Due to their upcoming all-american 11-day camper road trip to Disneyland, Anne Marie and Michael's usual birthday party has been replaced by...

The Hicks', Hillbillies', Rednecks' and Country Folks' 20th Annual Birthday Event and Bon Voyage!

Saturday, June 12 at 3:30

You an' yer family 'n' friends are 'specially welcome to get you some beers, dig in some grub straight from the Bar-B-Q, eatin' some cake an' singin' happy birthday. Fer you city hicks who cain't find nothin' to wear on the farm, there'll be a stack o' over-alls, jeans, both kinds o' hats, an' old tee-shirts ...

An' don't f'rget to bring your best cornholin' partner! Last year's winner, "Maintain Continuity", must get beat! Bring yer best all-amateur cornholing partner or practice and find yer partner there. This year's third annual cornholing is your oportunity. Anyone could come from behind to score, beat the record, and win! See the 2008 invitation for more details about how to cornhole.

The party will feature, by tradition, burnt hamburgers, other tasty and vegetarian-friendly dishes, Metropol chocolate cake, microbrews, drinks, music, people you know, people you should meet, and more!

This event comes only once a year and we hope to see you there. Birthday celebrations will begin at 3:30 and continue until dusk at Michael and Anne Marie's house at 24745 Warthen Rd in Elmira. There is no need to bring gifts as everyone's presence will be their presents.

Click here to let us know you'll be attending or to report the unfortunate circumstances that prevent you from attending this "not to be missed" event.