January 28, 2026 3:20 a.m. 

The City of Riddle is celebrating its 133rd birthday this Friday, January 30th.

Following an annual tradition, the community will have a free stew feed. Historically the Riddle concert band would go deer hunting to provide the venison for the barbeque and stew feed. The event has been happening since 1912.

The Riddle Family Stew Feed will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Main Street. Venison, beef and vegetarian options are available. The meal can be taken home or eaten at the church. Live music will be featured. Donations will be accepted.

Other events on Friday include:

*Memorabilia at Riddle City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

*Paper exhibits by Riddle students will be on display around town

*Early day photographs will be at the Riddle Post Office and Riddle Liquor Store & More.

*The Riddle Farmer and Maker’s Market will be held on Main Street from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

*Wagon rides will be available at Downtown Park on Main Street from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting.

The events are presented by Riddle Inspiring Serving Everyone, or R.I.S.E., in conjunction with First Baptist Church of Riddle, Douglas County Mail, Riddle Downtown Development, the Riddle Area Chamber of Commerce, and a number of other organizations.