AUGUST 1 7 th - 20th Blue Heron Days boasts something for everyone

BY MERRINA O’MALLEY PRESS INTERN

Blue Heron Days will be celebrated in Lino Lakes this year Aug.17 through 20. This annual celebration includes many different festivities that are sure to be fun for the whole family.

The first day will be on Thursday, Aug. 17 and there will be a Food Truck & Fun Festival hosted by Centennial Community Education. The event is from 4 to 8 p.m. at Centennial Middle School, located at 399 Elm Street. Foods will range from tacos to donuts and even Vietnamese cuisine. There will also be a car show, and karaoke hosted by Minnesota Sings, where vocalists get the opportunity to advance to a statewide competition.

Centennial Cheer will also make an appearance at 5 p.m.

On Friday Aug. 18, there will be a free open swim as well as other activities at the Rookery Activity Center, located at 7690 Village Drive. The “Super Mario Movie” will also air in the Rookery gym (time to be determined). Throughout the day, there will be a chalk art contest, bouncy house, pony rides, bubble blowing contest, an obstacle course, Touch-a-Truck, face painting and activities with Endurance Fitness.

On Saturday, Aug. 19, a parade will be held at 11am. The route will go down Lake Drive, starting at Market Place Drive and ending at James Street. On Sunday, Aug. 20, there will be a garden tour and corn feed at Waldoch Farm, located at 8174 Lake

Drive. The business will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

With many events to choose from, Blue Heron Days offers something for everyone. More information can be found online at linolakes.us/407/Blue-Heron-Days.

If You Go

What: Blue Heron Days festival

When: Aug. 17– 20

Where: Various locations in Lino Lakes

Details: The city of Lino Lakes works with local community organizations to bring a fun filled family event.

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