Tornado Days returns to Miltona July 15-17

Miltona Tornado Days will return this weekend after a two-year absence due to the pandemic — and those who witnessed the 1970 tornado will serve as grand marshals in the parade.

Here's a rundown of events.

Friday, July 15
4:30-7:30 p.m. Pork chop feed at Faith Lutheran Church, co-sponsored by Esther Lutheran Church.

7-10 p.m. J&L Karaoke at LJ’s Food & Liquor

Saturday, July 16
Visit the downtown pavilion for clues about the Spruce Hill Rangers 4-H Medallion Hunt. Also stop downtown for the Friends of the Magnet School wine pull.

8-10 a.m. Breakfast buffet at LJ’s Food & Liquor

9 a.m. until IT happens: Messy Chick downtown

9 a.m.-noon Farmer's market at the ball diamond

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Craft sale at the ball diamond

10 a.m. Kiddie games

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Spruce Hill Rangers 4-H brat stand outside Miltona Custom Meats

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Homemade pie and ice cream at the Fire Hall meeting room

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Beer gardens, downtown

Noon. Town parade

1-3 p.m. Water fights with the fire department

2 p.m. Corn hole tournament

3-5 p.m. Music by Jim Young at the downtown picnic shelter

4 p.m. Kids tractor pull

5 p.m. Miltona Lions kids bike give-away

8 p.m.-midnight Street dance with Shirts & Skins

Sunday, July 17
8 a.m.-noon. Pancake breakfast at the Community Center

9:30-10:30 a.m. Luther Crest Church Service at the downtown picnic shelter

2-6 p.m. Music with Short on Cash at LJ’S Food & Liquor

Also, watch for food stands, city-wide garage sales, and a car and motor bike show at the ball diamond. Those who buy a $2 button will be eligible to win prizes.