The annual Bristol Progress Days Parade took place this afternoon. There was plenty of candy thrown — as always — and lots of interesting entries. Here’s some video from the parade (technical problem fixed now! — DH): Here are some photos, mostly from toward the end of the parade (after my camcorder battery ran out):
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Bristol Progress Days coverage-Saturday morning
Here are some photos of Saturday morning activities at Bristol Progress Days. Activities included kids games, the volleyball tournament and youth softball. Click here for more information on Progress Days, which continues through Sunday.
Haley May is 2011 Miss Bristol
Haley May was named this year’s Miss Bristol at the annual Progress Days banquet this evening. Third runner up was Kathryn Wade. Second runner up was Angela Mitak. First runner up was Madeline Clark, who also won Miss Congeniality. Other contestants were: Stephanie Blazich and Joelle Epping. Here is some video of the big moment:
Kaminski, Ryczek 2011 Bristol Outstanding Citizens
This year’s Bristol Outstanding Citizens are Sue Kaminski and Gale Ryczek. The announcement was made at the Bristol Progress Days banquet, held at the Parkway Chateau Friday night. The banquet is always held on the first night of the annual community festival. Both awardees have education in their professional backgrounds. Kaminski was a teacher for [...]
Big carnival this year at Bristol Progress Days
Bristol Progress Days this year is set to have one of the larger carnivals it has seen in recent years. The Progress Days Committee has contracted with a new carnival company this year that has committed to a greatly expanded lineup of rides and food vendors, reports Mike Farrell, Progress Days Committee member and village [...]
Bristol Progress Days includes auction
An auction with a live auctioneer can be a fascinating and entertaining event to participate in or even just to watch. You might think auctions with live auctioneers are hard to find, but one will be taking place this Sunday as part of Bristol Progress Days. The Progress Days auction will take place Sunday at [...]
Bristol Progress Days is this weekend
The biggest small town celebration in Wisconsin — Bristol Progress Days — takes place this weekend, July 8, 9 and 10. For three days in July, Bristol in Western Kenosha County, becomes the site of good old family fun. Included in the annual festival are: sports tournaments, carnival fun, kids activities, music, history, the parade [...]
Still time to enter Bristol Progress Days parade
The Progress Days Parade Committee would like to extend an invitation to you to be in its parade. This year will be the festival’s 42nd year. The date is July 10. The theme for this year is: Bristol: United We Stand 2011! The parade starting time is 12:30 p.m. and organizers hope to have you in line [...]
Progress Days Parade seeking entries
The Progress Days Parade Committee would like to extend an invitation to you to be in its parade. This year will be the festival’s 42nd year. The date is July 10. The theme for this year is: Bristol: United We Stand 2011! The parade starting time is 12:30 p.m. and organizers hope to have you in line [...]
Bristol Progress Days banquet tickets on sale
Tickets to the 2011 Progress Days Banquet are now on sale. The annual Progress Days banquet is always held on the first day of the festival — July 8 this year. The location is Parkway Chateau on Highway 50. At the banquet, the Outstanding Citizen winner is announced. The Miss Bristol contestants also participate and [...]
Progress Days looking for Miss Bristol contestants
The Bristol Progress Days Committee is looking for Miss Bristol Contestants. The annual Miss Bristol contest is open to select the young lady who will reign over Bristol Progress Days on July 8, 9 and 10, 2011. Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 21 as of July 1, 2011 and a resident of the [...]
Bristol Progress Days seeking parade entries
The Progress Days Parade Committee would like to extend an invitation to you to be in its parade. This year will be the festival’s 42nd year. The date is July 10. The theme for this year is: Bristol: United We Stand 2011! The parade starting time is 12:30 p.m. and organizers hope to have you in line [...]
Progress Days committee offering reward for return of pedal tractor
The Bristol Progress Days Committee is offering a $250 reward for the return of its pedal pull tractor. The tractor was painted blue and had “Bristol Progress Day” on its side when it disappeared last year just before the annual community festival. The tractor is used in a pedal tractor pull, a kid-scaled version of a tractor pull competition. Committee representatives say the reward [...]
Progress Days Schwan’s fundraiser this Saturday
Bristol Progress Days will be having another Fundraiser with Schwan’s at the Bristol Municipal Building , 19801 83rd St., Bristol, this Saturday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information will be coming home with Bristol Grade School students and teachers or you can just show up and see what’s available. All proceeds benefit Progress [...]
Progress Days parade coverage
One of the highlights of Bristol Progress Days on Sunday is the parade. Here’s video of some scenes from today’s parade:
Saturday at Bristol Progress Days
Here are some photos from Saturday’s activities at Bristol Progress Days. Note: We will have some coverage from Sunday’s parade as well. Check back later.
Bristol Progress Days Parade is Sunday
The Bristol Progress Days Parade will begin at noon on Sunday. The parade is known for its large number of varied entries and its abundance of candy treats thrown by those in the parade. The parade route works its way through downtown Bristol and ends at Hansen Park, where the other Progress Days activities are [...]
Bristol outstanding citizens Merl and Susanne Gardiner
This year’s Bristol outstanding citizens are Merl and Susanne Gardiner. The honors were announced early in the annual Bristol Progress Days banquet, held Friday evening at the Parkway Chateau. The banquet initiates the annual weekend festival. Although neither winner was able to attend this year’s banquet due to a family illness, Shirley Davidson, Co-Chairman of [...]
Emily Kempf crowned Miss Bristol
Emily Kempf, 17 was crowned Miss Bristol 2010 tonight at the Parkway Chateau. She is the great-granddaughter of Laura Kempf, who held the title at the first Bristol Progress Days. The pageant is one of the first events in the annual Progress Days festival, which began with a Coronation Banquet. Kempf is a senior at [...]
Saturday has special kids activities at Bristol Progress Days
Every day offers family fun at Bristol Progress Days. But Saturday is a special time for the youngsters. On Saturday, a kids game area will open at 9 a.m. Then there will be a pedal pull at 11 a.m. Finally, a wristband special for the carnival rides will from 1 to 5 p.m. ($14 per wristband). [...]
Bristol Progress Days has volleyball too
Softball is not the only sports tournament going on at Bristiol Progress Days, On Saturday, there also will be a volleyball tournament. Need more information? Call 857-2447. For a complete rundown on Bristol Progress Days events, click here.
Miss Bristol, Outstanding Citizens to be announced Friday
This year’s Miss Bristol and the Outstanding Citizen announcements will be made at the annual Progress Days banquet held at the Parkway Chateau on Friday evening. Competing for the Miss Bristol title this year are: Hannah Keller. Courtney Cox. Emily Kempf. Emily Swanson. Sabrina Wolf. Stephanie Blazich. Elle Anderson. Hayley May. Check westofthei.com for the [...]
Bristol Progress Days features live music
If you are in the mood to catch some live music this weekend, Bristol Progress Days has you covered. Bands will be playing all three nights of Bristol Progress Days. On Friday it’s Parlor Room and American Folk from 8 p.m. to midnight. On Saturday it’s Stringtown from 8 p.m. to midnight. Sunday FLOOG will [...]
Bristol Progress Days to feature softball
A fast-pitch softball tournament is one fo the regular features of Bristol Progress Days weekend. There will be softball action on the diamond at Hansen Park all three days of the festival. This year, Friday night will include a new event. An old timers game has been organized and will be played on Friday at 8:30 p.m.
Bristol Progress Days fireworks this Sunday
Fireworks at this year’s Bristol Progress Days are a sure thing, event organizers say. The annual fireworks display takes place at dusk on Sunday over Hansen Park. For a complete rundown on Bristol Progress Days see this previous post.
Bristol Progress Days includes auctions
An auction with a live auctioneer can be a fascinating and entertaining event to participate in or even just to watch. You might think auctions with live auctioneers are hard to find, but one will be taking place this Sunday as part of Bristol Progress Days. The Progress Days auction will take place Sunday at [...]
Bristol Progress days this weekend
Bristol Progress Days, the annual community festival held the weekend after the Fourth of July, in Bristol, Wis. will take place over three activity-packed days on July 9, 10 and 11. The festivities include the Miss Bristol crowning and the Outstanding Citizens Awards, which are announced on Friday at the coronation banquet. The sports tournaments [...]
Progress Days raffle tickets being sold
Raffle tickets are available this year to support Bristol Progress Days. First prize is a two-night stay at The Wilderness resort in Wisconsin Dells. Tickets are $3 a piece or two for $5. Also available are Pizza Hut cards. For $10 there are coupons on the back that end up getting you eight free pizzas [...]
Still time to enter Progress Days Parade
The Progress Days Parade Committee would like to extend an invitation participate in the July 11 parade. This year will be the event’s 41st year. The theme for this year is: FUN AGAIN IN 2010! The starting time is 12:30 p.m. and organizers hope to have units in line by noon. There is no fee [...]
Miss Bristol judging begins
The first round of interviews took place Wednesday for the Miss Bristol contest. Participating this year are: Hannah Keller. Courtney Cox. Emily Kempf. Emily Swanson. Sabrina Wolf. Stephanie Blazich. Elle Anderson. Hayley May. Sara Schumaker. Miss Bristol will be selected and announced at the Coronation Banquet on July 9, starting at 7 p.m. at the Parkway Chateau. [...]
