April 24–26 | A Weekend Celebration of One of Our Founders
Pleasant Storm is proud to announce the return of Annie Calder Days, taking place the weekend of Friday, April 24, with celebrations continuing all weekend long across town.
This annual event honors one of Pleasant Storm’s most complex and influential early figures—Armless Annie Calder—a woman whose story is deeply woven into the foundation of our town.
🎉 Weekend Highlights
🏛️ City Hall Ceremony
The weekend will officially kick off with a commemorative ceremony at City Hall, recognizing Annie Calder’s role in Pleasant Storm’s early development.
🎶 Kremer Square Block Party (All Weekend)
Join us at Kremer Square, the heart of Pleasant Storm, for a full weekend block party featuring:
- Live music
- Local vendors
- Food and drinks
- Community gatherings
🛍️ Downtown Shop Specials
Businesses throughout downtown will be offering Annie Calder Days specials, making it the perfect time to explore Pleasant Storm’s shops and support local.
🌭 Community Grilling by Meier’s Meats
No Pleasant Storm celebration is complete without food—Meier’s Meats will be on-site grilling throughout the weekend.
🎈 Annie Calder Day Parade
📅 Thursday at 3:30 PM
Don’t miss the annual parade through downtown, celebrating the spirit and history of Pleasant Storm.
📚 School Holiday (Friday)
In honor of the celebration, all schools—both public and Catholic—will be closed on Friday.
🌹 Who Was Annie Calder?
Armless Annie Calder was one of Pleasant Storm’s earliest and most controversial figures.
Arriving in the early 1850s during the town’s frontier days, Annie quickly established herself as a powerful businesswoman. Operating a network of discreet boarding houses, she played a significant role in supporting the town’s early economy—though her contributions were never formally acknowledged in official records.
Annie lost her arm following a violent dispute that ended in a gunfight. Though gravely injured, she survived—continuing her operations with resilience and precision.
With the quiet backing of founder Hurricane Hugo Kremer, Annie became an essential figure in maintaining stability during Pleasant Storm’s most volatile years. Their partnership, built on necessity and mutual understanding, helped shape the town’s survival.
Though history once attempted to leave her out, Pleasant Storm remembers.
🌳 Why We Celebrate
Annie Calder represents a side of Pleasant Storm that is raw, real, and foundational.
She reminds us that this town wasn’t built by perfect people—but by survivors, risk-takers, and those who refused to be pushed out.
Today, Annie Calder Days is about:
- Honoring our full history
- Celebrating resilience
- And bringing the community together in the same spirit that built Pleasant Storm in the first place
🤝 Event Sponsors
Special thanks to our community partners who help make Annie Calder Days possible:
- Meier’s Meats (Official Grill Sponsor)
- Additional local sponsors from our ongoing Pleasant Storm partnerships continue to support this event and the town year-round
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📍 Join Us
Whether you’re here for the history, the food, the music, or just a good time—
Annie Calder Days is one of Pleasant Storm’s most unforgettable weekends.
We’ll see you in the square.
