Party 150 Years in the Making Set for Schulenburg’s Birthday

By most accounts, the first train stopped in Schulenburg on New Year’s Eve in 1873. That date marks the birth of the town, and this year Schulenburg will celebrate its 150th birthday.

The Schulenburg Sesquicentennial Celebration will take place on Dec. 2 in downtown. Festivities include a chili and chicken noodle soup cookoff, a “quick draw” art contest, speeches by local political leaders, a cornhole tournament, lighted Christmas parade, a visit by Santa and live music by the Fender Bender Band. Check out the full lineup: 8:00 a.m.

Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup Cookoff begins. Meet at the Gazebo in Railroad Park

9:00-11:30 a.m.

Have You Painted, Yet? Quick Draw Contest. Meet at the to be judged turned in by 11:30 a.m. at Sengelmann Hall (upstairs). Look for details on Page B3.

Noon-2:00 p.m.

Gazebo in Railroad Park. Artwork

“Have You Painted, Yet?” Contest Judging.

Hall upstairs closed to the Public until 4:15 p.m.

Noon

Opening Ceremonies - Presentation of the Colors/National Anthem sung by Bernard Gabler.

Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag - Mayor Connie Koopmann

Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag – Terri Wagner, Chamber Director Retiring of the Colors

Blessing of Schulenburg – Rev.

Andrew Stafford Words of Welcome - Mayor Connie Koopman Reading of the Proclamations, Presentation of the Flag, etc. Speakers - Local Political Leaders

Unveiling of the Sesquicentennial Plaque

12:45-3:45 p.m.

Karaoke music by Bernard Gabler 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Corn Hole Tournament

2:30 – 3:30p.m.

“Have You Painted, Yet?” VIP Champagne Reception. Ticketed Event Sengelmann Hall upstairs closed to the Public until 4:15 p.m.

3:45-4:15 p.m.

Presentation of Awards “Have You Painted, Yet?” Contest

4:15-5:15 p.m.

Music by Fender Bender Band

4:15-8:00 p.m.

“Have You Painted, Yet?” Artwork Exhibit. Open to the public in Sengelmann Hall.

5:15-5:45 p.m.

Presentation of Awards Chili & Chicken Noodle Soup Cookoff Winners, Corn Hole Tournament Winners

5:45-6:15 p.m.

Lighted Christmas Parade

6:15--8:45 p.m.

Music by Fender Bender Band Santa In The Park - “Christmas for the Children” Goodie Bags provided by the VVA Chapter 870 and the Schulenburg Police Department

8:45—9:15 p.m.

Closing Ceremonies