NEXT ON MAIN STREET

NEXT ON MAIN STREET Events planned for downtown Prior Lake on Main Street

BY JACQUELINE DEVINE

Every year, downtown Prior Lake offers tons of fun events each season for the whole family to enjoy.

Sandi Fleck, president of the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce, said there are many events to look forward to on Main Street this year.

Here are some events to check out this year:

FARMER’S MARKET

The Prior Lake Farmer’s Market is back for another outdoor season on Main Street, complete with returning vendors as well for food trucks, live music, organic coffee, cocktails and more.

The Prior Lake Farmers Market started more than 20 years ago and has always provided patrons with the highest quality selection of locally produced items available.

According to the Prior Lake Farmer’s Market, it is one of the best ways to support local business. When you buy from a local farmer, you are not only impacting that vendor; you are helping the environment, promoting clean eating and voting with your dollar.

The Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

For more information visit www.priorlakefarmersmarket. com/

CHALK FEST 2022

Chalk Fest is Prior Lake’s newest event. This free event encourages attendees to participate in and/or observe the work of amateur and professional artists, as well as mingle with other community members in an outdoor setting.

Chalk Fest incorporates professional chalk artists who bring downtown’s Main Avenue to life with their creations. The event also includes an amateur chalk art contest, interactive art displays, live music and food trucks. The two-day event takes place on Main Avenue between County Road 21 and Dakota Street Southeast. It is scheduled to kick off Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17.

Visit www.priorlakemn.gov/ government/departments/recreation/annual-events/fall-events for more details.

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CHAMBER FEST 2022

Prior Lake Chamber Fest, formerly known as Lakefront Days, will take place Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6.

Schedule of events:

Friday, Aug. 5

This year, the Wine/Beer Tasting with Vendors will be in a new downtown location. The event will close off Main Street and parking lots that are close to Main Street. Businesses are encouraged to reserve a vendor booth.

The Wine/Beer Tasting with Vendors will run from 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All booths must be set up by 6 p.m. and taken down after 9 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 6

 10 a.m. Parade (Begins at Lakefront Park, right on Main Avenue, right on Dakota Street and disperses onto Arcadia or Dakota Street).  2-5 p.m. Inflatables/mini golf  2-5 p.m. Vendor Village  2 p.m. Metro Air Corn Hole Tournament  7 to 10 p.m. Live music

For more information visit www.priorlakechamber.com/ chamber-fest/

PHOTO COURTESY OF PRIOR LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce this year transitioned Lakefront Days to Prior Lake Chamber Fest to promote local businesses. This year’s Chamber Fest 2021 will be held Friday, Aug. 6, and Saturday, Aug. 7.

LADIES NIGHT OUT/ OKTOBERFEST 2022

Join the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce for Ladies Night Out, sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union, in downtown on Main Street on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m.

All participants must be 21+ (please bring ID). Check in will be from 4:45-6 p.m. Wristbands will be given out at check-in; this is required for Ladies Night Out specials and wristband drawings. Specials will be sent out the week of the event. Come dressed in Oktoberfest style!

Fees/Admission:

 $15 per person until Aug. 31, 11:59 p.m.; $20 per person thereafter  Online registration will stop at noon on Sept. 15  Walk-ins $20 cash/check

For more information visit www.business.priorlakechamber.com/events/details/ ladies-night-out-oktoberfest-2022-10076