Great Day in Elk The Great Day in Elk celebration, an annual event for community members, families and visitors to Elk, began in 1974 as a community-sponsored event to raise funds to support the ongoing programs and services of the Greenwood Community Center. Over the years, Great Day in Elk has become a highlight on the Mendocino Coast. The day begins with a parade which winds down Highway One through Elk to the Greenwood Community Center, continues with an afternoon carnival and food and moves into the evening with a dinner and dance. Mark your calendars and invite all your friends to the next Great Day in Elk on Saturday, August 27, 2005! Great Day in Elk - A few views of the parade and carnival including the always popular Greased Pole Contest at Great Day 2000.

Schedule 12:00 p.m. Parade – The parade winds down Highway One through Elk to the Greenwood Community Center and features Elk’s own Grand Marshalls, local bands, original floats and fire trucks! 1:00 p.m. Carnival – The carnival features games and activities for both children and adults. Activities for children include a watermelon eating contest, gunny sack races and a $100 greased pole! The afternoon features music, dance performances, a cake auction, fortune telling, massages, a silent auction and raffle, good food and Elk’s famous magaritas! Food – Served from 1:00pm till 6:30pm Homemade Seafood Gumbo, Barbeque, fresh baked Focaccia bread, Moroccan lentil soup, Sausages, Hot Dogs & more. . . The Sugar Shack will have its usual full menu of sweet treats & of course the world famous Elk Margaritas. 8:00 p.m. Dance – TBA Great Day in Elk - The annual Watermelon Eating Contest at Great Day 2000

For more information, please call 707-877-1105. See you there!