicles!
Contact Amy Elder Klockenga at 815-716-0864 or email klock@thewisp.

1 pm Parade begins sponsored by Tampico Lions Club

1 pm-10 pm Beer Garden Open
2 pm Bean Bag Tourney at Kickback Saloon Sunday (following the parade)
Kickback Saloon’s 3rd Annual Bean Bag Tournament
Entry forms available at Kickback
2 man teams cost $20.00 per team
50% payback and 50% to Ronald Reagan Statue
Come TOSS A FEW with us!

6 pm – 50/50 Raffle Drawing at the Beer Garden

6 pm – 10 pm DJ Music at Beer Tent

For any corrections or additions to this schedule
Contact Kristine Hill 815-499-6886 or email bkhill2@frontiernet.net

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