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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Princeton will celebrate its 117th picnic Sunday, Aug. 21, picking up right where it left off last year.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Marching Band was scheduled to perform last year but had to bow out due to COVID-19. This year, it is scheduled to return and will bring even more members with it. The band will be perform at 1 p.m. so individuals should bring lawn chairs or blankets and join in the fun.

St. John’s has a full slate of events planned for all ages. Individuals may start a week early by checking out the items that are up for bids Saturday, Aug. 13 at noon.

There are $25-$50 gift cards to area businesses like Amish Country Store (Princeton), Kim’s She Shed (Montello), Silvercryst (Wautoma); tickets to Shamba Safari (Neshkoro), tubing/kayaking at The Ice Bowl (Princeton), Christmas wreath-making workshop, golfing at Sondalle White Lake (Montello), Waushara Country Club (Wautoma), Lake WI Country Club (Merrimac); pheasant hunt-Lone Oak Pheasant Preserve (Montello); items such as a Brother’s sewing machine, Harry Potter Special Edition Hardcover Collection, duck skiff and other sports equipment; and then there are the trips.

Picnic Sunday kicks off at 9 a.m. as the car show entries begin to arrive. The cornhole tournament teams arrive at 10 a.m. for registration and games get underway at 10:30 for the 32-team double elimination tournament.

A chicken dinner also will be offered from 11 a.m. t0 1 p.m., while other attendees may eat on the lighter side with a brat, burger or hot dog.

Visitors may stroll through the car show to view some vintage models or play an array of games from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by visiting the Surprise Package, Plinko, Hoopla, ring toss, dice, pick a sucker.

In addition, individuals may try their luck at the Lucky 7 table, pull tabs, 50/50 raffle, basket raffle and the large raffle. The large raffle features a John Deere Gator for the grand prize, a washer/dryer for second, $1,000 for third and 90 more prizes.

Attendees may sit and relax with a beverage and be entertained from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. while listening to Tuba Dan and watching Dizzy D Clown twist balloon creations as you visit with friends and enjoy the day.

The picnic will wrap up starting at 2 p.m. with announcements of the basket winners, top online auction bidders and ending with the large raffle drawing.

To view and bid on the online auction, register for the Cornhole Tournament or for more information, visit St. John’s website at stjohnprince.org and click on the “Picnic” tab.

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