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Published Friday, August 15, 2008
Whether it’s indoor or outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone this weekend.
Tonight and Saturday are the final nights of the summer musical, “The Wizard of Oz,” with an animated cast and various special effects. Or hit the PRAC rodeo at Red Horse Ranch, with its dog-riding monkeys and plenty of action in the ring.
If you’re feeling a little looney, head to Vergas for the city’s Looney Days, or if you’re crazy for Watermelon, visit Vining during that city’s Watermelon Days. And Perham celebrates summer with its annual Pioneer Days.
You really can’t go wrong this weekend, no matter what your interests.
Friday:
• Henning’s World Famous Turkey Barbecue, serving from 5 to 8 p.m. Cost $7 for adult; $4 for kids ages 5 to 12; and free for children 4 and under.
• Summer Musical: “Wizard of Oz,” 7:30 p.m., at A Center for the Arts
• PRCA Rodeo, 8 p.m., (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at Red Horse Ranch Arena, Fergus Falls. Dance to The Roosters following the rodeo
Saturday
• Monarch tagging,10 a.m. at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, Fergus Falls. Meet at the Prairie Hill Trail parking lot
• Looney Days in Vergas, featuring a celebration of the completion of the Vergas Long Lake Trail, 11 a.m. (meet at the baseball field)
• Otter Tail County DFL Picnic.
• Summer Musical: “Wizard of Oz,” (final night) 7:30 p.m., at A Center for the Arts
• Giant Garage Sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Humane Society of OTC, 1933 Fir Ave. W. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society
• PRCA Rodeo, 8 p.m., (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at Red Horse Ranch Arena, Fergus Falls. Dance to The Roosters following the rodeo
n Vining Watermelon Day, featuring a run for the melon 5/10 K run/walk, 8 a.m.; art and craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Children’s Theatre presentation of “Robin Hood” at 11:30 a.m., petting zoo, children’s games, pony rides and bingo at noon; Wee Willie performs from noon to 2 p.m. and from 3 ot 5 p.m.; Glory Deo Bell choir performs from 11 to noon; and the Runestone Rockers perform from 2 to 2:40 p.m.; barbecued beef sandwiches served at noon, along with various other food vendors; watermelon will be served beginning at 11 a.m.; parade at 7 p.m., followed by ice cream social.
n Heritage Festival, at Perham’s Pioneer Village; featuring history re-enactments; black powder rendevous; car show; flower show; kids games; and petting barn. listen to music beginning at 11 a.m.; and dance to Lakes Country Band from 8 p.m. to midnight-admission is $5 for adults.
Sunday:
• Vining Watermelon Day community service at 10 a.m.
• Legacy Five concert, (time) at the Bigwood Event Center, Fergus Falls. Tickets at: The Promise Shop and Victor Lundeen’s.
• Heritage Festival, at Perham’s Pioneer Village; featuring history re-enactments; black powder rendevous; old-fashioned community church service; music by Uff Da Mountain Boys; pie and ice cream social at 11 a.m.; a sanctioned kids pedal tractor pull at noon; historic community photo at 1:45 p.m.; and from 2 to 5 p.m. Cathy Erickson Dance Band, admission is $5.
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