This Weekend: Granite Falls Western Fest: Rodeo, Parades, and More!

Issue #028

20 Jun

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🐴 This Weekend: Granite Falls Western Fest: Rodeo, Parades, and More!

🗞️ USDA Grants $50 Million to Boost Farmworker Support

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This Weekend: Granite Falls Western Fest: Rodeo, Parades, and More!

Howdy, folks! Granite Falls is gearing up for an exciting Western Fest weekend filled with fun activities for everyone!

This annual event celebrates the town's rich rodeo history and brings the community together for a memorable experience.

Check out these fun happenings this weekend:

Thursday, June 20:

  • Paint Pouring: 11 AM - 12:30 PM, for ages K-6, sponsored by the GF Library.

  • Book Bingo: 12:30 - 1:30 PM, for ages K-6, sponsored by the GF Library.

  • Fishing Contest: 1:30 - 3 PM, for ages 4-13.

  • Face Painting & Watermelon Feed: 3:15 - 4:00 PM.

  • PRCA Rodeo Kids Night: 7:00 PM at Lee Mar Ranch.

Friday, June 21:

  • PRCA Rodeo 1st Responder Night: 7:00 PM at Lee Mar Ranch.

  • Street Dance & Food Stand: 4 PM - close at Sorlien Park.

Saturday, June 22:

  • Western Fest 5K: Kids races at 8:30 AM, adult races at 9:00 AM.

  • Miss Western Fest Brunch: 11 AM at Rock Haven.

  • Grand Parade: 1 PM, down 9th Ave to Prentice.

  • Miss Western Fest Pageant: 3:30 PM at YME Auditorium.

  • PRCA Rodeo Veterans Night: 7:00 PM at Lee Mar Ranch.

  • Introduction of New Miss Western Fest & Princesses: 10:30 PM at Sorlien Park.

  • $10,000 Raffle Drawing: 10:30 PM at Sorlien Park.

  • Street Dance & Food Stand: 4 PM - close at Sorlien Park.

Join Granite Falls for a fantastic weekend celebrating Western Fest!

There's something for everyone, so bring your family and friends and enjoy the festivities. For more information, check out the Facebook Group.

USDA Grants $50 Million to Boost Farmworker Support

Exciting news from the USDA – they’re awarding $50 million to 141 recipients across 40 states and Puerto Rico through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program.

This funding supports 177 agricultural operations and over 11,000 workers, aiming to strengthen the U.S. food supply chain by addressing labor challenges and improving protections for farmworkers.

Launched in September 2023, the program promotes safe work environments, ethical recruitment, and legal migration pathways like the H-2A visa program. It also focuses on better pay, working conditions, and additional benefits for farmworkers.

For a complete list of awardees and more information about the USDA’s initiatives, visit the USDA website.

Upcoming Area Events

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Thursday, June 20th

  • Paint Pour - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Rice Park, Granite Falls, MN for kids grade K-6

  • Fishing Contest - 1:30 - 3:00 PM, Rice Park, Granite Falls, MN for age groups 4-8 and 9-13

  • Watermelon Feed & Face Painting - 3:15 - 4:00 PM, Rice Park, Granite Falls, MN

  • Walk for Memories - 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Independence Park, Marshall, MN

  • Teen Crafternoon – Tie Dye, Marshall-Lyon County Library,
    3:30 - 5:00 PM

Thursday, June 20th - Saturday, June 22nd
Tuesday, June 25th
Wednesday, June 26th

  • Hill Street Friends & Family Night: Flutter and Float Night, Tickets for sale at the Hill Street Office $12 per person — 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Thursday, June 27th - Saturday, June 29th
Friday, June 28th

  • Fishing Fun Class for kids grades 2nd - 5th, 9:00 - 11:00 AM, contact Marshall Community Services at 507-537-6767. Spots are limited.

Tuesday, July 2nd
Thursday, July 4th

  • 4th of July Celebration - 5:00 - 11:00 PM, Independence Park, Marshall, MN

    • Food vendors open at 5:00 PM

    • Music by City of Marshall Municipal Band, the Singing Q’s & Joslynn Rose from The Voice

    • Fireworks at 10:15 PM

Friday, July 12th - Sunday, July 14th - Cottonwood Coming Home Days, Cottonwood, MN:

  • Friday, July 12th

    • Fireworks over the lake at 10:00 PM

  • Saturday, July 13th

    • 5K Walk / Run Fundraiser at Lake Park at 7:30 AM

    • Volleyball Tournament at Lake Park at 9:00 AM

    • Medallion Hunt at 9:00 AM

    • Ambulance Burger Feed at 11:00 AM

    • Splash Dance at 1:00 PM

    • Booster Club Kiddie Pedal Pull at 3:30 PM

    • Parade at 4:00 PM

    • Fireman Pork Feed at 4:30 PM

    • Street Dance at Leroy’s at 8:00 PM

  • Sunday, July 14th

    • Ice Cream Social at Lake Park at 1:00 PM

    • Cow Pie Bingo at Lake Park at 1:00 PM

Fridays and Saturdays, July 12-13, 19-20, 26-27

  • 47th Annual Wilder Pageant

    • Gates open - 7:00 PM / Gates open - 5:30 PM on July 19 and 20

    • Pageant Singers - 8:00 PM

    • Pageant Performance - 9:00 PM

Friday, July 26th - Sunday, July 28th

  • Aebleskiver Days, Tyler, MN

Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Every Friday in June and July

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