Annual Events
November:
1. Annual Quilt Show—admission is free–approximately 75-100 quilts on display. Anyone with quilts to display are welcome–contact the museum by first of Nov.
2. Veterans Open House. All veterans and families are invited to attend in appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy and their service to our country. There will be door prizes for veterans, a light luncheon, and special exhibits.
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in May.
Annual Scavenger Hunt during Hay Days in August.
FUND RAISERS
WEEKLY CASH RAFFLE–cost of tickets $50
Weekly Draw every Friday from January 1 until December 31 for $100 plus two bonus draws. Winning stubs are reentered for the possibility of winning more than once in a year. No more than 200 ticket are sold.
GERANIUM SALE
4 ½” pots of zonal geraniums. Available colors: red, white, pink, salmon or fuchsia
Order in April for pick up in May. Watch our Facebook page for details, or call the museum. .
QUILT RAFFLE
A queen size quilt is crafted and donated by a Pickford Historical Society member and hand quilted by the Pickford Quilters. Tickets sell for $2 each or 3 for $5. Drawing in December.
PHOTO CONTEST
Visit the museum and take a picture of your favorite exhibit. Photos will be judged on creativity and quality. Photoshop is encouraged for creativity. Must be entered in the name of person who created it. Permission to enter on social media required.
Entry dates: Memorial Weekend until Labor Day Weekend
Format: Computer generated preferred–hard copies will be considered.
Submit: on line at pickfordareamuseum@gmail.com
Fee: $10 per entry
Judge panel will consist of three people a member of the Pickford Historical Society board, a photography major and a Pickford resident.
Winners will be announced Sept. 20th
Prizes:
1st prize $50 and a Lifetime Membership to Pickford Historical Society ($150 value–not redeemable)
2nd prize $25 gift card and one 2022 cash raffle ticket (value $50–non redeemable)
3rd prize one year membership to Pickford Historical Society, Pickford Museum t-shirt, and 3 Quilt raffle tickets.
If you would like to volunteer and help with any of these great events. Click here to download the Volunteer Form.