Popeye Picnic schedule and map
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36th Annual Popeye Picnic Schedule
"Popeye for President"
All events are free unless indicated by $$$
Friday, September 11
<span> 9 a.m.-11 p.m. </span><span>Popeye Museum (Spinach Can Collectibles)</span>
<span> 5 p.m.- ? </span><span>Castor Oyl's Carnival Rides (State St./Spring St.) $$$</span>
<span> 4 p.m.- ? </span><span>Sweet Haven Harbor Opens (State St./Spring St.) Food Site</span>
<span> 6 p.m.-9 p.m. </span><span>Krystal Klear-DJ Music (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span> 6:30 p.m.- ? </span><span>Popeye Trivia - Chester Public Library) $$$</span>
<span> 9:30 p.m.- ? </span><span>Popeye Film Festival-1 NIGHT ONLY (Gazebo Park)</span>
Saturday, September 12
<span> 8 a.m.- ? </span><span>Popeye's 5 K Run/Walk & 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk</span>
<span> 9 a.m.-11 p.m. </span><span>Popeye Museum (Spinach Can Collectibles)</span>
<span> 9 a.m.-6 p.m. </span><span>Olive Oyl's Cafe/Arts & Crafts (St. John Parish Hall) - 1 DAY ONLY</span>
<span> 9 a.m.- ? </span><span>Volleyball Tournament (Eagles Lot - Breaks For Parade)</span>
<span>11:30 a.m.- ? </span><span>Popeye Parade (From High School to Courthouse)</span>
<span>Noon - ? </span><span>Sweet Haven Harbor Opens (State St./Spring St.) Food Site</span>
<span>Noon-7 p.m. </span><span>Swee'Pea's Petting Zoo (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>12:30 p.m.- ? </span><span>Castor Oyl's Rides (State St./Spring St.) $$$</span>
<span>1 p.m.-2 p.m. </span><span>Roughhouse Statue Unveiling (Reid's Harvest House)</span>
<span>1 p.m.-4 p.m. </span><span>RC Model Plane Show (Breezy Hill Cohen Complex</span>
<span>1 p.m.-8 p.m. </span><span>Inflatable Amusements-Sponsored By 1st Baptist Church (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>2 p.m.-2:30 p.m. </span><span>Stewart Minor - Entertainment Comedy Show (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>2 p.m. -5 p.m. </span><span>5th Annual Popeye Cruise - Cars On Display (Cohen Complex)</span>
<span>2 p.m.-6 p.m. </span><span>Jeep's Jivin' Caricatures (State St./Spring St.) </span>
<span>2 p.m-7 p.m. </span><span>Poopdeck Pappy Presents: Magic & More (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>3 p.m.-4 p.m. </span><span>Segar's Sketchers - (Chester Library)</span>
<span>4 p.m.-4:30 p.m. </span><span>Stewart Minor - Entertainment Comedy Show - (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>4 p.m.-8 p.m. </span><span>5th Annual Popeye Cruise (Cohen Complex-Cruise To Riverfront)</span>
<span>4 p.m.-8 p.m. </span><span>Live Band-BARTON HOLLER (VFW/KC Venue)</span>
<span>5 p.m.-7 p.m. </span><span>Live Band - WELL WELL WELLS (State St./Spring Street)</span>
<span>5 p.m.-7 p.m. </span><span>Illinois Championship Alliance Wrestling (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span> 5:15 p.m.-6 p.m. </span><span>5th Annual Popeye Cruise-Departs Cohen Complex to Courthouse to Tequilas</span>
<span> 5:30 p.m.- ? </span><span>Popeye Fanclub/Public Banquet and Original Radio Play </span>Broadcast - "Race To Abandon" - (VFW Hall) $$$
<span>7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. </span><span>Stewart Minor - Entertainment Comedy Show - (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>8 p.m.-10 p.m. </span><span>Live Band - WELL WELL WELLS (State St./Spring Street)</span>
<span>8 p.m.-12 a.m. </span><span>Live Band - MARY'S RIVER BAND (VFW/KC VENUE)</span>
Sunday, September 13
<span>9 a.m.-6 p.m. </span><span>Popeye Museum (Spinach Can Collectibles)</span>
<span>Noon- ? </span><span>Sweet Haven Harbor Opens (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>Noon- ? </span><span>Castor Oyl's Carnival Rides (State St./Spring St.) $$$</span>
<span>Noon-6 p.m. </span><span>Swee'Pea's Petting Zoo (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>Noon-1 p.m. </span><span>Steve Kirn - One Man Band (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>Noon-5 p.m. </span><span>Inflatable Amusements-Sponsored By 1st Baptist Church (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>1 p.m.-4 p.m. </span><span>RC Model Plane Show (Breezy Hill Cohen Complex)</span>
<span>1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. </span><span>Stewart Minor - Entertainment Escapology Show (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>1:30 p.m.- ? </span><span>Popeye Pet Show-Sponsored by Randolph County Humane Society (Gazebo Park)</span>
<span>1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. </span><span>Steve Kirn - One Man Band (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>2 p.m.-3 p.m. </span><span>Sacred Concert (St. Mary's Church)</span>
<span>2 p.m.-6 p.m. </span><span>Jeep's Jivin' Caricatures (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>2 p.m.-6 p.m. </span><span>Poopdeck Pappy Presents: Magic & More (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. </span><span>Stewart Minor - Entertainment Escapeology Show (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>3 p.m.- ? </span><span>Wimpy's Wiener Dog Race (Gazebo Park)</span>
<span>3 p.m.-4 p.m. </span><span>Steve Kirn - One Man Band (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span>4 p.m.-4:30 p.m. </span><span>Stewart Minor - Entertainment Escapeology Show (State/Spring St.)</span>
<span>4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. </span><span>Steve Kirn - One Man Band (State St./Spring St.)</span>
<span> 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. </span><span>Chester Municipal Band directed by Mr. Steve Colonel (Gazebo Park)</span>
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