TERRITORIAL DAY - DEER LODGE - JUNE 19th 2010
The 21st Annual Territorial Day started with the Prison Break run, organized this year by the Deer Lodge Athletic Association. Proceeds benefited the Associations Scholarship Fund. There was a 10K road race starting at 8am, a 5K fun run at 8:30am and a 1K fun run/walk at 9am. Registration began a half hour before race start. Cost was $15 for 1K entrants, $20 for 5K/10K entrants, which included a t-shirt. Races started at the Old Montana Prison.
The Rod Run and Parade started at 11:30am, with participants registering in the Old Montana Prison yard between 9am and 11am. After the parade, which included hot rods, muscle cars and other vehicles and floats, the Jaywalkers Jamboree and Sidewalk Sale opened on Main Street, together with the Show and Shine and the Pioneer Power & Tractor Associations Antique Tractor Show. Vendors sold T-Shirts, jackets, jewelry, die-cast vehicles, toys, art and crafts, African artifacts, and many other items. Food and drink was also available.The Rod Run perticipants judged the vehicles lined up along Main Street, and prizes were awarded to the Top 20. Throughout the day, 50/50 tickets were sold, with the winner announced at 3pm.
From 1pm till 4pm, the Colgate Country Showdown was held at the intersection of Main and Missouri. A nationwide country music talent show, local winners can progress through State, Regional and National competitions. The grand prize is $100,000 for the national title.
The Deer Lodge Youth Board held a Carnival with games on the 2nd floor of City Hall from 1pm till 4pm. Games included gunnysack races, water carrier obstacle course and many more family fun activities. Parents were encouraged to join their kids in the fun and games.
From 7pm till 11pm, the Wayne Brothers Band performed on stage for the Free Street Dance. They played a wide selection of music, and are from Wise River.
On Sunday, there was a Fathers Day Golf Tournament at the Deer Park Golf Course.
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Photos by David Williams. ©2010 Powell County Chamber of Commerce. All
rights reserved.
Photos from previous years events are on this link