
– Canby Fire Department water fightsĩ p.m. Noon – Beanbag tournament at Heroes Sports Bar & Grillĥ:30 p.m.

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– Free movie showing of “Clifford” at Canby Theater – Noon – Independent Oil Hat Daze Golf Scrambleġ0:30 a.m. – Pancake and sausage breakfast at Canby Depotĩ a.m. – Disc golf tournament at Swimming Pool ParkĨ-10 a.m. – Free bowling for kids at Lancer LanesĤ p.m. – Lancer Open 9-hole golf scrambleģ-6 p.m. “We’re excited for the amount of partnership,” with community members and businesses, she said.Įvents at Central Park unless otherwise specified.ġ p.m. There will be food vendors, live music including a performance by Titambe West African Dance Ensemble of Minnesota, and a red velvet cake competition judged by Mainstay Cafe. Juneteenth celebrations will be from 10 a.m. Traditionally, Juneteenth is the kind of holiday celebrated with food like barbecue, music and community get-togethers, Tofte said. It wasn’t until June 19, 1865, when troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, to announce that enslaved Black people in the state were now free. in 1863, it couldn’t be enforced in parts of the country that were still under Confederate control. Although the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the U.S. Juneteenth is also known as Black Freedom Day, Tofte said. “It’s going to be great,” said Joyce Tofte, one of the organizers of Sunday’s event. Later in the evening, there will be a concert by Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry.Īrea residents are welcome to enjoy a day of food, music and community during Juneteenth celebrations at Independence Park Sunday. The show begins at 3 p.m., but there’s a lot more on the schedule, including a panel discussion featuring World War II veterans, and a parachute demonstration. The theme for this year’s show is “Pride of the Pacific,” and the show will include former Navy aircraft from the Fagen Fightersas well as guest warbirds and air show performers Tora, Tora, Tora and Younkin Airshows. Saturday will be a big day for fans of historic airplanes as the Ray Fagen Memorial Air Show starts at the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum near Granite Falls. The Dakota-Minnesota Trail Ride will be held Sunday morning, followed by the 76th annual Saddle Horse Holiday Parade, and Dakota-Minnesota saddle horse riding events. A talent contest will be held at the Lake Benton Opera House on Saturday night, followed by a dance featuring Hicktown Mafia at the Lake Benton Fire Hall.

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Saddle Horse Holiday events start today, with the announcement of the Lake Benton Citizen of the Year, kids’ events, and a fireworks display at dusk.įamily fun events continue on Saturday, plus a 5K walk/run, a car cruise-in and more. Trail riders will be returning to the Lake Benton area this weekend, but there’s also lots to do even if you don’t have a horse. Some bounce houses will have a water feature, to help beat the heat forecast for Sunday, he said. In addition to the air show, Wagner said there will be a performance by the Neon Gypsy band, and bounce houses for the kids. Over the past 16 years, he said, “We’ve had a very loyal following.” “It’s a great family outing for Father’s Day,” Wagner said.
