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2024 Turkey Shoot Results!

2024 Turkey Shoot Results

162 people participated in the 42nd Annual Decorah Park-Rec. Turkey Shoot on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. This parent-child free throw contest was held in the Decorah High School gym.  Participants were divided into age categories based on the combined ages of the participating parent and child. A turkey was awarded to the top scoring team in each category.  Turkeys are provided by Decorah Fareway and other prizes were purchased with donations from Deco Products and Prairie Lakes Church.

Turkey and drawing prize winners should pick up their certificate or prize in the Park-Rec. Office, which is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

    Turkey Winners                                                                          Prize Drawing Winner

38 & Under    Jacob & Aschim Reindhardt                                        Justin & Wyatt Kupka

39-41              Emmett & Tyler Wedemeier                                   Dominic Pechota & Jalen Klus

42-44               Cody & Duke Webb                                                   Andrew & Brandon Bailey

45-47               John & Simon Vogel                                                        Jake & Nora Feller

48-50               Bryan & Beckham Panos                                              Carol & Chase Hopp

51-53              Derek & Drew Thompson                                            Bethany & Josina Noble

54-56               Tadd & Harper Schutte                                                Gabby & Emersyn Root

57-59               Joel & Brock Teslow                                                       Gregg & Kate Pattison

60-62               Amanda & Peyton Webb                                           Janice & Tristan Hanson

63+                    Mark & Justin Albers                                                  Nick & Carter Kargalskiy

                                                                                                                       Brandon & Harper Pitz

                                                                                                                    Nathan & Carter Todd

                                                                                                                    Sarah & Lydia Trimble

                                                                                                                      Adam & Archer Weber

Turkey Trot – Free Event!

Participate in Decorah Parks & Recreation’s Turkey Trot Thursday, November 28 thru Sunday, December 1!

Run or walk the 5k or 1-mile loop that we have marked out in the Decorah Community Prairie anytime Thursday, November 28 thru Sunday, December 1. Submit your run/walk online and send a photo of you completing your turkey trot to decorahrec@gmail.com to be entered in a drawing to win a prize! This is an on-your-own, self paced event that can be a fun challenge for individuals or for your entire household. The Decorah Community Prairie is located at the south end of Ohio Street (over the levee) in Decorah.

Turkey Shoot- November 12th

The 42nd Annual Decorah Park-Rec. Turkey Shoot will be held in the Decorah High School Main Gym on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

In this fun family event, a parent and child team up, combine their ages to determine their competition bracket, and each shoot 10 free throws in an attempt to win a certificate for a free turkey. In addition, all teams are eligible for a prize drawing. Winning teams will be posted on the Park-Rec. website and Facebook page by 5:00 pm Wednesday, November 13.  This is a free activity, no need to register, just show up!

This event is sponsored by Deco Products Company and Prairie Lakes Church. All turkeys are donated by Fareway here in Decorah!

Wellness Weekend – Nov. 1st thru 3rd

The Decorah Chamber is pleased to celebrate Wellness Businesses on November 1st and 3rd. The Decorah Area has a lot to offer when it comes to services for personal wellness, self care, and fitness as well as exceptional spaces for exercise outdoors and healthy lifestyle. Use this weekend for trying something new and giving the gift of time for your personal wellbeing.

Details to come about participating businesses and special events.

https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/wellness-weekend-2/

Fall Frenzy

Join us at Will Baker on Saturday, October 19th from 1:00pm-3:00pm for an afternoon of games, crafts and fun! We have partnered with Decorah Rocks who will provide supplies to craft your own unique rock, and then hide for other to find.

Come over to play a variety of yards games, freestyle color/drawing, hike Pulpit Rock, and you can craft your own Trick-or-Treat bag (while supplies last) for Pulpit Rock Campground’s Trick-or-Treat event (3:00pm-5:00pm) that same day!

Costumes are welcome and encouraged 🙂

Adult Recess @ Impact Coffee

Leave the gremlins at home and join us for an evening of pumpkin carving or painting, just in time for Halloween, all while enjoy Impact Coffee drinks specials!
Thursday, October 24th from 5:00-7:00pm at Impact Coffee, specials are $1 tap PBR and half-priced fall cocktails!

A variety of pumpkins will be available for participants to choose from to either carve or paint, then take home! You are welcome to bring your own pumpkin to Adult Recess as well.
-Must be 21+ or older

Adult Recess @ Pulpit Rock Brewing

Join us for a Bike.. then Brew, night along Trout Run Trail and various sections of Decorah, on Thursday, October 17th.
Plan to meet at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company and BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) at 5:00pm.
We will ride for about 45 minutes- 1 hour, returning back to Pulpit Rock Brewing for an evening of specials provided by our host, Pulpit Rock, from 6:00-7:00pm. You must be 21 years of age or older to participate and you are required to wear a helmet for the duration of the bike ride.

**If you do not have a bike and want to participate, please reach out to our office as we have limited bike’s to provide**

**Weather permitting we may have to alter the route or activity for this series, an alternative activity will be set in place if needed**

Touch-A-Truck October 12th

Join us for this fun, free open house event for the whole family Saturday, October 12th , 11am-1pm in the parking lot behind City Hall!
Come explore your favorite vehicles including police, fire and emergency vehicles, construction equipment, farm equipment, tow trucks, and city maintenance equipment. A free hot dog lunch will be provided by the Decorah Fire Department. This event is co-hosted with the Decorah Fire Department in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week and volunteers are provided by the Decorah Rotary Club.
No registration required, just show up!

Adult Recess @ The Landing Market

Join us at The Landing Market on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00pm- 7:00pm for Bean Bag Baseball!
Specials for the evening will be:
$12 Smash Burger
$11 Totchos
$1.00 Off Any Beverage from the Coolers

Must be 21 to participate! Participants who provide a valid ID at activity will receive a wristband which will allow you to receive food or beverage promotions provided by the host.