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Old Settlers Picnic 2026

Loretta George

Old Settlers Picnic’s annual culmination is the Labor Day parade.

This year, the theme was Family, Friends, and Community, with Becky Shinn as the grand marshal, leading the parade.

Grand Marshal Becky Shinn (in wide brimmed hat) had a float of family and friends in the parade. Here they wait for the parade to begin at the Uniontown Fire Department building.

 

Following are glimpses of the day in Uniontown.

The annual Dale Jackson Memorial Car Show was held at the West Bourbon Elementary School parking lot, starting at 9 a.m.  , with awards announced at 1 p.m.

Vendors and the USD 235 Preschool Open House were also happening at the car show.

In the downtown area, vendors were busy with onlookers.

Vendors line the square in Uniontown.
Old Setters Picnic planning committee members Mary Pillion and Rhonda Dewitt give instructions from the gazebo on the square in Uniontown.

The children’s parade started at 10:30 a.m., followed by the parade at 11 a.m.

Children wait in the shade of the fire station for the children’s parade to begin.
Bicyclists are the front line of the children’s parade.
Bourbon County Sheriff’s Officers lead the way in the parade.
Scouts from Iola were the color guard.
Grand Marshal Becky Shinn points to a crowd member from her float of family and friends.

 

Following the parade were a picnic, recognition of old settlers, kids races, street games and the drawings for prizes.

Other highlights of the weekend were a fishing derby, rodeos, a 5k run/walk, bingo and family fun night in the park.

The weekend events were planned by Mary Pillion, Rhonda Dewitt and Mike Ramsey.

 

 

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