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  Events listed in order by date. Other Events(dates to be announced)
     
  Snowshoeing Basics - Wood Lake - Richfield
  01/23/10 thru 02/13/10
  Event Location: Wood Lake Nature Center - Richfield
 
Event Email: jcevans@cityofrichfield.org
  Event Phone: 612-861-9365
Event Cost: $4.00, free for members
 
Enjoy winter’s beauty while learning snowshoeing history, tips, and techniques. Afterward, warm up inside next to a glowing fire. No snow? We’ll hike the trails. Saturdays January 23 & February 13: 10:00-11:30 am. Sundays January 31 & February 7: 1:00-2:30 or 3:00-4:30 pm
  Website: www.woodlakenaturecenter.org
   
 
  Ely Winter Festival
  02/04/10 thru 02/14/10
  Event Location: Ely
 
Event Email: fun@ely.org
  Event Phone: 218-365-7669,800-777-7281
 
This 10-day celebration highlights the unique culture, art, history and traditions of the BWCAW area. Main attractions: International Snow Sculpting Symposium and Ely ArtWalk. Events for the whole family include Historic Voyageur Encampment, Crafts Fair, Sled Dog Rides, Concerts, Spaghetti Dinner, and other events celebrating winter.
  Website: www.elywinterfestival.com
   
 
  Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Festival
  02/05/10 thru 02/21/10
  Event Location: Waseca
  Event Contact: Ken Borgmann
Event Email: borgie@hickoreytech.net
  Event Phone: 507-835-7711
Parade: 02-13-10
 
60th Annual Festival!Hockey Tournament, Hobo Chili, Ice Harvest, Ice Tolt, KRUGER Memorial Snowmobile Races on 13th & 14th, Children's Ice Fishing, Family Movie Night, Pool/Darts, Bridge + Uchre Card Tourn, Snow Ball Dance, Ice Golf, FCA events, Ice Curling, Snow Sculpting-Valentines Wine & Dine, many other events! Saturday 13th 1:00 pm: 60th Annual Parade - 80 horse drawn units -horseback riders welcome. Features sleighs, cutters, bob sleds, wagons, buggies, horseback ridders, Jesse James Gang, Cannon Old West Society Entertainment Group
  Website: www.sleighandcutter.org
   
 
  Polar Bear Plunge - Duluth
  02/11/10
  Event Location: Duluth
  Event Contact: Gene Shaw
Event Email: cvb@visitduluth.com
  Event Phone: 218-722-4011
 
11th Annual! Plunge into Lake Superior to benefit Special Olympics.
  Website: www.visitduluth.com
   
 
  Big Island Historical Faire-Albert Lea
  02/13/10 thru 02/14/10
  Event Location: Northbridge Mall
  Event Contact: Perry Vining
  Event Phone: 507-373-3938
Event Cost: Free
 
16th Annual Saturday 10 am-6:00 pm. Sunday 12:00 noon–4:00 pm. Over 40 tables items for sale: Pottery * Woodworking * Ironwork * Art *Jewelry * Colonial Crafts. Presentations: How to set up camp or "play" space; How to "Dress" the part; How to enjoy public involvement and reaction; How to make your heritage fun and exciting (re-enactors & interpreters will help beginners) Additional Workshops: Clann Tartan, Voyageur Lifestyle, Civil War.
  Website: www.bigislandfestival.org
   
 
  Bock Fest - New Ulm
  02/13/10
  Event Location: New Ulm
  Event Contact: Jodi Marti
Event Email: schells@schellsbrewery.com
  Event Phone: 507-354-5528
Event Cost: $5.00
 
Hosted by Historic Schell's Brewery. Featuring seasonal "Bock Beer", Live Music, Food Stands, Medallion Hunt in adjoining Flandrau State Park and great fun! This event has become a winter tradition in New Ulm. 11:00 am - 4:30 pm.
  Website: www.schellsbrewery.com
   
 
  Fasching - New Ulm
  02/13/10
  Event Location: New Ulm
  Event Contact: Leo Berg
Event Email: lchberg@comcast.net
  Event Phone: 507-354-8850
Event Cost: $5.00 advance, $6.00 at door
 
"fah-shing" German Mardi Gras with Music, Dancing, Ethnic Food and Drink, hilarious "Parade of Costumes". Includes "Capture the Mayor" on Friday by masked characters "The Narren". Downtown is decorated in wild rags!
  Website: www.concordsingers.com
   
 
  Goose Bump Jump - Winona
  02/13/10
  Event Location: Lake Park Lodge - Winona
 
Event Email: jfassbender@ci.winona.mn.us
  Event Phone: 507-457-8258
Event Cost: $10.00 jumper $16.00 pair of jumpers
 
The Goose Bump Jump is Winona’s version of the popular Polar Plunge, to promote youth programming. Sponsored by the Winona Park & Recreation Department for the enhancements of the community parks. 12:00 pm.
  Website: www.cityofwinona-mn.com
   
 
  Winter Bluegrass Weekend - Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA)
  02/26/10 thru 02/27/10
  Event Location: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center - Plymouth
  Event Contact: Jed Malischke
Event Email: jed@minnesotabluegrass.org
  Event Phone: 715-635-2479,800-635-3037
 
A Festival of Bluegrass & Old-Time Music & Dance. More than forty groups performing bluegrass, old-time stringband, and related forms of acoustic music on several stages. Plus dances, instrument exhibitors, workshops, and jam sessions around the clock. Friday 7:00 pm - Midnight, Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
  Website: www.minnesotabluegrass.org
   
 
  Saint Patrick's Day Parade - St Paul
  03/17/10
  Event Location: St Paul
  Event Contact: Joy Kennedy
 
Parade: 03-17-10
 
44th Annual Noon on St Patrick's Day
  Website: www.stpatsassoc.org/02_Parade
   
 
  Festival of Nations - St Paul
  04/29/10 thru 05/02/10
  Event Location: RiverCentre - St Paul
  Event Contact: Steve Heckler
Event Email: sheckler@iimn.org
  Event Phone: 651-647-0191
 
90 different Ethnic Groups from around the World share their Foods, Crafts and Traditions which form the mosaic of our American Culture. Adult & Children’s Dance Groups featuring brilliant Costumes, Choreography and Live Music. Shopping at International Bazaar, Demonstrations–Folk artisans practicing crafts passed down through generations, Interactive Educational Demonstrations. Dine at Ethnic Cafés–35 different ethnic foods. Cultural Exhibits – focusing on “Arts & Architecture.” Daily American Flag Unfurling. One of the nation’s largest and longest-running multi-cultural events - Discover that there is so much more to who we are. Celebrating cultural diversity with food, music, and dance. ". . . one of the top 200 events in America." -Discover America
  Website: www.festivalofnations.com
   
 
  Minnesota Homegrown Kickoff Music Festival - Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA)
  05/28/10 thru 05/31/10
  Event Location: Richmond - El Rancho Mañana Campground & Riding Stable
  Event Contact: Jed Malischke
Event Email: jed@minnesotabluegrass.org
  Event Phone: 715-635-2479,800-635-3037
 
Three-day outdoor music and camping festival with over twenty regional groups performing bluegrass, old-time stringband, and related forms of acoustic music. Friday 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm. Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
  Website: www.minnesotabluegrass.org
   
 
  Riverfest - Windom
  06/11/10 thru 06/13/10
  Event Location: Windom
  Event Contact: Cheryl Hanson
Event Email: windomcc@earthlink.net
  Event Phone: 507-831-2752
Parade: 06-13-10
 
Windom's annual summer festival gives area residents and visitors the opportunity to start the summer season with a variety of activities for all ages.
  Website: www.winwacc.com
   
 
  Elysian 4th of July Celebration
  07/01/10 thru 07/04/10
  Event Location: Elysian
  Event Contact: Jeanne Zwart
Event Email: 4ofjuly@gmail.com
  Event Phone: 800-507-7787
Parade: 07-04-10
 
Thursday July 1: Miss Elysian & Princess of the Lakes Pageant, Fire Department Silent Auction opens and 1st Clue Medallion Hunt. Friday July 2: Bean Bag Tournament 12:00 noon, Kid Power Pedal Pull, Firefighter's Dance-music by "Smokescreen" 8:30 pm-12:30 am. Saturday July 3: Car Show, Pancake Breakfast, Flea Market under the tent, Kid's Fishing Contest, Bingo 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Sunday July 4: Boat Parade 10:00 am, Kiddie Parade 1:30 pm, Grand Parade 2:00 pm, Turtle Races, Arm Wrestling. Dance to Sound Waves" Brady O'Rourke-DJ 8:00 pm-12:30 am. Fireworks at sunset over Lake Francis. Saturday July 10: 27th Annual Elysian Rookie's Triathlon.
  Website: www.elysianmn.com
   
 
  Elysian Car Show 16th Annual
  07/03/10
  Event Location: Elysian Main St west end
  Event Contact: Jeanne Zwart
Event Email: elysiancarshow@gmail.com
  Event Phone: 800-507-7787
 
18 categories 1st, 2nd, 3rd trophies in each category. MANY specialty trophies. 8:00 am-3:00 pm AWARDS: 3:00 pm
  Website: www.elysianmn.com
   
 
  Elysian Kid's Fishing Contest & lunch
  07/03/10
  Event Location: Lake Francis City Beach - Elysian
  Event Contact: Jeanne Zwart
Event Email: lakeareawomenelysian@gmail.com
  Event Phone: 800-507-7787,507-267-4040
Event Cost: fees paid by Elysian Firefighters and MN Darkhouse Assoc.
 
Kids ages 2-12 fish from 12:30-1:30 pm. Registration starts at 12:00 noon - bait provided. Bring your own rod. Lots of trophies and prizes! Lunch included.
 
   
 
  Old Fashioned 4th of July - Mantorville
  07/04/10
  Event Location: Mantorville
  Event Contact: Ron Ruport
  Event Phone: 866-313-8687
 
Children’s Activities MAG*. North Star Shooters. Pie Contest. Street Melodrama:“Running in Crop Circles” or “The Spaceman Cometh”. Fiddler Jamboree. Historic Carriage Rides with Lois Nash Chocolate Shoppe Historical Miniatures - Battle of Chicamagua. Buggy and Cutter Show. Mike Eckers Premier Book Signing. Tomahawk Throwing. Story Telling. Costuming Tent. Farmers Market. Kiddie Parade. Picnic Judging. Post Theatre Reception. Luminarias.
  Website: www.civilwarmn.com/mantorville
   
 
  Elysian Rookie's Triathlon - 27th Annual
  07/10/10
  Event Location: Elysian
  Event Contact: Jeanne Zwart
Event Email: elysianrookiestriathlon@gmail.com
  Event Phone: 800-507-7787
Event Cost: varies
 
8:00 am start. Swim .4 mile in beautiful Lake Francis, Bike 8 miles on scenic county road 11, Run 4 miles on paved Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail. Individual or Team Event. Online registration at www.zapevent.com, entry flyer available at www.elysianmn.com
  Website: www.elysianmn.com
   
 
  Flekkefest - Elbow Lake
  08/06/10 thru 08/08/10
  Event Location: Elbow Lake
 
Event Email: chamber@runestone.net
  Event Phone: 218-685-4559
Parade: 08-08-10
 
A family Scandinavian festival. Enjoy Lutefisk and lefse, homemade treats, parade, fireworks, fly-in, town picinic with porkchop BBQ and corn feed, family games, 5k walk/run and trolls!
  Website: www.flekkefest.org
   
 
  Under the Ice - Wood Lake - Richfield
  10/17/10
  Event Location: Wood Lake - Richfield
 
Event Email: jcevans@cityofrichfield.org
  Event Phone: 612-861-9365
Event Cost: $3:00, free for members
 
With underwater cameras and nets, explore the icy world under the frozen marsh. Look for creatures both big and small who are adapted to survive
  Website: www.woodlakenaturecenter.org
   
 

 

 

 
 

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