Celebrate Crazy Days: Exciting Events and Deals Await on Main Street

Issue #047

17 Jul

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🌥️ Marshall, MN Weather - Partly cloudy with with a high of 70

🗞️ Celebrate Crazy Days: Exciting Events and Deals Await on Main Street

🗞️ Jungle Thrills and Broadway Skills: "Tarzan" at Lake Benton Opera House

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Celebrate Crazy Days: Exciting Events and Deals Await on Main Street

 

Main Street is going to be buzzing from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM for a fun-filled event that's free for everyone!

You can expect food trucks, awesome deals from local restaurants and shops, kids' activities, and entertainment all day long.

Plus, Thursdays on Third, the farmers market with live music, will be happening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The shops and restaurants on Main Street will be out on the street with great deals and activities. There's a ton more vendors this year compared to last, so there will be plenty to see and do.

For families, there will be arts and crafts, a petting zoo from 4 - 6 PM, a kiddie parade at 10:30 AM, and a candy drop at 3:30 PM. After the kiddie parade, there’s a dance party for the kids with popsicles on the terrace – which was a huge hit last year!

The weather looks perfect for Crazy Days, with temps around 70 degrees - and no rain in the forecast.

Jungle Thrills and Broadway Skills: "Tarzan" at Lake Benton Opera House

The Lake Benton Opera House is bringing “Tarzan” to life this week, with performances running from July 17-21 and July 24-28.

Based on the Disney animated movie, the stage version of “Tarzan” tells the story of a boy raised by apes, featuring songs you know and love, along with some new ones. Tarzan, who is taken in by a family of gorillas after being orphaned, struggles to find his place until human explorers turn his world upside down.

The crew has worked hard to transform the stage into a jungle, complete with mist and swinging vines. The cast, portraying the gorilla family, moves in crouched postures and wears costumes that mimic fur.

One cast member, playing young Terk, had a blast with all the fun experiences, including swinging on a vine on stage. Practice makes perfect when it comes to swinging through the jungle!

Another actor, playing adult Tarzan, found it exciting to dive into his role. Although Tarzan doesn’t have many lines, he had to master "ape language" and use a lot of physical acting. There are some funny moments when Tarzan mimics other humans, adding a lot of charm to his character.

Jane Porter, the naturalist, is always talking to herself, and her love of nature shines through in her songs. One song in particular, "Waiting for This Moment," features plenty of tricky Latin plant names, making it both challenging and fun to sing.

One actor, who plays Jane’s father, enjoyed participating in the show with his two kids, highlighting the fun of acting together with the cast.

“Tarzan” performances will be at 7:30 PM on July 17-20 and 24-26, and at 2:00 PM on July 21, 27, and 28. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. You can grab your tickets online at lboh.org or by calling the box office at 507-368-4620.

Upcoming Area Events

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Wednesday, July 17th - Saturday, July 20th
Thursday, July 18th

  • Crazy Days in Downtown Marshall, MN, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • Shades of the Past Ice Cream Social and Evening Cruise, Dining Room & Front Pergola Areas of Hill Street Place, 6:00 PM

  • Artist Talk by Teresa Peterson introducing her latest book: Perennial Ceremony at Makers on the Minnesota Berge Gallery in Granite Falls at 7:00 PM

Friday, July 19th

  • 6th Annual SMSU Agronomy Field Day, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Thursday, July 18th - Sunday, July 21st

  • Redwood County Fair

    • Thursday, July 18th

      • Midway and Ralph Kolp Exhibit Hall open at 5:00 PM

      • Great Frontier Bull Riding at 6:30 PM

      • Craig Campbell at 8:00 PM

    • Friday, July 19th

      • Daycare Day - pre-register at redwoodcountyfair.com 

      • Central-Bi Free Gate: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

      • Kids Day: $1 Rides on the Midway: 1:00 - 5:00 PM

      • Collin Raye Performance at 8:00 PM

    • Saturday, July 20th

      • 4-H Ribbon Auction at 9:00 AM

      • Baking Contest at 10:00 AM

      • Paw Patrol Meet & Greet at 1:00 PM

      • Midway opens at 1:00 PM

      • Demo Derby at 5:00 PM

      • Pop 2000 Tour at 8:00 PM

    • Sunday, July 21st

      • Ecumenical Church Service at 10:00 AM

      • Wendinger Polka Band from 2:00 - 5:00 PM

      • Wristband Day from 1:00 - 5:00 PM

      • Kids Pedal Pull at 1:30 PM

      • Redwood Speedway Races at 5:30 PM

      • Midway closes at 6:00 PM

Sunday, July 21st
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

Wednesday, July 24th

  • Todd’s Garage - Inspiration Session, every Wednesday starting July 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in Granite Falls

Wednesday, July 24th - Friday, July 26th
Friday, July 26th - Sunday, July 28th

  • Aebleskiver Days, Tyler, MN

    • Friday, July 26th

      • Aebleskiver Days Golf Tournament, Registration at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM Shotgun Start

      • Picnic Supper at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

      • Chalk The Walk at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

      • Pool Party and Games at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

    • Saturday, July 27th

      • Aebleskiver Amble Run / Bike 5k & 8 mile at the Fairgrounds, Registration starting at 7:45 AM, Race begins at 8:30 AM

      • Taekwando Demo under the Tent at 9:00 AM

      • Aebleskiver Served at the Fairgrounds, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

      • Aebleskiver Easting Contest under the Tent at 10:00 AM

      • Sunrise Manor Performers under the Tent at 10:30 AM

      • Vendors & Crafters at the Fairgrounds, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

      • Jessica’s Little Ponies at the Fairgrounds, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

      • Bouncy House at the Fairgrounds, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

      • Comedian / Magician: Jared Sherlock under the Tent at 1:00 PM

      • Joslynn Rose - 2024 The Voice Contestant at the Bandshell Park starting at 4:00 PM

      • Grand Parade, Tyler Main Street starting at 6:00 PM

      • Aebleskiver After Party

      • and more…

    • Sunday, July 28th

      • Community Church Service under the tent at 9:30 AM

For the full schedule visit the Aebleskiver Days Celebration Facebook Page.

Saturday, July 27th - Sunday, July 28th
Sunday, July 28th - Thursday, August 1st - VBS at Bethel Fellowship Church, Minneota

  • Sunday, July 28th: Kick off meal for attending families at 5:15 PM, VBS starting at 6:15 PM

  • Nightly VBS from 6:15 - 8:15 PM for ages: finishes pre-school through finished 5th grade

  • Thursday, August 1st: “Show Off” Program for the families followed by lunch

  • For questions and registration please call: 507-530-6341

Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Every Friday in June and July
Thursday, August 1st

  • Makers Market in Granite Falls, MN from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with music by Mike Gill

Friday, August 2nd - Sunday, August 4th

  • Belgian American Days, Ghent, MN

Saturday, August 3rd - Sunday, August 4th

  • Farmfest, Redwood Falls, MN

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