Register by Friday for senior contests

Deadline has been set to register for Senior Day at the Fair Fun Festival taking place Sept. 14 at the fairgrounds. Registrations forms for participation in a day of fun for those age 60 or older should be turned in, in person, to the Senior Center at 809 Morrison St. no later than Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. Pick up your meal ticket at the time you register!

“Advance registration is required for participation in Senior Day at the Fair Beauty Show and Fun Festival contests and meal,” noted Cheryl Watson Mingle, director of the Senior Center, who encourages all seniors to take part in the games or enjoy the fun from the grandstands.

“A Basic Client Information Form will be required if you plan to participate in any contest, be eligible for door prize drawings or to eat lunch,” Mingle said.

Lunches, provided by Dr. Jimmie Woodlee and River Park Hospital, will be prepared by Delores’ Market and served at noon at the grandstands by Medical Home Health Services. Dr Pepper Bottling Company will provide the drinks.

The Senior Citizens Fun Fest will get under way at 8:30 a.m. Anyone who won first prize in any event for the past two years will be considered an honorary entry in that event and will not be eligible for a prize.

Events included this year are contests for cracker eating, knotted knee, watermelon seed spitting and a fall hat rivalry. Continued from years past are oldest man, woman and couple; couple married the longest and shortest; men’s sexy legs, most handsome man and prettiest woman; tall tales contest limited to three minutes each; blindfolded woman dressing male partner in female clothing; talent for women and men; tallest woman and shortest man; woman with prettiest legs; and hog calling for men and women. Games of Bingo will take place after lunch.

Entries in these events will not be accepted on Senior Fair Day.