Robin McClelland

The 2025 Manly Railroad Ag Days celebrated 40 years over the weekend.

The festivities kicked off on Friday night with the Mr. and Miss Manly contest and a pulled pork dinner at the Baptist Church.

Saturday morning fun runs and parade were well attended. Brandon Rake brought his daughter Thalia and she scrambled to fill her bag with candy.

"Everybody waves when they throw the candy, and I got a ball," she said excitedly.

Attendees wandered through the vendor show, picking up handmade trinkets and fresh hot, homemade food. By afternoon, kids were in the bounce houses and competing in a tractor pull to demonstrate their strength.

The festival also included a raffle, evening live music and a car show. Sunday wrapped up the weekend events with worship in the park, an ice

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