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Thursday June 19, 2008
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

The 2008 Concerts in Central Park performances will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. most Thursdays in the summer in the Bandstand.


Friday June 20, 2008
Start: 12:00 pm
Start: 06/20/2008 - 12:00pm
End: 06/21/2008 - 12:00am

The ninth annual Meeker County Relay For Life will be from noon to midnight June 20.

Events will start at noon with a possible lunch meal. A Youth Zone will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Opening ceremonies will still be at 7 p.m. with the Survivor’s Lap and performance by the Litchfield Marching Band. Entertainment will continue in the evening through the Luminaria Ceremony at dusk. Events wrap up with a closing ceremony at midnight.


Saturday June 21, 2008
End: 12:00 am
Start: 06/20/2008 - 12:00pm
End: 06/21/2008 - 12:00am

The ninth annual Meeker County Relay For Life will be from noon to midnight June 20.

Events will start at noon with a possible lunch meal. A Youth Zone will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Opening ceremonies will still be at 7 p.m. with the Survivor’s Lap and performance by the Litchfield Marching Band. Entertainment will continue in the evening through the Luminaria Ceremony at dusk. Events wrap up with a closing ceremony at midnight.


Thursday June 26, 2008
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

The 2008 Concerts in the Park performances will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. most Thursdays in the summer in the Bandstand.


Start: 7:00 pm
Start: 06/26/2008 - 7:00pm
End: 06/29/2008 - 3:00pm

Eden Valley’s Valley Daze will be June 26-29 with a kick-off party at the CS Sports Bar on June 26.
Events on June 27 include a beer garden, food court, bingo and softball tournament, as well as many events for kids in the evening. Fireworks will light up the sky at dusk.

Saturday will be another fun-filled day with a 5K run/walk, car show, craft fair, bake sale, and treasure hunt among other things that morning. An antique tractor drive to Manannah starts at 2 p.m.

The day will end with the Grand Parade at 7 p.m.


Friday June 27, 2008
(all day)
Start: 06/26/2008 - 7:00pm
End: 06/29/2008 - 3:00pm

Eden Valley’s Valley Daze will be June 26-29 with a kick-off party at the CS Sports Bar on June 26.
Events on June 27 include a beer garden, food court, bingo and softball tournament, as well as many events for kids in the evening. Fireworks will light up the sky at dusk.

Saturday will be another fun-filled day with a 5K run/walk, car show, craft fair, bake sale, and treasure hunt among other things that morning. An antique tractor drive to Manannah starts at 2 p.m.

The day will end with the Grand Parade at 7 p.m.


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Come out and enjoy an evening of Baseball with the Litchfield Blues hosting the Kimball Express at 7:30 p.m. Friday Optimist Park, Litchfield.

Register to win free cheese or a "Blue" Cow Bell and have your "Milk Mustache" picture taken! Enjoy some free Yogurt - All compliments of the Meeker County American Dairy Association!

A dairy princess will throw out the first ceremonial pitch.


Saturday June 28, 2008
(all day)
Start: 06/26/2008 - 7:00pm
End: 06/29/2008 - 3:00pm

Eden Valley’s Valley Daze will be June 26-29 with a kick-off party at the CS Sports Bar on June 26.
Events on June 27 include a beer garden, food court, bingo and softball tournament, as well as many events for kids in the evening. Fireworks will light up the sky at dusk.

Saturday will be another fun-filled day with a 5K run/walk, car show, craft fair, bake sale, and treasure hunt among other things that morning. An antique tractor drive to Manannah starts at 2 p.m.

The day will end with the Grand Parade at 7 p.m.


Sunday June 29, 2008
End: 3:00 pm
Start: 06/26/2008 - 7:00pm
End: 06/29/2008 - 3:00pm

Eden Valley’s Valley Daze will be June 26-29 with a kick-off party at the CS Sports Bar on June 26.
Events on June 27 include a beer garden, food court, bingo and softball tournament, as well as many events for kids in the evening. Fireworks will light up the sky at dusk.

Saturday will be another fun-filled day with a 5K run/walk, car show, craft fair, bake sale, and treasure hunt among other things that morning. An antique tractor drive to Manannah starts at 2 p.m.

The day will end with the Grand Parade at 7 p.m.


Thursday July 10, 2008
Start: 4:00 pm
Start: 07/10/2008 - 4:00pm
End: 07/13/2008 - 9:00pm

Plans for Litchfield’s 52nd annual Watercade festival are flowing right along with many fun activities and events planned for July 10-13.

It starts a little earlier on July 7, when the search for the medallion officially begins with clues available at the Independent Review and KLFD AM 1410. The winner will receive $200 if he or she has a 2008 Watercade button, $100 if not.


Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

The 2008 Concerts in the Park performances will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. most Thursdays in the summer in the Bandstand.


Start: 6:00 pm
Start: 07/10/2008 - 6:00pm
End: 07/13/2008 - 9:00pm

The 52nd annual Litchfield Watercade celebration will take place July 10-13 throughout the city of Litchfield. The event includes fireworks at the lake, a beach party, Grand Parade, Little Crow Ski show, Queen's Coronation and much more.


Friday July 11, 2008
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2008 - 4:00pm
End: 07/13/2008 - 9:00pm

Plans for Litchfield’s 52nd annual Watercade festival are flowing right along with many fun activities and events planned for July 10-13.

It starts a little earlier on July 7, when the search for the medallion officially begins with clues available at the Independent Review and KLFD AM 1410. The winner will receive $200 if he or she has a 2008 Watercade button, $100 if not.


(all day)
Start: 07/10/2008 - 6:00pm
End: 07/13/2008 - 9:00pm

The 52nd annual Litchfield Watercade celebration will take place July 10-13 throughout the city of Litchfield. The event includes fireworks at the lake, a beach party, Grand Parade, Little Crow Ski show, Queen's Coronation and much more.


Saturday July 12, 2008
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2008 - 4:00pm
End: 07/13/2008 - 9:00pm

Plans for Litchfield’s 52nd annual Watercade festival are flowing right along with many fun activities and events planned for July 10-13.

It starts a little earlier on July 7, when the search for the medallion officially begins with clues available at the Independent Review and KLFD AM 1410. The winner will receive $200 if he or she has a 2008 Watercade button, $100 if not.


(all day)
Start: 07/10/2008 - 6:00pm
End: 07/13/2008 - 9:00pm

The 52nd annual Litchfield Watercade celebration will take place July 10-13 throughout the city of Litchfield. The event includes fireworks at the lake, a beach party, Grand Parade, Little Crow Ski show, Queen's Coronation and much more.


Sunday July 13, 2008
End: 9:00 pm
Start: 07/10/2008 - 4:00pm
End: 07/13/2008 - 9:00pm

Plans for Litchfield’s 52nd annual Watercade festival are flowing right along with many fun activities and events planned for July 10-13.

It starts a little earlier on July 7, when the search for the medallion officially begins with clues available at the Independent Review and KLFD AM 1410. The winner will receive $200 if he or she has a 2008 Watercade button, $100 if not.


End: 9:00 pm
Start: 07/10/2008 - 6:00pm
End: 07/13/2008 - 9:00pm

The 52nd annual Litchfield Watercade celebration will take place July 10-13 throughout the city of Litchfield. The event includes fireworks at the lake, a beach party, Grand Parade, Little Crow Ski show, Queen's Coronation and much more.


Thursday July 17, 2008
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

The 2008 Concerts in the Park performances will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. most Thursdays in the summer in the Bandstand.


Friday July 18, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
Start: 07/18/2008 - 6:00pm
End: 07/20/2008 - 8:00pm

The Cosmos Space Festival Celebrates its 40th annual festival July 18-20 with all the usual events.

Friday
9 a.m. Cosmos Assisted Living Plus Garage Sale
6 p.m Mini Rods
5 to 8 p.m. Fire Hall Beer Garden/Food Stand
8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Street Dance at the Cosmos Legion


Saturday July 19, 2008
(all day)
Start: 07/18/2008 - 6:00pm
End: 07/20/2008 - 8:00pm

The Cosmos Space Festival Celebrates its 40th annual festival July 18-20 with all the usual events.

Friday
9 a.m. Cosmos Assisted Living Plus Garage Sale
6 p.m Mini Rods
5 to 8 p.m. Fire Hall Beer Garden/Food Stand
8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Street Dance at the Cosmos Legion


Start: 11:15 am
End: 12:00 pm

Meeker County DFL will meet at 11:15 a.m. July 19 at Litchfield Public Library. Farming and agriculture will be the discussion topic from 11:15 until noon. For more information, contact Pat Hanson at (320) 593-8971.


Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:00 pm

The Women’s Tea Group and Lighthouse Church plan a Mexican Fiesta July 19 at Carlito’s Restaurant on U.S. Highway 12 East in Litchfield. The fiesta will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will include live music, door prizes and other fun activities. Charge for meal is $5. Call Donna Magoon Hansen at (320) 593-7651 for more information.


Start: 11:30 am

The Women’s Tea Group and Lighthouse Church plan a Mexican Fiesta Saturday at Carlito’s Restaurant on U.S. Highway 12 East in Litchfield.

The fiesta will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will include live music, door prizes and other fun activities. Charge for meal is $5.

Call Donna Magoon Hansen at (320) 593-7651 for more information.


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