July 11th marks 2009's Dutton Fun Day.  This celebration day of activities for the whole family is designed as a fundraiser to support the town’s swimming pool and recreation complex.

Prior to what is now known as “Fun Day,” Dutton held “Merchant Days,” “Chautauqua,” “Golden Jubilee,” and, beginning in 1959, “Harvest Festival” which raised money to maintain the Dutton Community Youth Center.  1968 saw the opening of the swimming pool and recreation complex, a project funded by local contributors, as well as the Fish, Wildlife and Parks.  An article written in the Great Falls Tribune announcing the opening of the new complex was headlined “Dutton Holds Fun Day Program to Open Recreational Complex.” Thus, the name “Fun Day” was created and has appropriately remained since.

Following is a Fun Day Schedule.  A quick reminder: weather has always been a factor during Dutton Fun Day.  Anything from sizzling heat to thunderstorms and showers can be expected, so come prepared for hot or cold weather. The Fun Day and Centennial committees are looking forward to a safe, exciting weekend! Hope to see you here!

Friday Evening July 10: No host gathering at Legion Hall view old town movies, photos, visit with old friends, make new ones, lunch and refreshments

• 7:00 - 9:30        Civic Club  Breakfast

• 7:00                  Registration Fun Run 7 to 8 am--Runs at 8:00 5K & 1 Mile 

• 10:00                Parade line-up--west end of Main

• 10:45                Fun run winners announced

• 11:00                Main Parade: Dutton's First 100 years - Main Street, preceded by Kid's parade

• 12:30                Car Show on Legion Lawn--following the Parade

• 12:30                Mud Runs--east of Legion Hall following the Parade

• 1:00                  100' Shootout--east of Legion Hall

• 1:00                  Carnival Games in the park

• 1:00                  Horseshoe Tournament in the park

• 1:00                  Food Court & Bar B Q--East of Swim Pool

• 1:00                  Face Painting--by Tennis Courts

• 1:00 - 3:30        Silent Auction--North end of tennis courts

• 1:00 - 5:00        RC car racing on tennis courts - with a chance to win $25!

• 6:30 - 10:30      'Hit and Run' will be live in the park

• 10:30                 Fireworks--Rec Complex ball field
                          

  • PARK AND CATCH A RIDE:  TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO VARIOUS ATTRACTIONS AROUND TOWN VIA SHUTTLES, HORSE DRAWN WAGONS/COACHES, (WAVE THEM DOWN).
  • CONCESSION STANDS AT PARK AND OTHER LOCATIONS
  • HANDICAPPED PARKING AVAILABLE AT SWIM POOL AREA
  • ACTIVITIES INCLUDING:

  MUSEUM, OUTDOOR DISPLAYS, EXHIBITS, STATIC DISPLAYS OF MERCY FLIGHT AND HOMELAND SECURITY “BLACKHAWK” HELICOPTER, POKER RUN, GEO-CACHING, CHANCES FOR 10- $100 PRIZES, 50/50 DRAWINGS, AND MUCH MORE

  ·        SUNDAY WILL BE DEDICATED TO BEING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

ACTIVITIES INCLUDING:

FREE SWIMMING --ALL DAY

GAMES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

Dutton Fun Day's 100th Jubilee is July 11th, 2009
Don't miss what is sure to be Dutton's BIGGEST
celebration in history!!