ORR - That there would be a July 3rd Fun Day in Orr this year was never in question, but with challenges finding new volunteers, it wasn’t clear as planning began just how much of the traditional activities would be back.
However, organizers have put together a day’s worth of festivities that will look largely familiar to Fun Day attendees, culminating with the favorite traditional fireworks at dusk over Orr Bay, again sponsored by the Orr Pelican Lake Resort Association.
The Orr Community Center (former American Legion) is the place to be from 7-10 a.m. for a pancake breakfast served up by the Sons of the American Legion. Those who eat early enough can burn off some of those extra pancake calories by participating in the 5K Walk/Run at 9 a.m., with registration starting at 8 a.m. at the tennis courts.
Activities aplenty begin at 11 a.m. with an arts and crafts fair, Luke’s Third Annual Antique Tractor and Joker Show, and performances by Willow River that are scheduled to run through 3 p.m.
Everyone will want to take a break at noon to cheer on the children’s parade for youngsters up to age 12. Parade winners will be announced at the end of the parade.
At 1 p.m. there will be a sawdust dig to unearth $300 in silver dollars. There will also be pony rides and a petting zoo available throughout the day.
The Orr Muni will be the focal point for two popular evening activities. A bean bag tournament with cash prizes begins at 5:30 p.m. for teams that register between 4:45-5:15 p.m. A street dance featuring Nightshift will kick off at 8 p.m. and run until midnight for dancing under the stars and fireworks.