Monday, the event committee met to begin finalizing the plans.
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ESCANABA -- Coordinators have high expectations for Big Ole's Pioneer Days at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba, which will be here in just over a week.
Monday, the event committee met to begin finalizing the plans. With only a few last minute details to iron out, officials say things are ready to go.
New activities this year include arm wrestling competitions along with a homebrew beer competition, which has participants from as far as North Carolina. They'll also have tethered balloon rides again this year.
"I think this year is going to be a fantastic event," said committee member Skip Dufour. "We've seen a lot of interest from the community, a lot of interest from people all over, that want to come in. It should really be a great event this year."
Big Ole's Pioneer Days will be June 26 and 27 at the fairgrounds.
