Join the Fun: What’s Happening at the Wood Lake Fair Today & Tomorrow!

Issue #071

20 Aug

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

🌧️ Marshall, MN Weather - Scattered showers with with a high of 73

🎡 Join the Fun: What’s Happening at the Wood Lake Fair This Week

🗞️ 5 Family Ranch: A Hidden Gem for Your Next Event

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Join the Fun: What’s Happening at the Wood Lake Fair This Week

The Wood Lake Fair is here, and it's packed with fun and activities.

Whether you're into parades, live music, or just want to enjoy some classic fair food, there's something for everyone.

Here's what's on the schedule:

Grab your family and friends, and head on over to the Wood Lake Fair for a fantastic time! There's plenty to do, see, and enjoy each day.

5 Family Ranch: A Hidden Gem for Your Next Event

Discover the perfect venue for your next special event: 5 Family Ranch near Marshall!

This premium event venue combines a modern rustic vibe with exceptional amenities, making it an ideal choice for weddings, banquets, corporate outings, and parties.

Located at 2717 County Road 6, just one mile south of Marshall, 5 Family Ranch is a family-owned gem offering a serene rural setting while being conveniently close to hotels, restaurants, and shops.

Owners Melanie and Tom, inspired by attending numerous weddings at stunning venues across the Upper Midwest, decided to create a similar setting locally.

Along with other family members they founded 5 Family Ranch and with their diverse backgrounds and confidence they brought this dream to life.

5 Family Ranch features a large, open building with ample outdoor space, ensuring a versatile environment for any event. The venue boasts on-site suites for wedding day preparations, a spacious banquet room, indoor and outdoor bars, large guest bathrooms, a catering kitchen, a private lounge, and a patio.

These amenities, coupled with their commitment to unforgettable customer service, set 5 Family Ranch apart from other facilities.

The ranch not only boosts the local economy but also actively supports the community. Melanie and Tom are proud members of the Marshall area, regularly donating to charity events and sponsoring local activities.

5 Family Ranch attracts visitors from outside the area, encouraging them to explore what Marshall has to offer.

Since opening, 5 Family Ranch has become a popular choice for weddings, with events booked every weekend from May to November, plus many other gatherings throughout the year.

Looking ahead, they may even host concerts and other attractions, making the venue an exciting destination for a variety of events.

For more information, visit 5 Family Ranch.

Create lasting memories at this charming and welcoming venue!

Upcoming Area Events

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Monday, August 19th - Wednesday, August 21st

  • Wood Lake Fair in Wood Lake, MN

    • Coloring Contest, pick up coloring sheets at the City Office starting August 1st, coloring sheets to be turned in by August 19th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM

    • Scavenger Hunt: Monday - Wednesday

    • Wednesday, August 21st

      • Kiddie Parade, line up 5:45 PM, start 6:00 PM

      • Grand Parade, 6:30 PM

Thursday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 25th

  • Sounds of Summer, Marshall MN

Wednesday, August 21st - Saturday, August 24th
Thursday, August 22nd

  • Car Cinema – The Last Unicorn at the Marshall-Lyon County Library starting at 8:30 PM

Friday, August 23rd

  • Marshall Aquatic Park Ceremonial Groundbreaking at 6:00 PM

    • 101 West Saratoga Street near the corner of Saratoga and West College Drive, adjacent to Schwan’s Corporate Headquarters

Saturday, August 31st
Wednesdays in August and September

  • Farmers Market in Granite Falls at the Riverwalk from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Friday, September 6th - Sunday, September 8th

  • Minneota Boxelder Bug Days

Monday, September 9th

  • Lyon County Republicans Fall Banquet with Guest Speaker Liz Collin at the SMSU Conference Center starting at 5:30 PM - for more information visit the Lyon County Republican Facebook Group

Friday, September 13th

  • Car Cinema: Road Less Traveled at the Marshall-Lyon County Library starting at 8:30 PM

Thursday, September 12th - Monday, September 16th
Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th

  • Picker’s Paradise Fall Show at the Red Baron Arena & Expo in Marshall

    • Saturday hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    • Sunday hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday, September 19th

  • Thursdays on 3rd in Marshall from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

  • Prairie Jam at Schwan Regional Event Center on the Campus of Southwest Minnesota State University

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