Festivities in Olga begin in front of the Community Club at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 18. The day will be better than ever this year with something for everyone, say organizers.

Come for breakfast at the bake sale, which will feature fresh maple bars made on the spot, along with lots of other goodies. Stay for lunch at the food pavilion and enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs, sausages and berry shortcake.  A delicious and varied menu will be available until the end of festivities at 3 p.m.

Live music will be performed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  by local musicians CCM, The Fine Company, Crow Valley Family Band, The Orcaleles Ukulele Band and The Parking Angels. This year will also feature a beer garden with beer from Island Hoppin’ Brewery. Kick back with a beer, listen to music or watch the kids’ activities on the Community Club lawn. There will be lots of fun for children, including a three-legged race, an egg toss and a pie-eating contest.

The famous Olga Daze Parade will start at noon sharp.  Of course, as always,  the parade is for everyone – no spectators, all participants.

Expect a “Barn Sale” and a silent auction, open until 2:30 p.m. Contact Steve Emmes at 376-1461 for special arrangements or to donate to the silent auction.

An Olga Daze tradition is the raffle of a beautiful handmade quilt by Betty Marcum and Dorothy Lundquist. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase until 2:30 p.m. with the drawing at 3 p.m. Purchasers need not be present to win.

This year Olga Daze will honor Noel and Pat Jeffrey, who have been a very large part of the Olga community for many years.  Noel was the financial officer of the Olga Community Club for 18 years and is currently the secretary of the Olga Water Users Association. This year he will be Grand Marshall and he and Pat will grace the parade in Dave Baxter’s Model T.  The community is also celebrating the return of the Strawberry Barreling Building—also known as the Artworks Building.