A look back at Patten Pioneer Days

by Staff Pioneer Times
15 years ago

Photos ourtesy of Beth Somers
ImageFUN WITH FOOD — The 6- to 8-year-old group lines up for the watermelon eating contest during Patten Pioneer Days.

ImageLUCKY LEAPERS — Winners of the frog jumping contest during Patten Pioneer days were, from left, Alexa Merry, Hannah Boone, Hunter Hartsgrove and Shayla Hotham.

ImageNEW WHEELS — Devin McGraw one of the winners of the Golden Ticket Bike Raffle during Patten Pioneer Days.

ImageJUDGES’ CHOICE — Bradley Swallow with his John Deere teddy bear was the winner of the Most Original award at the Teddy Bear Picnic. Holding him is his mother, Ashley Swallow.

ImageMOBILE MENU — Patten Recreation Director Karen McGraw, third from left, collects stamped cards at the final stop during the Progressive Dinner.

ImagePARADE READY — Kiarra Conklin gets ready to join the Childrens Parade.

ImageSWEET SEARCH — Alex Tower found plenty of candy at the Patten Pioneer Days Candy Drop.

ImageGAME FACE — Avery Cullen had her face painted for the Luau Party at Giggles and Stickers during the recent Patten Pioneer Days.