Rudd sesquicentennial brings folks from near and far to celebrate 150 years

Over 600 pieces of chicken were grilled to celebrate Rudd's 150th anniversary on Saturday. Photo submitted

Rosemary Tobin shows how to make yarn as part of the Marble Rock Historical Society in Rudd on Saturday during the town's sesquicentennial. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Clayton Black, with the Marble Rock Historical Society, demonstrates on how to make rope on Saturday in Rudd. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The Luke Farland Band plays at Rudd's 150th anniversary on Saturday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Classy cars were on display during Rudd's 150th anniversary. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Folks play in a bean bag tournament in Rudd on Saturday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The town of Rudd celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday with a parade. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The town of Rudd celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday with a parade. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The town of Rudd celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday with a parade. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The town of Rudd celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday with a parade. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The town of Rudd celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday with a parade. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The town of Rudd celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday with a parade. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The town of Rudd celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday with a parade. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The town of Rudd celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday with a parade. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The town of Rudd celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday with a parade. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

The town of Rudd celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday with a parade. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra