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Clearmont Day to be Held on June 24
Clearmont invites everyone in general to the 2023 All Clearmont Day Celebration on June 24.
Clearmont Day is over 100 years old. Although in 1920 it was held in the fall instead of in the spring. This announcement is from the Sheridan Enterprise September 11, 1920
Clearmont Day Saturday, Sept. 11th
Clearmont, Wyo., Sept. 10, 1920.
To Everybody In General: We, the people of Clearmont, invite you to partake of our hospitality on Clearmont Day, tomorrow, Sept. 11. Everybody is coming, so get your car ready and prepare to step on it for a lively day. In addition to a splendid program of sports, we have on display a remarkable exhibit of agricultural products from Clearmont and vicinity. The following program has been arranged for your entertainment and amusement:
8:30 A. M. Start of horse marathon race from the Burlington depot at Sheridan for Clearmont (20 entries). Total prizes $375. 10:00 A. M. American Legion Ball Game at Clearmont. Clearmont vs. Ucross. 11:30 A. M. to 12:30 P. M.Free Barbecue. (Luncheon also served by Woman’s Club at small nominal charge). 12:30 P. M.—Expected finish of Horse Marathon Endurance Race at Clearmont. 12:45 P. M.—Address by Senator John B. Kendrick. 1:00 P. M.—Parade to Fair Grounds. 2:00 P. M. to 5:00 P. M.—Wild West Show. Dancing all afternoon and evening. Sheridan City Band will play during the day.
Yours for a good time, The Citizens Of Clearmont
For the 2023 Clearmont Day the schedule is: Staring in the morning and continuing all day, there will be an all-town garage sale. Later there will be a fun run, with 1 mile, 5k, and 10k races out Thompson Creek Road and back. Interested racers can preregister at clearmontfunrun.itsyourrace.com or register at the starting line at the Arvada/Clearmont School. $35 for those 13 and up. Free for 12 and under!
There will be free hamburgers for lunch and the Clearmont Day Committee is asking the community to bring a side or dessert to share. Hamburger has been donated again by the Powder River Energy Foundation. The Clearmont Community Center Foundation is providing the tableware and hamburger fixings.
Afternoon events will include vendors in the park, any vendor wishing to set up a booth can contact Amy Rowe at (307) 278-1716.
There will be live music by Hesston Krause, a soapbox race, a kid zone, and a duck race.
Sponsors for events include the Town of Clearmont, Powder River Energy Corporation, Clearmont Fire District, Clearmont Community Church, and Clear Creek Recreation District.
For more information, or to register for any of the events, contact Amy Rowe at (307)278-1716.
