Kolacky Days
July 22 - 24, 2011
Montgomery, Minnesota
Events & Activities
Thursday, July 21
ARTS & HERITAGE EXHIBIT*, “Churches Anniversaries” - celebrating St John Lutheran Church's 150th Anniversary and Most Holy Redeemer's 130th Anniversary, 2-7 p.m.; Arts & Heritage Center, Hilltop Hall
CARNIVAL PREVIEW, Arm band night, 6-9 p.m., Memorial Park
ARTS & HERITAGE EXHIBIT*, “Churches Anniversaries” - celebrating St John Lutheran Church's 150th Anniversary and Most Holy Redeemer's 130th Anniversary, Noon-5 p.m., Arts & Heritage Center, Hilltop Hall
AUTHENTIC CZECH DINNER, 4:30 p.m., American Legion, $12.50 - advance tickets only
BEER GARDEN & FOOD STANDS, opens 5 p.m., Memorial Park
CARNIVAL, 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
CONTEST-HOMEMADE WINE COMPETITION, Open blind judging, no default winners, entries accepted 7-7:30 p.m., Judging 7:30 p.m., 201 First Street S (Pizzeria 201)
PARK DANCE, Good for Gary, Current Top 40 and past dance hits, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Memorial Park
Saturday, July 23
LEGION BREAKFAST, 8-11 a.m., American Legion, 102 Elm Avenue SW
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, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., along First Street
KOLACKY MOTORCYLE SHOW, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ash Avenue W
KOLACKY VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SHOW, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., near the Arts & Heritage Center
KOLACKY CRAFTS, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Display and sales, Memorial Park
BIG HONZA MUSEUM of UnNatural History*, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 201 First Street S
TAKE-A-BREAK SENSORY AREA*, for ages 0-5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 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 & SMALL ENGINE 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
ARTS & HERITAGE CENTER, 206 First Street S, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Cones, root beer floats and hot dogs
EXHIBIT - “Churches Anniversaries” - celebrating St John Lutheran Church's 150th Anniversary and Most Holy Redeemer's 130th Anniversary
MUSICIAN: Glenn Wondra, Jr., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; "Fishing for Guppies," 1:15-3 p.m.
GROUP PHOTO, All little girls in kroj, 11:15 a.m.
PET PARADE, 1:30 p.m.
KIDDIE PARADE, 10 a.m., Registration 9:45 a.m., Memorial Park by the stage area
CARNIVAL, opens 10 a.m., Memorial Park
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.-2 p.m., Heyda Blacksmith Shop, next to Antique Tractor Display
VETERANS FLAG DEDICATION*, Noon, SE corner of First Street and Vine Avenue
PEDAL PULL, Noon, Memorial Park
OLD TIME MUSICIANS’ JAMBOREE, co-hosted by Tom Goetzinger and Blanche Zellmer, 12:30-3 p.m., Memorial Park
BEAN BAG TOSS TOURNAMENT, 1p.m. start, 2-member teams, American Legion
CONTEST-HOME-BAKED KOLACKYS, 1 p.m., (entries accepted 10 a.m.-noon), 208 First Street S
LOG CABIN DISPLAY, Duane Jindra’s Beverage Memorabilia, 1-4 p.m., Memorial Park
CAR CRUISE, after Car Show Awards, starts on First Street
BOHEMIAN TRACTOR PULL, 3 p.m., Memorial Park
DOMACI CZECH YOUTH DANCERS, 3 p.m., Memorial Park
OLD TIME MUSIC, Larry Novotny Trio Band, 6-8 p.m., Memorial Park
CURTAIN CALL THEATRE PLAY, It's About Us, 7:30 p.m. Hilltop Hall, admission charge
PARK DANCE, Rhino, Party Favorites from Classics to Current Hits, 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, 9:45 a.m., South First Street
KOLACKY BUN RUN, 10:15 a.m., South First Street
KOLACKY DAYS KIDS’ RACES, 11:30 a.m. - ages 10-12; 11:45 a.m.- ages 9 & under, North First Street
KOLACKY DAYS GRAND DAY PARADE, Noon, along First Street
BEER GARDEN & FOOD STANDS, opens Noon, Memorial Park
CARNIVAL, opens 1 p.m., Memorial Park
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT, continues after parade, Memorial Park
MUSIC IN THE PARK, Downtown Sound, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Old Time, Rock & Country Music, Memorial Park
LOG CABIN DISPLAY, Duane Jindra’s Beverage 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
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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
Mobilize Montgomery, Inc.
507-364-5577
e-mail: kolacky@frontiernet.net