(Le Mars) — The town of Granville will be celebrating its 125 years of existence
this weekend, with the celebration to begin on Thursday. Quasquicentennial
committee member John Hansen says the small Sioux County town got its start because
of the railroad, and since that time, has remained a prosperous community.
Jeff Bunkers is another Granville Quasquicentennial committee member. He explains
how the community will acknowledge its milestone anniversary.
Bunkers says the celebration on Friday will feature antique tractors and other
equipment to be displayed on Main Street. He says one of Friday’s events will be
the Alumni ballgame to be played at the Vosberg Field.
Hansen echoed Bunkers sentiments about the alumni ballgame being a highlight for
the celebration, adding that Granville has a long and rich history involving
baseball.
Saturday’s celebration events includes the Granville Quasquicentennial parade which
will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Other Saturday events include: kids games, a beer garden, an antique tractor pull,
and old time music featured on the main stage. Like many other towns that
celebrate a milestone anniversary, Granville will hold the beard and 1891 Costume
Judging contest on the main stage at 5:30 p.m.
