elysian Population: 746 Incorporated: 1884 City Office: 110 W Main St., 507-267-4708, www.elysianmn.com Chamber of Commerce: 100 Third St. SW, 507-267-4708 Library: 132 E Main St., 507-267-4411 Post Office: 120 E Main St., 507-267-4477
What to do American Legion Lake Francis Ice Fishing Contest – Compete for prizes, participate in drawings and eat homemade stew at the event held the first Sunday in February. Hosted by American Legion SAL Post 311. Farmers Market – Every Thursday from 2 to 6 pm. Located in front of the Tourism Center on Third Street South. Fourth of July – Features one of the largest parades in southern Minnesota, turtle races, vintage car show, kids fishing contest, street dances, medallion hunt, pancake breakfast, kids pedal pull, bingo and silent auction, volleyball tournament and fireworks. Concessions, beer garden. Visit elysianmn.com Spooky Trail – Sakatah Singing Hills Trail comes alive Oct. 31 with ghosts and goblins as families trick-or-treat along the trail. After, enjoy hot dogs and chips at the fire hall. Christmas in Elysian – Held the first Saturday in December. Start off with a pancake breakfast
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and shopping with Mr. & Mrs. Claus. In the evening, a parade lights up Main Street, followed by bingo in the fire hall. Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail Resurfaced in 2020. In 1991, a group of 25 Elysianites began a four-year effort to lobby local legislators to fund blacktopping of the 39-mile trail. A wayside rest built along the trail is reminiscent of an earlier train depot there. Visit dnr.state.mn.us.
