GALLERY: Paper plate flyover highlights exciting Plum City Summerfest

Posted 7/26/23

Despite a nasty thunderstorm that cancelled the Summerfest parade on Saturday, July 22, the 65th annual Plum City Summerfest was three fun-filled days of community gatherings and activities.

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GALLERY: Paper plate flyover highlights exciting Plum City Summerfest

One of the most popular events at the annual Plum City Summerfest celebration was the paper plate drop, involving paper plates being dropped from an airplane for children to catch.

One of the most popular events at the annual Plum City Summerfest celebration was the paper plate drop, involving paper plates being dropped from an airplane for children to catch.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

There was no shortage of ball played during Summerfest July 21-23, as the Plum City Blues, Plum City Legion team and Plum City 14U team combined to play five baseball games over the weekend on top of Friday’s annual softball tournament.

There was no shortage of ball played during Summerfest July 21-23, as the Plum City Blues, Plum City Legion team and Plum City 14U team combined to play five baseball games over the weekend on top of Friday’s annual softball tournament.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

The airplane flew over the American Legion Ballpark dropping paper plates a pair of times, which could be turned in for prizes at Plum City Summerfest.

The airplane flew over the American Legion Ballpark dropping paper plates a pair of times, which could be turned in for prizes at Plum City Summerfest.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Whether in attendance for a ball game, the food or the paper plate drop, people heard musical entertainment by Jerry and Karen throughout the day Sunday at Plum City Summerfest.

Whether in attendance for a ball game, the food or the paper plate drop, people heard musical entertainment by Jerry and Karen throughout the day Sunday at Plum City Summerfest.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

The second drop led to a dash to the outfield wall, as many children hoped to get their hands on a paper plate.

The second drop led to a dash to the outfield wall, as many children hoped to get their hands on a paper plate.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

In Sunday’s matchup, the Ellsworth Hubbers got the best of the Plum City Blues by a score of 10-3.

In Sunday’s matchup, the Ellsworth Hubbers got the best of the Plum City Blues by a score of 10-3.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Posted Thursday, August 3, 2023 11:13 am

Despite a nasty thunderstorm that cancelled the Summerfest parade on Saturday, July 22, the 65th annual Plum City Summerfest was three fun-filled days of community gatherings and activities.

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Summerfest, Plum City, Wisconsin