Medallion Hunt begins ~ Third Clue will be POSTED at City Hall and Gilbert Public Library at 8:00 a.m., printed in the Mesabi Daily News & announced on WEVE. Brush up on your "Gilbert" history to win $2008.00!!! Sponsored by RLK Inc. (Must be registered with a numbered button to be eligible!)
Registration 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Recreation Building. (Register to receive a numbered button, event information, walking tour brochure and also register with the Gilbert Alumni Association, purchase event tickets and Centennial merchandise.)
Historical Open Houses at Fire Hall 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Historical Open House at Community Center 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Historical Exhibits in Dining Room to tour at leisure. Exhibits by the Iron Range Historical Society, American Legion, Robert Kivela, Gilbert residents and 1951 Basketball Champions books by Tom Phillipich.
Flea Market 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ~ upper Ballfield along New Jersey Avenue East. Contact Judy Omersa at 741-7299 with questions.
Kiddie Parade on Broadway 10:30 a.m.
Family Games and Races at the Recreation Complex following Kiddie Parade. Youth and Adult Watermelon Eating Contest!
Town Family Picnic featuring BBQ by Duke Skorich starting at 11 a.m. at the Skenzich Arena. Sponsored in part by the Trenti Law Firm. There will be a big tent for shade and listening music to enjoy. BBQ Menu: Pork & Beef BBQ Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Fruit and Veggie Tray
Come one Come all to the greatest show on Earth!!! – Liebling Bros Circus performing at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. at 200 Ohio Avenue West (the old shirt factory lot across from the Gilbert High School).