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The Mower County Shopper is thrilled to introduce our 2024 Summer Fun Guide� This comprehensive guide offers valuable information for Mower County and surrounding areas, covering June, July, and August� It includes a Calendar of Events featuring activities, sporting events, tours, fairs, festivals, and various fun opportunities suitable for all ages, families, and interests�
The information contained in this guide has been published in good faith on the basis of information supplied to the publishers and designers. www.mowercountyshopper.com
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WELCOME TO SUMMER FUN
Every Wednesday Story Time at the Austin Public Library from 10:00am-10:30am for more information go to www. aplmn.or
Every Wednesday Wake up and Wiggle at the Austin Public Library from 10:30am11:00am for more information go to www.aplmn.org
Every Wednesday and Thursday Blind Draw Cornhole Tournament - Scoremagic at Lansing Corner from 6:30pm9:00pm
Every Friday, Cedar River Farmers Market 4:00PM6:00PM
Summer Fun Events
Every Friday, Friday Night Game Night at Ratatoskr Games from 6:30pm-9:00pm for more information visit Ratatoskr Games on Facebook
Every Sunday Bingo at the American Legion Post 91 from 12:00pm-2:30pm for more information call 507-437-1151
SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST
8:00AM - American Legion’s Annual Car Show at the American Legion Parking Lot call 507-437-1151 for more information
9:00AM - Sola Fide Observatory Public Viewing go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org for more information
SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND
2:00PM - Greyhounds Baseballs vs Winona go to www. marcusenpark.com for more information
MONDAY, JUNE 3RD
8:00AM - Opening Day at Austin Municipal Pool for more information go to www. ci.austin.mn.us
TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH
7:00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s for more information call 507-434-7102
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH
8:00AM - 4th Avenue Fest for more information visit Horace Austin Park on Facebook
THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH
3:00PM - Youth Wheel Throwing www.austinareaarts.org
3:30PM - Creators Club: Colored Pencil Optical Illusion Art www.austinareaarts.org
6:00PM - Pet Portrait Painting www.austinareaarts.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH
2:30PM - “Rolling Rec” with Parks & Rec Department for more information visit Austin Park & Recreation Department on Facebook
FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH - SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH
Austin Stars Tournament 14’s for more information go to www.austinallstarsbaseball. com
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SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH
10:00AM - Indigo & Shibori Workshop www.austinareaarts.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH
9:00AM - Mower County Sheep Classic Show
1:00PM - Naturalist Nature Walk at the Jay C Hormel Nature Center
SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH & SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH
MN Junior Angus Field Day
SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH & SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH
Cedar River Archery ClubMay 3D for more information go to www.cedarriverarcheryclub.com
MONDAY, JUNE 10TH
12:00PM - AYHA Golf Tournament
TUESDAY, JUNE 11TH
1:00PM - Fused Glass Studio for more information go to ww.austinareaarts.org
7:00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s for more information call 507-434-7102
TUESDAY, JUNE 11THTHURSDAY, JUNE 13TH
Gifted and Talented Sympo sium for more information go
Summer Fun Events
THURSDAY, JUNE 13TH
1:00PM - How to Know a Whale - Family Program www.hormelnaturecenter.org
more information visit Austin Park & Recreation Department on Facebook
FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH
6:30PM - Hat Brim Design
SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH
9:00AM - Discover Science Together at The Hormel Institute for more information go to www.hi.umn.edu
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SUNDAY, JUNE 16THTHURSDAY, JUNE 20TH
American Junior Golf Association at the Austin Country Club for more information go to www.austincountryclub.net
TUESDAY, JUNE 18TH
7:00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s for more information call 507-434-7102
7:00PM - Austin blue Jays Home Game
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH
4:00PM - Summer Dance Camp at Evolve Dance Studio for more information go to www.bridgetdance.com
Summer Fun Events
7:30PM - Greyhounds Baseball vs Rochester Barons for more information go to www. marcusenpark.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH
3:00PM - Youth Wheel Throwing www.austinareaarts.org
THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH
5:00PM - Karaoke at the Austin VFW Post 1216
FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST
Go Skate Day - Making skateboards and installing a Fix It Station and promoting our community’s Skateboarding Community.
2:30PM - “Rolling Rec” with
Parks & Rec Department
FRIDAY, JUNE 21STSUNDAY, JUNE 23RD
Lama Show 2024 at the Mower County Fairgrounds Pro Horseshoe Tournament
7:00 PM - Annie at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre for more information call 507-433-0595
FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST
5:00PM - Austin Area Arts Staff Gallery Opening at the Austin ArtWorks Center for more information go to www. austinareaarts.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST
Lama Yoga at the Mower County Fairgrounds for more information go to www.mowercountyfair. com
Go Skate Day for more information go to www. mowercountyfair.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND
9:00AM - Fittest on Turf for more information go
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9:00AM - Hush Fitness Event
7:00PM - Annie at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre for more information call 507-433-0595
SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND
Fitness Jam
SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND
7:00PM - Chris Mims at Gravity Storm Brewery for more information go to www.gravitystormbrewery.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD
2:00PM - Annie at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre
MONDAY, JUNE 24TH
5:00PM - Little Learners at the MacPhail Center for Music
5:30PM - Human Rights Commission - Monthly Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 24TH –
FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH
Circle of Friends Day Camp at the Hormel Historic Home for more information go to www. hormelhistorichome.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 25TH
7:00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26TH
4:00PM - Summer Dance
Summer Fun Events
Camp at Evolve Dance Studio for more information go to www.bridgetdance.com
7:30PM - Greyhounds Baseball vs Wanamingo for more information go to www.marcusenpark.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26TH -
FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH
Minnesota Newspaper Association Summer Meeting at the Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center
FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH -
SUNDAY, JUNE 30TH
Gopher Qualifier Baseball Tournament
THURSDAY, JUNE 27TH
1:00PM - Music with Will Bjorndal - Family Program at Jay C Hormel Nature Center for more information go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org
3:00PM - Youth Wheel Throwing www.austinareaarts.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH
9:00AM - Barn Hunt Event at Packer Arena
TUESDAY, JULY 2ND
W :00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s for more information call 507-434-7102
TUESDAY, JULY 2NDTHURSDAY, JULY 4TH
Freedom Festival at Bandshell Community Park for more information go to www.freedomfestaustin.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD
9:00AM - Cedar River Archery Club Annual Kids Day for more information go to www. cedarriverarcheryclub.com
FRIDAY, JULY 5TH –SUNDAY, JULY 7TH
MN Boer Goat Show for more information go to www.mowercountyfair.com
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6THSUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH
Mower County Fair for more information go to www.mowercountyfair.com
SATURDAY, JULY 6TH & SUNDAY, JULY 7TH
Cedar River Archery ClubMay 3D Shoot for more information go to www.cedarriverarcheryclub.com
SUNDAY, JULY 7TH
7:00AM - Fly- In Breakfast at the Austin Municipal Airport 2:00PM - Greyhounds Baseball vs Stewartville for more information go to www.marcusenpark.com
MONDAY, JULY 8TH –FRIDAY, JULY 12TH
All Access Community Explorations Camp at the Hormel Historic Home for more information go to www.hormelhistorichome.org
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TUESDAY, JULY 9THFRIDAY, JULY 12TH
10:30AM - Kid’s Camp: Polymer Clay Castles for more information go to www.austinareaarts.org
TUESDAY, JULY 9TH
7:00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s for more information call 507-434-7102
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10TH
4:00PM - Summer Dance Camp at Evolve Dance Studio for more information go to www.bridgetdance.com
7:30PM - Greyhounds Baseball vs Rochester Roadrunners for more information go to www.marcusenpark.com
Summer Fun Events
C Hormel Nature Center for more information go to www. hormelnaturecenter.org
THURSDAY, JULY 11TH –SUNDAY, JULY 14TH
MN Youth Livestock Expo –Hog Show for more information go to www.mowercountyfair.com
FRIDAY, JULY 12THSUNDAY, JULY 14TH
2024 MN Long Course Reginal Swim Meet at the Austin Municipal Pool for more information go to www.ci.austin.mn.us
FRIDAY, JULY 12TH
SUNDAY, JULY 14TH
Gopher State 15U AA Tournament for more information go to www.myas.org
MONDAY, JULY 15TH –
FRIDAY, JULY 19TH
THURSDAY, JULY 11TH
1:00PM- Family Program at the Jay
2:30PM - “Rolling Rec” with Parks & Rec Department for more information visit Austin Park & Recreation Depart
SATURDAY, JULY 13TH
9:00PM - Sola Fide Observatory Public Viewing for more information go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org
SUNDAY, JULY 14TH
2:00PM - Greyhounds Baseball vs Dodge Center at Marcusen Park for more information go to www.marcusenpark.com
MONDAY, JULY 15TH
7:00PM - Austin Blue Jays Home Game at Riverland
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH
5:00PM- Karaoke at the Austin VFW Post 1216 for more information call 507-437-1151
All Access Community Explorations Camp at the Hormel Historic Home for more information go to www.hormelhistorichome.org
TUESDAY, JULY 16TH
Ag Appreciation Summer Cookout at the Mower County Fairgrounds for more information go to www.mowercountyfair.com
TUESDAY, JULY 16TH -
THURSDAY, JULY 18TH
10:30AM - Creature Drawing Camp at the Austin ArtWorks Center
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17TH
4:00PM - Summer Dance Camp at Evolve Dance Studio for more information go to www.bridgetdance.com
7:00PM - Austin Blue Jays Home Game at Riverland
7:30PM - Greyhounds Baseball vs Pine Island at Marcusen Park for more information go to www.marcusenpark.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH
10:00AM - River Rats Car Club Car Show at Lafayette Park for more information call 507438-6635
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH & SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH
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Summer Fun Events
Cedar River Archery Club - Targeting Cancer Shoot for more information go to www.cedarriverarcheryclub.com
THURSDAY, JULY 18TH
1:00PM - International Owl Center - Family Program at the Jay C Hormel Nature Center for more information go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org
THURSDAY, JULY 18TH
5:00PM - Karaoke at the Austin VFW Post 1216 for more information call 507-437-1151
FRIDAY, JULY 19TH
10:00AM - Clay Birdhouses at the Austin ArtWorks Center for more information go to www.austinareaarts.org
2:30PM - “Rolling Rec” with Parks & Rec Department for more information visit Austin Park & Recreation Department on Facebook
SATURDAY, JULY 20TH
9:30AM - Dammen Family Fun Day Fundraiser at he Jay C Hormel Nature Center for more information go to www. hormelnaturecenter.org
1:00PM - 4th Annual Duck Race at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center for more information go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org
SATURDAY, JULY 20TH
12:00PM - North Star Kiko Classic at the Mower County Fairgrounds for more informa-
tion go to www.mowercountyfair.com
MONDAY, JULY 22ND
5:30PMTUESDAY, JULY 23RDFRIDAY, JULY 26TH
10:30AM - Kid’s Camp: Pet Portrait Drawings at the Austin ArtWorks Center for more information go to www.austinareaarts.org
TUESDAY, JULY 23RD
7:00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s for more information call 507-434-7102
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH & SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH
Austin ArtWorks Festival Cedar River Archery Club - Traditional Only Shoot for more information go to www.cedarriverarcheryclub.com
FRIDAY, JULY 26TH
10:00AM - Clay Birdhouses at Austin ArtWorks Center for more information go to www. austinareaarts.org
2:30PM - “Rolling Rec” with Parks & Rec Department for more information visit Austin Park & Recreation Department on Facebook
SATURDAY, JULY 27TH
9:00PM - Sola Fide Observatory Public Viewing for more information go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org
SUNDAY, JULY 28TH
Trail Blazers Horse Show at the
Mower County Fairgrounds for more information go to www. mowercountyfair.com
MONDAY, JULY 29TH
5:00PM - Little Learners at the MacPhail Center for Music for more information go to www. macphail.org
MONDAY, JULY 29TH –FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND Camp Just for Me Autism Camp at the Hormel Historic Home for more information go to www.hormelhistorichome.org
TUESDAY, JULY 30TH
1:00PM - Fused Glass Studio at the Austin ArtWorks Center for more information go to www.austinareaarts.org
7:00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s for more information call 507-434-7102
TUESDAY, JULY 30TH
5:00PM - VFW Monthly Dinner at the VFW Post 1216
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31STSUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH
7:00PM - Bright Star at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre summersettheatre.org
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST
1:00PM - Reptile and Amphibian Discovery ZooFamily Program at the Jay C Hormel Nature Center for more information go to www. hormelnaturecenter.org
3:30PM - Creator Club: Abstract India Ink at the Austin ArtWorks Center for more information go to www.austinareaarts.org
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND
10:00AM - Clay Birdhouse making at the Austin ArtWorks Center for more information go to www.austinareaarts.org
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD
10:00AM - Intro to Mirco-Mosaic at the Austin ArtWorks Center for more information go to www.austinareaarts.org
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6TH
7:00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s for more information call 507-434-7102
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6TH –
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH
Little Learners Camp at the Hormel Historic Home for more information go to www. hormelhistorichome.org
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH & SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH
2-Day Bull Riding at the Mower County Fairgrounds for more information go to www. mowercountyfair.com
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH
7:00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s for more information call 507-434-7102
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH
1:00PM - The Power of Fire - Family Program at the Jay C Hormel Nature Center for more information go to www.
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austinareaarts.org
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH
9:00PM - Sola Fide Observatory Public Viewing for more information go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH
7:00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s for more information call 507-434-7102
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH
9:00PM - Sola Fide Observatory Public Viewing for more information go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org
MONDAY, AUGUST 26TH
5:30PM - Monthly Meeting
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH
5:00PM - VFW Monthly Dinner at Post 1216
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH
7:00PM - Trivia at Hoot and Ole’s for more information call 507-434-7102
Every Monday from June to August Music at the Mansion – Hormel Historic Home from 6:00PM - 8:00PM
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SUMMER CAMPS
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June 12 to 16 (M-F), 10 am-11am, Ages 6 weeks to 5
Musical Families
June 12 to 16 (M-F), 10 am-11am, Ages 6 weeks to 5
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Percussion Camp
June 12 to 16 (M-F), 10 am-11am, Ages 6 weeks to 5
Percussion Camp
June 12 to 16 (M-F), 10 am-11am, Ages 6 weeks to 5
July 31 to Aug 4 (M-F), 9 am-noon, Ages 8 to 19
Percussion Camp
June 12 to 16 (M-F), 10 am-11am, Ages 6 weeks to 5
Piano Camp
Percussion Camp
Percussion Camp
July 31 to Aug 4 (M-F), 9 am-noon, Ages 8 to 19
July 31 to Aug 4 (M-F), 9 am-noon, Ages 8 to 19
June 26 to 30 (M-F) 9 am-noon, Ages 7 to 12
Piano Camp
July 31 to Aug 4 (M-F), 9 am-noon, Ages 8 to 19
July 31 to Aug 4 (M-F), 9 am-noon, Ages 8 to 19
Piano Camp
Strings Camp
Piano Camp
Piano Camp
June 26 to 30 (M-F) 9 am-noon, Ages 7 to 12
July 31 to Aug 4 (M-F), 9 am-noon, Ages 8 to 19
June 26 to 30 (M-F) 9 am-noon, Ages 7 to 12
June 26 to 30 (M-F) 9 am-noon, Ages 7 to 12
Strings Camp
Strings Camp
June 26 to 30 (M-F) 9 am-noon, Ages 7 to 12
Strings Camp
July 31 to Aug 4 (M-F), 9 am-noon, Ages 8 to 19
July 31 to Aug 4 (M-F), 9 am-noon, Ages 8 to 19
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MACPHAIL AUSTIN | JULY 10, 6-8 PM Music at the Mansion with J.D. & Fred Steele and Friends
Summer Concert Series at Hormel Historic Home
FREE at the Hormel Historic Home Peace Garden. Bring your own chair or blanket. Gates open at 6pm. Concert begins at 7pm.
MACPHAIL AUSTIN | JULY 10, 6-8 PM Music at the Mansion with J.D. & Fred Steele and Friends
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MACPHAIL AUSTIN | JULY 10, 6-8 PM Music at the Mansion with J.D. & Fred Steele and Friends
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Camp July 31 to Aug 4 (M-F), 9 am-noon, Ages 8 to 19 Piano Camp June 26 to 30 (M-F) 9 am-noon, Ages 7 to 12 Strings Camp July 31 to Aug 4 (M-F), 9 am-noon, Ages 8 to 19
Summer
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Concert Series at Hormel Historic Home
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Blooming Prairie
Old Fashioned 4th of July
Come and enjoy Blooming Prairie’s famous old fashioned 4th of July celebration, the largest celebration in southern Minnesota! Check out the Blooming Prairie website for events and times. www.bloomingprairie.com
July 26th Annual Golf Fun Day
Themes is Awesome Blossoms Hosted at BP Country Club
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16 Produced by the Mower County Shopper August 10 & 11 Steam & Power Show Featuring This Year: 1918 Holt 75 Caterpillar. Cedar Valley Memories 18791 Highway 9 West of Osage, Iowa Prisoners really) Admission $10 - Buy a ButtonAdmission Both Days 28thAnnual Mitchell County Historical Society presents:
Flea Market
- & Prizes! Power Demonstrations August 10 & 11 Steam & Power Show Featuring This Year: 1918 Holt 75 Caterpillar. Cedar Valley Memories 18791 Highway 9 West of Osage, Iowa Rides Food Fun Sponsors Prisoners (not really) Crafts Admission $10 - Buy a ButtonAdmission Both Days 28thAnnual Mitchell County Historical Society presents:
Kid’s
Tractor Pull
Kid’s Tractor
- & Prizes! Steam Power Demonstrations & Tractor Pull
Flea Market
Pull
Friday, June 28th
MacPhail’s Parking Lot Palooza
• Time: 7:00pm
• Who: MacPhail Student Rock Bands will perform
• Location: AHS Annex Parking Parking Lot (bring a lawn chair)
Saturday, June 29th
Torge’s Street Dance
• Time: 8:00pm-Midnight
• Band: Flashmob!
• Location: Torge’s Live Parking Lot
Wednesday, July 3rd
Entertainment Schedule, July 3rd:
• 12:30-1:30 - Acclaim Dance Studio (Bandshell Stage)
• 2:00-2:45 - Live Bald Eagle Presentation! sponsored by the Austin Eagles Lookout Aerie 703 (Bandshell Stage)
• 2:30-3:00 - Mason Pacholl, MacPhail Musician (Eagles Tent)
• 3:00-4:15 - The Belt Buckles (Bandshell Stage)
• 3:00-4:30 - MacPhail Students Perform (Eagles Tent)
• 4:30-6:00 - Little Miss Sparkler/Mr. Firecracker Pageant (Bandshell Stage)
• 6:00-7:00 - RAD Zoo Presentation (Eagles Tent)
• 7:00-8:30 - 70’s Magic Sunshine Band, sponsored by G&G Heating (Bandshell Stage) Activities Schedule, July 3rd:
• 2:00-8:00 - Bingo (Veteran’s Pavilion)
• 2:30-7:00 - Children’s Inflatables and Corn Box
• 2:30-7:00 - Tween/Teen Zone: Foam Archery, Soccer, Hamster Ball Race, Obstacle Course
• 3:00-6:00 - Horse’n Around Pony Rides
• 3:00-7:00 - Kaptain Kirby Children’s Train Rides
• Jim Jayes Wandering Magic
• Food Trucks - throughout the day
• Craft Vendors - throughout the day
• Gravity Storm Craft Beer Garden
• VFW Beer Garden
• 5:00-5:30 - Mason Pacholl, MacPhail Musician (Eagels Tent)
• 5:30-6:00 - Join MacPhail for SingPlayLearn! (Eagles Tent)
• 6:00-7:30 - Sena and Cole Acoustic Duo, sponsored by RBC Wealth Management, Tom Wuertz (Bandshell Stage)
• 8:00-8:20 - Pillars of the Community Ceremony (Bandshell Stage)
• 8:30-10:00 - Austin Symphony Orchestra (Bandshell Stage)
• 10:00 - Fireworks over Bandshell Park Activities Schedule, July 4th:
• 1:30-8:00 - Althing Clinic First Aid Station
• 1:30-4:00 - River Rats Car Club Show & Shine, along 9th Place
• 2:00 Sign up starts for Cornhole Tourney (North Pavilion)
• 2:30 Hwy 218 Cornhole Tourney begins
• 2:00-4:00 - Westminster Free Ice Cream Social
• 2:00-8:00 - Children’s Inflatables and Corn Box
• 2:00-8:00 - Tween/Teen Zone: Foam Archery, Soccer, Hamster Ball Race, Obstacle Course
• 2:00-8:00 - Hasse Family Petting Zoo
• 2:00-8:00 - Bingo (Veteran’s Pavilion)
• 3:00-6:00 - Horse’n Around Pony Rides
• 3:30 sign up for Kids Pedal Pull Competition (ages 4-11) sponsored by Austin’s Morning Lions
• Competition begins at 4:00 in the West Parking Lot
• Trophies for each age group!
• Food Trucks - throughout the day
• Craft Vendors - throughout the day
• Gravity Storm Craft Beer Garden
• VFW Beer Garden
Thursday, July 4th
• 10:45 am Mini Piggy Fun Run (organizers: YMCA)
• 11:00 am Parade (organizers: Austin Area Chamber of Commerce) Entertainment Schedule, July 4th:
• 1:30 - Veteran’s Opening Ceremony and National Anthem by Austinaires (Bandshell Stage)
• 2:00-3:00 - MacPhail Student Performances (Eagles Tent)
• 2:00-3:30 - BYO Brass (Bandshell Stage)
• 3:00-3:30 - Join MacPhail for Bucket Drumming - all ages! (Eagles Tent)
• 3:30-5:30 - MacPhail Student Performances (Eagles Tent)
• 4:00-5:30 - Papa J (Bandshell Stage)
Friday, July 5th
Eagles Club Independence Day Outdoor Dance
• 5:30-8:30pm: LP & the 45’s
• 9:00-Midnight: Slippin’ Jimmy
• Location: Eagle Club
Saturday, July 6th
• Darren Dash / FreedomFest 5K Details TBA
• Kids Fishing Contest, East Side Lake
• 8:30am-10:00 on-site Registration
• 9:00am-10:50am Fishing time
• 11:00 - Fishing Contest Awards
Sunday, July 7th
Morning Lions Fly-In Breakfast
• 7:00am - 1:00pm, Austin Airport
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DAY OF PLAY
FRI. NOON-3:00
AT MIDWEST MACHINERY CO. JOHN DEERE
BOUNCY HOUSE & CORN PIT PLAY AREA
COMPLEMENTARY PICNIC LUNCH
MIDWEST MACHINERY CO. JOHN DEERE BINGO
FRL 6:30-8:00 SUN. 1:30-3:00
50 CENT CARDS-100% PAYBACK
AT GM COMMUNITY CENTER
GM LIONS & CITY OF GM
ADULT WATER FIGHTS
FRI. 7:00 SIGN-UP AT 6:30
AT FIREMEN’S BEER GARDEN
GM FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOOK SALE & QUILT RAFFLE
FRI. & SAT. 9:00-1:00
AT GM PUBLIC LIBRARY
CONTACT SARAH 507-754-5859
COFFEE & BAKE SALE
SAT. 8:00 - 10:00
AT GM COMMUNITY CENTER
BEAR CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCH
LIONS HOPE RUN TO ROAR 5K
SAT. 9:00 AT GM SCHOOL
FUN RUN
SAT. 10:30 AT GM SCHOOL TRACK
VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE
CONTACT JOCLYN BENSON 218-600-6897
WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
SAT, 9:00-DONE ???
AT GM CITY PARK
CONTACT CASS APLAND 507-251-9052
SKJENKE BOM LOUNGE
MEADOWFEST 2024
ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
SAT. 10:00 - 2:00
AT GM BUSINESS CENTER PARKING LOT
CONTACT JIMMIE ARNOLD 269-8872
WINDSOR CHOP MEAL
SAT. 11:00 - 1:00
AT FIREMEN’S BEER GARDEN
WINDSOR CHOP, POTATOES, BUN & DRINK COST $12.00 TAKEOUT AVAILABLE
PROCEEDS GO TOWARD FIREWORKS
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS SERVING FIRST FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
MEADOWFEST CAR SHOW
SAT. 10:00 - 2:00
AT GM BUSINESS CENTER PARKING LOT
CONTACT JAMES CHRISTIAN 507-754-5280
CONTACT DAN SWEEN 507-251-9755
KIDS’ INFLATABLE TOYS
SAT. NOON - 6:00 CLOSED FOR PARADE $10 ARMBANDS FOR UNLIMITED PLAY AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK CITY OF GM
MONEY SAND PILE
SAT. 3:30 - AFTER THE PARADE AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK GRAND MEADOW LIONS FIRST FARMERS & MERCHANT BANK
KIDS’ PEDAL PULL
SAT. 3:30 - AFTER THE PARADE AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
AGES 4- 11. MN SANCTIONED PULL
SGI AG SERVICES & GM LIONS
G.A.R. HALL OPEN HOUSE SAT. 10:00 - 2:00 & SUN. NOON - 3:00
COME AND SEE THE NEW DISPLAYS!! LOCATED ON SOUTH MAIN STREET MOWER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ECUMENICAL SERVICE
SUN, 10:00 AT GM SCHOOL LEGACY GYM OFFERING TO BENEFIT THE GM FOOD SHELF CONTACT PASTOR BOB
BEAR CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCH PASTOR MEGAN GM LUTHERAN CHURCH PARADE SAT. 2:00
PARADE ROUTE ON BACK CONTACT FRAN
CHURCH
KIDS’ WATER FIGHTS
BEAN BAG BASH
KIDS’ KICKBALL TOURNEY SUN. 3:00 GRADE 6 & UNDER FREE!! AT MEMORIAL PARK CONTACT GREG LAMP 507-754-5908 GM LIONS
KIDS’ CANDY BAR BINGO & HORSE RACES
4:00 AT FIREMEN’S BEER GARDEN GM LIONS
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BAUDOIN 507-259-7309
DINNER SUN. 11:00-1:00 AT THE GM LUTHERAN CHURCH PULLED HOT CHICKEN SANDWICHES, POTATO SALAD, CHIPS, PICKLES, BEVERAGE, ICE CREAM DESSERT BUFFET COST FREE WILL OFFERING GM LUTHERAN CHURCH
SUN. NOON - 1:00 AT FIREMEN’S BEER GARDEN PRIZES FOR WINNING TEAMS GM FIRE DEPARTMENT
SUN.
SIGN-UP 12:30 - 1:00. PLAY 1:00 - DONE AT FIREMEN’S BEER GARDEN AGE 16 AND OVER $40 ENTRY - 50% PAYOUT 3 FLIGHT POOLING DOUBLE ELIMINATION JOURNEY GM FIRE DEPARTMENT
SUN.
Friday, June 7th
6AM: Schmitz Electric Smoke-Off! BBQ Competition Begins
7AM - 6PM: 20 Mile Garage Sale along Shooting Star Trail (LeRoy, Taopi, Adams, & Rose Creek)
7AM - 5PM: Changing Seasons Garden Club Plant Sale at 203 NW 4th Street
4PM - 7PM: Adams Area History Center open
6PM: National Anthem
6:10PM: Opening Remarks
6:30PM: Southland Drumline on Commerce Stage
6PM: Adult Bean Bag Tournament
6PM: Schmitz Electric Smoke-Off! BBQ Competition Ends - Dinner for the publicPulled Pork Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Chips, & Ice Cream treat Sundown Outdoor Movie featuring *coming soon* at Denny’s Car Wash with concessions by Lucky Clovers 4-H Club
8PM-11PM: Lodi Township Band on Commerce Stage
Saturday, June 8th
7AM - 12PM: 20 Mile Garage Sale along Shooting Star Trail (LeRoy, Taopi, Adams, & Rose Creek)
7AM - 12PM: Changing Seasons Garden Club Plant Sale at 203 NW 4th Street
8AM - 11AM: Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction on Commerce Street under the tent
9AM: Big Cup Golf Tournament at Cedar River Golf Course
10AM-12PM: Bingo under the tent hosted by Southland Baseball Team
10AM-4PM: Kids Activities on Commerce Street - $5
Chalk the Walk, Face painting, Pony Rides, Bubbles, Inflatables, Kiddie Corral
10AM-2PM: Vendor Show at Sacred Heart SChool
10AM - 5PM: Adams Area History Center open
11AM-3:30PM Acres and Asphalt Car and Tractor Show at Sacred Heart School
12PM: Spikeball Tournament at Southland Athletic Field - 21 and under
2PM: Spikeball Tournament at Southland Athletic Field - Open Class
1PM: Rad Zoo
2PM: Kiddie Tractor Pull
4PM-8PM: Steak Fry at Adams American Legion; Military Museum Open
7PM: GRAND PARADE
9PM-12AM: Branded: Hot Country on Commerce Stage
Sunday, June 9th
*Coming soon*
check out aboosterclub.com or our printed programs for more information.
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Lyle
Lyle Independence Day Celebration
Lyle Independence Day Celebration
6:00-9:00pm - Music by “Jules” @ Lyle Liquor
June 28-30, 2024
June
23-25, 2023
Friday, June 28th
6:00pm - Beanbag Tournament & Food Truck(4:30pm) @ Lyle Liquor
6:30 pm - Miss Lyle and Little Miss/Mr. Lyle Crowning @ Legion
7:00 pm - Firemen’s Water Fights @ Legion
9:00 am - Color Run @ School Parking Lot (Check In 8:00-8:40am)
Saturday, June 29th
10:00 am-4:00pm - Classic Car Show @ Park 10:00 am - Truck, Tractor, Semi Pull (South end)
11:00 am-1:00pm - Community Carnival @ Park (back up location inside school)
12:00-4:00pm - “DJ Jesse Bless” @ Park
1:30 pm - Kids’ Toy Car Show @ Park Gazebo
5:00-9:00 pm - Mitchell County Cattlemen’s Grilling @ Legion
6:00-8:00 pm - Opening Band “Bourbon Stiletto” @ Legion
8:30 pm-midnight - Street Dance featuring “IV PLAY” @ Legion (back up location fire station)
Sunday, June 30th
(In case of weather, please follow our Facebook page for updates.)
10:00 am - Church Service (ecumenical) @ Park Gazebo
11:00 am-5:00pm - Smokin Brothers BBQ @ Legion
Noon - Grand Parade
*Following Parade - Flag Presentation & Speakers @ Park Gazebo - Kiddie Games @ Football Field
1:30 pm - Stump Jumpers: Mud Bog Races (South end)
1:30 pm - Bingo @ Big Shelter in Park
1:30pm - Pony Rides & Kiddie Train Rides @ Park
2:00 pm - Music by “Matt Mueller Band” @ Park Gazebo
2:00 pm - Horseshoe Tourney @ Legion
3:00 pm - Pedal Pull @ Park (Pine Street)
4:30 pm Talent Show @ Park Gazebo
8:30 pm - “Sheltered Reality” interactive drumline & light show @ Football Field
Dusk - Fireworks (bring blankets/chairs to view from Football Field)
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Food Trucks in park all weekend
Parking NOT permitted on streets surrounding the park & NO parking by tennis court. No motorized vehicles in park
Schedule subject to change. For Details and Updates: Follow the “Lyle Independence Day Celebration” Facebook page
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