Lakefront Days July 29-August 3, 2008
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Medallion Hunt
July 12- Fourteen lakes each with its own history;
Near which I lie is the mystery.
July 16-Don't look for me on manicured ground;
In Mother Nature is where I will be found.
July 19-Three birds in a row;
Right wings pointing to lakes below.
July 23-Keystone walls will lead you;
Where no one else can see you.
July 26 Clue
Tuesday, July 29 Business Expo/Wine Tasting/Silent Auction
To start Lakefront Days off, there is a Business Expo (who is participating), wine tasting and a silent auction under the big tents at Lakefront Park. The business expo/wine tasting starts at 6:30 to 9 p.m., while the silent auction ends at 8:15. Come early and get a bite to eat from O'Malley's. The proceeds from the silent auction goes towards Saturday nights fireworks. The tickets are $10 from Viking Liquor Barrel until July 28 (corner of Highway 21 and Highway 13) or at the door the tickets are $15. Tickets are limited.
Wednesday, July 30 Fish, Kiddie Parade, Frozen T-shirts, Motorcycle Cruise, Cuts for Charity, Texas Hold'Em, Bean Bag Toss Tournament
Food Tent: Village Market will be bbq'ing in the food tent. Come early to grab a bite to eat while you fish, watch the Kiddie Parade, admire the motorcycles before/after they cruise in Scott County, play Texas Hold'Em or play bean bag toss.
Fish on Wednesday at 4 p.m. sharp at Lakefront Park, a family interactive event. Rods and reels provided.
Kiddie Parade: This event is sponsored by YMCA and Parties Made Simple and is in its third year. This event is for kids under 10, decorate your bike, trike, wagon and come out to display your decorations. Pre-register please. All children must be supervised by an adult. Limited.
Frozen T-shirt: Yes, we said frozen, sign up to attempt to put on a frozen t-shirt and be the fastest to do it!
Cuts for Charity: Mary's On Main Salon Studio is sponsoring $10 haircuts. All proceeds will go to Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center. Cut only.
Motorcycle Cruise: Registration begins at 5 p.m. the first 150 registrations will receive a custom made Lakefront Days motorcycle cruise pin. The cruise will leave Lakefront Park at 6:30 for a scenic 45 minute cruise in Scott County. There is a $5 registration fee.
Texas Hold-Em: This is the 3rd year of hosting Texas Hold-em. Registration starts at 5 p.m. at the Lakefront ticket booth.
PlayNTrade Video Games Wii Home Run Derby- Try your skill on the Wii for the longest homerun and highest score. Chances are $1 and prizes will be given away.
Bean Bag Toss Tournament: Everyone can play this fun game. The cost is $10 per two person team and the winners will receive cash as their winnings.
Thursday, July 31
City Sponsored Citizen Appreciation Ice Cream Social: Join us for this fun evening of good music and fun food! The Blue Ox Jazz Band kicks off entertainment in the band shell from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. During their break, the Premiere Dance Academy will perform showing their best steps. Following the Blue Ox Jazz Band, will be the crowning event of the evening with the Prior Lake Sailor/Sailorette winning candidates announced. Throughout the evening, the annual citizen appreciation Dinner for a Dollar will be offered (hot dog or brat/chips/beverage) along with ice cream treats.
***Take the Laker Lines Shuttle Bus Service
Hall of Fame
The sixth Lakers Hall of Fame induction banquet will be held at the Wilds Golf Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and induction ceremonies will follow. Call Prior Lake High School for more information at 952-226-8600.
Friday, August 1
Please note there is NO parking in the park except for the car cruise participants. Please use the shuttle. ***Take the Laker Lines Shuttle Bus Service
Golf Tournament
The annual Lakers Hall of Fame golf tournament. Tournament will be shotgun start at7:30 am. Call Prior Lake High School for more information at 952-226-8600.
Teddy Bear Picnic and Story, 11:30 am at Prior Lake Library
Bring your bag lunch and teddy bear to the Prior Lake Library and let’s have a picnic outside and listen to this popular story hour
The thirteenth annual classic car cruise. Registrations begins at 5 p.m. at Lakefront Park. The cars will leisurely drive around Prior Lake leaving the park at 6:45 p.m. Several awards will be handed out. To be in the car cruise, there is a $5 charge, but the viewing is free to all spectators.
Non Profit Food Tent
It is our 6th annual non profit food tent. Five non profits were chosen to participate in this event. They will be making and serving an array of different foods for their organizations. They are: Prior Lake Boys Swim and Dive, Prior Lake Girls Swim and Dive, Uplifters of SOLLC, Prior Lake Cross Country Ski Team, Chloe T. Foundation.
Entertainment Tent
8 to midnight-- Steve Millar and the Diamondhead
Fireworks-- at dusk
Thank you Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for sponsoring tonight's fireworks!
***Take the Laker Lines Shuttle Bus Service
Saturday, August 2
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament-Sign up at PLHS between 8:30 and 9 am. Play begins at 9 am. Cost is $5 per team.
2008 National USATOWA Tug-of-War Tournament
Entertainment Tent Laker Idol 2-7 p.m. Registration
Entertainment Tent
8 to midnight-- Danny's Reasons
Fireworks 9:45 p.m.
Family Movie at the Park -Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy this movie on a 15 by 20 foot outdoor screen. The movie will start after the fireworks at 10:00 p.m. at the bandshell.
***Take the Laker Lines Shuttle Bus Service
Sunday, August 3
Body Rox Bootcamp 8 am
Starting at Lakefront Park Pavilion, a fast-paced walking circuit around Prior Lake's Lake Front Park with alternating cardio and resistance/strength stations. This is truly an invigorating outdoor workout capitalizing on our beautiful surroundings and the mild seasonal weather. We will be meeting at 8:00 a.m. at the pavilion.
Pancake Breakfast-
Get your tickets from any Integra Telecom's Walkin N Talkin Relay for Life Team member. Breakfast will be served from 9 to 11:30 am at Lakefront Park.
Community Worship Service
At 10 am in the bandshell, there will be a community wide worship service. Live music.
Fishing Tournament on Prior Lake
Registration 10:30 am, Tournament 11-2 pm, Weigh-in at Captain Jacks
sponsored by Prior Lake Association & Captain Jacks
Co Sponsored: City of Prior Lake and Prior Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
EVENT Sponsors: Cifelli's Salon & Spa, Edina Realty, Fairview RidgeValley Clinic, Money Mailer, NOREX, Inc., St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Wireless Depot-Prior Lake
Gold Sponsor: Integra