Mississippi River Events - Greater St Cloud, MN

2013 MISSISSIPPI RIVER EVENTS CALENDAR

MISSISSIPPI PARTNERS IS a volunteer group of local citizens and government officials who have come together to promote the Mississippi River and the implementation of the St. Cloud Urban Area Mississippi River Corridor Plan. As champions of the plan, our role is to create awareness of the Mississippi River’s untapped potential for economic development, recreation and tourism. We also foster ecosystem preservation and improvement and river water quality.

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25 Apple Duathlon

A Nordic Fun Ski Event for children ages 3 to 13 at St. Cloud’s Riverside Park at 1pm.

Free ski equipment is available for children. Hot chocolate, cookies and Norwegian treats are provided, and every finisher gets an Olympic-style keepsake medal. There is even a visit by a “real” Viking! Registration begins at 11:30am, but preregistration is preferred.

Contact: Nick, 763-232-4921

30 KCLD Easter Egg Hunt

Come on out and bring your kids to the KCLD Easter Egg Hunt at St. Cloud’s Riverside Park. This is a free event including prizes, candy and pictures with the Easter bunny!

April 19-20 Earth Day Half Marathon The SCHEELS Earth Day Half Marathon attracts over 4,500 runners to St. Cloud. The event supports community- and student-based programs offered

by St. Cloud State Campus Recreation. The course follows the Beaver Island Trail along the Mississippi.

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This multi sport race draws over 500 world-class competitors to Sartell. The event, in its 31st year, has become a favorite across the country. The bike race course is set along the Mississippi.

To register: AppleDuathlon.com

22 Rapids River Ducky Race

The Rapids River Ducky Race will take place along the Mississippi at Sauk Rapids Municipal Park. This event is a major fundraiser for Rapids River Days. Raffle tickets may be purchased before the race for $5 each to adopt a Ducky. Up to 5,000 yellow rubber duckies will be released on the river.

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June

All concerts are free and held on alternating Sundays at 3pm near the Gazebo in Munsinger Gardens along the Mississippi.

The Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society will sell $1 root beer floats. Music by Gypsy Mania Hot Club Quartet.

1 Riverside Open

MunsingerClemens.com

27 Memorial Day Service

Veterans Park in Sartell will be hosting a Memorial Day service.

The Riverside Open at St. Cloud’s Riverside Park along the Mississippi is a PDGA C tier event and MFA MST. Two rounds of 18 will be played. All amateur players will receive a disc of their choice for the players pack.

PDGA.com/tour_schedule

4 Music in the Park

From noon to 1pm at Hester Park, surround yourself with the uplifting sounds of Irish folk music. Features local musicians Jennifer Wildeson and Deirdre Harkins.

Contact: Andra Van Kempen, 320-229-5199 Ext 71386

9 Music in the Gardens

StCloudState.edu/ CampusRec/EarthDay

27 Sauk Rapids River Clean Up

MunsingerClemens.com

Contact: Marilyn Patterson, mpp03@charter.net

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All concerts are free and held on alternating Sundays at 3pm near the Gazebo in Munsinger Gardens along the Mississippi.

The Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society will sell $1 root beer floats. Music by Granite City Brass.

Pick up trash in the parks and along the Mississippi River from 10am to 2pm. Trash bags will be provided. Meet in the parking lot below the new Sauk Rapids bridge.

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March Get on your best St. Paddy’s Day gear and run a fun 5k or 10k race along the Mississippi.

Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed. Check-in begins at 8:30am; race begins at 10am in Sauk Rapids.

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SartellMN.com

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Taking place during the 10th annual Rapids River Days, the food fest is an all-day event along the Mississippi at Sauk Rapids Municipal Park. People come from miles around for the festival’s fabulous food, sweet treats and music.

28 Granite City Days Canoe Trip

Enjoy a one-hour paddle through the Beaver Islands to the River Bluffs. Reservations are required.

Trip times are 2pm, 3:30pm or 5pm. Cost is $10 per person and includes parking, canoe, paddles, life jacket, and shuttle service to Beaver Island Park.

Contact: Clear Waters Outfitting, 320-558-8123 or CWOutfitting.com

July 4 66th Annual 4th

of July Fireworks This beautiful fireworks display over the Mississippi River is synchronized to a special music soundtrack. This is the largest fireworks display in Central MN. StCloudFireworks.com

4 BIC SUP Series

Race takes place on the Mississippi; viewing site is Hester Park. This Stand Up Paddleboard race will have heats for all ages and skill levels.

Contact: Ivan Bartha at ilbartha@stcloudstate.edu

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All concerts are free and held on alternating Sundays at 3 p.m. near the Gazebo in Munsinger Gardens along the Mississippi.

The Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society will sell $1 root beer floats. Music by L’unica String Quartet.

MunsingerClemens.com

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in the Gardens Each summer, Munsinger and Clemens Gardens along the Mississippi host an art fair featuring Minnesotan artists.

Take a wonderful piece of artwork home and enjoy the music provided throughout the gardens. The event is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be offered.

MunsingerClemens.com

21 St. Cloud River Clean Up

Mississippi River Clean-up (St. Cloud pool) meet at Wilson Park from 1 to 3pm. Please arrive by 12:45pm.

Contact: Patty Tollefson, 320-493-2971 or voodoodolls@ charter.net.

28 BIC SUP Series

Race takes place on the Mississippi River; viewing site is at Wilson Park. This Stand Up Paddleboard race will have heats for all ages and skill levels.

Contact: Ivan Bartha at ilbartha@stcloudstate.edu

28 Music in the Gardens

All concerts are free and held on alternating Sundays at 3pm near the Gazebo in Munsinger Gardens along the Mississippi.

The Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society will sell $1 root beer floats. Music by Cristina Seaborn Trio.

MunsingerClemens.com

August 10 Take a Day OFF

on the Mississippi River Have fun and get reconnected to our natural world by taking part in this daylong sampler of free outdoor recreational opportunities along the Mississippi at Stearns County Mississippi River Park. Kids can learn to fish, paddle a canoe, experience a high-tech treasure hunt using GPS units, ride a pontoon, test their aim at the laser shooting range, see wild animals up close, build a birdhouse and take it home, play disc golf ... plus more!

StearnsCountySWCD.net/ pages/TakeaDayOFF

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11 Music in the Garden

All concerts are free and held on alternating Sundays at 3pm near the Gazebo in Munsinger Gardens along the Mississippi.

The Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society will sell $1 root beer floats. Music by Monday Nigh Jazz.

MunsingerClemens.com

25 Bass Tournament

This annual event on the Mississippi, hosted by the Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club, takes off from Sartell Lions Park at 7:30am and ends at 3:30pm.

Contact: 320-267-9906.

25 Music in the Gardens

All concerts are free and held on alternating Sundays at 3pm near the Gazebo in Munsinger Gardens along the Mississippi.

The Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society will sell $1 root beer floats. Music by The Pachanga Society.

MunsingerClemens.com

september 7 5k Companion Walk

Bring your dog and join the Tri-County Humane Society for the 25th Annual Companion 5k Walk along the Mississippi.

The event is from 9am to 2pm.

Registration is at 9am; the walk begins at 10am at Wilson Park in St. Cloud. Food and drinks will be available, with exhibitors and entertainment for you and your dog to enjoy.

Contact: Merrit, 320-252-0896

13 Minser Chiropractic

9th Annual 1k/5k Walk/Run Registration begins at 4:30pm at the Beaver Island Trail. The 1k starts at 6pm followed by the 5k at 6:30pm.

To register or for more information: MinserChiropractic.com/5k_Run_ Walk.php

CALENDAR COURTESY OF

St. Cloud ARea Convention & Visitors Bureau 525 Highway 10 S. Ste. 1 St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-251-4170 | GraniteCountry.com

For more events near the Mississippi: ST. CLOUD RIVER’S EDGE CONVENTION CENTER StCloudRiversEdgeConventionCenter.com ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL CentraCare.com/Hospitals/SCH ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY HUSKY STADIUM StCloudState.edu ST. CLOUD DOWNTOWN COUNCIL StCloudDowntown.com