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Area Events
Jan
06
2707 Arena Drive
Willmar, MN 56201
Email: mproehl@charter.net
320-235-1454
6th Annual New Year Bonspiel January 6th-8th.
Jan
20
Downtown Spicer
Spicer, MN 56288
Email: spicer@spicermn.com
320-796-8066
Get the most fun out of winter; join the businesses in Spicer in celebrating WinterFest 2012. Besides a breathtaking ice structure and slide, which is visible day and night, the weekends from mid January to mid February are action packed with snowmobile runs, ice fishing tournaments, fireworks and craft sale. Also, don't miss the 8th annual Polar Plunge and Hot Tub Party. A very popular and frosty fundraiser for Special Olympics
Feb
04
159 Lake Ave S
Spicer, MN 56288
320-796-2195
Greetings to the bravest of the brave! We have had over 200 runners join us over the years, but the past two years have proven to be a challenge. Wind Chills of 30 below have been our delight and still over 100 runners embrace the opportunity. Following the race we always enjoy Dad's Famous Waffles at Melvin's on the Lake and enjoy the other activities of Spicer's Winter Fest.
Our date in 2012 is February 4th, on-line registration will be open December 15th. We hope you can join us then.
Mar
09
2707 Arena Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
Email: mproehl@charter.net
320-235-1454
All teams must have at least 2 new curlers (1 year or less)
Full cash bar
Meals and snacks provided free all weekend!
Mar
15
611 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
Email: WCConcertS@gmail.com
320-664-9463
Please call, email or visit our website for a listing of the concert date and times.The concerts are held at the Willmar Education and Arts Center (concert hall / performance theater / art gallery) in Willmar, Minnesota
Apr
17
Willmar Education & Arts Center
Willmar, MN 56201
Email: wcconcerts@gmail.com
Romanza, West Central Concert Series, WEAC
Apr
19
1000 Lakeland Drive SE
Willmar, MN 56201
320-222-9622
Put play in your day and enjoy some fun and relaxing active family time by visiting your local Y on April 19 for YMCA Healthy Kids® Day. The nation’s largest health day for children and families, YMCA Healthy Kids Day offers fun, engaging and creative activities for children and families and promotes year-long wellness and healthier living. YMCA Healthy Kids Day events are free and open to all
Apr
21
Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
Spicer, MN 56288
Email: pwelc@co.kandiyohi.mn.us
320-354-5894
Saturday, April 21, 8:00am-1:00pm
Open to public at no cost
A fun experience for the whole family. Booths, exhibits, and activities offer information about water quality in your community, energy efficiency, land management, and much more.
May
19
Becker Avenue
Willmar, MN 56201
320-222-1613
Sons of Norway Fedraheimen Lodge No. 59 holds a parade in downtown Willmar on the Saturday closest to the 17th of May, which is Norway’s Constitution Day. Join the fun with trolls, kids, adults and music
May
20
Kennedy Elementary School
Willmar, MN 56201
320-354-2457
32nd Annual Willmar Car Show & Swap Meet
May
20
Sunburg
Sunburg, MN 56289
320-366-3423
Syttende Mai Celebration, Sunburg
May
26
May
28
Monongalia Historical Society
New London, MN 56273
320-354-2557
Memorial Day Spring Festival, New London
Jun
03
Various Locations
Willmar, MN 56201
320-231-8112
West Central Dairy Days in Willmar, Minnesota
A week-long celebration of the dairy industry in June each year. Activities include a milk run, outdoor band concert, visit to a dairy farm, and so much more!
Jun
08
Kandiyohi
Kandiyohi, MN 56251
Email: jstrouth@hsbofmn.com
320-382-6100
All-city rummage sale on the first Saturday in June, followed by a city-wide celebration the second weekend in June. Variety show, games in the park, parade, antique tractor pull and business appreciation supper.
Jun
16
Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
Spicer, MN 56288
Email: pwelc@co.kandiyohi.mn.us
320-354-5894
8th Annual JJM Victory Run, Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center 320-354-5894 pwelc@co.kandiyohi.mn.us
Jun
16
Various Locations from Svea to New London
Willmar, MN 56201
320-235-8560
Visit Local Studios and Meet the Artists! An eclectic mix of artwork — paintings, sculpture, pottery, mixed media & photography – and the interesting collection of characters who create it are featured during the Lakes Area Studio Hop. Our local artists will open their studios and creative spaces to the public
Jun
20
Willmar
Willmar, MN 56201
Email: info@willmarfests.com
320-235-3552
Willmar Fests is a summer city celebration in Willmar, Minnesota with three festivals in one. Aqua Fest, International Fest, and Kaffee Fest combine to offer many exciting events for the whole family. Join us next June as we celebrate summer in Willmar.
Jun
23
Hwy 7
Blomkest, MN 56216
320-664-7040
Take a trip into the past and marvel at how things used to be done. Activities include log sawing, an antique tractor pull, lawn tractor pull, tractor parade, live music, operating model railroad display and much more. Food stands and primitive camping are also available
Jun
23
Willmar
Willmar, MN 56201
Email: pber@ricehospital.com
320-231-8941
The Foot Lake 4 Walk / Run is one of the premier events that takes place each year during Willmar Fests. It is designed to provide fun and safety for all age groups and levels of participation. The Foot Lake 4 is an event for the whole family.
Register early to guarantee a race T-shirt, plenty of water and fruit, a soothing massage, and a ticket to the Firemen's All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast.
Jul
01
Jul
04
Spicer
Spicer, MN 56288
320-796-5562
Spicer's fourth of July celebration is "One of the Best in the Area." There are activities for all ages, all day long. Besides an arts and crafts fair with an amusing flea market, everyone will be enjoying volleyball, basketball and softball tournaments, kiddie pedal tractor pull, a competitive 12-mile running race and, of course, all the water fun you could ask for! The street dance along Green Lake is open to all ages. On the fourth, the kiddie parade starts early followed by a Grand Day parade, including over 100 participants with lots of entertainment and candy!
Jul
04
Prinsburg
Prinsburg, MN 56281
320-978-8700
Prinsburg 4th of July Celebration
Jul
11
Willmar Civic Center
Willmar, MN 56201
320-235-0119, 1-800-965-9324
Sonshine Festival is a Christian music festival held in Willmar, Minnesota every year
Jul
12
Blomkest
Blomkest, MN 56216
320-995-6111
Parade at 6pm, potluck supper, games, and other entertainment.
Jul
26
New London
New London, MN 56273
Email: aprildorry@netscape.net
320-354-4982
This event features a parade, various entertainment, kids fishing derby, water ski show and a street dance. There will also be a Hog Roast fundraiser hosted by the New London Fire Department.
Jul
28
Green Lake Bible Camp
Spicer, MN 56288
Email: camp@gllm.org
320-796-2181
Green Lake Bible Camp Quilt Auction, Spicer
Jul
29
New London
New London, MN 56273
320-354-2396
New London Annual Kids Fishing Tourney (12 and under), contact Annette at 320-354-2396
Aug
03
Pennock
Pennock, MN 56279
320-599-4546
Antique tractors, tractor pulls, fire department supper, street dance, and games await you at this community-wide event.
Aug
03
Lake Lillian
Lake Lillian, MN 56253
320-664-4111
Community celebration with many activities beginning with a parade on Saturday at 4pm followed by a raffle, street dance, community supper, and games.
Aug
08
Willmar Fair Grounds
Willmar, MN 56201
Email: danjohnson@tds.net
320-599-4318
Willmar is home to the annual Kandiyohi County Fair. Held in August each year, the fair features agricultural, domestic and industrial exhibits from throughout the County. The fair offers something for everyone--from baking and flowers to livestock and antique tractors. The kids will love the rides! Come enjoy the contests, food, singing, food, dancing, food, races and other grandstand entertainment and, of course, the food! The fairgrounds are also home to the KRA Speedway, with performances Thursday evenings throughout the summer.
Aug
08
New London-New Brighton
New London, MN 56273
Email: acr@newbrightonmn.gov
320-894-6663
How it all began....... The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run began in 1987 during New Brighton’s Centennial Celebration. The City added the Run to its calendar of events that year as a way of strengthening its namesake ties to Brighton, England. Complete with a visit by the Mayor of Brighton and other English guests, the 1st Annual Antique Car Run was held with 17 participants. The Antique Car Run is an American version of the prestigious London to Brighton Commemorative Run held annually in England.
Aug
11
Melvins on the Lake
Spicer, MN 56288
Email: d_baker@chartermi.net
320-796-2195
Green Lake Triathlon, Spicer
Aug
17
326 Main St S
New London, MN 56273
A mini-festival celebrating the gallery’s 2nd anniversary. The festival will feature the work of two New London potters who received Legacy Grants, Bill Gossman, and Craig Edwards, and several other area artists. Kaleidoscope Gallery was started with help from legacy funding.
Aug
17
New London Fine Art Festival
New London, MN 56273
New London is the place for artists and art patrons to be August 17th and 18th, 2012.
“The City On The Pond” will host this festival on the same weekend as the widely celebrated New London Water Ski Show and the New London Music Festival. While being held simultaneously, the events are geographically separated to assure the best experience for all who attend.
This event is part of the Legacy Destination Weekend, August 17 - 19!
Aug
17
Various Locations
Various Locations, MN Various
Join us for an assortment of fun activities and events during the Willmar Lakes Area Legacy Destination Weekend! Events and activities area scheduled in the communities of New London, Spicer, Pennock and Willmar.
Friday, August 17, 2012:
Aug
18
311 2nd Ave SE
New London, MN 56273
Fresh, funky and all-natural, the New London Music Festival is “Minnesota nice” with a twist. Join us for a family-friendly day of eclectic live music in Neer Park, a shady peninsula surrounded by the scenic Crow River. Our garden-grown and homemade meals and refreshments are the summer’s best, and the kid-zone is full of wholesome fun. Bring a chair and a friend.
Aug
19
9601 195th Ave NW
Pennock, MN 56279
On the third Sunday in August, there is a celebration for the anniversary of the completion of the replica of the Old Log Church!
Annual Celebration
10:30 Church service
12 noon Pot luck meal
2:00 pm Afternoon program
This event is part of the Legacy Destination Weekend, August 17 -19!
Aug
19
151 N Lake Ave
Spicer, MN 56288
8:00 a.m. registration; 9:00 a.m. start; 11:00-1:00 p.m. picnic in the downtown park or at Saulsbury Beach! Grab your bike and enjoy this family bike ride on the Glacial Lakes Trail and around scenic Green Lake. The bike trail will follow a route to feature the "Poles Gone Wild" legacy funded project in Spicer. A community picnic following the bike ride.
Aug
25
Raymond
Raymond, MN 56282
320-976-4439
The 9th Annual Run Around Raymond 5k Walk/Run and Mile Run started out the day's events at the Raymond Harvest Festival on Saturday, August 25. The 5k started at 8:00 am while the Mile Run began at 9:00 am. The start/finish line is in front of the MACCRAY East School. Medals were awarded to the top three finishers in each age group.
This race is part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series. For more information, call Kevin and Bonnie Hauser at 320-967-4774.
Aug
25
Raymond
Raymond, MN 56282
320-967-4439
Raymond hosts the annual Harvest Festival each fall to celebrate the city's agricultural foundation and to offer a family-friendly event. The 2012 Harvest Festival was held successfully on Saturday August 25.
Sep
08
Atwater
Atwater, MN 56209
320-974-8588
Agricultural history in motion awaits you, with old memories coming to life as you see how threshing was done in days gone by.
Sep
08
Sibley State Park
New London, MN 56273
Email: j.vagle@yahoo.com
320-905-0580
Celebrating the connection between Fitness, Nature and the Human Spirit.
Pat Boros was one of the original and most reliable volunteers to work with MentorWorks programs in Kandiyohi County. He held great faith in the resilience of our most “at-risk” youth, and practiced that faith personally and professionally. Pat had a humble and quiet, but powerful impact on many lives.
Sep
08
Raymond
Raymond, MN 56282
320-967-4653
This is a scramble format tournament. Please contact Hawk Creek Country Club for more infomation.
Sep
08
Stoney Ridge Farm
New London, MN 56273
320-214-1497
Only a few day left until Prairie Pothole Day 2012. There will be lots of familiar faces and activities along with some new and fun things. Dock Dogs will be down by the barn. World Champion Goose caller Scott Threinen and the University of Minnesota Raptor Center will be presenting seminars. Chad Hughes from Wings North will be cooking up pheasant and duck. Don't forget to bring your gun and shoot a round of Trap or Sporting Clays to get ready for the upcoming hunting season. Remember all the activities for the kids and our four legged hunting buddies.
Sep
15
Robbins Island Park
Willmar, MN 56201
Email: bonkb@willmar.k12.mn.us
320-231-8490
Ride for the Trails is a bike ride throughout the community of Willmar to raise funding to complete our trail system as well as to connect our loop to the Glacial Lakes Trail. The registration table, and the ride will start in Robbins Island Park at open shelter #1. The ride will incorporate the future sites of the Willmar trail system that are yet to be completed. This is a recreational ride with all participants receiving a t-shirt, as well as a ticket to the Dads Belgium Waffle feed and Silent Auction.
Sep
15
Between Becker Av & 5 St SW (downtown)
Willmar, MN 56201
320-231-8560
The Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee! festival is presented each fall by the Willmar Area Arts Council. This year's festival is September 15 and is located in downtown Willmar. The tradition continues with artist demonstrations, children's tent activities, a juried art exhibition and art sale, food court, free coffee, and continuous entertainment from the outdoor stage.
Sep
21
Various Businesses
New London, MN 56273
Email: millpond@tds.net
320-354-5557
New London Fall Festival
Sep
22
15850 210 Ave NE
Hawick, MN 56246
Email: notjustyarns@tds.net
320-276-8536
8th Annual Alpaca Farm Day Open House, Glacial Ridge Alpacas
Oct
13
Lake Lillian
Lake Lillian, MN 56253
320-664-4440
Come celebrate fall fun with us. Produce sales and more. PLUS: Fire Prevention Week open house at the Fire Hall - includes door prizes, kids fun stuff, and refreshments.
Nov
09
New London
New London, MN 56273
Email: millpond@tds.net
320-354-5557
Shop New London for that hometown holiday feeling as you join the businesses for their annual holiday kickoff featuring music, holiday gifts, decorations and more.
Nov
17
Willmar downtown
Willmar, MN 56201
320-222-2020
3:00 PM Holidaze Kickoff
3:00 - 5:30 PM Petting Zoo and Reindeer Sleigh Rides on Becker
3:00 - 5:30 PM Cookiemaking, Santa and Holiday Stories for
Children at The Barn Theatre, Tours for Adults
3:30 - 5:30 PM Continuous musical groups--Bethel Sanctuary
4:00 - 6:00 PM Chili Supper at Bethel Church with Terry Shaw
5:00 PM Kids Costume Contest--Outside on the Avenue (Becker)
Nov
22
Dec
31
YMCA
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 222-9622
Enjoy New Year's Eve with your family at this annual event. Inflatable games, arts and crafts, ice skating, entertainment and bingo going on throughout the evening. End the night with a fireworks sky concert that is always amazing! Held annually 4:30-9:30 p.m. December 31 at the YMCA.
