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calendar of events
from Discover Waseca 2021
by Kate Noet
Please check the organization’s website or Facebook page for event updates and cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
january
february
The Sleigh and Cutter Curling Bonspiel usually occurs at Clear Lake in Waseca in February. A date is yet to be announced. Visit sleighandcutterfestival.org for more information.
6- Annual Mike Filzen Memorial Run will take place. Visit sleighandcutterfestival. org for more information. 20- Winter Charm on the Farm will have horse-drawn sleigh rides and campfi res 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring snowshoes or cross-country skis to sue around the site or take a site walking tour. Visit bit.ly/ WinterCharm for tickets.
27- Vintage Snowmobile Ride at Toners Lake
march
The Bridal Show, a popular Starfi re Event Center, is typically held in March. Visit the Starfi re Event Center’s Facebook for more information.
april
The Waseca Area Chorale typically holds its spring concert in April. For more information, visit its Facebook page.
10-12- Ice sculpting artistry outside the Waseca Public Safety Building.
13- Sleigh and Cutter parade begins at noon at the Waseca County Fairgrounds and runs through Waseca’s downtown district.
The winners and unveiling of Frosty and the Medallion winner will be announced at 1 p.m. at the Waseca County Fairgrounds. Visit sleighandcutterfestival.org for more information.
Fireworks will take place on Clear Lake after sunset, lasting nearly 30 minutes.
may
28- Janesville-WaldorfPemberton high school graduation starts at 6 p.m.
Morristown’s town celebration Dam Days, kicked off with a parade followed by live entertainment and carnival rides, is typically held in May. Visit the event’s Facebook page for updates.
june
6- Waseca High School Commencement for the class of 2021. New Richland-HartlandEllendale-Geneva high school graduation for the class of 2021.
11-13 Waterville Bullhead Days, organized by the Waterville Chamber of Commerce as the town’s summer celebration of the wonderful lakes and fun offered in Southern Minnesota.
Janesville’s Hay Daze town celebration typically takes place in June with carnival rides, food and games along with nightly entertainment. Visit the event’s Facebook page for updates.
july
4- Lakefest, a community celebration at beautiful Clear Lake Park for a family day for celebrating our nation’s birthday along with the joys of small-town life where neighbors come to the park for food, music, games and crafts, a boat parade, paddle fest and other water sports.
14-18 One of the county’s biggest celebrations each year is the annual Waseca County Free Fair at the fairgrounds in Waseca. New Richland Farm and City Days is a weekend in July full of events for people of all ages, with carnival food and games. Visit the event’s Facebook page for updates. Waseca County Relay for Life is an annual event in July that goes through the night at the
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Waseca County Fairgrounds to raise money for research for the American Cancer Society. Visit the event’s website for information.
The Waseca Hockey Association Annual Outdoor Bash at the Boxcar is typically held in late July.
august
4- National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4 throughout the nation. Communities come together to celebrate with the city’s elected officials, emergency services and law enforcement officers. is typically held on the first Thursday in October in Waseca.
september
12- Fall on the Farm is typically held at Farmamerica. Visit farmamerica.org for more information.
18- The 2021 Waseca Marching Classic is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18 and is one of the premier marching band events in Minnesota, with a noon parade.
october
Sinister Forest plans to open in October 2021. Sinister Forest is a haunted trail winding through the woods of Maplewood Park in Waseca. For more information check out www.facebook.com/ Waseca56093.
“Treats and Streets” with businesses and shops offering specials, trick-ortreating and refreshments to kids and adults in Waseca ahead of Halloween. Check the Waseca Treats on the Streets Facebook page for updates.
november
27- Small Business Saturday in Waseca is a day for community members and visitors to show support to the local small businesses. The Boxcar in Waseca will host its annual Santa Anonymous auction to raise money that is donated to the Neighborhood Service center to buy holiday gifts. The Waseca Area Chorale typically hosts a winter concert. For more information, visit the Chorale’s Facebook page.
