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Otter Tail County, Minnesota 102 N Otter Avenue
PO Box 70
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361

City Hall Hours:
Monday-Friday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Calendar of Events:

  
2009    2010

Ø       January 18 - Northern Pike Fishing Contest - 12:00-4:00pm - Lake Adley - Sponsored by FFA

Ø       January 31 - Lions Snowmobile Run for Youth - 9:00 am
             Registration will start at JJ's Gas & Grocery (Highway 29 north)
                Parking is available for vehicles and trailers at the start site.
             The ride will run from Parkers Prairie to Ottertail City (Otter Supper Club), then to New York Mills, Bluffton,
                Deer Creek and back to Parkers Prairie.


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       February 7 - Ringnecks Forevermore Banquet - Prairie Event Center

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       February 14 - Sweethearts Dance - Prairie Event Center
                  6:30 Social
                  7:00 Dinner
        8:30-12:30 Dance featuring '57 Chevy

Ø       March 7 - Sportsmen's Banquet - Prairie Event Center
             Social - 6:00 pm  |  Dinner - 7:00 pm
             Contact Moose Revering or Mark Simonson


Ø       March 28 - PP Ambulance Ham Bingo - 2:00 pm

Ø       March 29 - Easter Egg Hunt - 1:00 pm - City Park - Rain or Shine
             The Easter Bunny will be there to take pictures!

Ø       April 4 - Comedy Night - Prairie Event Center - 8:00 pm
             **Dinner & Comedy Package - Reserved Seating!
                  $30 per person | $5.75 of the dinner will go to the Lonnie Schultz Memorial Scholarship Fund
 
             If you don't want to attend the dinner, tickets are available for the comedy portion of the evening
                  $15 General Seating - advance purchase | $17 at the door
                  $20 VIP Seating
             *Tickets can be purchased at Dick's Standard, Sammy's One Stop and City Hall

Ø       April 18 & 19 - 45th Annual Lions Smelt Fry - Prairie Event Center
             Saturday, April 18 - 2:00 - 8:00 pm
             Sunday, April 19 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ø       April 25 - Lions 4-Wheeler Run - Proceeds will go to Lions Youth Projects
             Registration starts at 9:00 am
             Riders should meet on N Sunset (old Highway 29) west of the tree farm on the northwest edge of Parkers Prairie.
             Riders must be at least 16 years of age, drivers and riders under age 18 must wear a helmet.
             Food tokens will be given out for pledge totals over $15 and $25.
             The "Top Ten" money raisers will each receive $10 Gift Certificates to Parkers Prairie restaurants.


Ø       April 28 - St. William's Salad Luncheon - Vogrin Hall - 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Ø       April 28 - Big Wheels Event - Elementary School - W Oak Street - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Ø       May 18 - Bicycle Rodeo - Police Department - City Hall - 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Ø       May 25 - Memorial Day Service - Parkers Prairie High School

Ø       June 13 - 103rd Annual Firemen's Dance - Fire Hall

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       June 27 - Pride of Lions Motorcycle Ride - Proceeds will go to Lions Youth Projects

Ø       August 7, 8, & 9 - 35th Annual Fall Festival
            
Friday, August 7 - Crafts
                 
7:00 PP Queen Pageant - Elementary School Gym
                          
*Free admission with Fall Fest button or $4
                 
9:00 Teen Dance
                          *Admission: Fall Festival Button
            
Saturday, August 8
        12:00-5:00 Kids Games - Three Legged Race, Pie Eating Contest, Tug-O-War + more!
                  5:00 Kiddie Parade
       
8:00-12:00 Street Dance featuring Hometown O'
                
Dusk Fireworks at Dusk!
            
Sunday, August 9
        7:00-11:00 Boy Scouts Pancake Breakfast - Elementary School
                  8:00 Classic Vehicle Show
                          *City Park - Registration 8 am to 12 noon, $10 entry fee - General Admission Free
                10:00 Crafters, Retailers, Bingo, Pony Rides, Beer Garden, Food - In the park throughout the day
                12:00 Parade
                          *Entry Information call Gene Payne 218-338-6023
                  2:00 Kids Tractor Pull
          2:00-4:00 Classic Song & Dance Review - City Park
                  4:00 Fire Dept Water Wars - Liquor Store Parking Lot

Ø       August 15 - 3rd Annual Men's Softball/Volleyball Tournament & Family Fun Day - City Park and High School Field
              Tournament play will begin at 8:00 am.
              Food, Fun, Silent Auction and great softball entertainment.
              Proceeds will assist in funding Productive Alternatives Inc. programs.
              For more information contact Judy Hemmerlin or Carla Bettin at 218.338.2691.

Ø       September 25 - Firemen's Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser - Prairie Event Center - 4:30 - 8:00 pm

Ø       September 26 - Wine & Ale Tasting - Prairie Event Center - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
             
Fore more information contact Rachel Grabow 338.6382

Ø       October 30 - Halloween Fall Party - Elementary School - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Ø       November 21 - PP Ambulance Turkey Bingo - Prairie Event Center - 2:00 pm

Ø       November 26 - Thanksgiving Dinner - Immanuel Lutheran Church - 12:00 pm

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December 5 - Prairie Christmas - High School - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
              Admission is $1 and 1 food shelf item (food shelf item is optional)
              For booth information contact Sheena Smith 218.338.5009, Patty Simonson 218.338.2132, or Tonya Woodworth 218.338.6298

Ø       December 31 - Comedy Night - Prairie Event Center - 6:00 pm Social | 7:00 pm Dinner | 8:00 pm Comedy Show
             **Dinner & Comedy Package - Reserved Seating!
                  $30 per person  |  The dinner will include:
                                                Ranchero Chicken w/ cheese sauce or 6 oz. Sirloin Steak
                                                Twice Baked Potatoes
                                                Nantucket Vegetables
                                                Salad
                                                Dinner Roll
                                                Lemon Cheesecake or Fudge Ribbon Cake
 
             If you don't want to attend the dinner, tickets are available for the comedy portion of the evening
                  $20 VIP Seating
             *Tickets can be purchased at Dick's Standard, Sammy's One Stop and City Hall or call Kim at 218.338.4115 or 320.815.4440

 

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City of Parkers Prairie, PO Box 70, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361  Telephone: 218-338-4115  Fax: 218-338-5059