Kolacky Days
July 25 - 27, 2008
Montgomery, Minnesota
Events & Activities
Thursday, July 24
ARTS & HERITAGE EXHIBIT*, “Montgomery Moments” Juried Photography Exhibit and John & Sue Smisek Czech Pottery Exhibit, 2-7 p.m., Arts & Heritage Center, Hilltop Hall
BIG HONZA MUSEUM of UnNatural History*, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 201 First Street S
ARTS & HERITAGE EXHIBIT*, “Montgomery Moments” Juried Photography Exhibit and John & Sue Smisek Czech Pottery Exhibit, Noon-5 p.m., Arts & Heritage Center, Hilltop Hall
AUTHENTIC CZECH DINNER, 4:30 p.m., American Legion, $12 - advance tickets only
BEER GARDEN & FOOD STANDS, opens 5 p.m., Memorial Park
INFLATABLE PLAYGROUND AND GAMES, opens 5 p.m., Memorial Park
MUSIC, Jumpin’ at the Woodside, Variety, 6-8 p.m., Memorial Park
QUEEN’S PAGEANT, 7 p.m., Montgomery-Lonsdale High School Auditorium, admission charge
PARK DANCE, Shaw Brothers, Rock-n-Roll to Country Favorites, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Memorial Park
Saturday, July 26
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT*, begins 8 a.m., 32 teams, Northside Park
TOUR de BUN BIKE CLASSIC, 8 a.m., 12, 30 and 50 mile courses, Start at City Garage, Boulevard Avenue
CO-ED VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT, 15 team tournament, 8 a.m., Memorial Park
KOLACKY CLASSIC CAR SHOW, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., along First Street
KOLACKY CRAFTS, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Display and sales, Memorial Park
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT, begins 9 a.m., Memorial Park (must pre-register)
BLACKSMITH MUSEUM*, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 505 First Street S
ANTIQUE TRACTOR DISPLAY, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ash Avenue – Downtown, 1 block east of First Street
BEER GARDEN & FOOD STANDS, opens 10 a.m., Memorial Park
KIDDIE PARADE, Celebrate MN’s 150th Birthday by dressing Minnesotan, 10 a.m., Memorial Park by the stage area
KIDS ID, parents receive disk with child’s information for ID purposes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., near Mason’s Pork Burger Stand
BIG HONZA MUSEUM of UnNatural History*, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 201 First Street S
INFLATABLE PLAYGROUND AND GAMES, opens 10 a.m., Memorial Park
ICE CREAM SOCIAL, Cones and root beer floats, Arts & Heritage Center/Square, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
FOOD STANDS, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
“MONTGOMERY MOMENTS” Juried Photography Exhibit
CZECH POTTERY EXHIBIT by John & Sue Smisek
GIFT SHOP
LOLLIPOP BALLOON LADY, Face painting and balloon art, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
PET PARADE, Lineup 1:15 p.m.; Parade 1:30 p.m.
CHALK IT UP AT THE LIBRARY*, kids sidewalk chalk art, 10:30 a.m., 104 Oak Avenue SE
CENTER STAGE DANCE, performances start at 11 a.m. & Noon, Memorial Park
BLACKSMITHING DEMONSTRATION*, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Heyda Blacksmith Shop,
PEDAL PULL, Noon, Memorial Park
CONTEST-HOME-BAKED KOLACKYS, 1 p.m., (entries accepted 10 a.m.-noon), 208 First Street S
LOG CABIN ARTS & HERITAGE DISPLAY, Duane Jindra’s Collection of Montgomery Memorabilia, 1-4 p.m., Memorial Park
OLD TIME MUSICIANS’ JAMBOREE, co-hosted by Tom Goetzinger and Blanche Zellmer, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Memorial Park
CAR CRUISE, after Car Show Awards, starts on First Street
DOMACI CZECH YOUTH DANCERS, 5 p.m., Memorial Park
OLD TIME MUSIC, Larry Novotny Trio Band, 6-8 p.m., Memorial Park
PARK DANCE, Chris Hawkey Power Play, Rock-n-Roll, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Memorial Park
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT*, continues 8 a.m., Northside Park,
KOLACKY CRAFTS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Display and sales, Memorial Park
KOLACKY TWO-MILE FITNESS WALK, 10 a.m., South First Street
KOLACKY BUN RUN, 10:30 a.m., South First Street
KOLACKY DAYS KIDS’ RACE, 11:45 a.m., North First Street
KOLACKY DAYS GRAND DAY PARADE, Noon, along First Street
BEER GARDEN & FOOD STANDS, opens Noon, Memorial Park
INFLATABLE PLAYGROUND AND GAMES, opens 1 p.m., Memorial Park
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT, continues after parade, Memorial Park
MUSIC IN THE PARK, Rock Solid, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Variety & Old Time Music, Memorial Park
LOG CABIN ARTS & HERITAGE DISPLAY, Duane Jindra’s Collection of Montgomery Memorabilia, 1-4 p.m., Memorial Park
ST. PAUL CZECH DANCERS, 2:15 p.m., Memorial Park
TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL, 2:30 p.m., 1 m. S of town on Hwy. 13, admission charge
KOLACKY DAYS PROGRAM & KOLACKY EATING CONTEST, hosted by Tom Goetzinger, 3 p.m., Memorial Park
KOLACKY DAYS RAFFLE, 4 p.m., Memorial Park Stage
Some events subject to change.
Some registration deadlines apply.
Some events may require registration or admission fees.
* event managed by organization other than the Montgomery Area Community Club
Support Kolacky Days - Buy A Button!
Good for admission to Memorial Park Friday and Saturday evenings.
Memorial Park free to ages 12 and under. Advance button sales end Thursday,
5 p.m.
No minors in beer garden after 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Kolacky Days is a proud member of the Minnesota
Festivals & Events Association
www.mfea.net
For more information, contact
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
507-364-5577
e-mail: kolacky@frontiernet.net