The town of Henry will host its annual Pioneer Days celebration this weekend, September 16th and 17th, in Henry.

Events will start Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the Henry County Saddle Club with fun and games. Admission is $3.00 a carload and concessions will be available for purchase.

Saturday at 10 a.m. is the parade, featuring Mr. & Mrs. Pioneer Phil and Jean Doyle. Line up will begin at 9 a.m. at Henry School. At 11 a.m. the bingo and cake walk begin inside the Civic Center.

Radio station WEIO, the Farm 100.9 in Huntingdon, is scheduled to broadcast from this year’s event beginning at 11 a.m.

A car show will begin at 11 a.m. Best of show and trophies will be awarded.

A karaoke contest is planned Saturday afternoon. Sign-up will start 1 p.m., with a $5 entry fee. The contest will begin at 2 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners.

Come out and dunk the city’s Chief of Police, sing your favorite song for the audience, play on the inflatable castle and double slide, play games and enjoy the cooler weather.

There will also be a dance Saturday evening at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center featuring The Teddy Bears. Admission will be $3 a person or $5 a couple.

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