Plan your strategy and get the most coordinated employees you have together for this years Battle of the Businesses. The Battle takes place on Friday night just after work on September 16, 2011. Teams must be pre-registered before September 1, 2011 to receive team t-shirts and be included in the battle fun. Teams must be at least 18 years of age, 4 – 6 team members, 2 men and 2 women when competing.

The Battles begin at 6:00 sharp so be sure to root on your favorite team. Teams must be ready for messy, farfetched games of luck not skill during this 2 hour event on Friday night of Canal Days. Practice being graceful and sharpen up your coordination skills for this fun event You may just walk away with the BIG traveling trophy that your business may display until next years battle.

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The Craft Booth area for Canal Days will be located on the First Financial Bank drive thru banking area. Several area crafters will be there to sell their specialty item to all Canal Days festival goers.

Booth spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. Space is limited and the cost for 2 days is $30 for a 10 x 10 area. Crafters will be selling their products on Saturday from 10 – 8 and Sunday from 12 – 6. Anyone wishing to set up a booth may pick up a registration form at the Chamber office or print off below. For more information call Diane at 419-695-1771.

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The Delphos Canal Days committee is proud to announce the 17th Annual Cheerleading Competition on Sunday, September 18, 2011. This year’s competition will be held at Delphos St. John’s High School and the registration fee is $25.00. Check-in time will begin at 8 AM with the competition starting at 10 AM. Warm-up times are not scheduled and are first come, first serve. Each squad will have 3 minutes to practice with your squad on the floor. A new addition to this year’s competition is an individual jump and tumbling competition. Please read the attached copy of the Official Rules and Regulations for details. The Waiver Form is new to this year’s event and all cheerleaders must fill out the form before competition begins. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification from the event. For more information please contact Cassie Lindeman at 419-303-2737. The Canal Days committee is looking forward to see you again at this years Cheerleading Competition.

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Corn Hole has become very popular in the past couple of years. This year’s Canal Days tournament will use a 30 team bracket with pool play and double elimination. More teams are expected to join in fun and the competition will be fierce.

The Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 beginning at 1:00 PM at the north side of the social tent on Main Street. Registration for the tournament starts at 11 to 12:30 and the cost for a team IS $30. Cash prizes will be awarded.

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The Delphos Fire Department handles a vital part of Canal Days, the grand parade. We call it grand because it is one of the longest parades in the tri-county area. From start to finish is usually two hours with well over a hundred entries. It takes the whole fire department to corral the participants to lineup and make sure the parade runs smooth.

Another event the fire department hosts is the waterball contest. Area firefighters come together to participate in a wet game of who can get the ball across the opponents line. Everyone has a great time while getting soaked. If you have never watched this type of contest then you need to make a point watch Saturday at 12:30 in front of the fire department. Don’t forget to bring a rain coat in case you get in the line of fire. New this year, the Water Ball Contest is open to the public. Five person teams are required and the cost is $50 per team to participate. Register today at the chamber for the only water sport offered during Canal Days!

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Registration: Pre-registration must be post-marked by September 10th, 2011 to be considered for early registration. Race day Registration begins at 8:30a.m.and ends at 9:30a.m.at the corner of 2nd and Main St. (No registration needed for 2K Fun Run!)

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A real Canal Days tradition is the Sunday afternoon grand parade. If you haven’t been to a parade lately this would be then one to see. The hour and a half parade begins at 2 PM at Second and State Streets and moseys leisurely down Second Street going east. Bands and floats and cars and bikes all have something to get excited about while passing out treats and information along the parade route. Just watching the faces on the kids as they fill up their goody bag is priceless.

The theme for this year’s parade is “United We Stand”. Look out for the red, white and blue floats. Entry deadline is September 1, 2011 and any businesses or organization can enter. Just provide a brief description to be read at the review stand in front of WDOH and that’s it. Best float winners will be chosen from Commercial, Civic and Community Divisions and $150 traveling fee will be provided to out of town marching bands only.

This fun parade is a spectacular way to end the Canal Days weekend. Of course don’t leave yet. Make sure you catch the last of the amusement rides, fair food and entertainment under the social tent Stay for the grand prize ticket drawing at 6:00 PM. You may just be the lucky winner of $2500. Good luck and have fun.

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The hot new trend in this area for women is Purse Bingo and we will host this exciting new event during this years Canal Days. Everyone will get twenty (20) chances to win designer purses during the two hour bingo Tickets will cost $20 each for 20 games. This special bingo will be held under the social tent and will be held from 3 – 5 PM. The designer purses will range from $50 to $400. The last game will be a coverall for the best of the best designer purses.

Purchase your Purse Bingo ticket at GIFTS FROM THE HEART or at the Delphos Chamber office. This is a “ladies afternoon out” and drinks will be available with a purchase of drink tickets under the social tent for your convenience. Come enjoy the day and take a chance to a win a beautiful designer purse.

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Canal Days 5th Annual “TOAST” to the City is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2011. This open-to the-public event hosts a “Grecian Nights” theme. Cost for event is $25 per person or $200 for a table of 8. A variety of local cuisine, wine and specialty beer will be included in the price of the ticket. Registration begins at 5 PM and the program starts at 6 PM sharp.

Guest speaker for the Greek themed evening will be members of the Pimpa’s family. They will share interesting family history about their Greek heritage. Dancers from their church will perform for the gathering. Entertainment for the evening will be music from “On the Beach Band” from Toledo, Ohio. This classic band plays gigs across the United States, performing family friendly adult alternative music that includes a variety of music. Their special dynamics include mixing elements of rock, pop and country. “On the Beach Band” plays at various locations that include Mackinaw City, Michigan, Middle Bass Island and the Toledo and Bowling Green area. The Canal Days Festival is listed on their website schedule of events.

Reservations can be made by contacting Diane at the Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce before September 1st, 2011. Call today so you don’t miss out on this unforgettable Canal Days event, “Grecian Nights”.

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