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

 

Friday, July 25

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 DISPLAYDuane 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

 

Sunday, July 27

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 DISPLAYDuane 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

 


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