Edgerton, MN

64th Annual Edgerton Dutch Festival:  July 12 & 13, 2013
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     Mark your calendars for an exciting weekend of events!

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     Friday Night's main event is the ANDY GIBSON band, a
     contemporary country rock band.  They will also be
     bringing their dualing pianos and taking requests from
     the audience. For more information on the band, check
     out their websites at: 
www.andygibsonband.com and 
     www.duelingduo.com. See ticket info below.

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     Saturday Night's main event is GREAT FRONTIER BULL RIDING.  Their
     performances over the last several years in our festival have been
     a real crowd pleaser.  See more about their "Dirt Kickin' Wicked Good
     Bull Riding" show at www.greatfrontierbullridingcompany.com.  See
     ticket info below.


The theme for this year's festival is "Favorite Sitcom"

Be sure to enjoy a meal with friends at the ECES FOOD STAND at the EDGERTON CITY PARK!

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EMERGENCY SERVICES FUNDRAISER

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The Edgerton Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Association are once again
hosting breakfast on Saturday morning.  Serving hours are 6am-10am at the new
EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING.  Proceeds will go to support both associations.

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This year's activities will include:

FRIDAY'S EVENTS

8:00pm                         ANDY GIBSON BAND and DUELING PIANOS
                                         at the west baseball diamonds in our City Park; concessions will be available.
                                         Advance tickets are $10. Tickets at the gate are $12.  Kids 7 & under FREE.
                                         Tickets available for purchase at Droogers Food Center, Huisken Market, First
                                         State Bank and Katie's Closet.  

9:00-10:30pm                TEEN SWIM
                                         at the Edgerton City Pool; cost is $3.00 per person

SATURDAY'S EVENTS

6:00-10:00am                 PANCAKE BREAKFAST
                                          at the new Emergency Services building on Mill Street;
                                          sponsored by the Edgerton Volunteer Fire & Ambulance teams

7:30am                          DUTCH FUN RUN - 5k and 10k
                                          sponsored by the Edgerton Chamber of Commerce; starts and ends on the
                                          corner by Tally Ho Coffee and DeBoer Chevrolet. You must pre-register by
                                          July 3 to receive a t-shirt.  Contact Marjean Ossefoort at 507-215-0429 with
                                          questions. You can register at www.allsportcentral.com.  To print a copy of
                                          the entry/release form, click here:
                                          http://edgertonmn.com/upload/Dutch%20Fun%20Run%20Entry%202013.doc

8:30am-6:30pm              SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
                                          Girls 16 & under tournament at the City Park ball diamonds.  Contact Doug Kroh
                                          at
dkroh@iw.net or at 507.820.0136 with questions or for more information.  To see 
                                          details and print a registration form, click here:
                                         
http://edgertonmn.com/upload/2013%20Softball%20Registration.pdf

8:30-10:00am                 KIDS FISHING CONTESTS
                                          at Rock River Park; open to kids ages 14 and under (must be accompanied
                                          by an adult/guardian). Contact Craig Fey at 507-227-6342 for more information.

10:30am                         KIDS PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
                                          at the City Park tennis courts; ages 4-11 will compete for trophies; all area
                                          children are welcome to participate (tractors will be provided).

11:00am-4:00pm             ARTS & CRAFTS EXPO
                                          on the grassy lot just north of First State Bank on Main Street.  Contact Bev
                                          Rickenbaugh at 507-920-6671 for more information.

12:00pm-2:00pm             SWIMMING EVENTS
                                          at the Edgerton City Pool

12:00pm-5:00pm             BEER GARDEN, BRATS & BURGERS
                                          
located at the corner of Main Street and Center Street near the CAR SHOW. 

1:00-5:00pm                    BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT
                                          on Main Street next to the Veteran's Memorial.  Limited to the first 16 teams
                                          that sign up.  Entry fee is $16/team.  Double elimination.  Be sure to bring
                                          your lawn chairs.
  Contact Ross Kreun at 507-227-5994 for more details.

1:00-6:00pm                    INFLATABLES with WATER FEATURE!
                                          at the Edgerton City Park; unlimited participation for only $10/kid!

1:30-3:30pm                    10th ANNUAL DUTCH FESTIVAL CAR SHOW
                                           on the north end of Main Street; registration begins at noon.

4:00-5:00pm                    SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST
                                          
Main Street in front of the NAPA store.  Contact Marilyn DeKam at
                                           507-442-8123 with questions.

7:00pm                            PARADE
                                            Big bands, home-made neighborhood floats and antiques make
                                            this one of the best parades in the area!  This year's theme of
                                            "Favorite Sitcom" will be sure to inspire creative thinking.

8:30-10:30pm                   DIRT KICKIN' WICKED GOOD BULL RIDING
                                            at the City Park; concessions will be available. Advance ticket prices
                                            are $12/adults and $6/kids 6-12.  At-the-gate ticket prices are
                                            $14/adults; $7/kids 6-12; free for kids 5 & under. Tickets available for
                                            purchase at Droogers Food Center, Huisken Market, First State Bank
                                            and Katie's Closet.  

10:30pm                           FIREWORKS
                                            following the Bull Riding event at the City Park

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SUNDAY'S EVENTS

7:00pm                            WORSHIP SERVICE
                                            Community worship service at the football field; rain/weather location is
                                            First Christian Reformed Church.

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Would you like to be involved on the festival committee?
Would you like to be involved in our festival?
Do you have a question for a festival committee member?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you
can reach our committee at edgertondutchfestival@hotmail.com.