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Waite Park Family Fun Fest

June 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until June 9, 2023

Monday, June 5
• Medallion Hunt – June 5th – 9th
Clues will be posted daily at 8:20 a.m. on:
www.wpfamilyfunfest.com on the gov’t channel 181
and at City Hall. Clues will also be announced daily at
8:20 a.m. on 99.9 Lite FM. Prize awarded at Community
Park on Friday night at 5:30 p.m.
• Kites! Up in the Air! 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Weather permitting
Bring your kite to the west end of Rivers Edge Park and let it take flight! This will be an open event for all ages to take part in or to just come and watch. Check our website and Facebook page for more info!

• Pickle Ball Open House 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Rivers Edge Pickle Ball Courts Come learn America’s fastest growing sport that’s lots of fun and great exercise! Learn basic game rules and skills.
Paddles and balls will be available. Ages 14 and up. Door Prizes provided by Scheels. Must be present to win!

Tuesday, June 6
• Planetarium Movie at SCSU
We are partnering with St Cloud State University to offer this exciting event! Enjoy a 30-minute movie and a Tour of the Night Sky in the Planetarium! Check our website and Facebook page for more details!

Wednesday, June 7 – KIDS DAY!
• Boy Scouts selling hot dogs & pop for $1.00
• Inflatables Noon – 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by Martin Marietta.
• Kids Project Build 12:30 – 2:30 p.m Community Park Pavilion Wood building projects for kids. Sponsored by Home Depot.
• FREE Train Tours 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. STARail Museum 201 3rd St N Hook up with railroad history! Come tour the historic caboose.
• Bike Rodeo 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Waite Park City Hall Bike safety check and a FREE helmet while supplies last. Sponsored by WPPD and Revolution Cycle & Ski.
• Cookie Decorating 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Community Park Pavilion Cookies, frosting & sprinkles! Kids get to decorate their own cookie! Sponsored and provided by Cold Spring Bakery Connection.
• Craft Make & Take 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Community Park Pavilion Sponsored and provided by Crafts Direct.
• Kiddie Parade Registration: 5:15 p.m. Kiddie Parade 5:45 p.m. Waite Park City Hall to Community Park Kids dress-up as your favorite “UP“ movie character or get creative with
this year’s theme “Up In The Air!” Sponsored by Quality Appliance.
• Movie in the Park 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Community Park Pavilion Come enjoy the outdoor movie viewing of “UP”! The movie will start shortly after the Kiddie Parade. Sponsored by Audio Video Extremes.
Free popcorn provided by Parkwood Cinema.
Food sold by Waite Park Boy Scouts.

Thursday, June 8
• Plant Sale 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Covered Picnic Area behind City Hall 19 13th Ave N The Flowers for Waite Park volunteers will be hosting their 4th Annual Plant Sale! Come get a great deal on flowers and perennials!
Thursday, June 8 (continued)
• Waite Park Friends of the Library Book Sale Thurs 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Al Ringsmuth Library 253 5th Ave N Gently used & donated books, audio books, CDs, DVDs and puzzles for sale. See our website for donation details.
• City Wide Garage Sale 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Sale list and map will be available on the website and at City Hall after 1:00 p.m. Wed, June 7th. More info: contact Margie 229-3683.
• Apparel Sale 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Community Park Pavilion Name brand apparel/accessories at deep-discounted prices!!
• FREE Train Tours 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. STARail Museum 201 3rd St N Following events at Community Park: NO Animals and NO Alcohol may be brought into the Park
• Inflatables 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by Martin Marietta.
• Food Vendors and Beer Gardens 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
• Waite Park Girl Scout Food Drive Food shelf items collected on parade route starting at 6:15 p.m.
• GRAND DAY PARADE 6:30 p.m. Parade Route: Waite Park Library (5th Ave & 3rd St N) to 1st St N, to 13th Ave N ending at Community Park. Line up at 5:30 pm.
Pop & Popcorn sold along parade route by Boy Scouts.
Parade information contact Nathan Harper @ 248-7990 or email
[email protected]
• Music in the Park 5:30-6:30 and 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Friday, June 9
All Events at Waite Park Community Park
NO Animals and NO Alcohol may be brought into the Park
• Apparel Sale 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Community Park Pavilion Name brand apparel/accessories at deep-discounted prices!!
• Food Vendors and Beer Gardens 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
• 11th Annual “Best of Show” Car Show 4:30 – 9:00 p.m. Registration 4:30-7:00 p.m. Trophies to the “Best of Show”, “Mayor’s Choice” and “People Choice” and several plaques for “Outstanding in Class”. A random drawing for Car Show participants will be held to award a total of twenty $50.00 Gift Cards provided by: Auto Value, NAPA Auto Parts & Family Fun Fest! Awards presented at 8:30 p.m.
$10.00 per car entry fee.
Sponsored by Audio Video Extremes.
NO skates, bicycles, or scooters in the car show area
• Medallion Hunt winner announced at 5:30 p.m.
• Music in the Park 6:30 – 10:00 p.m.

You are welcome to set up your own lawn chairs after 5:00 p.m

Details

Date:
June 8, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/wpfunfest

Location

City of Waite Park, MN
Waite Park, MN + Google Map

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