Summer events Continued from Page 17 Aug. 25, Willmar FARMERS MARKET: Locally grown produce, vegetables, fruits, jellies and jams, baked goods and crafts; 6:30 a.m. to noon, YMCA parking lot.
Sept. 6, Willmar BECKER MARKET: A multicultural market of farmers, growers, producers, artisans and entertainment, 2 to 6 p.m., 414 Becker Avenue downtown.
Sept. 6, Spicer Aug. 25, New London MUSIC CONCERT: Free outdoor music concert by Custom Made from 6:30 to 8:30 FARMERS MARKET: Local produce, honey, cut flowers, baked goods and handcrafted items, 8 a.m. to noon, Holm Park on the northwest corner of the Mill Pond. p.m. at Glacial Ridge Winery between Spicer and New London; rain or shine; bring your own lawn chair. Sept. 6-9, Madison LAC QUI PARLE COUNTY FAIR Sept. 8, Willmar FARMERS MARKET: Locally grown produce, vegetables, fruits, jellies and jams, baked goods and crafts; 6:30 a.m. to noon, YMCA parking lot. Sept. 8, New London FARMERS MARKET: Local produce, honey, cut flowers, baked goods and handcrafted items, 8 a.m. to noon, Holm Park on the northwest corner of the Mill Pond. Sept. 8, New London PRAIRIE POTHOLE DAY: 36th annual outdoor celebration with dog trials, black powder shoot, archery competition, slough scoot, walk in the woods, kids’ activities, food, raffle, duck calling contest, goose calling contest and more; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Stoney Ridge Farm near the intersection of state Highway 9 and U.S. Highway 71 north of Sibley State Park; free admission to Sibley State Park today. Sept. 8, Granite Falls RIVERSIDE MARKET: Music, crafts, art, vintage and more between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. along the downtown plazas along the Minnesota River. Aug. 25, Paynesville FROM THE HEART ART & CRAFT FAIR: Outdoors on James Street and Augusta Avenue, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sept. 8, Spicer GRAPE STOMP: Annual event with wine tasting, stomp contests, food, entertainment, live music and more at Glacial Ridge Winery between Spicer and New London; noon to 6 p.m., free admission.
Sept. 8-9, Atwater Aug. 29, Willmar MIDWEEK FARMERS MARKET: Locally grown produce, vegetables, fruits, jellies and THRESHING DAYS: Experience farm life in the by-gone days; tractor parade 1 p.m. daily, threshing, saw mill, flour mill, corn shredding, ensilage cutter, sorghum press, jams, and baked goods; 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Kandi Mall southeast parking lot. shingle making, butter churning, rug making, spinning, jelly making, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; adults $5, 12 and under admitted free; 320-974-8588. Aug. 30, Willmar BECKER MARKET: A multicultural market of farmers, growers, producers, artisans Sept. 9, New London and entertainment, 2 to 6 p.m., 414 Becker Avenue downtown. LITTLE THEATRE: “Cassie and the Bobs” present a Patsy Cline show, 2:30 p.m.; $18. Aug. 30, Willmar Sept. 12, Willmar MUSIC CONCERT: Free concert by Big Al Band from 6 to 7 p.m. at Whitney Music MIDWEEK FARMERS MARKET: Locally grown produce, vegetables, fruits, jellies and Center. jams, and baked goods; 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Kandi Mall southeast parking lot. Aug. 30, Spicer MUSIC CONCERT: Free outdoor music concert by Jeff James from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Willmar BECKER MARKET: A multicultural market of farmers, growers, producers, artisans at Glacial Ridge Winery between Spicer and New London; rain or shine; bring your and entertainment, 2 to 6 p.m., 414 Becker Avenue downtown. own lawn chair. Aug. 31, Clara City MUSIC CONCERT: Free concert by Radio Acoustic from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hinterland Vineyards, east of Clara City. Aug. 31, New London LITTLE CROW WATER SKI SHOW: Neer Park, 7 p.m.; grand finale; adults $5, students $3.
SEPTEMBER Aug. 31-Sept. 1-2, Litchfield ABATE RALLY: Meeker County Fairgrounds; www.abatemn.org. Sept. 1, Willmar FARMERS MARKET: Locally grown produce, vegetables, fruits, jellies and jams, baked goods and crafts; 6:30 a.m. to noon, YMCA parking lot. Sept. 1, New London FARMERS MARKET: Local produce, honey, cut flowers, baked goods and handcrafted items, 8 a.m. to noon, Holm Park on the northwest corner of the Mill Pond.
Sept. 14, Willmar MOVIES IN THE PARK: 7 p.m., Robbins Island, the movie “Despicable Me 3” will be shown, pre-activities for one hour before the movie, free admission, popcorn and pop, bring a chair or blanket and bug spray; in the event of bad weather it will be at the City Auditorium. Sept. 15, Willmar CELEBRATE ART! CELEBRATE COFFEE!: 21st annual fall fine arts festival, music, entertainment, art for sale, demonstrations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kennedy Elementary School; Willmar Area Arts Council, 320-235-8560 or www. celebrateartcelebratecoffee.com. Sept. 15, Willmar FARMERS MARKET: Locally grown produce, vegetables, fruits, jellies and jams, baked goods and crafts; 6:30 a.m. to noon, YMCA parking lot. Sept. 15, New London FARMERS MARKET: Local produce, honey, cut flowers, baked goods and handcrafted items, 8 a.m. to noon, Holm Park on the northwest corner of the Mill Pond.
Sept. 16, Glenwood LAKESIDE SUMMER DANCE: Dance to the Sept. 5, Willmar music of the Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra, 4 to 8 MIDWEEK FARMERS MARKET: Locally grown produce, vegetables, fruits, jellies and p.m., Lakeside Ballroom; $10 per person; $5 per jams, and baked goods; 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Kandi Mall southeast parking lot. person ages 17-30.
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