Marble Rock Fun Days another success

By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra, charlescitypress.com

There was some light rain — call it sprinkles — and an overcast sky on Saturday in Marble Rock.

But that didn’t stop folks from celebrating Marble Rock Fun Days over the weekend.

One of the Fun Day organizers, Hannah Chambers, said the town hadn’t had a fun day in about eight or nine years prior to last year. Marble Rock has had Fun Days for two years running now and so far each year the event seems to be getting bigger.

There were all kinds of inflatables for kids to play in, including a sticky wall. There was also a dunk tank, face painting and a magic show. Mercy AirMed also gave tours of its helicopter in the morning at the fire station.

The parade started in the late morning with around 30 to 35 entries, according to Chambers. An ice cream social from 5 to 7 p.m. also offered loose-meat sandwiches, potato salad, pie and ice cream. That night ended with a street dance starting at 9 p.m. at Whitetails Bar and Grill.

“Our future goals are to try and get different kids’ activities going in town,” said Chambers.

Chambers said she is working with the historical society to have a lighted parade in December.