Cache River Days events welcome participants

Participants are being sought for the 23rd annual Cache River Days Pageant in Ullin.

Cache River Days organizers also are seeking participants for a baby contest, as well as slow-pitch softball teams.

Pageant

The pageant is scheduled Friday evening, Sept. 8, at the Leona Brust Civic Center in Ullin. The pageant begins at 6 p.m.

Pageant organizers noted that the facility will be air-conditioned this year.  

The event’s organizers said there are slots remaining for all age ranges, from 4-20 years old. 

The entry deadline for the Cache River Days Pageant is 4 p.m. Aug. 18. Photographs are scheduled Saturday, Aug. 19.

For information regarding rules and entry forms, contact pageant director Heather Schneider by phone at 618-845-3020, or by email at mhschneider@frontier.com; or visit www.facebook.com/CRDPageant.

Baby Contest

A Cache River Days baby contest is planned. For more information, call 618-845-3612 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; after hours, call 618-845-3445.

Slow-Pitch Softball

Slow-pitch softball teams are needed for Sept. 9-10. For information about the tournament, call 618-203-2701 or 618-845-3445 and leave a message.