Reunion 'Round the Rails
WHEN: May 27, 2017
TIME: 10:00 am – 9:15 pm
WHERE: Downtown Russellville
ADMISSION: FREE
All Aboard! Join us for the 100th Russellville Depot Anniversary Celebration Reunion'Round the Rails! Featuring brunch by Taste of Tech, a model train exhibit, Toys for Tots train rides, a birthday cake contest, picnic reunions, live music all day, with dancing, fireworks and more!
100th Birthday Picnic Contest Registration Form
100th Birthday Cake Contest Registration Form
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
10:00 AM -1:00 PM
- Brunch ‘Round the Rails @ American Legion Hut
- A Taste of Tech fundraiser benefitting Hospitality Students
- Grab & go snacks also available throughout the day
11:00 AM
- Welcome and Opening Ceremony
- Posting of the Colors
- “America, the Beautiful”- Barb Clements, Maggie Brock and Sarah Dove (New arrangement by Dr. Bill Clements)
- Proclamations, Recognition of Guests and Remarks
- Mayor Randall Horton,
- Main Street Russellville Board President Cass Capen-Housley, Main Street Executive Director Betsy McGuire
- Depot 100th Co Chairs Suzanne Alford Hodges & Judy Galloway
11:30 AM
- “Grand Old Lady” –Judy Olson and Bill Sparks
- Original ballad with lyrics by Bill Sparks and music by Judy Olson, followed by medley of train songs
Noon-5:00 PM
- Marine Corps League Toys for Tots Train Rides
- Dardanelle Model Railroad Club Model Train Exhibit @ Depot
- Shop ‘Round the Rails-Depot Store located in former Frame Shop
Noon-4:00 PM
- Music through the Decades @ Depot Park
- Jazz Reunion and Friends
- Barber & Harris
1:00-4:00 PM
- Tales ‘Round the Rails
- Story telling & recording booth @ Depot Freight Room
- History ‘Round the Rails
- Arkansas authors, readings & book sales@ Depot Breezeway
- “The Freedom Train”-Exhibit of Henry Fogg’s famous painting @ Breezeway
2:00-5:00 PM
- Kids ‘Round the Rails-fun activities @ East End Porch sponsored by KIDS of the Depot Committee
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
- Picnicking & Dancing (ala La La Land!) ‘Round the Rails @ Depot Park
- Picnic Theme Contest & Judging
- Birthday Cake Contest, Judging, Presentation & Eating
7:00PM-9:00PM
- Rocking ‘Round the Rails @ Depot Park
- Some Guy Named Robb
- The Beards & The Bees
9:00 PM
- FIREWORKS!!!!