<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2sI5ne_1Eta4gwS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2sI5ne_1Eta4gwS00" width="533" height="1200" ></figure>DOWNING, Mo. — Downing will welcome residents and visitors for several days of food, music, contests, parades, pulling, children’s activities and community traditions as Downing Appreciation Days returns in September.The main celebration is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 10-12, with several activities also planned in the days leading up to the festival.A Twin States Pulling Association truck and tractor pull is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. in Downing. The sanctioned pull will feature a variety of truck and tractor classes, including pro-street, pro-stock, modified trucks, classic modified tractors, limited pro, pro-farm, farm stock and open tractor divisions. Randy Sayre may be contacted at 660-342-1515 for more information.The community will gather the following evening, Sunday, Sept. 6, for a 7 p.m. community church service at Depot Park, hosted by First Baptist Church of Downing.Activities resume Thursday, Sept. 10, when the traditional Appreciation Days celebration gets underway in earnest.A free-will donation barbecue chicken meal will be served beginning at 6 p.m., co-sponsored by Equity Bank and Downing and Martin Homes. Bingo will also begin at 6 p.m. and continue through the evening.One of the evening’s highlights will be the Downing Appreciation Days Baby Show at 6:15 p.m., with registration from 5:30-6 p.m. Divisions include birth through 24 months, Little Mr./Miss for ages 2-4 and Prince/Princess for ages 5-8. Cindy may be contacted at 660-342-5073 for information.Music will fill Depot Park from 7-9 p.m. with a live performance by Lacey Mihalevich, co-sponsored by NEMR Telecom and Missouri Farm Bureau. Thursday will conclude with an 8 p.m. raffle drawing featuring prizes that include $100 cash.Friday’s activities will turn toward horsepower with a tractor pull beginning at 5:30 p.m. Registration is scheduled from 4-8 p.m., with a $20 hook fee. David Wiggins may be contacted at 660-341- 1257 for tractor and truck information.Bingo will run from 6 p.m. until close Friday, and a 9 p.m. raffle drawing will feature prizes including $200 cash.Saturday, Sept. 12, offers the fullest day of activities.Events begin at 9 a.m. at Coffey Ropers Arena, with barrel racing, team roping and Calcutta events.The Downing Appreciation Days Car Show also begins at 9 a.m., with registration from 8-9 a.m. on the Downing Fire Station lawn. Participant judging will be used, trophies will be presented to the top 10 rides, and a handmade Best of Show trophy will be awarded. Awards are scheduled for noon.Youngsters will get their own chance to take center stage with the Kiddie Parade at 11:30 a.m. Registration will be held from 10:30-11 a.m. at the bank. Categories will include bikes, pets, open entries and motorized vehicles up to 12 volts.The main parade steps off at noon, with registration beginning at 11:15 a.m. at the Baptist church.Saturday afternoon will feature activities throughout town. Bingo and children’s games begin at 1 p.m., with the kids’ area featuring a bounce house, basketball and corn pit.Mutton bustin’ and other arena activities begin at 1 p.m., sponsored by Coffey Ropers. A ping pong ball hunt will follow at approximately 2 p.m.A pedal tractor pull is scheduled for 3 p.m., with registration from 2:30-3 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Widow Sons. Farmer Games, featuring youth and adult divisions, begin at 3:30 p.m.Those who prefer their competition in the kitchen can take part in the Downing Appreciation Days Baking Contest at the Downing Depot building.Entries must be dropped off by 3 p.m. Saturday, with judging at 4 p.m. Classes include pies, cinnamon rolls, cookies and breads or rolls. A Kids Baking Challenge will also be offered for any type of baked item. A non-cash prize will be awarded to the top entry in each class, followed by a cake walk raffle in which organizers say everyone is a winner.The baking contest is sponsored by Blueberry Bakery. Those interested in helping judge may contact Shyla at 660-216-7598.Saturday evening will feature live music by Jake Beaty from 6-9 p.m., followed by a children’s drawing at 6:30 p.m. The celebration concludes with a 9 p.m. raffle drawing featuring prizes including $300 cash.Organizers note participants must be present to win raffle prizes and that all events and times are subject to change.With everything from pulling and roping to baking, babies, classic cars, parades and live music, Downing Appreciation Days will once again offer a weekend centered on community, family and small-town tradition.</div></body>

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DOWNING, Mo. — Downing will welcome residents and visitors for several days of food, music, contests, parades, pulling, children’s activities and community traditions as Downing Appreciation Days returns in September. The main celebration is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 10-12, with several activities also planned in the...

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DOWNING, Mo. — Downing will welcome residents and visitors for several days of food, music, contests, parades, pulling, children’s activities and community

Downing Appreciation Days Packs September With Community Fun

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