Manhattan's Labor Day Party Back At Round Barn Farm For 3rd Year

MANHATTAN, IL — The Village of Manhattan will once again host its Annual Labor Day Party, set for Sunday, Sept. 3 at the Round Barn Farm Park, 24115 US-52. The party is free for all to attend, and children are welcome.

The day begins with a volleyball tournament at 10 a.m., followed by a bean bag tournament at p.m. Registration for both tournaments is on the Village’s website, along with a full schedule of fun, games, music, and entertainment running from 3 to 8 p.m.

Highlights include the ROTC Color Guard, a rock-climbing wall, magic shows, inflatables, face painter, and performances by the Manhattan Junior High School band and choir. Added also are a zip-line, petting zoo, and monster trucks to the touch-a-truck. The evening concludes with a fireworks show at 8:30 p.m., at Manhattan Junior High School, 15606 Smith Rd. and can also be viewed from Round Barn Farm Park.

Continuing this year will be a Pet Station with pet contests for multiple categories for participants to enter and win. Food and drinks from several vendors including Midtown Bar & Grill, Arrowhead Ales, Smokin’ Z’s BBQ, KeKe’s Donuts, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Edrolls, Mel’s Tacos, Cream Crunch N More, and Pizza for U will be available for purchase from 3 to 8 p.m.
The Village of Manhattan thanks its sponsors for making the event possible.

Sponsors include Enbridge (Platinum), Absolute Vision Care, EarthRise, and James E. Tromp PC CPA (Silver), and Berkots, Fitness Premier, Kid Country Childcare, and Manhattan Dental Care (Bronze).

For more information contact Kristen Reinke at (815) 418-2053 or kreinke@villageofmanhattan.org.