Western Minnesota Prairie Waters

Girlfriends Getaway Shop Hop
2017-05-19 - 2017-05-20 | City of Granite Falls, Granite Falls, MN, 56241
The Girlfriends Getaway Shop Hop is a two day shopping extravaganza that features the shops and restaurants of Montevideo and Granite Falls.
Check out participating locations:
GRANITE FALLS: From The Ground Up Boutique, Falls Boutique, Capone and Company, Korthuis Jewelry & Gifts, Granite Floral, Greenhouse, & Landscapes
MONTEVIDEO: Christa Landmark Boutique, Livintage, Enliven- enchanted treasures & gifts, LOTUS Boutique. Salon. Spa, Terri Jean’s Apparel, Oh My Deer Boutique, Cup ‘a Joe Espresso & Eats, Korthuis Jewelry & Gifts,Flowers from the Heart, Classic Review
AND Hinterland Vineyards!
There will also be a Paint and Sip event with artist Karen Savage at the Granite Area Arts Council, and a Vintage Car Show and Dinner at the Granite Falls American Legion.

Boyd Good Time Days
2017-06-09 - 2017-06-11 | City of Boyd
Street dance, food vendors, softball games and much more. Come check it out!

Lake Days
2017-06-16 08:00 - 2017-06-17 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Park, Lakeside Park Road, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States
Ortonville’s 2nd annual Big Stone Lake Days is packed with great events. There is lots of live music, a tiki bar, sand volleyball near the lake, canoe races, and opportunities for kids and families to learn and have fun together. All this is located near the beautiful Big Stone Lake, so even just kicking back and watching the festivities is beautiful and enjoyable! See footage from last year’s Big Stone Lake Days

Beardsley Day
2017-07-15 | City of Beardsley, 242 Main Street, Beardsley, MN, 56211, United States
Beardsley Day will be packed with great activities for children and adults. This one day extravaganza begins with the Cancer Kickers 5k Walk/Run – registration at 7:30am and the run/walk at 8:00am. Proceeds go to theStrides of Hope Cnacer Support Group Sponsored by Valley Grain Co. Trucking Inc., Bobby Jo’s, and Issendorf Construction & Thrivent. The Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament begins at 9:30am, and those proceeds also go to Strides of Hope. The Bag Tournament practice begins at 10:00am and the competition begins at11am. Again, the proceeds go to Strides of Hope. Concessions will be available thoughout both tournaments.
At 1:00pm is the Kids Pedal Tractor Pull in the city park, with registration beginning at 12:30pm. The Beardsley Day Parade is at 3:00pm, quickly followed by the Ice Cream Social outside Bobby Jo’s at 4:00pm. Plus, a Magic Show will take place , at 4:30pm. The Beardsley Alumni Reunion will be at 5pm in the Beardsley Auditorium, and will highlight classes ending in 2 and 7.
At 6:30pm is the Hypnotist, and the Beardsley Fireman’s Street Dance will go from 8pm until midnight, featuring Junk FM. The One More Beer Gardens will open at 1pm and food will be available starting at 5 at Bobby Jo’s and One More.

Kerkhoven Town and Country Days
2017-07-28 - 2017-07-30 | City of Kerkhoven
Lots of fun and activities for all ages. There will be a Mini-Miler for kids 12 and under, a fire department water fight, a dunk tank, a classic car show, a craft and vendor sale, a movie in the park, and even an antique tractor pull! Come out and join the fun! Click here to see the poster of complete events!

Montevideo's Dog Days of Summer
2017-08-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Smith Park, J Harley Smith Park, Montevideo, MN, 56265, United States
This wonderful event will take place in Smith Park in Montevideo. From 5-7 pm there will be vendors, exhibits and food, and at 5:45 the Dog Parade begins! There will be prizes for the best dog costume and the best owner/dog costume!
This event is inspired by the phrase “dog days of summer” which refer to the hot, sultry days of late summer. the old Farmer’s Almanac lists the traditional period of the Dog Days as the 40 days between July 3rd and August 11th, which coincides with the rising of Sirius, the dog star. In Montevideo, however, this will be a time to have fun and enjoy friendship with dogs and humans!

Crazy Days-Canby
2017-08-05 | City of Canby, Canby, MN, 56220
Shop for some crazy deals!

Porter Harvest Festival
2017-08-18 - 2017-08-20 | City of Porter
The festival is full of events for the entire family and highlighted by the softball tournament and kid’s games!
Porter Development Project Annual Fundraiser will be held on the 18th.

Fall Fashion Tour
2017-08-25 - 2017-08-26 | MN
Join the boutiques of Granite Falls and Montevideo in the second annual Fall Fashion Tour! Check out the latest fall fashions and enjoy final clearance sales on summer clothing. Refreshments and giveaways at most locations.

Ladies Night Out
2017-10-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Join Us
A FREE event featuring health and wellness topics for women!

Dawson Chamber Halloween Costume Parade & Trick-or-Treat
2017-10-31 16:00 - 17:00 | City of Dawson, Dawson, MN, 56232
On October 31st join in the Halloween fun in Downtown Dawson! Parade participants can line up at Al’s Mercantile at 4:00pm and businesses with balloons in the window will have treats for everyone in costume!

Girlfriend's Getaway Annual Shop Hop Event
2017-11-10 - 2017-11-11 | MN
Huge sales, goodies, and giveaways at participating shops throughout Granite Falls and Montevideo! There are six shops participating and ten in Montevideo! It’s a great opportunity to get ahead on that holiday shopping without the hassle of Black Friday!

Clara city Annual Christmas Kickoff
2017-11-24 16:00 - 21:00 | City of Clara City, 56222
Once Thanksgiving is over, there’s nothing to stop you from getting excited for Christmas! There are plenty of activities at MACCRAY high school to get you and the whole family in the spirit of Christmas. There’s Grinchmas from 4:00pm to 5:30pm with movies and Santa Clause. From 4:30 to 7pm three’s the pancake feed and Christmas Tree sale, and at 5:00pm Santa comes to town on the fire truck! Photos with Santa are at the high school from 5:30-7:30pm. At 8 is the lighted Christmas parade through the business district with fireworks after at the high school.

Clinton's Santa Day
2017-12-09 09:30 - 11:00 | City of Clinton, Clinton, MN, 56225, United States
Santa Claus is coming to Clintion, Minnesota on December 9th from 9:30am to 11am. Take a photo with Santa and play bingo for prizes!

Santa Claus Day
2017-12-16 11:30 - 13:30 | MMN Elementary School, 316 4th St West, Madison, MN, 56256, United States
Children 12 and under can come to MMN Elementary for a free lunch with Santa from noon to 1 p.m. in the cafeteria. Santa will be passing out treats and prizes! Beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the small gym, kids 12 and under are encouraged t ocome and shop for a Christmas gift for Mom and/or Dad. Kids can shop before or after lunch. Donations will be accepted. This is sponsored by the Madison American Legion Auxiliary.

St. Patty's Day Parade in Montevideo
2018-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 | City of Montevideo, 103 Canton Avenue, Montevideo, MN, 56208, United States
Win prizes during Montevideo’s St. Pattty’s Day Parade starting at 6 p.m.
If you’re interested in participating, call the Chamber to register!

Spring Extravaganza Craft Fair
2018-03-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Prairie’s Edge Casino, 5616 Prairies Edge Lane, Granite Falls, MN, United States
Browse the Spring Extravaganza Craft Fair in the Convention Center featuring : handmade jewelry, rugs, lawn ornaments, clothing, purses, and much more. You’ll be sure to find something for everyone!

Porter Easter Egg Hunt
2018-03-31 10:00 - 12:00 | City of Porter
Meet in Porter Park on Saturday at 10 a.m. for their annual Easter Egg Hunt

Wood Lake Easter Egg Hunt
2018-03-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Wood Lake
Bring your baskets to Freedom Park in Wood Lake on Saturday, March 31st! Children ages 2 to 7 can participate. There will be prizes, a bike giveaway and you can even meet the Easter Bunny!

Easter Sunday 3 Meat Buffet
2018-04-01 10:30 - 13:00 | Sons of Norway Hall, 703 8th Avenue, Madison, MN, 56256, United States
The Sons of Norway will be hosting a 3 meat buffet on Easter Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It is $12 per person at the Sons of Norway Hall in Madison, MN.

National Beer Day at The Andrew J Volstead House
2018-04-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Andrew Volstead House Museum, 163 9th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, United States
Taste a variety of local craft beer and “prohibition” style beers for $8 a beer, learn about their characteristics,and enjoy appetizers while you soak in the historic atmosphere of the Andrew J. Volstead Home in Granite Falls, MN. Celebrate the end of Prohibition in the home of the man who wrote the Volstead Act, enforcing Prohibition! National Beer Day celebrates April 7, 1933 when beer was allowed to be consumed again in the United States.

Dawson Spring Shop Hop
2018-04-19 15:30 - 19:30 | City of Dawson, Dawson, MN, 56232
Join in the fun and explore Dawson’s businesses. There will be door prizes, treats, and more!

Riverside Market & Muse
2018-05-12 09:00 - 17:00 | City of Granite Falls, Granite Falls, MN, 56241
Enjoy music, theater, art, a flea market, and even more fun along the Minnesota River in downtown Granite Falls!

31st Annual Take A Kid Fishing
2018-05-19 09:00 - 11:30 | MN
A free family event with free hot dog lunch on shore, door prizes, give-aways in addition to trophies for biggest fish, most fish, and smallest fish! The event takes place at Volden’s Pit on Lac qui Parle Lake, Saturday, May 19, and is open to children ages 4-12.
Registration: 9 – 9:30 a.m.
Fishing: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Memorial Day Service of Rememberance
2018-05-28 11:00 - 13:30 | Montevideo American Legion, 613 Legion Drive, Montevideo, MN, 56265, United States
At 11 a.m. on Memorial Day, Memorial Day service will take place at Sunset Cemetery with a lunch after at the Montevideo American Legion. All are welcome.

Horse Power Event
2018-09-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Swensson Farm Museum, County Road 15 SE, Granite Falls, MN, 56241, United States
Join us for the Horse Power Event at Swensson Farm. See horse drawn farm equipment used as it was in the past. There will also be hand crafts demonstrated in and around the house. Kids will love seeing the farm animals.
Lil Red Wagon will again be there with their delicious burgers, walking tacos, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches and cold and hot beverages.
Take home a bag of freshly harvested potatoes, and if the plants cooperate, there will be pumpkins for the kids. Step back in time to experience a working farm from 100 years ago!
Admission is just $5 for adults and parking is free!

Holiday Extravaganza
2018-11-23 18:30 - 20:00 | City of Appleton, 56208
Join us after the Parade of Lights at the Appleton Civic Center – children’s activities, photos with Santa, along with treats and cider!

Hometown Holidays
2018-12-01 - 2018-12-02 | City of Canby, Canby, MN, 56220
A celebration of the beginning of winter which includes a kids Christmas shopping event, a visit from Santa Clause, a fantastic parade of lights and an amazing firework show over Lake Sylvan. Please visit www.canbychamber.com for more details and a full list of events.
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1920s Christmas: Andrew J. Volstead
2018-12-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2018-12-16 13:00 - 16:00 | MN, United States
Open Friday 1-5, Saturday 11-4 and Sunday 1-4 from Thanksgiving through December 30. Free admission and holiday treats. Visit our gift shop!
