By DAVID CAMPHOUSE
The 2025 Bluffs Community Picnic and Burgoo, themed “From the kettle to the community,” will take place this Saturday at the Village’s newly renovated Lewis Park.
The annual event offers a day full of family-friendly entertainment and activities – some familiar favorites and some new offerings, as well.
This year’s activities include laser tag, chicken bingo, wobble wagon barrel train, kids rodeo, pony rides, a talent show, and evening entertainment.
Burgoo kettle service starts at 6 a.m.
10:00 a.m. marks the start of the Bluffs Village Picnic Parade, which will be followed by a welcome speech from 2024 Miss Bluffs – as well as Little Mister and Miss pageant contestant introductions.
Bowl service for burgoo will occur from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion building.
Other mid-day activities include the introduction of visiting royalty at 11:30 a.m., followed by a live performance by Jukebox Reloaded from 12-1 p.m. Following the lunchtime concert will be the introductions of Junior Miss and Miss Bluffs pageant contestants at 1:15 p.m.
A talent show will take place from 2-3 p.m. The crowning of pageant winners will follow the talent show.
Little Miss and Little Mister Bluffs will be crowned at 3 p.m. Junior Miss and Miss Bluffs pageant winners will be crowned at 4:30 p.m.
The evening will feature four hours of live music – starting with opening act Stompin’ Ground at 5 p.m. Headlining act Exit 52 will perform from 7-9 p.m.
An assortment of food and drink vendors will be set up during the Bluffs Picnic – including J&D Rolling Smoke, kettle corn, shaved ice, mocktails, and fried fish.
Wristbands for activities will be available for $5.00.
