Great Bend’s Parade Through Time on Friday brought a new twist to June Jaunt. Businesses and organizations were invited to create entries from the present into the past, going back to the late 1800s. Friday kicked off a weekend of activities, from the grand reopening of the Barton County Courthouse to the start of the Great Bend Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, Final Fridays on Forest Ave.
and Cruise Night with the Shifters Car Club. Here is the schedule for the remainder of June Jaunt activities on Saturday and Sunday: Saturday June 1 All Day - Live music Fire and Police Chief’s Badge Hunt - Go to “Explore Great Bend” on Facebook for a new clue at 8 a.m.
, noon, and 6 p.m. to win a $50 gift card to any Great Bend store.
June Jaunt Jumbo Monopoly in Stores - Pick up your board game piece at the Square, City Hall or Downtown Stores and visit the locations to answer Community Chest Questions and your chance to win $50 to any of the stores. Hap Dumont Baseball Tournament - The Great Bend Rec hosts a 60+ team baseball tournament and invite you out to the Great Bend Sports Complex. 9 a.
m. - Outdoor food and Vendor Fair - Come to Jack Kilby Square for Food, Crafts, Art, Jewelry, and so much more. Jumbo Yard Games - There are 12 Jumbo games and the new game this year is Jumbo Horseshoes! Come play them all.
9-4 p.m. - MEGA Inflatable Zone - New inflatables and games for the kiddos! Jump all day.
9-4 p.m. - Model Train Display - See the Golden Belt Model Railroad Ass.
