Agriculture is set to take over Central Park in Pella this week. The theme of this week’s Thursdays in Pella is Ag in the City, which highlights the industry with a variety of activities and displays throughout the downtown. On the Tulip Time stage, the chicken pageant will kick off entertainment at 6 p.m., followed by the Lil’ Miss Firecracker and Mr. America contest for children ages three through eight at 6:30 p.m.

A trick roper takes the Tulip Toren stage at 7 p.m,, followed by antique tractor owner interviews at 7:20 and final awards at 7:40 p.m. Several farm implements will be on display on Washington, Franklin, and Main Streets, the Marion County Cattlemen are bringing back their booth, and the Pella FFA will be hosting a petting zoo (weather permitting) and other activities.

The KNIA/KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio is broadcasting from every Thursdays in Pella this summer.