The 2011 Edition of the Leslie Homecoming is just a few days away. This year’s events are from June 14-19. See the complete listing of the Schedule of Events below. And don’t forget to enter the Chamber of Commerce 5K or 10K Run on Saturday June 18.
Tuesday Night Events — June 14, 2011
6:00 pm…………………………….. Homecoming Pageant
Ozark Heritage Arts Center, Leslie AR
Categories:
Baby Miss 0-12 months
Wee Miss 12-23 months
Tiny Miss 2-3 years
Little Miss 4-5 years
Junior Petite Miss 6-7 years
Petite Miss 8-9 years
Young Miss 10-11 years
Pre-Teen Miss 12-13 years
Junior Teen Miss 14-15 years
Teen Miss 16-17 years
Miss Leslie Homecoming 18-21 years
Baby Mister 0-12 months
Tiny Mister 13-23 months
Little Mister 2-4 years
Entry Fee $20.00
Registration and practice: Monday, June 13 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center.
You can also enter the night of the pageant or call 870-504-1474!
Thursday Night Events — June 16, 2011
6:00 pm…………………………………… Rodeo Queen Contest
Rodeo Grounds – Sponsored by Pine Grove Trails
Cowgirl Cutie Ages 5 and Under $5.00 entry fee
Petite Cowgirl Princess** Ages 6-8 $20.00 entry fee
Cowgirl Princess** Ages 9-12 $20.00 entry fee
Rodeo Queen** Ages 13-15 $20.00 entry fee
Horsemanship and Western Attire Required
** Must have horse and be an experienced rider for Princess and Queen Competitions**
Parental guidance required
Winner must appear in Grand Entrances at the rodeo and in the parade on Saturday!
7:00 pm ……………………………… Pie Auction – City Park
8:00 pm to 12 a.m…………………. Street Dance – City Park
FEATURING: Alan Gutherie and Friends
Friday Night Events – June 17, 2011
6:00 pm………………………………… Bingo – Leslie School Cafeteria
7:00 pm ……………………………….. Old Time Singing – Ozark Heritage Arts Center
8:00 pm………………………………… Rodeo – Rodeo Grounds
FEATURING:
Heath Horton Rodeo Company — Sponsored by Leslie Team Ropers Association
Saturday Events
June 18, 2011
7:00 am–9:00 am……………………….. 5K Run/Walk –Leslie Cemetery
7:00 am–10:00 am ……………………… Pancake Breakfast – Leslie School Cafeteria
9:00 am…………………………………….. Horseshoe Tournament
9:00 am-2:00 pm………………………… BB Gun Shoot Contest – Killebrew House Lawn
Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop # 150, prize guaranteed
9:30am-9:45 am………………………………… Turtle Race Sign Up
9:30am-9:45 am……………………………………. Baby Contest Sign Up
For Boys and Girls
Winners and/or Runners Up from the Leslie Homecoming Pageant are NOT eligible to enter!!
Contestants must sign up prior to the event – Thanks!!
9:45 am…………………………………………………. Baby Contest
10:00 am……………………………………………….. Live Music
10:00 am…………………………………………………Turtle Race
10:00 am……………………………………………….. Egg Toss
10:00 am………………………………………………… Tow Sack Race
10:00 am………………………………………………… Balloon Toss
10:00 am………………………………………………… Three Legged Race
10:00 am…………………………………………………. Watermelon Crawl
1:30 pm……………………………………………….. Parade Forming – Rodeo Grounds
2:00 pm. Parade through Downtown
Saturday Night Events
June 19, 2011
4:00 pm–6:00 pm ……………………. Alumni Banquet – Ozark Heritage Arts Center
8:00 pm………………………………….. Rodeo – Rodeo Grounds
FEATURING:
Heath Horton Rodeo Company — Sponsored by Leslie Team Ropers Association
9:00 pm to 1 a.m………………………. Dance – Leslie School Gym
FEATURING:
Kickin Country — $6.00 Single —- $10.00 couple — 12 & under free
