SPILLIN’ OF THE GREEN XXVII

MARCH 25, 2017

 

“SPILLITICAL”

 

“24K MAGIC”    

 

www.spillin.com  Check out the Spillin’ website…  Thank you John

 

The location of this year’s celebration will be Ikes Bar in Pocahontas, Iowa.

 

This year’s dress up theme will be a Political Theme, (Thank you Ali).  So break out your Donald Trump, Mike Pence, Abe Lincoln, George Washington, JFK costume or you could come as a ballot box, voting booth, hanging chad, campaign button, elephant, donkey or one of your favorite media personalities… be sure to be creative.    

 

 

Here is a list of themes from years past:

  • 1991-1995 - Spillin of the Green
  • 1996 - Get A Lick
  • 1997 - Diggity Dank
  • 1998 - Blame It On O'Nino
  • 1999 - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
  • 2000 - Spillinium
  • 2001 - Spillvivor
  • 2002 - Spilligan's Island
  • 2003 - Spill-a-Delic
  • 2004 - There's No Place Like Spillin (Oz)
  • 2005 - Extreme Spillin' Takeover
  • 2006 - Viva Las Vegas
  • 2007 - Spillympics
  • 2008 - Spillarturday Night Fever
  • 2009 - Spillin' Gras
  • 2010 - Spilljammy (Pajama Party)
  • 2011 - Spillinality (Reality TV)
  • 2012 - Superheroes
  • 2013 - Spillnation
  • 2014 - Spillintoons
  • 2015 - Spillver Anniversary
  • 2016 - SpillDerby

We will also elect a President, Vice President, Cabinet and Secretary’s. Let the campaigning begin… let’s hope we don’t get hacked by Russia.

The time has come to reserve your seat on an Irish Party Bus. Remember, this is the largest mobile St. Patrick’s Day Party in Pocahontas County, the State of Iowa, and possibly the Midwest. The cost for this year’s “SPILLITICAL” Bus Ride will be $20.00 per person - non-refundable.

We have limited seating available on the three Party Buses (35 - 40 seats on each Bus). If we have 40 or more on a bus we will need your cooperation with the seating/standing arrangement.

We ask that you send your bus registration and money to Jerry Bollard, 304 4th Ave. N.W., Pocahontas, Iowa 50574, or stop at Ikes Bar and register. We ask that you have your seat(s) paid for by March 3rd so we may plan accordingly.
The COST AFTER March 3rd will be $30.00

Beverages will be allowed on the bus and we do ask that all take-on alcohol be purchased at Ikes Bar.

This brings us to our Schedule of Events, which is always subject to change without notice!! All times are very flexible.

Thursday March 23: 6:45 PM – ???? PM Cash in your piggy bank and can money; we are headed to the Wild Rose Casino in Emmetsburg.

Friday March 24: 3:35 PM – 7:35 PM – “SPILLITICAL” Beer and Wine Tasting!! Location to be determined.

Ike’s Bar 8:05 PM – Pre-Tour Tune Up, Meet at Ikes Bar for lively banter and reminiscing, President and Vice President campaigning, music and lots of fun and surprises.

Saturday March 25: Ikes Bar 12:05 PM – Meet at “Ikes Bar” in Pocahontas for Pre Tour tune up to include: announcement of this years Grand Marshall, last years King and Queen and the All Irish Team. Check in, announcements, pep rally and grand send off!! Please stop at the check in table as soon as you arrive at Ikes. This will help us get everyone processed in a timely manner.

12:45 PM – Grab your Beer to go for the bus ride and we are off to the first stop on the “SPILLITICAL TOUR” – “Screwie Louie’s Bar and Grill” in Newell, this bar has a new owner Sammy and we are looking forward to a good time in Newell. Tantrum 2 Blind will be providing the entertainment at this stop. Be on the lookout we may be playing Hammerschlagen at this stop. Remember… Spillin’ is a Marathon not a Sprint.

3:05 PM – Grab your buddy and get ready for the next stop on the tour - “Weinzetl Bar and Grill” in Fonda, this will be a very short ride from Newell. This bar is also under new ownership and Summer will be our Host at this stop. Stubble Trouble will be providing the entertainment in Fonda and in Pomeroy.

4:35 PM – Grab some more Beer to go and we’re headed for the next stop on the tour - “The Co-op Bar and Grill” in Pomeroy. This is a new Bar in Pomeroy and they are very happy we will be bringing the Spillin’ party to Pomeroy. Food will be available for purchase at this stop and the menu will be announced the morning of the Bus Ride.

6:35 PM - Get your dancing shoes ready because we are headed for Ikes Bar and the Irish Party of the Year to include:
Uncle Jim in the DJ Booth.

Shortly after we arrive back at Ikes – Results of the Vote for President, Vice President, Cabinet and Secretary’s.

(spillinlet16)