Unofficial Waconia Minnesota » Events http://www.waconiamn.net/local A local site from a local guy. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:17:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 2010 Carver County Fair http://www.waconiamn.net/local/284/2010-carver-county-fair/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/284/2010-carver-county-fair/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:12:19 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=284 The 2010 Carver County Fair is just around the corner.

Carver County Fair

Carver County Fair

The fairgrounds are being cleaned up, buildings being aired out and the grandstand is getting ready for the crowds of people.

The 2010 Carver County Fair is August 11th -15th!

At the grandstand this year:
Wednesday, August 11 7:00 pm ATV Pull FREE EVENT !!!
Thursday, August 12 7:00 pm Motokazie
Friday, August 13 6:30 pm Tractor – Truck Pull
Saturday, August 14 6:30 pm Demolition Derby
Sunday, August 15 6:00 pm Demolition Derby

In the entertainment center:
- Wednesday, August 11 12:00 pm 4-H Camp Fair
5:00 pm Livewire Disc Jockey
8:30 pm Johnny Holm Band

- Thursday, August 12 11:00 am 500 Card Tournament
1:00 pm Carver County Century Farms Program – Senior Citizen of the Year
2:00 pm Cindy Eggers Band
5:00 pm Livewire Disc Jockey
8:30 pm Hairball

- Friday, August 13 11:00 am Sheephead Tournament
2:00 pm Mike Elsenpeter Musician
2:30 pm Flower Arranging Contest
5:30 pm Livewire Disc Jockey
8:30 pm Smok’n Guns

- Saturday, August 14 11:00 am Kids Pedal Pull
1:00 pm Diaper Derby
2:00 pm Where’s Karl? Musical Group
6:00 pm Livewire Disc Jockey
8:30 pm Free Fallin’ – A Tribute to Tom Petty

- Sunday, August 15 10:00 am Church at the Fair
12:00 pm Kids Pedal Pull
2:00 pm Amateur Talent Contest – Livewire Disc Jockey
6:00 pm Highliners

There are plenty more free shows, animals, demonstrations and of course the rides on the midway!

Hopefully you can make it out to Waconia this year for the 2010 Carver County Fair!!

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/284/2010-carver-county-fair/feed/ 0 2010 Waconia Fireworks http://www.waconiamn.net/local/278/2010-fireworks/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/278/2010-fireworks/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:44:03 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=278 When? July 4th at Dusk (approximately 10pm)

The fireworks will be shot off from the island again this year which means there are a lot of good viewing spots.

Good spots include
- Lake Waconia Regional Park
- Cedar Point Park
- Lola’s Lakehouse
- Or most anywhere on the lake

For the best view, grab your boat and view them from the lake.

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/278/2010-fireworks/feed/ 0 The 4th Annual Chamber Golf Scramble 2010 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/272/4th-chamber-golf-scramble/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/272/4th-chamber-golf-scramble/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:35:50 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=272 Monday July 19th Island View Golf Club Waconia

The Waconia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our 4th Annual Golf Tournament. We invite accomplished, amateur and wanna-be golfers to join us in this exciting scramble format, with plenty of opportunities to showcase your talent with fun games, challenges and exhibitions. Don’t golf? Don’t worry! There are plenty of other opportunities to be part of the action.

Schedule

11:00 a.m. Registration Opens
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
4:00 p.m. Silent Auction Opens
5:00 p.m. Party Begins
6:30 p.m. Silent Auction Closes & Awards Ceremony
7:00 p.m. Closing Remarks

More details (pdf)

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/272/4th-chamber-golf-scramble/feed/ 0 Music In The Park 2010 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/265/music-in-the-park-2010/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/265/music-in-the-park-2010/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:28:56 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=265 Thursdays at 7:00 PM
City Square Park - 101 East Main Street, Waconia
FREE!

June 17 - Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants – Blues

Special Saturday Performance
June 19 - Waconia Blues and BBQ in the Park
Noon – 2:00 PM Everett Smithson Band
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Traveled Ground – American Roots/Rockabilly

June 24 – Kurt Jorgensen Band – Blues And American Rock

PLEASE NOTE: In the event of rain, the event will be held in the Safari Island gymnasium. Please bring blankets rather than lawn chairs to the rain site.

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/265/music-in-the-park-2010/feed/ 0 2010 Waconia Band Festival http://www.waconiamn.net/local/261/2010-waconia-band-festival/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/261/2010-waconia-band-festival/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:22:34 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=261 This weekend is the annual Waconia band festival.

You can catch it Saturday, June 19th at 6pm in downtown Waconia.

Bring your chairs, your kids, and your sunscreen and sit out and just enjoy the music.

2010 Band Parade Order

1. Waconia Drumline – Exhibition
2. Anoka Marching Band – AAA
3. 728 Cadets – AA
4. NRHEG Marching Band – A
5. Richfield Marching Spartans – A
6. Henry Sibley Marching Band – A
7. Maple Grove Marching Crimson – AA
8. Osseo Marching Band – AA
9. 212 Regiment – AA
10. St. Cloud All-City Marching Band – AAA
11. Winona Cotter Marching Band – A
12. Litchfield Marching Dragons – A
13. Owatonna Marching Band – AAA
14. Mankato Area 77 Lancers – AAA
15. Sauk Rapids-Rice Marching Storm – AA
16. Park Center Marching Pirates – AAA
17. Waconia High School Marching Band – Exhibition

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/261/2010-waconia-band-festival/feed/ 0 Louie Anderson Is Coming to Waconia! http://www.waconiamn.net/local/232/louie-anderson/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/232/louie-anderson/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:17:37 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=232 Louie Anderson is coming to Waconia! After enjoying Nickle Dickle Day, visit the Lake Waconia Event Center for comedy featuring Louie Anderson on September 19, 2009 at 8pm.

LOUIE ANDERSON and Scott Hansen
Saturday – September 19, 2009 at 8:00PM
Lake Waconia Event Center
8155 Paradise Lane – Waconia, MN

Tickets on sale by phone at Brown Paper Ticket
Gold Circle VIP : $49.25 in advance $54.25 at the door includes reserved Gold Circle seating, a meet and greet with the comedians with a photo and autograph. (limited number available)

General Admission: $31.25 in advance $36.25 at the door includes first come first served seating.

Service charge of $0.99 and 2.5% service fee
Call 24/7 to 1-800-838-3006

Check out their website for more information and for tickets. www.lakewaconiaeventcenter.com or www.louietour.com

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/232/louie-anderson/feed/ 0 Nickle Dickle Day September 19th, 2009 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/220/nickle-dickle-d2009/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/220/nickle-dickle-d2009/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:54:06 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=220 When? September 19th 2009
Time? 8am – 5pm
Where? Waconia City Park

What?

  • Antique & Collector Car & Truck Show
  • 3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments
  • Rotary Duck Races
  • Sidewalk Sales
  • Food
  • Fun
  • Entertainment
  • 5k and 10k Races

On the Gazebo Stage:
8-10: Polka with the Wendinger Band
10- 2 Music by Chopper
2-5 Traveled Ground

Rides and Games in City Square Park

On First Street:
11- 5 Ride the Mechanical Bull
Music with DJ Big Country

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/220/nickle-dickle-d2009/feed/ 0 Carver County Fair 2009 http://www.waconiamn.net/local/216/carver-county-fair-2009/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/216/carver-county-fair-2009/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:59:15 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=216 The Carver County Fair is nearly here! This year it runs from August 5th to the 9th in Waconia.

At the grandstand:

  • Wednesday August 5th 7pm Bull Riding
  • Thursday August 6th 7pm Motokazie Supercross Racing
  • Friday August 7th 6:30pm Tractor/Truck Pull
    The Tractor Pull will feature only NTPA tractors and pickups. The Semis are the only non-NTPA vehicles. There will be no out-of-field trucks or tractors.
  • Saturday August 8th 6:30pm Demolition Derby
  • Sunday August 9th 6pm Demolition Derby

Grandstand Prices: Adults $8, kids 6-9 $5 and 5 and under are free!

Entertainment at the fair:

  • Wednesday August 5th
    5:00 pm Livewire DJ
    8:30 pm Johnny Holm Band
  • Thursday August 6th
    11:00 am 500 Card Tournament
    1:00 pm Farm Bureau Presents: Carver County Century Farms Program Senior Citizen of the Year Award
    2:00 pm Michael Elsenpeter, Musician
    5:00 pm Livewire DJ
    8:30 pm Hairball
  • Friday August 7th
    11:00 am Sheephead Tournament
    2:00 pm Livewire DJ
    6:00 pm Paul Christian
    8:30 pm Shaw Brothers
  • Saturday August 8th
    11:00 am Kids Pedal Pull (registration at 10:30 am)
    1:00 pm Diaper Derby
    2:00 pm Jay Brian Comedy Hypnosis Show
    3:30 pm The Arnie Chuckles Show – One Man Band – “Fun Show”
    6:00 pm Livewire DJ
    8:30 pm Diamondback
  • Sunday August 9th
    10:00 am Church at the Fair
    12:00 pm Kids Pedal Pull (registration at 11:30 am)
    2:00 pm Amateur Talent Show /Livewire DJ
    6:00 pm Silverado

In the Patio

  • Wed. Aug. 5
    12:00 pm 4-H Camp Fair
    4:00 pm    4-H Arts in Performance
    5:30 pm    Paul Christian
    7:00 pm    Silverado
  • Thurs. Aug. 6
    3:00 pm    4-H Demonstrations
    4:30 pm    4-H Arts in Performance
    5:30 pm    Paul Christian
    9:00 pm    Livewire DJ – Teen Dance
  • Fri. Aug. 7
    11:30 am 4-H Fashion Review Practice
    12:30 pm 4-H Arts in Performance
    1:15 pm    4-H Fashion Show
    2:30 pm    4-H Share the Fun Acts
    4:30 pm    4-H Arts in Performance
    5:30 pm    Jay Brian Comedy Hypnosis Show
    8:30 pm    Guitar Hero Contest
  • Sat. Aug. 8
    12:00 pm KKC Break-A-Thon -Karate Demonstration
    1:30 pm    4-H Share the Fun Acts
    2:30 pm    4-H Arts in Performance
    4:00 pm    Jazz on the Prairie
    8:30 pm    Guitar Hero Contest
  • Sun. Aug. 9
    12:00 pm 4-H Arts in Performance
    1:00 pm    JazzHounds Big Band
    4:00 pm    Chuck Thiel Band

The Midway Rides

  • Wed., Aug. 5, 2009
    3:00 pm    All rides reduced one coupon from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm – all ages, all rides
  • Thurs., Aug. 6, 2009
    1:00 pm    Pay one price of $22.00 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm – all ages, all rides
  • Fri., Aug. 7, 2009
    1:00 pm    Two for one ride special from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm – two people ride for the price of one. Not good with any other special.
  • Sat., Aug. 8, 2009
    12 noon    Regular prices for rides
  • Sun., Aug. 9, 2009
    12 noon    Pay one price of $22.00 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Prices:
    Ride Coupons: $1.00 each (Rides require three or four)
    Family pack of 50 coupons for $45.00

Plus so much more with food, animals, merchants and good times!!

Fairgrounds Location:
501 W. 3rd St.
Waconia, MN


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]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/216/carver-county-fair-2009/feed/ 0 2009 Waconia Band Festival http://www.waconiamn.net/local/207/2009-waconia-band-festival/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/207/2009-waconia-band-festival/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:49:01 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=207 The 2009 Waconia Band Festival marches into town on Saturday June 20th.  Music will include everything from Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam to Beautiful Day by U2!

15 bands will compete to be the champion but only one will come out on top. Will it be Waconia? Champlin? Mankato? Be there to find out.

The parade route goes down main street in Waconia and the event is free to all. Get there early though as spots along the parade route fill up fast.

It’s a fun event for the whole family!

Here is a list of bands that will be competing.

  • Waconia Drumline
  • 728 Cadets – Elk River/Rogers/Zimmerman
  • Henry Sibley Marching Band
  • Maple Grove Marching Crimson
  • St. Cloud All-City
  • Montevideo Marching Band
  • Osseo Marching Band
  • Champlin Park Marching Rebels
  • Sauk Rapids-Rice Marching Storm
  • Owatonna Marching Band
  • Mankato 77 Lancers
  • Winona Cotter Marching Band
  • Litchfield Marching Dragons
  • Park Center Marching Pirates
  • Waconia High School Marching Band

See you there!!

]]> http://www.waconiamn.net/local/207/2009-waconia-band-festival/feed/ 0 Lake Waconia Event Center http://www.waconiamn.net/local/190/lake-waconia-event-center/ http://www.waconiamn.net/local/190/lake-waconia-event-center/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:44:57 +0000 Thomas http://www.waconiamn.net/local/?p=190 The former “lakeside ballroom” has re-opened as the Lake Waconia Event Center operated by Lancer Catering.

Lake Waconia Event Center is an ideal venue to host your wedding reception, meeting, anniversary and holiday parties, conventions, trade shows, graduations, family reunions and company picnics.

Their catering staff will be happy to assist you with any food needs. The deliciously prepared and elegantly presented cuisine will help make your event spectacular.

Lake Waconia Event Center can accommodate groups up to 1,000 people. The Event Center has ample space, a large bar, wooden dance floor and stage for entertainment.

Lake Waconia Event Center, known over the years as the Paradise Night Club and later the Waconia Lakeside Ballroom, is a well-known landmark since it opened in its location next to the lake in 1933.

The spacious Lake Waconia Event Center is conveniently located on Hwy 5 across from Lake Waconia Regional Park.

Post from Sarah M.

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