Best Bet: Leopold Picnic is Saturday

Friday, July 29, 2016

The 123rd annual Leopold Picnic starts at 1 p.m. Saturday on the grounds of St. John's Catholic Church, 103 Main St. A family-style dinner of kettle beef, chicken and dumplings, fried chicken and all the trimmings will be served from 3 to 8 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger. There also will be a gift shop, fishing pond, games, homemade ice cream, a hamburger stand, beer stand, live music and more. The picnic will be held rain or shine, and it ends at midnight.

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