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NORTH WEBSTER - The Mermaid Festival is well underway with basketball tournament games on "The Mat" at the Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m.
North Webster United Methodist Church members have planned their pork chop dinner tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Washington Street food tent.
Today
Activities begin at the North Webster United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. when members prepare a chicken-and-noodle dinner and hold their annual bake and rummage sale at the church on Epworth Forest Road.
Several events begin at 5 p.m.: Poor Jack Amusements Mid-way opens; the merchant building opens with Kiwanis ice cream available; the Milford Lions food stand opens; and the Power Wheels registration is from 5 to 6 p.m.
At 6 p.m. the Power Wheels competition begins.
At 8 p.m. "1 Up On Me" performs on Merlin's Stage.
Wednesday
It's bracelet day for Poor Jack Amusements' rides with discounts from 1 to 5 p.m. The merchant building also opens at 1 p.m., along with the Milford Lions food stand.
The United Methodist Church strawberry festival is from 4 to 7 p.m. in the food tent across from the festival grounds.
The Re/Max hot air balloon rides are free and begin at 6 p.m.
The popular Cutie Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Cutie contestants must participate in the parade.
The basketball tournament continues at 6:30 p.m.
"Red40" performs on Merlin's Stage at 8 p.m.
Thursday
The merchant building, Milford Lions' food stand and Poor Jack Amusements open at 5 p.m.
The United Methodist Church youth barbecue chicken dinner is from 4 to 7 p.m. in the food tent.
An Extreme BMX Expedition demonstration is on Washington Street from 7 to 9 p.m.
At 7 p.m. the Lake City Bank-sponsored coin hunt in the sand begins.
The North Webster Lions Club boys and girls bike give-away is at 7:45 p.m.
"Hygh Strung" performs on Merlin's stage at 8 p.m.
Friday
The merchant building, Milford Lions' food stand and Poor Jack Amusements open at 5 p.m.
The North Webster Church of the Brethren holds its annual tenderloin dinner in the church from 4 to 8 p.m.
Registration for the demolition derby begins at 5 p.m. The derby event is at 7 p.m.
At 6:30 p.m. is the Cutie King and Queen pageant in the North Webster Community Center.
The basketball tournament championship game begins at 6:30 p.m.
"Sly Dawg" performs on Merlin's stage at 8 p.m.
Saturday
Tournament of Champions competitors sign in at 7:30 a.m.
At high noon the Antique Boat Flotilla begins on Webster Lake and the American Legion Post 253's chicken barbecue is from noon until the food is gone.
Discounted tickets for Poor Jack Amusements rides are available from 1 to 5 p.m. The merchant building also opens at 1 p.m. along with the Milford Lions food stand.
The eighth annual arm-wrestling event is at 1 p.m.
At 4 p.m. the 61st annual Mermaid Festival Parade begins. The theme is "Comic Strips On Parade."
The North Webster United Methodist Church's hamburger and hot dog dinner is from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Central Indiana Tractor Pullers Association mini rod pullers competition begins at 6 p.m.
The North Webster Ski Bee's Club performs on Webster Lake at 6:30 p.m.
Performing on Merlin's Stage is "Class Act Dance Troupe" at 7 p.m. and the "InClognito Cloggers" at 8 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
