A scene from around noon on the west shore of Lake Minnewaska in Starbuck...
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Coming this Friday and Saturday - Starbuck's 4th annual Dragon Boat Festival
The Starbuck Dragon Boat Festival is unique to central Minnesota, and the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce expects to draw several thousand people to the event this Friday and Saturday, August 12-13.
On Friday night the beer garden opens at 5 p.m.
The opening ceremony is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Parade of Teams at 7:00. The Mulan Chinese Dancers perform at 7:30.
Activities on Saturday start with the 9 a.m. races and the opening of the food court at the same time. The beer garden opens at 11 a.m. From 11-4pm kids' inflatables are available for children. Kids' games begin at 1 p.m.
The festival wraps up with a winners' ceremony following the end of races.
Call 320-239-4220 for more information or visit http://www.starbuckdragonboat.com
On Friday night the beer garden opens at 5 p.m.
The opening ceremony is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Parade of Teams at 7:00. The Mulan Chinese Dancers perform at 7:30.
Activities on Saturday start with the 9 a.m. races and the opening of the food court at the same time. The beer garden opens at 11 a.m. From 11-4pm kids' inflatables are available for children. Kids' games begin at 1 p.m.
The festival wraps up with a winners' ceremony following the end of races.
Call 320-239-4220 for more information or visit http://www.starbuckdragonboat.com
Historic Terrace Mill theater hosts "The Jungle Book"
The final performance was held tonight. The play was directed by Julie Lloyd of Sedan.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Terrace Mill to host Children's Theater performances this week Wednesday and Thursday
Below, a view of the Terrace Mill theater following one performance of "Twinderella" on July 22, 2010...
This is pretty neat. A great event right in B-B-E's own backyard. The 12th annual Children's Musical Theatre at the Terrace Mill will present "The Jungle Book" http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifthis week Wednesday and Thursday nights, Ahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifugust 10-11. A picnic will be held at 5 p.m. both nights, with the performance to follow at 6:30.
A freewill donation will be accepted.
See more at the Terrace Mill's website: http://www.terracemill.org
...and by clicking here: http://www.terracemill.org/events.html#ctjunglep
This is pretty neat. A great event right in B-B-E's own backyard. The 12th annual Children's Musical Theatre at the Terrace Mill will present "The Jungle Book" http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifthis week Wednesday and Thursday nights, Ahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifugust 10-11. A picnic will be held at 5 p.m. both nights, with the performance to follow at 6:30.
A freewill donation will be accepted.
See more at the Terrace Mill's website: http://www.terracemill.org
...and by clicking here: http://www.terracemill.org/events.html#ctjunglep
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Scenes from the Pope County Fair on Friday night
Click the following link to see a photo album of pictures from Thursday at the Pope County Fair: http://lifeinpopecounty.dotphoto.com/GuestViewAlbum.asp?AID=6419513
Thursday, August 4, 2011
4-H buildings are full of livestock and other animals at the Pope County Fair
A beef cow gets a shower and cools off on Thursday afternoon by the 4-H livestock building...
View a photo album of over a hundred pictures from Thursday's activities at the Pope County Fair by clicking here: http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=lifeinpopecounty&P=&AID=6419513&CID=0&T=1&E=Y
Pony rides by Oakdale Farm and Orchard are offered for $3 from 11am to 5pm. At noon, a Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo Show will be held on the free stage. A second such type of show will take place at 3pm at the same location.
At 1pm, a prize drawing will be held for kids ages 10 and under at the free stage.
The carnival and all its exciting rides opens at 1pm. Carnival armband specials run from 1pm to 5pm and also from 6pm to 10pm.
The Pope County 4-H Project Bowl teams will serve at the Little Red Barn Feed at 4:30pm.
The Truck and Tractor Pull will begin at 6pm in the grandstand. Adult tickets are $15, kids 6-12 are $10 with kids under 6 getting in free.
The 4-H Livestock Auction will be held at 9am on Saturday. The Pope County Farmer's Market will be held on the fairgrounds from 8am to 11am. The Glacial Ridge Cattlemen's Feed takes place at 4:30pm at the Little Red Barn. A U.S. Flag-folding demonstration will be held at 5:30pm on the free stage.
View a photo album of over a hundred pictures from Thursday's activities at the Pope County Fair by clicking here: http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=lifeinpopecounty&P=&AID=6419513&CID=0&T=1&E=Y
Friday is Kids' Day at the Pope County Fair.
Pony rides by Oakdale Farm and Orchard are offered for $3 from 11am to 5pm. At noon, a Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo Show will be held on the free stage. A second such type of show will take place at 3pm at the same location.
At 1pm, a prize drawing will be held for kids ages 10 and under at the free stage.
The carnival and all its exciting rides opens at 1pm. Carnival armband specials run from 1pm to 5pm and also from 6pm to 10pm.
The Pope County 4-H Project Bowl teams will serve at the Little Red Barn Feed at 4:30pm.
The Truck and Tractor Pull will begin at 6pm in the grandstand. Adult tickets are $15, kids 6-12 are $10 with kids under 6 getting in free.
Saturday, August 6 is Armed Services Day
at the Pope County Fair.
The 4-H Livestock Auction will be held at 9am on Saturday. The Pope County Farmer's Market will be held on the fairgrounds from 8am to 11am. The Glacial Ridge Cattlemen's Feed takes place at 4:30pm at the Little Red Barn. A U.S. Flag-folding demonstration will be held at 5:30pm on the free stage.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Pope County Fair runs through Sunday, August 7
Thursday's highlights at the Pope County Fair in Glenwood include the Pure Country Band performing on the free stage at 11:15am.
A draft horse pull takes place in the grandstand on Thursday night. Thursday is also Senior Citizens' Day.
Grandstand shows also include a Truck and Tractor Pull on Friday night, Monster Trucks Saturday night and a Demolition Derby on Sunday afternoon. The Demo Derby includes cars, trucks and combines.
Friday is Kids' Day, and Saturday is Armed Services Day.
The Pope County Fair has run continuously every year since 1887.
A draft horse pull takes place in the grandstand on Thursday night. Thursday is also Senior Citizens' Day.
Grandstand shows also include a Truck and Tractor Pull on Friday night, Monster Trucks Saturday night and a Demolition Derby on Sunday afternoon. The Demo Derby includes cars, trucks and combines.
Friday is Kids' Day, and Saturday is Armed Services Day.
The Pope County Fair has run continuously every year since 1887.
The 2011 Pope County Fair will get underway tonight - Free community dinner begins at 5:00
A message from the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce:
**Pope County Fair Update: According to the Pope County Ag Society President, Paul Koubsky, the Pope County Fair IS scheduled to begin on time today! With clean-up efforts progressing, the fair board is anticipating NO cancellations or delays in the scheduled events. The Pope County Ag Society, vendors, and exhibitors all look forward to seeing you at the fair beginning later today!
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