Retro Weekend set for March 28-30
Published Wednesday, March 12, 2008
A two-decade flashback of fun is what the Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce has in mind when it hosts Retro Weekend March 28-30.
“The Chamber did a totally ‘80s weekend last year,” said Chamber Executive Director Lisa Workman. “People had fun, so we thought we’d make a whole weekend of events for this in between time of year when there’s not a lot going on.”
Highlights of the weekend include:
• Come dressed in your funkadelic best for “That ‘70s Dance,” Saturday, March 29, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the VFW. There will be a costume contest at 10 p.m.
Tickets are available in advance for $8 at the Chamber office, the AmericInn, or from a Retro Committee member. Tickets can be purchased on-line for $9 at www.retro.thingstodoinfergus.com (they are more expensive on-line due to handling charges, Workman said), or for $10 at the door.
“If people are looking for costume ideas,” Workman said, “look up ‘70s’ on the internet. Or go to our local thrift stores.”
• Boogie Bingo Friday through Sunday. A Bingo card can be obtained free of charge from one of any of 24 participating businesses. Participants get their cards stamped at participating businesses. Each business will provide a prize worth at least $24, Workman said.
“It could be hoop earrings, gift cards, collectibles. Each store has to have ‘70s-themed deals. That was a requirement to participate.”
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