This weekend is the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener!

Lake Waconia has the pleasure of hosing the 2012 Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 12th!

A pair of accomplished anglers from Waconia will host Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon on Lake Waconia. Travis Frank will fish with Governor Dayton, and Matt Peters will fish with Lt. Governor Prettner Solon.

This is only the second time in 64 years that a lake in the meto region has been selected for the Governor’s Fishing Opener and we can’t wait for everyone to hit town.

Even though not everyone will get to fish with the Governor, everyone is free to come to town and fish on Lake Waconia.

If you live in Waconia, get ready for a media frenzy and tons of anglers to pack the town.

Never been to Waconia before? Just take 494 to Eden Prairie, hop on highway 5 West and you’ll hit Waconia in about 20 minutes. Google Map

Scarecrow

Scarecrows Coming to Town

ScarecrowStarting October 6th, scarecrows will be invading Waconia.

The 5th annual scarecrow contest will partner ideas from the community with business to create fun and interesting scarecrows. They will then be placed around town for everyone to enjoy.

The contest officially goes from October 6 to the 9th, but most scarecrows will probably be up through Halloween.

Sparky - Fire Safety Dog

Family Safety Fair Saturday September 24th

Sparky - Fire Safety DogThe Family Safety fair is Saturday September 24th from 9:30am to 11:30 am.

It’s free and open to kids 0 to 6 years old and has lot so fun activities. Such as:

  • Meet the Waconia Fire Department
  • Meet the Carver County Sheriff’s Office
  • Meet Ridgeview Ambulance Services
  • Ride in a Firetruck
  • Meet Sparky the firehouse dog.
  • Meet McGruff the police dog.
  • Tour an ambulance.

Plus much more.

It all takes place at the Waconia Fire Station.

It’s Nickle Dickel Day Today

Come to downtown Waconia and enjoy food, shopping, classic car show, and so much more.

  • 26th Annual Antique and Collector Car and
  • Truck Show
  • Car Truck ShowRegistration Form
  • Arts and Crafts Fair
  • Arts/Crafts Fair Registration Form
  • ST19 Dept. Revenue Form
  • 3 on 3 Basketball Info and Registration
  • 5K and 10K Races Register
  • Tickle Run Register
  • Sidewalk Sales
  • Entertainment
  • Great Food
  • NEW!! Street Dance!!

At the Gazebo:

  • 8-10 am: Polka with the Wendinger Band
  • 10 am – 2 pm: Chopper! Music, Fun and Games
  • Pie Eating Contest
  • 1 pm: Medallion presentation
  • 2 pm: Laketown Gymnastics & Dojo Karate Demo
  • 2:45-5 pm: Traveled Ground

1st Street Stage:

  • 10:30 am – 4:30 pm: Pizza Ranch Mechanical Bull
  • DJ Big Country
  • 6:30 – 10:30 pm: POP ROCKS! Street dance

Trinity Lutheran Parking Lot:

  • At the Tickle Run start!
  • 9-11 am RADIO DISNEY ROCKIN’ ROAD CREW!

STREET DANCE!!
on 1st Street!
Music by POP ROCKS!
6:30 pm to 10:30pm (gate opens at 6:00 pm)
Location: 1st and Elm
$5 per person – 5 & under free!

Extremem Championship Rodeo

иконописиконографияThe rodeo is coming to Carver County Fairgrounds in Wacoina on August 26th and 27th.

The rodeo is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and it’s the first time a Professional Rodeo has come to the fairgrounds.

Performances at 7:00 pm. each night.

Adult tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate.
Child (6-10) tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate.
Children 5 and under are free

Tickets are also available at Mackenthuns and Waconia Farm Supply in Waconia

2011 Carver County Fair Information

свети атанасПравославни икониCarver County FairGrandstand Events
ATV Pull – Wednesday
Ticket Sales FREE EVENT!
Seating Begins 5:30 p.m.
ATV Pull Start: 7:00 p.m.

Motokazie/Supercross – Thursday
Ticket Sales 3:00 p.m.
Practice 6:00 p.m.
Racing Starts: 7:00 p.m.

Truck/Tractor Pull – Friday
Ticket Sales 3:30 p.m.
Seating Begins 5:00 p.m.
Truck/Tractor Pull Starts: 6:30 p.m.

Demolition Derby – Saturday
Ticket Sales 3:30 p.m.
Seating Begins 5:00 p.m.
Demolition Derby Starts: 6:30 p.m.

Demolition Derby – Sunday
Ticket Sales 3:00 p.m.
Seating Begins 4:30 p.m.
Demolition Derby Starts: 6:00 p.m.

Admission:
Age 7 through adult: $8.00
Children Age 6 & under: Free

Entertainment Center
Wednesday, August 10
Johnny Holm
Time: 8:30 – 12:30
** NOTICE: Must be 21 years of age and have state issued picture identification**

Thursday, August 11
Hairball with Guest Pop Rocks
Time: 8:30 – 12:30 – $10.00 Cover Charge
** NOTICE: Must be 21 years of age and have state issued picture identification**
Also on Thursday in the Entertainment Center:
11:00 am 500 Card Tournament
1:00 pm Century Farms Program followed by
Senior Citizen of the Year Award

Friday, August 12
Diamond Back
Time: 8:30 – 12:30
** NOTICE: Must be 21 years of age and have state issued picture identification**
Also on Friday in the Entertainment Center:
11:00 am Sheepshead Tournament
2:00 pm Mike Elsenpeter
2:30 pm Flower Arranging Contest

Saturday, August 13
Brat Pack Radio
Time: 8:30 – 12:30
** NOTICE: Must be 21 years of age and have state issued picture identification**
Also on Saturday in the Entertainment Center:
10:00 am Kids Pedal Pull
1:00 pm Amateur Talent Contest
4:30 pm The Bingo’s

Sunday, August 14
Traveled Ground
Time: 6:00 – 10:30
** NOTICE: Must be 21 years of age and have state issued picture identification**
Also on Sunday in the Entertainment Center:
1:00 pm Dojo Karate Demonstration

In The Patio
Wed. August 10
4-H Arts in Performance 4:00 pm
4-H Arts in Performance 4:30 pm
Livewire Disk Jockey 5:00 pm

Thurs. August 11
4-H Demonstrations and Promotion 2:30 pm
4-H Arts in Performance 4:00 pm
Swingin’ Country 5:00 pm
Livewire Disk Jockey 8:00 pm

Fri. August 12
4-H Fashion Review Practice 11:30 am
Sr. Arts in Performance 12:30 pm
4-H Public Fashion Review 1:15 pm
4-H Share the Fun Acts 2:30 pm
4-H Arts in Performance 5:00 pm
Good for Gary 8:30 pm

Sat. August 13
Diaper Derby (registration at 12:30) 1:00 pm
4-H Arts in Performance 2:00 pm
Wendingers Band 4:00 pm
Guitar Hero 8:30 pm

Sun. August 14
Jazz Hounds 1:00 pm
4-H Arts in Performance 3:00 pm
Livewire Disk Jockey 5:00 pm

Free Shows
Extreme Canines
Wednesday:
5:00 & 8:00 pm
Thursday:
2:00, 5:00, 8:00 pm
Friday:
2:00, 5:00, 8:00 pm
Saturday:
11:00 am, 2:00 pm
5:00 pm, 8:00 pm
Sunday:
Noon, 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm

4-H Promotions and Demonstrations
4-H Arts in Performance
4-H Public Fashion Review
4-H Share the Fun Acts
Kids Pedal Pull
Diaper Derby
Vogel’s Petting Zoo
ATV Pull in the Grandstand!
Carver County Historical Society
FREE Events every day

Midway Special Events
Wed. Aug.10 Reduced one coupon 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thurs. Aug.11 Pay one price (wristbands) 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., $22.00
Fri. Aug.12 Two riders for the price of one, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat. Aug.13 Regular prices
Sun. Aug.14 Pay one price (wristbands) 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., $22.00

CENTENNIAL PARADE
Sunday, August 14, 2011 • 11:00 AM
Location: City Square Park to the Carver County Fairgrounds

Plus so much more. Get all the information here.

2010 Carver County Fair

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!!