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This calendar (in order
by month, not year) provides information and links to major
events scheduled by chambers of commerce and other organizations
located within Kandiyohi County. For more detailed information
on some events, see the Fairs &
Festivals section.
| January 8-9, 2010 |
4th Annual New Year Bonspiel, Willmar Civic Center,
call Matt at 320-235-1454 or email mproehl@charter.net,
see more info at www.willmarcurling.org |
| January-mid-February |
Spicer
Winter Fest, includes vintage snowmobile races, Radar
Run, Polar Bear Plunge, ice sculptures |
| January 23, 2010 |
Frozen
5K Run/Walk, Spicer, call 320-796-2195 |
| March 12, 2010 |
7:30 p.m., Tribute to Heifetz by violinist Jasper Wood,
West Central Concert Series, Willmar Education and Arts
Center (WEAC), contact Gary Lagerstedt at 320-796-2322
or email wcconcerts@gmail.com,
see more info at www.westcentralconcertseries.org |
| March 12-14, 2010 |
2nd Annual Novice Bonspiel—Olympic Edition, Willmar
Civic Center, call Matt at 320-235-1454 or email mproehl@charter.net,
see more info at www.willmarcurling.org |
| March 14, 2010 |
Prairie Winds Band concert 3 p.m., WEAC, see more info
at www.prairiewindsconcertband.com |
| April 8-11, 2010 |
Always . . .Patsy Cline, a musical tribute, 7:30 p.m.,
Sunday matinee 2:30 p.m., The
Barn Theatre |
| April 11, 2010 |
"Arcadian Reflections" and "Custom Made,"
musical entertainment, Little
Theatre of New London, 2:00 p.m. |
| April 15, 2010 |
Activities from 5-7 p.m. Healthy Kids Day, YMCA,
Willmar |
| April 15-18, 2010 |
Always . . .Patsy Cline, a musical tribute, performances
7:30 p.m. or Sunday matinee 2:30 p.m., The
Barn Theatre |
| April 17, 2010 |
Earth Day, Prairie
Woods Environmental Learning Center call 320-354-5894
or e-mail pwelc@co.kandiyohi.mn.us |
| April 20, 2010 |
7:30 p.m., Riders in the Sky, West Central Concert Series,
WEAC, contact Gary Lagerstedt at 320-796-2322 or email
wcconcerts@gmail.com,
see more info at www.westcentralconcertseries.org |
| April 25, 2010 |
"The Monongaelics," musical entertainment,
Little
Theatre of New London, 2:00 p.m. |
| April 25, 2010 |
Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra Young Artist Concert,
WEAC, Willmar, call Ann at 320-214-9433 or email tomann@tds.net |
| May 16, 2010 |
Syttende Mai Celebration,
Sunburg, call Nancy at 320-366-3423 |
| May 16, 2010 |
Willmar
Car Club Car Show and Swap Meet, Kennedy Elementary
School, Willmar |
| May 17, 2010 |
Syttende Mai Concert, United Methodist Church, Willmar,
call Earl or Betty at 320-222-1613 or email eoknutson@en-tel.net |
| May 22, 2010 |
Green Lake Duathon, Spicer, contact Dave at 320-894-5774
or email d_baker@chartermi.net,
see more info at www.greenlakeedu.com |
| May 29, 2010 |
Memorial
Day/Law Day 5K, Willmar
contact Kara
at 320-222-9622 |
| May 31, 2010 |
Memorial Day Spring
Festival, New London |
| Thursdays June-September |
3-6:30 p.m., Becker Market, Becker Avenue between 4th
and 5th Streets, downtown Willmar, contact Bev 320-222-2020
or email beverlydougherty@gmail.com,
see more info at www.willmardesigncenter.com |
| Fridays June-July |
Little
Crow Water Ski Team 7:30 p.m. |
| June 3-August 16, 2010 |
Inaugural season opens for the Willmar
Stingers of the Northwoods League, 7:05 p.m. at Bill
Taunton Stadium, Willmar, check their website for a full
schedule |
| June 5-6, 2010 |
Little
Crow Angler's Walleye Fishing Tournament, 7 a.m.-3
p.m., Green Lake, Spicer, contact Jerome at 320-693-4818 |
| June 6-11, 2010 |
West Central Dairy
Days |
| June 9, 2010 |
Prairie Winds Band concert 730 p.m., Rice Park, Willmar,
see more info at www.prairiewindsconcertband.com |
| June 9, 2010 |
Fishers of Men - Minnesota Team Division fishing tournament,
Bass, Green Lake, Spicer, 6 a.m.-3 p.m., contact Lee at
763-390-5679 |
| June 9-12, 2010 |
Music Man, a musical, performances 7:30 p.m. or Sunday
matinee 2:30 p.m., The
Barn Theatre |
| June 11-12, 2010 |
Kandi is Dandy Days |
| June 12, 2010 |
Crow River Fishing
Tournament , New London, call Greg for more information
320-354-2423 |
| June 12, 2010 |
Summer Classic fishing tournament, Largemouth Bass,
Smallmouth Bass, Bass, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., contact Paul
at 320-444-2403 |
| June 14, 2010 |
Minnesota State Fishing Championship - Bass and Walleye,
Green Lake, Spicer. For more info, email sbboop@tds.net
or call 320-796-5905. |
| June 15-19, 2010 |
I Do! I Do!, Little
Theatre of New London, 7:30 p.m. |
| Mid-June-Mid-August |
Spicer
Castle summer luncheons, Spicer |
| Mid-June-Labor Day |
Spicer
Castle Belle dinner cruises, Green Lake, Spicer |
| June 16, 2010 |
Prairie Winds Band concert 730 p.m., Rice Park, Willmar,
see more info at www.prairiewindsconcertband.com |
| June 16-19, 2010 |
Music Man, a musical, performances 7:30 p.m. or Sunday
matinee 2:30 p.m., The
Barn Theatre |
| June 17-19, 2010 |
Atwater Festival
Days |
| June 17, 2010 |
Atwater
Run Around 5K and 1 mile run/walk
contact slorunner1@yahoo.com
or call 320-974-3063 |
| June 19, 2010 |
5th Annual JJM Victory Run, Prairie
Woods Environmental Learning Center 320-354-5894 pwelc@co.kandiyohi.mn.us |
| June 19-20, 2010 |
Studio
Hop, 12-5 p.m., Svea to New London |
| June 21-27, 2010 |
Willmar
Fests |
| June 23, 2010 |
Prairie Winds Band concert 730 p.m., Rice Park, Willmar,
see more info at www.prairiewindsconcertband.com |
| June 23-26, 2010 |
Music Man, a musical, performances 7:30 p.m. or Sunday
matinee 2:30 p.m., The
Barn Theatre |
| June 23-26, 2010 |
I Do! I Do!, Little
Theatre of New London, 7:30 p.m. |
| June 26, 2010 |
Foot
Lake 4 Mile Walk/Run, contact Amy at 320-231-8943 |
| June 26, 2010 |
Summer Classic fishing tournament, Largemouth Bass,
Smallmouth Bass, Bass, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., contact Paul
at 320-444-2403 |
| June 26-27, 2010 |
West
Central Antique Power Show, Blomkest
contact Chuck
320-664-7040 |
| June 27, 2010 |
I Do! I Do!, Little
Theatre of New London, 3:00 p.m. matinee |
| June 30, 2010 |
Prairie Winds Band concert 730 p.m., Rice Park, Willmar,
see more info at www.prairiewindsconcertband.com |
| July 4 |
Spicer
4th of July Celebration |
| July 4 |
Prinsburg 4th of
July Celebration |
| July 5, 2010 |
Green
Lake Road Race, Spicer, 12 mile run
call Jane
at 320-796-1034 |
| July 7, 2010 |
Prairie Winds Band concert 730 p.m., Rice Park, Willmar,
see more info at www.prairiewindsconcertband.com |
| July 8, 2010 |
Blomkest Appreciation
Day |
| July 10, 2010 |
Denny's
Super 30 fishing tournament, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth
Bass, Bass, Green Lake, Spicer, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., contact
Dennis at 612-201-2406 |
| July 11, 2010 |
Big Bass Bonanza fishing tournament, Green Lake, Spicer,
7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., contact Lori at 320-453-3960 |
| July 13-16, 2011 |
Sonshine
Festival, 30th anniversary, Civic Center grounds,
Willmar |
| July 24, 2010 |
Green
Lake Bible Camp Quilt Auction, Spicer |
| July 21-25, 2010 |
New
London Water Days |
| July 24, 2010 |
New London Annual Kids Fishing Tourney (12 and under),
contact Annette at 320-354-2396 |
| July 31-August 1, 2010 |
Lake Lillian Fun Days, call Rick 320-664-4111 |
| August 6-8, 2010 |
Pennock Fun Days |
| Fridays in August |
Little
Crow Water Ski Team 7:00 p.m. performances |
| August 4-7, 2010 |
Leading Ladies, performances at The
Barn Theatre, Willmar |
| August 5, 2010 |
Bounty of the County, a fundraiser featuring fresh local
food and fresh local music, sponsored by Willmar
Design Center |
| August 8, 2010 |
Spirit of the Lakes Pro Am Golf Tournament, 12:30 p.m.,
Little Crow Country Club, contact Jane at 320-796-2181
or email jdrodofsky@gllm.org |
| August 10-13, 2010 |
Leading Ladies, performances at The
Barn Theatre, Willmar |
| August 11-14, 2010 |
New
London to New Brighton Antique Car Run |
| August 11-14, 2010 |
Kandiyohi
County Fair, Willmar |
| August 12, 2010 |
Willmar Blend festival, Becker Avenue, downtown Willmar,
contact Bev 320-222-2020 or email beverlydougherty@gmail.com,
see more info at www.willmardesigncenter.com |
| August 14-15, 2010 |
Green
Lake "Fun in the Sun" Triathlon, Spicer,
4 mile run; 1/4 mile swim; 14 mile bike; contact Dave
at 320-796-2195 |
| August 21, 2010 |
New
London Music Festival, Neer Park |
| August 21, 2010 |
Silverado Pro Am fishing tournament, Green Lake, Spicer,
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., contact
William at 763-427-4646 |
| August 28, 2010 |
Run
Around Raymond 5K, call Tom at 320-967-4445 |
| August 28, 2010 |
Raymond
Harvest Festival |
| September 11, 2010 |
Pat
Boros Trail Run 10K, Sibley State Park, New London,
call Jay at 320-905-0580 |
| September 11, 2010 |
Harvest Festival Golf Tournament, Hawk
Creek Country Club, Raymond, 320-967-4653 |
| September 11, 2010 |
Prairie
Pothole Day, Stoney Ridge Farm, New London, call Dave
at 320-214-1497 |
| September 12, 2010 |
Fall Classic fishing tournament, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth
Bass, Bass, Green Lake, Spicer, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., contact
Paul at 320-444-2403 |
| September 11-12, 2010 |
Atwater
Threshing Days |
| September 15-18, 2010 |
The Rabbit Hole, a drama, performances 7:30 p.m. or
Sunday matinee 2:30 p.m., The
Barn Theatre |
| September 16, 2010 |
"Time for Tea, Time for Women," a fundraising
event for the Women's
Fund of the Willmar Area Community Foundation, 4 to
7 p.m., at the Holiday Inn/Willmar Conference Center,
Pre-registration
required. |
| September 18, 2010 |
Celebrate
Art! Celebrate Coffee! |
| September 19, 2010 |
Prairie
Woods Environmental Learning Center Open House call
320-354-5894 or pwelc@co.kandiyohi.mn.us |
| September 22-25, 2010 |
The Rabbit Hole, a drama, performances 7:30 p.m. or
Sunday matinee 2:30 p.m., The
Barn Theatre |
| September 25-26, 2010 |
Annual Alpaca Farm Day Open House, Glacial
Ridge Alpacas, call 320-276-8536 |
| September 24-25 2010 |
New
London Fall Festival |
| October TBD |
Lake Lillian Harvest Festival, call 320-664-4440 |
| October 14, 2010 |
Girls Night Out, New London, for more info call Marsha
320-354-5557 or email millpond@tds.net,
www.millpondmercantile.com
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November
12-13, 2010 |
Home for the Holidays, New
London |
November
20, 2010 |
Holidaze
Parade, downtown Willmar, call 320-222-2020 |
| November 25, 2010 |
Turkey
Leg 5K, YMCA,
Willmar |
| December 9-12, 2010 |
Santa Semi, various Kandiyohi County cities, for more
info call Steve 320-382-6555 or email slueders@homeagencyinc.com |
| December 31 each year |
Willmar Area New Year's Eve Family Celebration, Willmar
Senior High School |
| December 31 each year |
Teen Dance New Year's Eve Celebration, YMCA,
Willmar |
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| Also see our Fairs
& Festivals page or the Willmar
Lakes Area Community Calendar. |
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