Celebrate the Start of Summer
Wednesday, June 11th – Sunday, June 15th, 2014
How about 5 days of Fun! Thousands of people gathered in Albertville, June 11-15th to enjoy one of the areas funnest events. There was something for all ages at Friendly City Days. For the sports fanatic there was Softball, Volleyball, Hockey, Bean Bag Toss tournament, and a 5K Run.
New events this year included Classic Car Show, Mega Jump BMX Show, Crazy Cute Pet Costume Contest, REMAX Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Wright County Canine Demo, Central Lakes Search & Rescue, and a Historical Display at City Hall.
There was also live music featuring Country, Rock n Roll, Bluegrass and Old Time. For the kids there was a Carnival, lots of shows and activities, a parade, and, of course, fireworks. No great weekend is complete without Food. There was plenty to choose from including all that fabulous fair food.
Friendly City Days is a great way to start the Summer. Albertville is a great place to meet your neighbors and reunite with old friends.
» Check out the Schedule of Events!
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Family Activities
Midwest rides brings in over 30 Carnival rides and games starting Thursday afternoon. Saturday is filled with entertainment for the kids. Some of the kids activities will include a Kiddie Parade, a Pedal Tractor Pull, Face painting, Rootbeer floats with the Queen candidates, a kids entertainer, and the KRWC Radio Fun show and the Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday at 10 a.m. at City Hall.
Sport Activities
A bean bag tournament takes place near the softball fields on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. All weekend there was a 22 team Mens Slowpitch Softball Tournament featuring some of the state’s top teams. There is also Co-Ed, Mens, and Womens Volleyball Tournaments featuring the areas top teams. Saturday the annual 5k run attracts over 250 participants of all ages.
Food and Entertainment
The event features Fireworks, a Porkchop Dinner, Corn on the Cob, a Spaghetti Dinner, and plenty of Food stands. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening includes live music.
Public Service
Saturday from 9:00 to noon the Fire Department hosts an open house featuring their entire department on display along with plenty of activities for the whole family. Check out the Kitchen Fire Safety trailer, donate at the blood mobile, and the kids will be able to spray a fire hose at a house. Be sure to watch for the North Memorial Air Care helicopter around noon!
Step up to the plate to donate for a chance to win Minnesota Twins tickets!
All presenting blood donors from June 1-30 are eligible to enter to win 1 of 20 pairs of premium Minnesota Twins tickets*. All tickets include access to the Metropolitan Club.
Please help replenish the supply.
Make a date to donate today, and consider making blood donation a regular part of your life. All blood types are needed—especially O negative (O-) and O positive (O+).
Albertville Fire Department
Community Blood Drive
Saturday, June 14th from 8:30am-11:30am
SCHEDULE DONATION at http://allstarclub.mbc.org/
Enter Sponsor Code: 4163
Or contact Ann at 651-332-7165 or aevans@mbc.org
DOUBLE RED CELL DONATIONS ARE NEEDED!
You’re the right type if you are O+, O-, A-, or B-
Please call 651-332-7172 to schedule a double red cell donation at your blood drive.
