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Calendar of Annual Events
January Ada Norman County Crops, Seed and Trade Show 218-784-7183 Contact: Ken Pazdernik Held in late January or early February. Commercial exhibits, crop and seed exhibits, educational programs.
218-281-4547 Contact: United Way of Crookston Amateurs and professionals compete for trophies.
218-289-7510 Contact: Brian Lene Join the fun of watching cars racing on ice. Season extends throughout the winter months.
218-674-4179 Contact: Tom
218-796-5494 Held on third Sunday of January. Sponsored by the Moonlighters
218-386-1818 or 218-386- Contact: Dave Paulson "Warroad Lions Winter Wings" event. Warroad American Legion, planes landing on the Warroad River or Warroad Airport. Prizes for pilots. Donations accepted for the breakfast.
February Badger Antique Snowmobile Derby 218-782-2265 Contact: Wayne Lee
218-289-2261 Contact: Eric Rudnik Ice fishing tournament, prizes & trophies. Snowmobile radar runs, skating & sledding. Dinner and dance plus a silent auction and door prizes.
218-782-2884 Contact: Hal Anderson Sponsored by the communities of Greenbush and Strathcona. Moonlight trail ride, fun run with prizes, steak fry and dance. Strathcona snowmobile and ATV races, antique snowmobile display, guide service and 300 miles of groomed trails.
218-674-4142 VFW Middle Room
218-754-4911
218-762-4390 Contact: Diane Rice Presidents Weekend - snow sculpture contest, winter games for kids, free hotdogs and cocoa and Lion's fish fry.
218-253-2171 Contact: Steve Seeger First Saturday in February. Sponsored by Pathfinders Snowmobile Club.
218-781-2656 or 218-781- Third weekend in February.
218-681-5571 Contact: Jim Amundson Held the first Sunday of February on the Red Lake River. Prizes for all ages.
218-584-5195 Contact: Rod Thoreson Sledding races, snowmobile softball, white elephant sale, bingo, snow sculpture & much more. Other community activities.
800-328-4455 * 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Prizes, cash, drawings. Muskeg Bay just off Springsteel Resort.
March Flom Aspelund Fish Fry 218-567-8160 Located at Flom Hall
218-843-2626 Location: Hallock Area
701-352-2029 Contact: Todd Lerol http://www.redriversleddogderby.com/ Dog sled race from Halstad to Grand Forks on the Red River on the first weekend in March
218-253-4304 Contact: Shirley Thompson Program includes demonstrations, exhibits, music, food and contests.
218-681-4450 Contact: TRF Times Location: Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center
218-681-2183 Location: Ralph Engelstad Arena
218-745-4886 or 218-745- Contact: Don McGregor/Jim Folz Sponsored by Sno-Cat Riders, Inc. Maps available.
April Argyle March For Parks 218-437-8174 Location: Old Mill State Park 3rd weekend in April. Organize your group to help the park celebrate Earth Day and raise money for Education in the Park.
(218) 294-6292 Community Center
218-563-3043 Community Center Appreciation day with pancake and sausage feed.
218-463-0161 Contact: Joseph Bain Roseau City Arena 3rd weekend in April. A variety of vendors display/demonstrate/sell their products.
218-584-5195 Contact: Rod Thoreson Location: Twin Valley Community Center Auctioneer: Vince Babler to consign items. Held on the 2nd Saturday of April, depending on Easter.
* 11:00 a.m. * Free Held Saturday of Easter weekend. Easter egg hunt in Holiday Park with kid's bike giveaways. Sponsored by Warren Jaycees.
May Borup Annual Smelt Fry Mothers Day in the Borup Community Center
218-209-2091 Located at the East Polk Heritage Center, Hwy 2 East Every Saturday morning at 8 am.
Memorial Day at the Greenbush/Middle River School, Greenbush Campus. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 88.
Day Service 218-265-2849 Contact: Shane Olson Location: Halma Community Center * 11 AM (Memorial Day) The Halma-Lake Bronson American Legion Annual Memorial Day Service. Honoring the 18 servicemen from the Halma-Lake Bronson area who died in service of our country during our country's wars. Military service follows at Riverside Cemetery in Lake Bronson (Odd numbered years) and Eidsvold Cemetery in Halma (even numbered years). Over 80 flags are flown in memory.
Yearly community dinner on Memorial Day at Spring Lake Park.
218-463-3979 Contact: Pam Hetteen 2nd Weekend in May
218-681-2106 Contact: Darrell Janisch 28 Target 3-D Archery Tourney - Outdoor field course. 42 target 3-D Archery Tourney & 14 Target Dakota Round - Outdoor field
218-683-2718 Contact: Jim Langland 50 yd swim, 2.4 mile bike and 1.2 mile run.
218-683-2718 Contact: Jim Langland 500 yd swim, 12 mile bike and 3 mile run.
218-584-5577 Contact: Danette Gwin Horse ride and campout on Memorial Day weekend that honors past members of the Twin Valley Riders Club.
218-683-7239 Contact: Rod Peterson Fairgrounds Dirt track racing - late model, super stock, etc. Late May through
June Miss Marshall County Pageant 218-478-3092 Contact: Jan Anderson
218-784-3391 Carnival, livestock show, horseshoe tournament, softball tournament, grandstand show, enduro/sprint car races, demolition derby, dance, stock car races, 4-H exhibits and more.
218-437-6621 Last Saturday in June. Parade, activities for young and old, free breakfast (7-9 a.m.). Various food stands throughout the day.
218-437-8174 Contact: Ryan Sansnass Location: Old Mill State Park Last Sunday in June. Enjoy the musical skills of local performers under the shade in the picnic area at the park.
218-437-8174 Contact: Ryan Sansnass Location: Old Mill State Park First Sunday in June. Help celebrate MN State Parks Statewide Open House. No vehicle permit is required to enter any MN State Park.
218-857-2455 Contact: Jane Vigness Tractor pull, kids games, music, 3 K Bike/hike trail over the Sand Hill River, bike-hike trail over the Sand Hill River, bike-hike and canoeing, evening BBQ pork, picnic, dance and Friday pre- celebration bonfire. Occurs June 5, 2010, the Saturday following Memorial Day.
218-281-7875 Contact: Steve Dufault Tuesday Market: Mid-June - Labor Day, 201 N. Bdwy, 4 pm - 7 pm Friday Market: June - Labor Day, CHS Parking Lot off Fisher Ave., 4 pm - 7 pm September Saturdays, CHS Parking Lot, 1-4 pm.
218-281-1038 Contact: Clayton Briggs Location: Museum
218-281-4533 Contact: George Noel Location: Northland Inn Crookston Community Theater annual musical production.
701-738-8354 Occurs in downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks This event features more than 150 high-end artisans and quality crafters, tantalizing food concessions, a free Rockin' the River party, live entertainment, a Kids' Corner and much more. It occurs on the second Saturday and Sunday in June.
218-687-2635
218-687-4678 Contact: Doug Planten
218-356-8600 Sponsored by the Gary Community Club. Held the third weekend in June. Parade, basketball tournament for kids, volleyball tournament, craft show, children's games, street dance and more.
Racing Contact: Jon Swenson Various racing events throughout the summer months
218-762-4390 Contact: Diane Rice Golf tournament, ethnic foods, side walk sales, kid games, fireman's rodeo, street dance, softball tournament and a variety of other
218-563-3043
218-874-7135 * 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. First weekend in June.
218-253-2684 Airport fly-in w/breakfast, classic car show, vintage aircraft, and plane rides.
218-386-2744 View wild orchids, classes, festival, food.
218-463-3979 Contact: Pam Hetteen in Downtown and at Pioneer Farm and Village Two day festival featuring food, music, arts and crafts along with a Scandinavian smorgasbord and Maypole raising. Friday and Saturday evening entertainment at the high school theater." June 18-19, 2010.
218-745-5037 On County 23, 17 miles Northeast of East Grand Forks. Last full weekend in June, Thursday - Sunday. 40 hours of dancing and listening pleasure. 9 Bands, free beverage and Czech tacos one evening, old fashioned barn dance, polka church service, overnight camping with showers provided, acres of parking, shuttle car from parking lot, food served all four days.
218-681-5712 Contact: Dede Coltom Location: Floyd B. Olson Park Large outdoor craft show.
800-328-4455 North Country Cruiser's Car Club car show and cruise.
218-938-4495 Contact: Steve Massmann
218-938-4125 Contact: Jeanine Joans Held in mid to late June.
July Alvarado Lions' Corn Feed Location: Alvarado City Park
218-437-8174 Location: Old Mill State Park Fourth Sunday in July. Picnic and play at the park. Enjoy free ice cream compliments of the Marshall County Dairy Association. Games, entertainment and music fills the day.
Parade, craft show, horseshoe and karaoke
East Grand
Sertoma 4th of July Celebration 218-945-6266 or 218-687-3637 Contact: Danny Grunhovd or Mike
218-435-6171 Contact: Greg Mireault Flea/farmers market and craft bazaar at the East Polk Heritage Center (Contact Dean Vikan at 218-435-6594)
218-378-4113 Contact: LouAnn Kiesow
July 4th parade with several other activities and events throughout the day.
Parade, dances, good food, antique displays, all school reunion and more. July 16 - 18, 2010.
218-762-6661 Contact: Barb Peterson 2nd Week in July. Carnival, petting zoo, demo auto racing, livestock show, grandstand entertainment, stock car races.
218-265-2084 Contact: Ronda Davis Annual event that includes lawn mower races, karaoke contest, kids games and a street dance
218-861-6210
218-674-4142 Contact: Shannon Mortenson
218-754-2710 Contact: Megan Hanson Annual event that includes a parade, kids games, flea market, street dance, pork roast dinner, rummage sales & lawnmower races. July 31, 2010.
Yearly community dinner on the 4th of July at Spring Lake Park.
218-637-2911 Main St. Street dance on July 4th, live music and fireworks.
218-637-2491 or 701-885- Contact: Duaine Sanden Occurs June 30 - July 1.
218-253-2990 Contact: Don Vatthauer Carnival, livestock exhibits, art show, kiddie parade, live grandstand show.
218-796-5486 Contact: Glen Hofstad Norwegian Heritage Event.
218-695-2201 Contact: Willie Johnson
218-253-2684 Contact: City Hall Last weekend in July
218-442-7715 Location: Roosevelt Arena, located downtown Every 3 and 4th of July. Antiques, collectibles, crafts, tools and much more. Concessions available.
218-463-1405 Contact: Julie Elick Location: Pioneer Village - west of Roseau Sponsored by Roseau Area Arts Association
218-463-1009 Contact: Buddy Erickson 6 days Sunday thru Friday. Children's barn, headline entertainment for three nights, carnival, livestock showing, demolition derby, food stands. Approximately 45,000 visitors.
218-478-3092 Last Saturday in July. Noon meal, fishing contest, golf tournament, steak fry, music, dance, ice cream & pie social and antique machinery display. Kids games at the pool.
218-681-4287 Contact: Ray Safranski Next to the Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center. Held in July for five days. Live "bandshell" music, demolition derby, carnival, livestock shows, horseshow and bullride.
218-681-3720 Contact: Chamber of Commerce Held in conjunction with the Pennington County Fair each July.
218-268-4465 Contact: Helen Sordahl Fireworks, dance, street games for children, kiddie parade.
July 3-4, 2010. July 3: school reunion starting at 10 am with a short program. School will be open for tours. Lunch will be from 11-1 pm at the Sand Valley Church. A parade will be held at 2 pm and a dance will occur in the evening. July 4: annual 4th of July celebration, kiddie parade at 1 pm. Games and contests to follow at dusk.
218-584-8282 Contact: Shelly Brevik Second or third Friday and Saturday of July. (Set as to not conflict with Norman County Fair.) Appreciation supper, street dance along with many other activities.
218-425-7679 or 218-425- Contact: Dean Brateng Sunday prior to the 4th of July. Band, dunk tank, food, refreshments, flea market and dinner. Sponsored by the Wannaska Lions Club and 4-H Club.
218-686-3507 Contact: Scott Peters 29114 260th St. NW Location: E. Johnson & 8th St. Held in late July/early August for five days - Wednesday through Sunday, with a parade on Wednesday to kick off events. Amateur talent show, carnival, grandstand shows, demolition race, derby, bingo, Settler Square historical activities, 4-H and craft exhibits.
800-328-4455 Street and lighted boat parade. Fireworks, food vendors and games. Annual Chili Cookoff. A street dance occurs the night before.
218-386-3168 Area artists display on Lake Street during the July 4th celebration.
August Argyle Grinding Days 218-437-8174 Location: Old Mill State Park The century old grist mill and 1878 Case #359 steam engine are operated to demonstrate flour grinding. Marshall County Historical Society members share tales of pioneer lore and early days. Pioneer cabin open for viewing and fresh stone-ground flour is available for sale.
218-281-4320 Contact: Crookston Chamber 107 West 2nd St., PO Box 115 1-800-809-5997 Held the third weekend in August. Attractions include: Torchlight Parade, dances in the park, games and entertainment, childrens activities, bed race, street fair, stage shows and fireworks.
701-772-7271 Catfishing tournament with cash-prizes, outdoor concerts, concession stands, children games and contests.
218-773-3959 Contact: Julie Jenson Shocking and bundling, steam threshing, Saw Mill demonstration, blacksmith demonstration, historical skits and story telling. Pioneer Village, parade of antique machinery, cars, horses, dancing and music programs.
218-945-6692 Customer appreciation day.
218-435-1188 Contact: Steve Godtland Hwy 2 East At the East Polk Heritage Center
218-294-6292 Contact: City Clerk www.grygla.govoffice2.com Last full weekend in August before Labor Day weekend. Street dances, softball tournament, demo derby, ATV mud run, parade, mutton busting, kiddie tractor pull and other childrens games.
218-436-2178 Contact: Wayne Ruud Sponsored by the Karlstad Lions.
Location: Kittson County Museum Artists Unlimited sponsored show.
218-754-2200 Held in Lake Bronson State Park. Demonstrations, displays, sales and judging, craft show, and music.
218-253-2270 Contact: Virgil Benoit Location: Old Treaty Crossing Park Annual history Chautauqua and arts festival sponsored by The Association of the French of the North. A celebration of the French presence in North America and the history of the Red River Valley from frontier to settlement times. Singing, dancing and family fun.
218-442-5551 Location: 9 miles North on County 17 Lake of the Woods Threshing Bee - Threshing demonstration, sawmill demonstration, food stands. Antique tractors and machinery. Shingle mill, parade, flea market, toy museum, log home, pioneer schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, camping available.
218-424-7648 Contact: Tom Jacobson Kiddie parade, festival, parade, music and stage entertainment Historic displays and demonstrations. Two days of activity.
218-463-9913 Contact: Denny's Outdoor Sports on Roseau River
218-781-2812 or 218-781- * 9:00 am to dusk Held the 2nd Sunday in August. Flea market, craft sales, concession stands, non-denominational church services, live music, parade, lunch in the park, kids games, softball games. Over 3,000 persons persons attend.
218-681-2106 Contact: Darrell Janisch 28 Target 3-D Archery Tourney - Outdoor field course. 42 target 3-D Archery Tourney & 14 Target Dakota Round - Outdoor field
218-681-5767 Contact: Caryl Bugge Location: Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village A Farmers Market
218-754-2861 or 877- KICKNUP Labor Day weekend
218-584-5195 (to place Contact: Rod Thoreson First Saturday of August.
218-745-5174 Contact: Nancy Mattson, Warren Sheaf Parade, pool activities and side walk sales.
September Ada Fun in the Flatlands 218-784-3542 Contact: LeeAnn Konkin Location: West Side Park & various sites Held the weekend after Labor Day in conjunction with 4-H Achievement Day. Three days of activities and entertainment. Horseshoe tournament, chili cook-off, Art in the Park (Westside Park), parade, craft sale, a dance, car races and many other family events. Sponsored by the Ada Chamber of Commerce.
218-528-2108 Contact: Tia Hietala Street dance, tournaments, parade, games for children, entertainment, lunch and dinner.
218-698-4220 Downtown Brooks First Saturday after Labor Day. Tournaments, games, cook-out, street dance.
218-281-4320 or 800-809- Contact: Crookston CVB Held the first Saturday after Labor Day. Farmers Market, flea market and city-wide garage sales.
218-218-1038 Contact: Clayton Briggs On Hwy 2 E
218-567-8160 Dinner, dance, mud run, skeet shooting contest, kids games and more.
218-435-6594 Contact: Dean Vikan Location: At Heritage Center, Hwy 2 East near hospital One day festival with special events and activities celebrating our special history. Music, crafters, food and more. First Saturday after Labor Day.
Activities include a fun run, co-ed softball tournament, kiddie parade, ice cream social, free will supper and a street dance.
218-762-4390 Contact: Diane Rice Held second Saturday in September. Kiddie parade, side walk sales, community rummage sales, pie social & bake sale.
218-563-3043 Held the third Saturday in September.
218-874-7135 Parade, dance, carnival, community supper, treasure hunt, fun run, food stands, and flea market. Weekend after labor day.
218-478-3092 King of Trails activities along Highway 75. Rummage sales, etc. Activities are advertised.
218-782-2866 Contact: Melroy Wiskow Follow State Hwy 32 North to Co. 8 East 6 1/2 miles Held the weekend after Labor Day. Old Fashion Threshing using steam tractors. 2 day event.
218-681-3720 Contact: Chamber of Commerce Location: Downtown & Floyd B. Olson Park Outdoor craft show and flea market. Held the second Saturday in September.
218-681-3720 Contact: Chamber of Commerce Street dance and food booths. 2nd Saturday of September.
218-584-5577 Contact: Danette Gwin Horse ride and wagon train in the fall that is approximately 15-18 miles long. Departs from the Twin Valley Riders Club Arena.
October
218-528-2108 Contact: Badger Jaycees * 5:30 - 7:00 pm Games, family event, costume contests, prizes on Halloween.
218-773-0525 Contact: Darlene Gust Location: VFW Arena & Civic Center Arena 1st weekend in October. Sponsored by the EGF Arts & Crafts Council.
218-945-6786 Contact: Linda Widrig Location: Fertile-Beltrami School
Location: Greenbush/Middle River School, Greenbush Campus Halloween Party on October 31st.
Middle River Middle River Goose Festival 218-222-3521 Contact: Delray and Colleen Ness Parades, dance, exhibits, food stands, games, children's games and
theater
production. October 1-3, 2010 218-796-5105 Contact: Emily Bernier 2nd Avenue
218-783-6435 Contact: Henrietta Olson Queen crowned, show, educational information and festival.
November Argyle Wreath Workshop 218-437-8174 Contact: Ryan Sansnass Location: Old Mill State Park * Park vehicle permit required Last weekend in November. Registration required before November 15
218-281-2796 Contact: Wanda Wilkens, Eagles Weekend after Thanksgiving. Registration required to display.
218-281-8190 Contact: Eric Burgess, UMC/SIFE Registration required to display.
218-435-6434 Contact: Karen Graham * 9-4 Sponsored by the Swim Club. Held at the High School on the 1st Saturday in November.
Community Center 1st weekend of deer hunting, Sat. - serve turkey, mashed potatoes and all the trimmings. 2nd weekend, Sat. - Lutefisk, meatballs and potatoes.
Located at Halma Community Center 1st Sunday evening of deer season.
Location: Kittson County Museum Craft & Bake Sale the Saturday before Thanksgiving
218-463-1472 Contact: Carol Amundson Location: Roseau School * 10am - 6pm Fri., 10am - Thanksgiving weekend annually. Dozens of crafters from all over Minnesota display/sell their products.
Roseau Roseau's Diva Day Location: Roseau City Center Contact: roseauwot@hotmail.com * 10am - 4pm on the First Saturday of November A day for women...pamper yourself with massages, new skin treatments, special treats and opportunities for shopping from local crafters, vendors and artists. Sponsored by the Roseau
Women of Today. www.rwot.org 218-681-8730 Contact: Becky Location: VFW Club Selling crafts, baked goods, homemade soups & lunch.
218-681-2183 Location: Ralph Engelstad Arena * 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Crafts of numerous kinds.
* 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. * Free Free thanksgiving dinner served for anyone in the area alone at Senior Center. Sponsored by Warren Jaycees.
December Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas 218-784-3540 Contact: LeeAnn Konkin Location: Ada VFW, Fire Hall Held first Saturday in December. Parade, Santa, craft show, free movies and a dance.
218-528-2108 Contact: Badger Jaycees Badger Community Hall, 203 North Main St Second Saturday in December.
218-281-4320 Contact: Crookston Chamber Held the first Friday in December. Sleigh rides in the park. Skating and bonfires. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. A variety of activities for children. Local stores are filled with holiday savings and treats.
218-230-4231 Contact: Sheryl Holter-Vogel Bring in the New Year with non-alcoholic celebration festivities. Music, children's activities and food throughout downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks.
218-773-2066 Location: Heritage Village across from Northwest Tech. College Christmas carols, program, sleigh rides, cocoa & cookies. Meet Santa.
218-687-2379 Community Center Held the first Saturday in December.
218-584-8441 Contact: Don Jensen Occurs the second weekend in December. Activities include pictures with santa and an antique wagon, cowboy poetry, stick horse rodeo, program with local talent, dance and a potluck supper. 1880's dress encouraged with an authentic dress contest. Proceeds raised go to the Ronald McDonald House. Santa Claus Day always follows Cowboy Christmas.
First weekend in December. Features include a craft fair, bake sale, Santa workshop, holiday music, movies, sleigh rides, and a Santa
218-861-6210 Sponsored by Hendrum Rec Club
218-674-4142 VFW Middle Room
218-754-2525 Contact: Joyce Storeby Held at the Lake Bronson Legion 2nd Saturday in December at the Lake Bronson Legion.
218-762-4390 Contact: Diane Rice Held the 1st Saturday in December. Bingo, treats and a visit from
218-874-7135 Bake sale and tour of selected homes in the community.
218-253-2171 Contact: Steve Seeger Weekend before Christmas. Sponsored by Pathfinders Snowmobile Club.
218-463-2825 Location: Covenant Church On stage at the theater. Sponsored by Roseau Area Friends of the Library.
Roseau Super Santa Saturday Location: Roseau City Center Contact: roseauwot@hotmail.com * 10 am - 12:30 pm on the First Saturday of December Come for pictures with Santa by the fireplace, activities for the kids, door prizes and a free lunch. Sponsored by the Roseau Women of
Today. www.rwot.org 218-687-4646 Horse drawn sleigh rides, Santa visit, craft sales, turkey drawings, face painting and much more.
218-681-6189 Contact: Kelly Rogalla Location: Eagles Club Public is invited to vote for their favorite tree with a monetary donation. Refreshments served. Bake sales and pictures with Santa.
218-584-5254 Contact: Twin Valley Booster Members Location: Twin Valley Community Center Held in Early December
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