FEATURE
SWEET HOME PANORAMA!
Annual Panorama Days celebration to be held Aug. 4-6.
Posted 07/12/2023
By SUSAN THOMPSON
Lake Panorama Times
The three-day Panorama Days celebration that covers Panora and Lake Panorama begins Friday, Aug. 4 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 6. The theme for 2023 is “Sweet Home Panorama.”
“Shane Goodman, owner of the Lake Panorama Times and Guthrie County Times Vedette, suggested the theme,” says April Imming, Panora Chamber coordinator. “We asked the community to create logos to go with the theme, and we had some very creative ideas submitted. The Panorama Days planning committee chose Brittany Arganbright as the winner of the logo contest. She received $100 in Panora Chamber bucks. The logo Brittany submitted incorporated both the town of Panora and Lake Panorama, which we loved.”
Dale Hochreiter, Panora Chamber president, says Panorama Days is a great time for the Panora and Lake Panorama communities to come together.
“There are a lot of events going on in town and at the lake,” he says. “All the kids’ events, the band on Friday night, the fireworks on Saturday night and many other things are free. This is only possible because of the many sponsors we have, both businesses and individuals. A special thank you to all our sponsors and participants for helping make the 2023 Panorama Days a success.”
Friday events include cribbage tournament, Little Miss and Mister contest, Cruise the Loop, live music and more
The opening day of Panorama Days will include an afternoon cribbage tournament sponsored by Stine Seed, with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the community center. Signup for the Little Miss and Mister contest will be at the Chamber booth Friday afternoon. Winners will be announced at 8:30 p.m. Friday night at the stage in the Town Square Park. The cakewalk for kids also will be Friday 7-7:30 p.m. at Vet’s Auditorium, sponsored by Women For Panora’s Future (WFPF).
The Mainstreet Dance Studio performance and the Bill Riley Talent Show will be that evening, beginning at 7 p.m., both from a stage in the town square. There also will be various vendors in the town square, beginning at 4 p.m. and running until 8 p.m. on Friday, and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in showcasing their art, crafts or business can apply for a spot.
Food vendors also are welcome, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday and running through 7 p.m. Saturday. Application forms and more details for both food and booth vendors are on the Panora Chamber website at www.panorachamber.org.
A “Cruise the Loop” event is being organized for Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Panora Auto Parts, which also is the sponsor. The day will wrap up with music from the “Charm School Dropouts,” a cover band that plays all sorts of music from the 1980s to the present. This will begin at 8:30 p.m. and be on the street in front of the gazebo. This is a free event, just BYOB and lawn chairs.
Fishing tournament, pancakes, 5K run, parade and ski team show highlight Saturday activities
Saturday starts early with a bass fishing tournament on Lake Panorama beginning at 5:30 a.m. and running to 1:30 p.m. Registration will be at the marina at 5 a.m. for this event sponsored by Lake Panorama Fin and Feather.
The traditional pancake breakfast will be available in the Community Center from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Panorama Days 5K Run, sponsored by Reshape Fitness Studio, begins in front of the library at 8 a.m. The early bird fee is $35, with the entry fee increasing to $40 after July 22. Register online by Friday, Aug. 4 at http://getmeregistered.com/PanoramaDaysRun. Registration the day of the race must be done by 7:30 a.m.
Parade registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Panorama Elementary School, with the parade at 10 a.m. The Panora Citizen of the Year and parade category winners will be announced in the gazebo following the parade. The Panora Chamber has recognized an outstanding member of the Panora/Lake Panorama community since 1989. Nominations for the Panora Citizen of the Year must be received by July 14. A nomination form is available on the Panora Chamber website.
A kid’s zone will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the town square. This will include inflatables, face painting, Toby the Balloon Dude and caricatures. The cost is free as the Panora Chamber is sponsoring this event. The cutest baby contest will begin at 12:30 p.m. with registration at the gazebo. The winner will receive $150 in Panora Chamber bucks.
The annual beef burger meal will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church. A classic car show will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pedal-In.
Bingo will be in the community center from 1-3 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Guthrie County State Bank. The Panorama alumni banquet for those who graduated from Panora, Linden, Panora-Linden and Panorama will be in the community center beginning at 5 p.m.
The Lake Panorama ski team show will begin at 2:30 p.m. with a viewing area on the hillside of the lake’s south shore.
“New this year is a golf cart/UTV parade on Saturday starting at 5 p.m. at Boulder Beach,” Imming says. “We would love anyone interested to come participate and get creative decorating their golf cart or UTV.”
The Port will offer live music beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday, and the Lake Panorama Association will present its annual fireworks display from the south shore at dusk.
Breakfast, golf and kid’s fishing derby wrap things up Sunday
On Sunday, a breakfast at the Panora Community Center will be served 8 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the Panorama Junior Class. A golf tournament to raise money for the annual alumni banquet will be held that afternoon at the Panorama West golf course. Contact Dave Beidelman to register in advance.
The 10th annual kid’s fishing derby, sponsored by Lake Panorama Fin and Feather, will be Sunday, 9-11 a.m. at the Lake Panorama marina, with registration at 8:15 a.m. There are four age brackets, 3 to 5 years; 6 to 8 years; 9 to 11 years; and 12 to 14 years of age. Trophies will be given for biggest and smallest fish caught in all age groups, excluding carp. In addition, trophies and cash prizes will be given to the top three overall big fish. Bait will be supplied, but will be limited in quantity. Participants should bring their own fishing poles and tackle.
Share your photos and win Panora Chamber bucks
Those who attend any portion of the Panorama Days celebration are invited to snap photos and participate in a contest by posting the photos on Facebook and Instagram using #panoramadays. Multiple photos can be in one post. Security settings must be set to public so the Panorama Days planning committee can see them. Photos must be posted and tagged by 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6. Each photo posted will give the photographer one entry into a drawing for $25 in Panora Chamber bucks. Three winners will be drawn. Photos entered will be used to help market future Panorama Days.
Volunteers, sponsorships and donations are welcomed
Hochreiter says because Panorama Days is such a large event, the Panora Chamber and the planning committee welcome volunteers for any amount of time they can give throughout the weekend.
“Anyone interested in volunteering can email panorachamber@gmail.com for a list of activities where we need some help,” Hochreiter says. “We also have a list of sponsorship opportunities if there is a business or individual who would like to contribute a service or monetary donation toward prizes given out during the weekend.”
The Panora Chamber relies on fundraising throughout the year, as well as public donations to make Panorama Days possible.
“Contributions from our local businesses make it possible to have all these great events,” Hochreiter says. “The annual golf tournament this past May was a great help to our fundraising, as we try to grow each year to bring new and interesting activities to the Panorama Days celebration.”
Hochreiter says donations are always welcome and can be sent by check to P.O. Box 73, Panora, Iowa, 50216. Include “Panorama Days donation” in the memo to make sure the money gets to the correct fund. Donations also can be made electronically using Venmo@panora-chamber.
Since Panorama Days is a chamber-managed event, Hochreiter says anyone interested is welcome to participate in the planning process as well as the three-day celebration.
“Just like our other committees, you may sign up to volunteer at any of our Panora Chamber meetings, which are open to the public the third Monday of each month,” he says.
Look for more information and updates on the 2023 Panorama Days activities on the Panora Chamber website, plus the chamber’s Facebook page @panorachamber.
By SUSAN THOMPSON
Lake Panorama Times
The three-day Panorama Days celebration that covers Panora and Lake Panorama begins Friday, Aug. 4 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 6. The theme for 2023 is “Sweet Home Panorama.”
“Shane Goodman, owner of the Lake Panorama Times and Guthrie County Times Vedette, suggested the theme,” says April Imming, Panora Chamber coordinator. “We asked the community to create logos to go with the theme, and we had some very creative ideas submitted. The Panorama Days planning committee chose Brittany Arganbright as the winner of the logo contest. She received $100 in Panora Chamber bucks. The logo Brittany submitted incorporated both the town of Panora and Lake Panorama, which we loved.”
Dale Hochreiter, Panora Chamber president, says Panorama Days is a great time for the Panora and Lake Panorama communities to come together.
“There are a lot of events going on in town and at the lake,” he says. “All the kids’ events, the band on Friday night, the fireworks on Saturday night and many other things are free. This is only possible because of the many sponsors we have, both businesses and individuals. A special thank you to all our sponsors and participants for helping make the 2023 Panorama Days a success.”
Friday events include cribbage tournament, Little Miss and Mister contest, Cruise the Loop, live music and more
The opening day of Panorama Days will include an afternoon cribbage tournament sponsored by Stine Seed, with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the community center. Signup for the Little Miss and Mister contest will be at the Chamber booth Friday afternoon. Winners will be announced at 8:30 p.m. Friday night at the stage in the Town Square Park. The cakewalk for kids also will be Friday 7-7:30 p.m. at Vet’s Auditorium, sponsored by Women For Panora’s Future (WFPF).
The Mainstreet Dance Studio performance and the Bill Riley Talent Show will be that evening, beginning at 7 p.m., both from a stage in the town square. There also will be various vendors in the town square, beginning at 4 p.m. and running until 8 p.m. on Friday, and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in showcasing their art, crafts or business can apply for a spot.
Food vendors also are welcome, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday and running through 7 p.m. Saturday. Application forms and more details for both food and booth vendors are on the Panora Chamber website at www.panorachamber.org.
A “Cruise the Loop” event is being organized for Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Panora Auto Parts, which also is the sponsor. The day will wrap up with music from the “Charm School Dropouts,” a cover band that plays all sorts of music from the 1980s to the present. This will begin at 8:30 p.m. and be on the street in front of the gazebo. This is a free event, just BYOB and lawn chairs.
Fishing tournament, pancakes, 5K run, parade and ski team show highlight Saturday activities
Saturday starts early with a bass fishing tournament on Lake Panorama beginning at 5:30 a.m. and running to 1:30 p.m. Registration will be at the marina at 5 a.m. for this event sponsored by Lake Panorama Fin and Feather.
The traditional pancake breakfast will be available in the Community Center from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Panorama Days 5K Run, sponsored by Reshape Fitness Studio, begins in front of the library at 8 a.m. The early bird fee is $35, with the entry fee increasing to $40 after July 22. Register online by Friday, Aug. 4 at http://getmeregistered.com/PanoramaDaysRun. Registration the day of the race must be done by 7:30 a.m.
Parade registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Panorama Elementary School, with the parade at 10 a.m. The Panora Citizen of the Year and parade category winners will be announced in the gazebo following the parade. The Panora Chamber has recognized an outstanding member of the Panora/Lake Panorama community since 1989. Nominations for the Panora Citizen of the Year must be received by July 14. A nomination form is available on the Panora Chamber website.
A kid’s zone will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the town square. This will include inflatables, face painting, Toby the Balloon Dude and caricatures. The cost is free as the Panora Chamber is sponsoring this event. The cutest baby contest will begin at 12:30 p.m. with registration at the gazebo. The winner will receive $150 in Panora Chamber bucks.
The annual beef burger meal will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church. A classic car show will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pedal-In.
Bingo will be in the community center from 1-3 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Guthrie County State Bank. The Panorama alumni banquet for those who graduated from Panora, Linden, Panora-Linden and Panorama will be in the community center beginning at 5 p.m.
The Lake Panorama ski team show will begin at 2:30 p.m. with a viewing area on the hillside of the lake’s south shore.
“New this year is a golf cart/UTV parade on Saturday starting at 5 p.m. at Boulder Beach,” Imming says. “We would love anyone interested to come participate and get creative decorating their golf cart or UTV.”
The Port will offer live music beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday, and the Lake Panorama Association will present its annual fireworks display from the south shore at dusk.
Breakfast, golf and kid’s fishing derby wrap things up Sunday
On Sunday, a breakfast at the Panora Community Center will be served 8 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the Panorama Junior Class. A golf tournament to raise money for the annual alumni banquet will be held that afternoon at the Panorama West golf course. Contact Dave Beidelman to register in advance.
The 10th annual kid’s fishing derby, sponsored by Lake Panorama Fin and Feather, will be Sunday, 9-11 a.m. at the Lake Panorama marina, with registration at 8:15 a.m. There are four age brackets, 3 to 5 years; 6 to 8 years; 9 to 11 years; and 12 to 14 years of age. Trophies will be given for biggest and smallest fish caught in all age groups, excluding carp. In addition, trophies and cash prizes will be given to the top three overall big fish. Bait will be supplied, but will be limited in quantity. Participants should bring their own fishing poles and tackle.
Share your photos and win Panora Chamber bucks
Those who attend any portion of the Panorama Days celebration are invited to snap photos and participate in a contest by posting the photos on Facebook and Instagram using #panoramadays. Multiple photos can be in one post. Security settings must be set to public so the Panorama Days planning committee can see them. Photos must be posted and tagged by 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6. Each photo posted will give the photographer one entry into a drawing for $25 in Panora Chamber bucks. Three winners will be drawn. Photos entered will be used to help market future Panorama Days.
Volunteers, sponsorships and donations are welcomed
Hochreiter says because Panorama Days is such a large event, the Panora Chamber and the planning committee welcome volunteers for any amount of time they can give throughout the weekend.
“Anyone interested in volunteering can email panorachamber@gmail.com for a list of activities where we need some help,” Hochreiter says. “We also have a list of sponsorship opportunities if there is a business or individual who would like to contribute a service or monetary donation toward prizes given out during the weekend.”
The Panora Chamber relies on fundraising throughout the year, as well as public donations to make Panorama Days possible.
“Contributions from our local businesses make it possible to have all these great events,” Hochreiter says. “The annual golf tournament this past May was a great help to our fundraising, as we try to grow each year to bring new and interesting activities to the Panorama Days celebration.”
Hochreiter says donations are always welcome and can be sent by check to P.O. Box 73, Panora, Iowa, 50216. Include “Panorama Days donation” in the memo to make sure the money gets to the correct fund. Donations also can be made electronically using Venmo@panora-chamber.
Since Panorama Days is a chamber-managed event, Hochreiter says anyone interested is welcome to participate in the planning process as well as the three-day celebration.
“Just like our other committees, you may sign up to volunteer at any of our Panora Chamber meetings, which are open to the public the third Monday of each month,” he says.
Look for more information and updates on the 2023 Panorama Days activities on the Panora Chamber website, plus the chamber’s Facebook page @panorachamber.