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Just Down the Road Discover Southwest Minnesota! The Lakes are calm. The skies are clear. It's going to be another great day in southwest Minnesota! You'll discover a fascinating slice of Americana. Everything from railroad towns, literary legends, and small town celebrations awaits your visit. Within an hours drive of Marshall these great events will be a delightful experience for your whole family. For more information about the communities and special places to visit in Southwest Minnesota, visit www.travelsw.org. Camden State Park Open House - Minnesota State Parks Open House date is June 10, 2006; Lynd, MN. Check out the Minnesota State Park web site for more information or to book a campsite. Russell Band Wagon Days - June 8-10, 2007; Russell, MN. Parade, softball tournament, arts & crafts, street dance, rummage sales and rodeo. 507-823-4761. Minnesota Inventors Congress - June 8-10, 2007; Redwood Falls, MN, 49th annual congress. See the latest inventions from across the nation. See their web site at www.invent1.org. Montevideo Fiesta Days - June 11-15, 2007; Montevideo, MN. Spanish flair in Southwest Minnesota. Parade, crafts, and other activities all week long. 320-269-5527. Lake Benton 59th Annual Saddle Horse Holiday - Heritage Homecoming - June 15-17, 2007; For more information, contact the Lake Benton Chamber of Commerce at 507-368-9577. Redwood River Daze - June 16, 2007; Vesta, MN. Softball Tournament, Kids Fishing Contest, Games for Kids on Main St., Pie Eating Contest, Bean Bag Tournament, Craft Show & Street Dance at 8:30 p.m. Call Jeff at 507-762-3198 for Softball and Mike 507-762-2028 for all other questions. Western Fest - June 21-23, 2007, Granite Falls, MN. Parade, street dance, professional PRCA Rodeo, and lots more! Phone 320-564-4039. RACE, ROLL and SMASH! - June 30, 2007, Milroy, MN. Kids pedal pull, grain truck races, vehicle roll-over contest, combine demolition derby. For more info and rules call 507-336-2170 or 507-532-0420. Festival of Kites - July 4, 2007; Marshall, MN. Old fashioned games, band concerts, fireworks, all located at Marshall's beautiful Independence Park. 507-537-6767. Tyler Annual Demolition Derby - June 30, 2007; Tyler, MN. For derby rules and entry forms, contact John at (507) 247-4254 Darren Lutterman at dmlut@frontiernet.net or call (507) 247-3099. Edgerton's 55th Annual Dutch Festival - July 9-11, 2007; Edgerton, MN. 507-442-3562 or www.edgertonminnesota.com. Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant - 28th annual outdoor drama based on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder in Walnut Grove. July 6-7-8, 13-14-15, 20-21-22, 2007. Performance at 9:00 pm. Join the fun at the Family Festival to be held at the Walnut Grove City Park . Family activities, entertainment, demonstrations, craft vendors, and food. Call 507-859-2358, or visit their web site at www.walnutgrove.org. Cottonwood Coming Home Days - July 13-15, 2007; Cottonwood, MN. 507-423-6488. Weekend celebration welcomes you "home", as you enjoy a parade, street dance, fireworks, talent show and more. www.cottonwood.govoffice2.com/ 33rd Annual Polka Fest - July 21 - 22, 2006; Seaforth, MN. 507-984-5678. "The Smallest Polka Town in the Nation", hosts this annual two day event, now in its 33rd year. Come see the best polka bands the region has to offer, and dance the day (& night) away! Bean Bag, Co-Ed Softball, and Horse Shoe Tourneys, Kids Tractor Pull, Pork Supper on Saturday, and don't forget the Polka Mass on Saturday evening. The Song of Hiawatha Pageant - Show dates for 2007 are July 20-21, July 27-28, August 3-4; Pipestone, MN. For over 50 years this outdoor pageant has excited audiences from around the world while bringing to life Longfellow's epic poem. For more information and ticket reservations, call the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce 507-825-4126 or toll free 1-800-430-4126. Tyler Aebleskiver Days - July 27-29, 2007; Tyler, MN. Danish artisans, evening grand parade, and street dance. 507-247-3905. Farm Fest - August 7-8-9, 2007; Redwood Falls, MN. Over 50 acres of farm related exhibits are available for you to experience. 1-800-827-8007. Visit their web site at www.farmfest.com Belgian American Days - August 3-5, 2007; Ghent, MN. A touch of Belgium awaits you in Ghent during this yearly celebration. Sample the cooking, bring an lawn chair and watch the parade or join the Rolle Bolle Tournament. 507-428-3505. Lyon County Fair - August 9-12, 2007; Marshall, MN. 507-532-2038. Polska Keilbasa Days - August 10-13, 2007; Ivanhoe, MN. Catch this small town celebration complete with softball and volleyball tournaments, food, craft, and entertainment and the Sunday parade. 507-694-1738. Lake Benton Fremont/Te Tonka Ha Days & Hehdoka Knap In- August 11-13, 2006; Lake Benton, MN. 507-368-9577. International Rolle Bolle Tournament - August 9-12, 2007; Marshall, MN. 507-562-4517. Garvin Park Open House - July 30, 2006; Garvin, MN. Entertainment & Activities planned for all ages from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Just 13 miles south of Marshall on MN Highway 59, Garvin Park provides 700 acres of outdoor recreation. No admission fee charged. 507-629-4081. Marshall Sounds of Summer Festival - August 23-26, 2007; Marshall, MN. Call the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce for complete information at 532-4484 or visit www.marshallsoundsofsummer.com. Tracy Box Car Days - September 1-3, 2007; Tracy, MN. Annual celebration ending with Labor Day Parade on Monday. 507-629-4021. Boxelder Bug Days - September 7-10, 2006; Minneota, MN. Bug races, parade, concert. 507-872-6790. Belview Old Sod Days - September 16, 2006; Belview, MN. Parade, Flea Market, Historic Odeon Hall, Depot and school are open to the public. 507-938-4335. Pursuit of Excellence Marching Band Competition - September 22, 2007 Marshall, MN. Annual event held the next to the last Saturday in September. Field competition takes place at Mattke Field on the campus of SMSU in the evening. Come see top ranked high school marching bands from Minnesota and surrounding states compete. http://12345678.starpoint.net. SMSU Homecoming - October 6, 2007; Marshall, MN. Southwest Minnesota State University Parade, football game, alumni activities. 507-537-6257 or 800-260-0970. Ole & Lena Days - January 28 - February 5, 2006; Granite Falls, MN. Winter festival with a Scandinavian flair. Medallion hunt, snow sculpting contest, variety show, Scandinavian Food Fair, Lutefisk & Lefse. For more information call 320-564-4039.
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