WAITE PARK -- Now that the school year has ended and summer is finally here, Waite Park's annual Family Fun Fest will kick off a week full of fun activities around the area.

The 51st annual Family Fun Fest features over 20 events spread out over the course of the week starting on Sunday with Foot Golf at Angushire Golf Club and the Artisan Showcase and Antique Tractor Show at Riverwood Mall.

Family Fun Fest Overview:

SUNDAY, June 7th
- Artisan Showcase and Antique Tractor Show. Noon to 5:00 p.m. at Riverwood Mall in Waite Park.
- Foot Golf at Angushire Golf Club. 12:30 p.m. check-in.

MONDAY, June 8th
- Medallion Hunt begins. Clues found here
- Geocache Contest begins, runs through Friday. Cards can be picked up at City Hall.

TUESDAY, June 9th 
- Disc Golf Tournament at River's Edge Golf Course. Registration at 5:30 p.m. Tee-off at 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, June 10th 
- Superhero Movie Marathon at Parkwood Cinema

THURSDAY, June 11th 
- Citywide Garage Sale from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
- Library Book Sale at Al Ringsmuth Library from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Library Kids Day Program - "Celebrate Summer Reading" at Community Park Shelter from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
- Wood-Building Projects for Kids at Community Park Shelter from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
- Free Caboose Tours at STARail Museum from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
- Waite Park Police Bike Garage Sale and Safety Rodeo at City Hall from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
- Cookie Decorating at Community Park Shelter from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Superhero Kiddie Parade from City Hall to Community Park at 6:00 p.m. Registration at 5:30 p.m.
Kids Night at Community Park Shelter with outdoor screening of "Big Hero 6"

FRIDAY, June 12th 
Community Park events:
Food vendors and beer gardens from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
- 5th Annual "Best of Show" Car Show from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m.
- Music in the Park featuring performances by Eddie's Band from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Whitesidewalls from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.
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Grand Marshal Ceremony at 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, June 13th 
- 1K and 5K Superhero Fun Run/Walk on the Healthy Living Trail. Registration at 7:45 a.m. at Rejuv Medical.
- Superhero Grand Day Parade at 11:00 a.m. from Waite Park Library to Community Park
- Waite Park Girl Scout Food Drive begins at 10:45 a.m. on Parade Route
- Food vendors and beer gardens from noon to 10:00 p.m.
- Kids' Inflatable Games from noon to 5:00 p.m.
- Free Caboose Tours at STARail Museum from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
- Firefighters' Water Ball Fight from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m
- Winners of Medallion Hunt and Geocache Contest announced at 5:30 p.m.
- Music in the Park featuring performances by Alan Godage and Sundown from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. followed by BLT Band from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, June 14th 
- Kids Fishing Contest at Rock Island Park Pond from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

 

 

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