Join the town of Lanesboro, Minn., in celebrating the 40th Annual Buffalo Bill Days, August 2, 3 and 4.
Buffalo Bill Days has something for everyone to enjoy!
Everyone loves a parade! This year’s Grand Marshals are Jerod Wagner and Jim Iverson. The two men have collectively served their community as volunteer firefighters for 70 years.
Everyone loves a family movie under the stars! Come a day early and enjoy a free family movie in Sylvan Park. On Thursday enjoy the adventurous and fun family movie, “Migration.” A family of mallards tries to persuade their dad to go on the vacation of a lifetime.
Who doesn’t love free activities? There are plenty to entertain the kids on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 12-5 p.m., including a bouncy house, water wars, Mr. Fun, and more.
The popular Classic Car Cruise-In takes place on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the community center.
Looking to get active? Join the Buffalo Roam on Saturday morning at the trailhead/visitors center, featuring a 5k, a one-mile, and a family fun walk/run. Throughout the weekend, you can enjoy men’s softball or co-ed volleyball tournaments, as well as a 2-person best-shot golf tournament.
Bingo on Saturday from 4-6 p.m. at the beverage/brat tent and on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at the park.
Shop local at the farmers market on Saturday morning or the Marketplace on both Saturday and Sunday.
Throughout the weekend, attendees will enjoy performances by Troy Hrtanek, the Blueringers, Arnold Bradley Band, Andy and Ann Lowe, and the Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty.
Saturday concludes with a fireworks display at dusk.
The activities continue on Sunday starting with Hwy 30 Church service at 10 a.m. at the gazebo in Sylvan Park. There is a freewill donation for the local food shelf. TraveAce Trio will be playing on Sunday afternoon in the beverage and brat tent. FunTime Funktions Fire Show at 4 p.m. followed by the duck races at the Sylvan Park pond.
Upcoming events in Bluff County include:
•August 8, Rhythm by the River, Preston, Minn.
•August 8-11, Western Days, Chatfield, Minn.
•August 13-18, Ag Days Celebration, Spring Valley, Minn.
•August 14-18, Houston County Fair, Caledonia, Minn.
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