Ø       January 28 - Ringneck's Forevermore Banquet - Prairie Event Center
             Social - 5:30 pm  |  Dinner - 6:30 pm
             Registration information call Marvin or Marlene Pooler at 218-338-2059

Ø       February 4 - Sportsmen's Banquet - Prairie Event Center
             Social - 6:00 pm  |  Dinner - 7:00 pm
             Contact Moose Revering or Mark Simonson

Ø       February 11 - Pride Lions Sweetheart's Dance - Prairie Event Center
             Social - 6:30 pm  |  Dinner - 7:00 pm
             Tickets are available at Dick's Standard

Ø       March 25 - PP Ambulance Ham Bingo - Prairie Event Center - 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Ø       March 30 - Miss Tootsie Pageant - Parkers Prairie Elementary School - 7:00 pm
             Come cheer on your local community members as they dazzle the audience with their finesse, talent, and beauty!
             Contestants are: *Ivana Morehose  *Digger O'Dellie  *Millie Tona  *Helen A Hanbasket  *Peni Cillin
             Vote for Miss Congeniality at Midwest Bank, Parkers Prairie!
             All proceeds of the event will benefit local youth projects.
             Sponsored by: Parkers Prairie Pride Lions

Ø       April 1 - Easter Egg Hunt - 3:00 pm - City Park - Rain or Shine
             Ages 1-9  A family and community event!
             The Easter bunny will be there for pictures!

Ø       April 7 - Lions 4-Wheeler Run - 10:00 am
             Registration starts at 9:00 am
             Riders should meet on N Sunset (township road) 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.
             Proceeds will go to Lions Youth Projects. Registration forms can be picked up at Dick's Standard and PP High School.
             For more information contact Rick Gappa at 218-338-4391.

Ø       April 21 & 22 - 47th Annual Lions Smelt Fry - Prairie Event Center
             Saturday, April 21 - 2:00 - 8:00 pm
             Sunday, April 22 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
             Sponsored by: Parkers Prairie Lions

Ø       April 23 - Big Wheels Event - Elementary School - W Oak Street - 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Ø       April 24 - St. William's Salad Luncheon - Vogrin Hall - 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Ø       May 28 - Memorial Day Service - Parkers Prairie High School
                        PP Legion Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast - Parkers Prairie High School Old Gymnasium - 8 am - Noon

Ø       June - Pride Lions Bicycle Ride for Youth - Parkers Prairie Elementary Track & Field
            This ride has routes for young, medium and advanced riders. There will also be an option to walk around the track.
       Proceeds from the ride benefit local youth programs.

Ø       June - 104th Annual Firemen's Dance - Fire Hall
            Featuring to be determined - 9:00 pm to 1:00 am

Ø       August 3, 4, & 5 - 39th Annual Fall Festival                                                
             *Contact Dave Bunde for Fall Festival questions at 507-251-5493                     
             Friday, August 3
                          *For food vendor space contact Audrey Klukken at 218-639-6682 or Tammy Brunson at 320-282-0661
                          *For craft booth space contact Sheena Smith at 218-338-5009 or Patti Simonson at 218-338-2132
                  4:30 Salad Supper - Immanuel Lutheran Church
                  6:30 PP Queen Pageant - Elementary School Gym
                          *Free admission with Fall Fest button or $4
                  9:00 Teen Dance
                          *Admission: Fall Festival Button
             Saturday, August 4
             All Day Crafters, Retailers, Bingo, Mechanical Bull Rides, Helicopter Rides, Beer Garden, Food - In the park throughout the day
                  9:00 Bicycle Run
                10:00 Medallion Hunt
                11:00 Mutt Strut - City Hall North Parking Lot
                12:00 Kids Train Rides
                  1:00 Music featuring The Happy Jammers
                  3:00 Music featuring Dick Bergquist Band
          2:00-4:00 Kids Games - Three Legged Race, Pie Eating Contest, Water Balloon Toss, plus more!
                  5:00 Kiddie Parade - Theme (to be determined)
          5:00-8:00 Music featuring [to be determined]
          9:00-1:00 Street Dance featuring Rock, Paper, Scissors
                 Dusk Fireworks at Dusk!
             Sunday, August 5
        7:00-11:00 Boy Scouts Pancake Breakfast - Prairie Event Center
                  8:00 Classic Vehicle Show
                          *City Park - Registration 8 am to 12 noon, $10 entry fee - General Admission Free
                          *Contact Jim Arvidson for Classic Vehicle Show questions at 218-338-5051
                10:00 Crafters, Retailers, Bingo, Train Rides, Mechanical Bull Rides, Rock Climbing Wall, Beer Garden, Food - In the park throughout the day
                12:00 Parade
                          *Entry Information call Dave Bunde at 507-251-5493
                  2:00 Pedal Tractor Pull
          2:00-4:00 Classic Song & Dance Review - City Park
                          *Entry information call Clayton Skoglund at 218-943-1931
                  4:00 Music featuring [to be determined]
                  4:00 Fire Dept Water Wars - Liquor Store Parking Lot
                  6:30 Street Dance featuring [to be determined]

Ø       August 11 - 6th Annual Men's Softball/Volleyball Tournament & Family Fun Day - City Park and High School Field
              Tournament play will begin at 7:00 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       August 25 - Prairie to Woods Whitetail QDMA Banquet - Prairie Event Center
              Social 5:00 pm  -  Dinner 6:00 pm
              For more information contact Derek Revering at 218-639-2301.

Ø       September - Ambulance Pie & Ice Cream Social - City Fire Hall - 1:30 - 5:00 pm

Ø       October - Pumpkin Festival - City Park
        8:00-10:00 Breakfast in the Park
          8:00-9:00 5K Walk, Run or Bike Registration ($10 Adults, $5 Students)
                10:00 Pumpkin Medallion Hunt
        10:00-6:00 Food & Activity Booths
      11:00-12:00 Heaviest Pumpkin Contest Weigh-in
        11:00-6:00 Fall Pictures by CS Photography
        11:00-5:00 Hay Rides ($2 Ages 13 & up, $1 Ages 5-12, Free 4 & under)
                12:00 Parade on Frontage Road (A walking parade, costumes and pets welcome with prizes given. To register call Sarah at 338-5535 or register that day.)
          1:30-2:30 Talent Show (To register call Amy at 218-640-0263 or register that day.)
                  2:30 Pie Eating Contest
                  3:00 Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest
          3:00-5:00 Pumpkin & Scarecrow Decorating Contest
          3:00-6:00 Free Fall Party Games
                  6:00 Lighting of carved pumpkins (winner announced)
        7:00-10:00 Haunted Hay Rides ($2 Ages 13 & up, $1 Ages 5-12, Free 4 & under)
        8:00-12:00 Halloween Teen Dance (Costume Contest; Music provided by Big Mama)

Ø       November - PP Ambulance Turkey Bingo - Prairie Event Center - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ø       November 22 - Thanksgiving Dinner - Immanuel Lutheran Church - 12:00 pm

Ø       December 1 - 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