ELLINWOOD — The registration line began growing early at the Ellinwood Municipal Swimming Pool Thursday, in anticipation of After Harvest Festival’s first event.

The Ellinwood Library’s themed art display was open all day, but Pool Olympics was the first activity Thursday morning, beginning with a torch-lighting ceremony and parade of youthful participants around the pool’s rim.

Younger contestants competed in the pool’s shallow end, testing their ability to do their best handstand; older entrants competed in at the deep end for the biggest splash and in the mid-section, teams competed in a game of gutterball.

Thursday evening at the Wolf Park bandshell, residents gathered for the community BBQ and homemade ice cream. Along with kids’ activities downtown, there was Cruise Night on the Bricks, a car show and live music.

Friday’s events began with a community breakfast, and the evening brought more activities and music on Main Street.

Saturday’s events

Saturday morning’s main event is the annual AHF Parade at 10 a.m.

Here is a look at what else is slated for the day-long festival finish:

Saturday, July 20

8 a.m. — Fishing Derby at Wolf Pond; Co-ed softball tournament.

10 a.m. — Annual AHF Parade; lineup begins at 9 a.m. After parade, food served at Wolf Park Bandshell, 10-39 Cafe, American Legion, Gather and Food Trucks on First and Main. 

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Family Fun Fair at Wolf Park Bandshell; barrel train rides.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Ellinwood Library themed art display; EHS tours led by Larry Drees; 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

Noon — Kids’ Tractor Pull at Wolf Park.

1 p.m. — Wolf Tunnel Tours; watermelon eating contest; cornhole tournament; horseshoe tournament; AHF golf tournament, 2-person scramble.

2:30 p.m. — Duck races at city pool.

7 p.m.-midnight — Beer garden.

8 p.m. — Comedy night at Underground Saloon.

9 p.m.-midnight — AHF Dance with Aces & Eights live music at First & Main. $10 admission, cash only.