MAIDSTONE — The Maidstone Museum has been a busy place since opening June 1. Christine Carlson has been the tour guide most days with the assistance of Mae Hinde.
A crew has been in and re-shingled the CNR building and the church.
June 18, the former Kay 40s had their annual social evening and barbecue at the museum. June 19, a group of seniors came by handi-van from Turtleford for a cold plate lunch and a tour of the museum. On their way home they visited Shilo Church with Dorothy Schwartz as tour guide.
The museum is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.
The July 1 parade will start at 11 a.m. Opening ceremonies are at noon. Judging of decorated bicycles, children’s games and face painting will be some of the events during the day. There will also be a slow tractor race, horseshoe tournament, threshing demonstration, children’s races and straw scramble. Also offered will be stage entertainment, bingo and guided tours of the museum. Food booths and a beer gardens round out a full slate of activities with something for everyone.
Come and join the celebration.
The museum will host a farmers market every Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. Tables are free to all types of vendors. Come and sell baking, crafts, vegetables, plants, books and more. No pre-registration is required. There will be something new to see every week. For further information call Dorothy at 306-893-2663.
