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the Road Camden State Park Open House - Minnesota State Parks Open House date is June 7th, 2009; Lynd, MN. Come and enjoy the park. No permit required. However, there will be a charge for any camping. Check out the Minnesota State Park web site for more information or to book a campsite. Clarkfield - Thursday, June 4th; Clarkfield, MN. Clarkfield Heart of the Prairie Days Celebration. Parade is Thursday, June 4th. Celebration is Thursday, June 4th through June 7th. Please call Lisa at 320-669-7526 for further details. Russell BandWagon Days - June 5-7, 2009; Russell, MN. Parade, softball tournament, arts & crafts, street dance, rummage sales and rodeo. Parade is Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Contact: Roger at 507-828-8068 or 507-823-4761 for more details. Or Tammy Coyle at P.O. Box 152 Russell, MN 56169 to register for the parade.
Minnesota Inventors Congress - June
12-13, 2009; Redwood Falls, MN. Click on or more Schedule of Events or
Workshops for more details. Or visit their website at
www.minnesotainventorscongress.org.
For more details or to get involved: Montevideo Fiesta Days - June 14-21, 2009; Montevideo, MN. Spanish flair in Southwest Minnesota. Parade, crafts, and other activities all week long. 320-269-5527. Lake Benton Saddle Horse Holiday Parade - Sunday, June 21st, 2009; Attend the 63rd annual Dakota-Minnesota Saddle Horse Holiday Parade. To be a part of the parade, contact Janel Steufen or Cheryl Kjergaard at 507-368-4261. For more information on Lake Benton, 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 26-28, 2009, Granite Falls, MN. Parade is Saturday, June 27th, street dance is on Friday & Saturday, June 26th & 27th, professional PRCA Rodeo is Thursday - Saturday June 25th - 27th. For more details contact the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce at 320-564-4039 or visit the website at www.granitefallschamber.com. Ole & Lena Days - Granite Falls, MN Winter Carnival with a Scandinavian flair. Held in January/February each year. For more details contact the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce at 320-564-4039 or visit the website at www.granitefallschamber.com. 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 - Saturday, July 4, 2009; Marshall, MN. Food Stand by Lyon County Historical Society, Community Kite Fly, Great music beginning at 4:00p.m. and continuing through the Fireworks, Community Band Concert at 7:30 p.m. and Fireworks starting at 10:15 p.m. Contact Community Services for further details at 507-537-6767 or go to www.marshallmn.com Tyler Aebleskiver Days - Friday - Sunday, July 24, 25, and 26, 2009; Tyler, MN. Danish artisans, evening grand parade, and street dance. Tyler Aebleskiver Days Parade is on the evening of Saturday, July 25th at 7:00 p.m. Please call Greg Peter at 507-247-5531 to be a part of the parade. Tyler Golf Tournament - August 15, 2009; Tyler, MN. The Tyler Fire Department is having a fundraising Golf Tournament. Please contact Rich at 507-247-5232 for more details. Edgerton Dutch Festival - July 10-11, 2009; Edgerton, MN. Both Friday & Saturday evening we will be having a parade that begins at 7:00 p.m. Contact the Dutch Festival Committee; Rebecca Hubbling 507-920-7892 or at P.O. Box 101 Edgerton, MN 56128. Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant - Annual outdoor drama based on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder in Walnut Grove. July 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 2009. 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. Shetek
Medical Services Health & Fitness Fair -
Saturday, July 18th; Currie, MN. Cottonwood Coming Home Days - July 10-12, 2009; Cottonwood, MN. 507-423-6488. Weekend celebration welcomes you "home", as you enjoy a parade on Saturday, July 11th, at 4:00 p.m. The parade is a first come, first in line basis unless directed otherwise. If you have questions about Coming Home Days please contact John Lenz at john@lenzfamily.us or at www.cottonwood.govoffice2.com/. 36th Annual Polka Fest - July 17-18, 2009; Seaforth, MN. "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! Polka Bands include Dale Dahmen & the Polka Beats, Knight Excitement, Dain Dutchman, George's Concertina Bank, Larry Olson Bank, and the Screaming Cactus. Other activities include a Bean Bag, Co-Ed Softball, and Horse Shoe Tourneys, Kids Tractor Pull, and a Chicken Supper. Call 507-984-5678 for more details. . Farm Fest - August 4-6, 2009; 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 - July 31- August 2, 2009; 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. For more information contact the City of Ghent at 507-428-3214. Lyon County Fair - August 5-8 2009; Marshall, MN. 507-829-4104. Polska Keilbasa Days - August 7-9, 2009; Ivanhoe, MN. Catch this small town celebration complete with softball and volleyball tournaments, food, craft, and entertainment and the Sunday parade. Contact the City of Ivanhoe for more details at 507-694-1738. Polish Days Parade - August 9, 2009; Ivanhoe, MN Parade participants are to line up at 12:00 (noon). Call Sherry Rost at 507-694-1574 for more information. Fish "n" Fun Day - Sunday, June 7th 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Lake Shetek, MN. Fish Lake Shetek from our pontoon boat, learn basic knot tying and practice casting, participate in fun games and activities, and make your own pop can rig. Contact the Shetek Environment Learning Center for more details at 507-763-3567. 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. Tracy Box Car Days - Friday - Monday, September 4 - 7, 2009; Tracy, MN. Annual celebration ending with Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 7th at 1:00p.m.. 507-629-4021. Boxelder Bug Days - September 11-13, 2009; Minneota, MN. Bug races, parade, concert. Go to www.boxelderbugdays.com for more information or call 507-872-6790. Belview Old Sod Days - September 19, 2009; Belview, MN. Parade, Flea Market, Historic Odeon Hall, Depot and school are open to the public. For more details call 507-938-4335 or visit www.belview.org. 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 4 - 10, 2009; Marshall, MN. The week is full of activities will the conclusion of a parade on Saturday, October 10th at 10:00 a.m. Southwest Minnesota State University Parade, football game, alumni activities. For more details contact the Alumni Foundation Office at 507-537-6257 or 800-260-0970 or visit the website at http://www.southwestalumni.com/s/820/index.aspx?sid=820&gid=1&pgid=347. Canby Hat Daze Parade - June 19th, 20th, and 21st, 2009; Canby, MN. The parade will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Neva Kamrath at 507-223-7434 for more details.
Balaton Fun Fest -
Saturday,
July 4 2009; The parade will take place on Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at
2:00 p.m. The theme is "Remember the Warriors" Contact Carmen Villa at Antique Car Parade - Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.; Mountain Lake, MN. 1st 60 participants to arrive at line-up will receive a Dash Plaque. Following the parade, there will be a "Park-n-Show" area. For further details call, Brian Harder 507-427-3789, Roger Rahn 507-427-2514, or Joe Boike 507-427-3887. 75th Anniversary Pow Wow - Friday, June 12 - Tuesday, June 16; Mountain Lake, MN. For more information or a schedule call 507-427-2999. Multiple activities each day to become involved within the community. Boyd Good Time Days Parade - Sunday, June 14th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.; Boyd, MN. Contact the parade committee at 4020 310th Ave. Clarkfield, MN 56223 or at 320-669-8818. Annual Watertower Festival - June 27th, 2009; Pipestone, MN. Award for the best Parade float. Contact the Pipestone Chamber of Commerce office for more details at 507-825-3316. Sanborn Watermelon Parade - "Sanborn: Home of Watermelon Days" August 11th, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.; Sanborn, MN. For more information of to be a part of the parade please contact Evelyn Rogotzke, Co-Chair: P.O. Box 215 Sanborn, MN 56083 or at 507-648-3470. The Days of '87 Parade Committee August 11th, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.; Slayton, MN. For more information of to be a part of the parade please contact Miron Carney: 2424 26th Street Slatyon, MN 56172 or at 507-836-8534.
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