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Queen of Festivals, princesses reign over 2019 festivities Leslie Alvarez, Queen of Festivals
Leslie Alvarez is the daughter of Dulce Alvarez. She is a 2017 graduate from Willmar Senior High School. During the span of her education, she was very active in both orchestra and band. During her senior year of high school she became a sales associate at Glo’ Studio. She is now enrolled at the University of Sioux Falls where she is on the pre-health track with a double major in biology and chemistry. She hopes to continue her education by attending medical school and going on to becoming a doctor in the neurological field. While attending college she is very active in the community, spending time volunteering. Leslie is currently on staff at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center. Despite being born to
Staci Banks, International Princess
Queen of Festivals Leslie Alvarez a teen mom and being raised in a singleparent household, she has constantly proven that one does not need the picture-perfect household in order to achieve her goals. In her free time, Leslie enjoys baking, reading, spending time with her family and friends and painting.
Staci Banks is the daughter of Earl and Deb Banks. She is a 2017 graduate from Willmar Senior High School. During school, Staci was involved in volleyball, softball and Cardettes. She was also on the yearbook committee her senior year. Staci received letter awards in volleyball and in dance. She is now enrolled at Ridgewater College where she is pursuing a business degree. Staci is also continuing to play volleyball as a Ridgewater Warrior. She hopes to one day own her own doggy daycare business. She is very passionate about animals and is an animal lover. Staci is currently a dietary aid at Bethesda nursing home. In her spare time, Staci enjoys going fishing, being outdoors, working out,
International Princess Staci Banks hanging out with friends and family, playing with her two cats and her dog, watching Netflix or Hulu and eating.
Carly Hulstein, Aqua Princess
Carly Hulstein is the daughter of Jason and Amy Hulstein. She is a 2017 highest honors and academic distinction graduate from Willmar Senior High School.
While in high school, Carly was very active in music and participated in band, choir, fall musicals, 2701 and Solo Ensemble, earning a superior rating in all performances. In high school, she earned a letter in academics all four years and a letter in varsity softball for three years. During her senior year she served as Willmar’s varsity softball captain. She was a member of the yearbook committee, National Honor Society, and Key Club where she served as vice president. Carly was also a Respect Retreat leader as well as a student representative for the Lions Club. Throughout high school, Carly was also active in her church community as she was a member of the Vinje Shalom Church Choir and a Sunday School teacher. Carly is currently furthering her education at the College of Saint
Aqua Princess Carly Hulstein Benedict in St. Joseph, where she plans to major in elementary education with an endorsement in middle school mathematics. In her free time, Carly enjoys watching her brothers play baseball, babysitting, spending time on the boat with her family, and volunteering in various elementary school classrooms.
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WILLMAR FESTS 2019 Tuesday, June 18
► Wing Eating Contest, 5:30 p.m., Ruff’s Wings and Sports Bar
Wednesday, June 19
► Flag Raising Ceremony, 8 a.m., Selvig Park, downtown Willmar ► Coffee with the Candidates, 8:30 a.m., Goodness Coffee House, downtown ► Senior Ambassador Coronation, 2 p.m., Willmar Community Center ► Queen’s Splash, 4 p.m., Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center ► Pie & Ice Cream Social, 5:30 p.m., Robbins Island ► West Central Connection Chorus, 7 p.m., Robbins Island ► Prairie Winds Summer Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Robbins Island
Thursday, June 20
► Royal Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Willmar Public Library ► Jaycee’s Block Party, 4:15 to 9 p.m., Fifth & Becker Ave, downtown Willmar ► Food trucks, vendors, kid’s activities and more, including: ► Meet the Willmar Fests Candidates ► Crowning of the Willmar Fests Junior Royalty ► Willmar FIRST Robotics program, 5 p.m. ► Little Foot ½k kids run, 5:30 p.m. ► Willmar Fests Kiddie Parade, 6 p.m. ► Fireman Challenge, 6:30 p.m. ► Jaycees Minute 2 Win It games, 7 p.m.
Friday, June 21
► Willmar Fests Chamber Connection, 7:30 a.m., Heritage Bank
► Willmar Fests Tennis Tournament, Willmar High School ► 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Community Christian School ► Appreciation Day Dance, 1 p.m., Willmar Community Center ► Willmar Stingers Baseball, 7:05 p.m., Baker Field at Bill Taunton Stadium ► Movies in the Park, 9:30 p.m., Robbins Island
Willmar Fests 2019 at these locations: Grande Day Parade 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22 Jaycees Block Party 4:15 p.m. Thursday, June 20
Saturday, June 22
► Willmar Fests Tennis Tournament ► Willmar Fire Department Pancake Feed, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willmar Fire Station ► Foot Lake Four Run/Walk, 8 a.m., downtown ► Grande Day Parade, 10:30 a.m., downtown ► Willmar Fests Ambassador Coronation, 3 p.m., WEAC ► Beach Party at Robbins Island including food vendors, beer garden, music and fireworks ► Kids Carnival, 5 to 7 p.m., inflatables and more. ► Little Crow Ski Show, 7:30 p.m. ► Beach Party Concert with Jonah and the Whales, 8:30 to 11 p.m. ► “Works Over Water” fireworks show, 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 23
► Willmar Fests Tennis Tournament ► Rain backup plan: Little Crow Ski Show, 7:30 p.m., Robbins Island ► “Works Over Water” Fireworks Show, 10 p.m., Foot Lake
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Koosmans receive summer honor for their Christmas service By Shelby Lindrud slindrud@wctrib.com WILLMAR – For a decade Chad and Angie Koosman lit up the Christmas season for the Willmar area with their massive Christmas light display at their home in rural Willmar, raising close to $1 million for the Salvation Army. Now Willmar Fests and a thankful community will be honoring the Koosmans as this year’s Grande Day Parade grand marshals. “It is an incredible honor to be asked to be the grand marshals,” Angie Koosman said. The couple, and their two daughters Sophia, 5, and Ariel, 3, will be riding in the parade on June 22, throwing out, fittingly enough, Christmas themed toys to the crowd. “We are going to have the kids throw out the squishy toys,” Chad Koosman said. Chad Koosman grew up in Willmar, while Angie Koosman moved to town in 2010. “Willmar is an amazing community to raise your family,” Angie Koosman said. “I feel very blessed to be a part of such a great community.” Chad Koosman first started his light display, Celebrate the Light of the World, in 2007. Through the decade it grew and grew until the last year there were 600,000 lights and five miles of electrical cord. Every year the Koosmans collected donations for the Salvation Army. In 2007, $800 was raised. In
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The massive holiday light display, once put on by Chad and Angie Koosman, now belongs to Willmar Fests and has a new home at Robbins Island.
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Angie and Chad Koosman, along with their daughters Ariel and Sophia, will be the grand marshals for the Willmar Fests Grande Day Parade on June 22. The family ran the Celebrate the Light of the World holiday light display at their home for 10 years. Tribune file photo
For 10 years Chad Koosman, along with his wife, Angie, welcomed thousands of visitors to their rural Willmar home for Celebrate the Light of the World, a massive Christmas light display. This year the couple has been named the Willmar Fests Grande Day Parade grand marshals. 2017, in its final year at the Koosmans, the display brought in $156,780. The largest total came in 2015, the year the Koosmans’ display was featured on ABC’s “The
Great Christmas Light Fight,” which was broadcast nationwide. That year record crowds came to the display and left a record amount of donations totalling $165,000.
All total the light display raised $810,000 for the Salvation Army. The Koosmans decided that 2017 would be the last year of the light display at their home. Willmar Fests took over the lights and in 2018 it was installed for the first time at Robbins Island, continuing the legacy started by the Koosmans.
The Koosmans have now moved to a new home in Willmar and are looking forward to finding new ways to be involved in the community. “We want to continue to help Willmar grow,” Angie Koosman said. The couple is definitely honored to be this year’s grand marshals. Chad Koosman hopes it helps
continue to draw attention to the light display and its need for volunteers throughout the holiday season. “My main excitement about it is it brings excitement back to the Christmas lights,” Chad Koosman said. “We still need volunteers to make it bigger and better.”
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for the FREE Kids Carnival. The Kids Carnival features a dozen inflatables for all family members including the Mickey’s Playland, Viking Ship, the XTreme Rush Obstacle course and more. Xtreme Rush Obstacle Course
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Willmar Fests Night at the Bill Taunton Stadium Friday, June 21st Willmar Fests Night featuring a competition between Willmar Fests candidates to vie for the Stingers Willmar Fests Championship Trophy!
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Madyson Brown Mills Automotive Group
Amanda Chan DATASuccess Inc.
Kayla Compeau Slumberland Furniture
Cassidy Hanson CDS
Gabriella Jasso Heritage Bank
Kayla Link Willmar Bus
Maddie Stoeberl Pro Color Graphics
Brielle Thorpe American Legion Post #167
Abby Valladarez McMillan’s Family Restaurant
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Ten young women vie for Willmar Fests crowns
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en young women are vying for the Willmar Fests crowns during the 2019 festivities. New royalty will be crowned during ceremonies set from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at WEAC, 611 Fifth St. S.W., near downtown Willmar. Those vying for the opportunity to represent Willmar Fests and the community through the 2019-20 year are profiled here, along with their photo and sponsors. Here is a look at the 2019 candidates:
Madyson Brown
Madyson Brown is the
19-year-old daughter of Lyndsey Brown. She is a 2018 graduate from Willmar Senior High School. During school, Madyson was involved in choir, band, volleyball, theater and FFA, holding positions as the reporter and vicepresident. Throughout high school, Madyson was active in her home church with children ministry and spends time during her summer as a camp counselor for the youth camp. She is now enrolled at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and is majoring in
communication disorders with a minor in American Sign Language studies. In college, she is active in the Deaf Awareness and National Student Speech Language Hearing Association groups on campus. She hopes to one day become a Speech Language Pathologist. Madyson is very passionate about learning sign language and enjoys spending time with kids. At college, she is employed at the daycare at Augustana. In Willmar, she is employed by Target and is a PCA through Avenues for Care. She enjoys spending
time with family and friends, camping, singing, playing ukulele, cooking, petting animals and taking naps. Madyson’s Willmar Fests sponsor is Mills Automotive Group.
Amanda Chan
Amanda Chan is the 19-year-old daughter of Douglas and Anna Chan. She is a 2018 honors graduate from Willmar Senior High School. In high school, Amanda earned a letter in academics her freshman and senior year. She was involved in choir during
her underclassmen years. Additionally, she was involved with her youth group at Willmar Assembly of God her senior year. She was a student leader at Epik and volunteered in the 2-year old room at Kidsworld. She is currently enrolled at Ridgewater College and is studying to earn her degree in liberal arts. This year she has made the dean’s list both semesters and is a part of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society acting as a Vice President of Fellowship. Amanda was
also a member of the Ridgewater Multicultural Club during fall semester. Next year, she will be a Student Ambassador for Ridgewater College. Aside from being involved at school, she is involved in the kids ministry at her church. This year she was small group leader for a group of second graders. After graduating from Ridgewater, Amanda plans on transferring to the University of Iowa to earn a Bachelor’s Degree
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The Willmar Jaycees Block Party is held Thursday evening of Willmar Fests in Downtown Willmar. It features performances from various area groups, the Junior Coronation, and the Willmar Fests Kiddie Parade. All the activities kick off at 5th Street and Becker Avenue in Downtown Willmar.
Thursday, June 20th 4:15 pm - Jaycee’s Block Party - Kickoff at 5th & Becker Ave Food Trucks, Various Vendors, Kids Activities and More – Kick off with 100.1 Big Country – Meet the Willmar Fests Queen Candidates – Crowning of the Willmar Fests Junior Royalty 5:00 pm - Willmar FIRST Robotics Program 5:30 pm - Little Foot 1/2K – Kids Run 6:00 pm - Willmar Fests Kiddie Parade 6:30 pm - Fireman’s Challenge 7:00 pm - Jaycees Minute 2 Win It Games
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in therapeutic recreation with a track in child life. Afterward, she plans on obtaining a Master’s Degree in child life. She plans on becoming a child life specialist at a children’s hospital. In her free time, Amanda enjoys listening to music, reading and writing, hanging out with friends and family, and playing with her three dogs. Amanda’s Willmar Fests Sponsor is DATASuccess Inc.
Kayla Compeau
Kayla Compeau is the daughter of Heather Kroes and Scot Norberg. She graduated with honors and academic distinction from Willmar Senior High School in 2018. Kayla participated in choir and orchestra. For orchestra, she played the cello for almost 10 years and participated in solo ensemble, receiving four superiors and one excellent in three solos and three duets. She also participated in high school softball all four years of high school. Kayla lettered academically three of the four years. Kayla is currently developing her education and career goals at North Dakota State University in Fargo. She plans to earn a double major in social work and human development. During the first semester, she worked for SHAC, which is where the school’s wrestling and basketball teams compete. During her second semester, she started work as a Student Age Leader for the YMCA at an elementary school where she worked mostly with kindergartners. Kayla hopes to head back there in the fall. Kayla has also applied to become
a Sophomore Resident Assistant in a freshman dorm. During her free time, Kayla likes to spend time with family and friends, helping her mom with daycare, reading, being outside enjoying the sun, and doing anything that she can to be busy. Kayla’s Willmar Fests Sponsor is Slumberland Furniture.
Cassidy Hanson
Cassidy Hanson is the 18-year-old daughter of Michelle and Wayne Hanson. She is a 2018 Willmar Senior High School graduate. While in high school, Cassidy was involved in many things including cross country, track, Nordic skiing and FFA. She was a varsity letter winner in cross country all four years of high school and a captain her senior year. Outside of school, Cassidy was involved in a club called Interact. The club spent their time volunteering around town and helping others. She also enjoys babysitting and spending time with friends and family. Cassidy is enrolled at Ridgewater College in the cosmetology program. She hopes to one day open her own salon and help clients feel beautiful in their own skin. A few of Cassidy’s favorite things to do in her free time are hang out by the lake, watch Netflix, and play around with makeup and hair. Cassidy’s Willmar Fests Sponsor is CDS.
Gabriella Jasso
Gabriella Jasso is the 19-year-old daughter of Polo and Stephanie Jasso. She is a 2018 graduate from Willmar Senior High School. During school, Gabriella was involved in Just for Kix and participated
in golf in which she lettered. She was also involved in orchestra and choir throughout high school. Gabriella was vice president of Choralaires, which is the all-women’s choir, during her senior year. She is currently enrolled at Ridgewater College pursuing her nursing degree. She is very passionate about caring for others. Gabriella has been employed for three years at Bethesda nursing home. In her free time she enjoys swimming, being outdoors, playing sports, spending time with friends and family, eating food and playing with animals. Gabriella’s Willmar Fests Sponsor is Heritage Bank.
Kayla Link
Kayla Link is the 18-year-old daughter of William (Donnie) Link. She is a 2018 graduate from Willmar Senior High School. During school, Kayla was involved in choir all four years. She earned an academic award and a letter for her grade point average in high school. Kayla is now enrolled at Ridgewater College where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education. She is excited to teach the younger generations the newer style of education mixed with the older education style. Kayla is currently a nutrition assistant at Rice Memorial Hospital and an activity helper at Ridgewater College. Kayla is an active member of the outdoors and loves to hunt, fish, work on cars, participate in demolition derby, spend time with family, friends, and animals. Kayla’s Willmar Fests Sponsor is Willmar Bus.
Maddie Stoeberl
Maddie Stoeberl is the
Kaffe Fest with the Candidates! Join the 2019 Willmar Fests Candidates for a morning of good conversation and a great cup of coffee. The young ladies are looking forward to meeting the Willmar Community. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, June 19th• 8:30am “Kaffe Fest with the Candidates” at the ‘The Goodness Coffeehouse
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19-year-old daughter of Todd and Michaele Stoeberl. She is a 2018 honors graduate from Willmar Senior High School. While in high school, Maddie was active in music participating in band, choir and orchestra and was an all-conference orchestra member. She was a three-by-four athlete participating in diving, gymnastics and track. She earned 10 varsity letters, four academic letters, and was recognized twice as a scholar athlete for the Central Lakes Conference. Maddie was a captain for the swimming and diving team in 2017 and the track and field team in 2018. She also participated in the 2018 Minnesota State Gymnastics meet. Maddie was a student representative for the Noon Lions Club, and student of the month for business. She was a member of Colleen’s School of Dance for 15 years and continues to be active in the Willmar United Methodist Church. She also volunteers for many community activities and events. Maddie is currently furthering her education at Minnesota State University Mankato where she is a member of the honors society Alpha Lambda Delta. She is pursuing a major in dance with a minor in marketing. This unique degree is designed to prepare her for her future plan of owning her own dance studio. In her free time, Maddie enjoys fishing, painting, spending time with friends and family, and dancing whenever she can. Maddie’s Willmar Fests Sponsor is Pro Color Graphics.
Brielle Thorpe
Brielle Thorpe is the 19-year-old daughter of
Thursday, June 13, 2019 C5 Darrell Thorpe and Leah Thorpe. She is a 2018 graduate from Willmar Senior High School. While in high school, Brielle participated in basketball and track and field, lettering in both sports. She also made the Central Lakes Conference Scholar Athlete Roll. Brielle was the president of her choir, as well as interviewing and being selected to represent the Willmar American Legion Auxiliary at Girls State. Brielle was active in her church community with involvement in the church choir, youth group, and taking part in various mission trips along with attending the ELCA National Youth Gathering. While in high school, Brielle also spent time mentoring several young girls. She is currently attending Minnesota State University Moorhead where she is pursuing a degree in Social Work. After earning her degree, Brielle hopes to get a job where she is able to help people on a daily basis, possibly in a school setting along with coaching basketball or track. She currently has multiple jobs she is working while home for the summer. In her spare time, Brielle enjoys relaxing by the lake or pool, spending time with family and friends, shopping, watching
reality TV shows (“The Bachelor”/”Bachelorette”) and sleeping. Brielle’s Willmar Fests Sponsor is American Legion Post #167.
Abby Valladarez
Abby Valladarez is the 19-year-old daughter of Connie and Jason Wog. She is a 2018 graduate from Willmar Senior High School. During the span of her high school education, she was active in orchestra. Abby has volunteered throughout the community assisting with activities at nursing homes, adult daycare, babysitting and helping at the Stingers concession stand. She is currently furthering her education at Ridgewater College where she plans on graduating with her Associate Degree. She wants to pursue her dream of becoming a Certified Public Accountant and utilize those skill sets to potentially start a business of her own. As of now, Abby keeps herself busy at McMillan’s Family Restaurant as a waitress. In her spare time, Abby enjoys makeup artistry, going deer hunting, being outdoors, working on home projects, hanging out with family and friends, and watching Netflix or Hulu.
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2019 Willmar Fests Kiddie Parade THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH • Begins at 6:00 p.m.
Check-in and Registration: • 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. on Litchfield Ave between 2nd St SW & 4th St SW. • Children must be registered by 5:30 p.m. to be included in the judging. • Judging starts promptly at 5:30 p.m Parade: • Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. • Parade route: Starting between 2nd St & 4th St on Litchfield Avenue. The parade will travel Litchfield Avenue West to 6th Street, South to Becker Avenue. • Immediately following the parade, parents to pick up children at the corner of 6th Street & Becker Avenue. • Entrants must be age 12 and under. • No motorized vehicles unless driven by an adult. • Sponsored by:
Prizes: • Prizes for each category: 1st place - $100 2nd place - $75 3rd place - $50 • 1st place winners in each category will be eligible to ride in the Grande Day Parade. Winners must supply their own transportation in the parade. Registration: • Registration is online at http:// willmarfests.com/willmar-festskiddie-parade/ • For questions, please email: parade@willmarfests.com
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Abby’s Willmar Fests Sponsor is McMillan’s Family Restaurant.
Jayden Zammert Jayden Zammert is the 19-year-old daughter of Karla and Donavan Zammert. She graduated
with honors from Willmar Senior High School in 2018. While in high school, Jayden pursued several extracurricular activities. She brought her violin skills to the Cardinal orchestra as a sophomore, which is usually reserved for juniors and seniors. She also took part in solo ensemble each year
and played violin with the choir when needed. Jayden was involved in track, where she earned a varsity letter, and soccer, where she satisfied her competitive desire. Jayden also received a varsity letter for academics and had the opportunity to help backstage with two middle school musicals. At Refuge Church,
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Jayden periodically plays violin with the worship team and has helped out with vacation bible school in the summer. Outside of school and church, Jayden was a 12-year member of the Just for Kix dance program. After high school, Jayden went through the EMT program at Ridgewater College. She
plans to go back to college to take her generals, but is undecided about a major. She is currently working part-time as a lab assistant at Epitopix and, for the fourth summer in a row, is working for the Willmar Public School system cleaning and preparing the Middle School for the next year.
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In her spare time, Jayden enjoys being outside, spending time with friends and family, sleeping, camping, playing with her puppy and helping her dad with projects around the house. Jayden’s Willmar Fest sponsor is MinnWest Technology Campus.
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Friday, June 21 at 7:05 P.M.
WILLMAR FESTS NIGHT Willmar Fest Candidates will compete to win the Stingers Willmar Fests Championship Trophy. FOR TICKETS, CALL 320-222-2010 OR VISIT WWW.WILLMARSTINGERS.COM 2019 Season Presented by
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Harper Wilson, Junior Princess
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Oscar Lopez, Junior Prince
Sharon and Gary Mages, Senior Ambassadors
Retired farmers from Renville County, Sharon and Gary Mages have been married 49 years. Since retiring in 2012, they have been very active at the Willmar Community Center.
Senior Ambassadors Sharon and Gary Mages
Harper Wilson and Oscar Lopez were named junior ambassadors for Willmar Fests during the Block Party festivities in 2018.
Junior Princess Harper Wilson
Junior Prince Oscar Lopez
Presenting
Heritage Bank’s 2019 Queen Candidate is
Gabriella Jasso!
Good Luck to Gabriella & all the 2019 Willmar Fest Queen Candidates
Amanda Chan Willmar Fests Ambassador Candidate
Wishing her and all the candidates a great week at Willmar Fests 2019!
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WORKS OVER WATER Saturday night of Willmar Fests, June 22nd at 10pm over Foot Lake. Get the full effect by listening to our synchronized music soundtrack on 102.5 FM Works Over Water Sponsored By:
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Willmar Fests Salutes Our 2019 Festival Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
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Walt’s Fischer Eye/Janning ENT Center Carris Health Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Willmar Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Holiday Inn Express & Suites Maurices
Premier Sponsors Celebrations Bridal & Formal Wear Willmar Stingers Q102 and Lakeland Broadcasting
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Silver Sponsors
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2019 Candidate Sponsors CDS Heritage Bank American Legion Slumberland Furniture MinnWest Technology Campus DATASuccess Inc. McMillians Family Restaurant Pro Color Graphics Willmar Bus Bernicks Pepsi
West Central Communications United FCS Northern Factory Sales Peterson Brothers Funeral Home
Bronze Sponsors Hanson Fonkert Dental Lakes Area Dental Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative Johnson, Moody, Schmidt and Kleinhuizen Insurance by Strehlow
There is no charge for the ski show, a free will collection will be taken at the intermission of the ski show.
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Saturday, June 22nd At Robbins Island
5:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Carnival 7:30pm “The Little Crow Ski Show” 8:30pm - 11:00pm Jonah and the Whales Beach Party Concert 10:00pm Q102 Lakeland Broadcasting “Works Over Water” Fireworks Show Food & Beverage Vendors on site!