Lester Prairie offers splendid fun in the heart of the prairie
By Ivan Raconteur
Staff Writer
There will be something for everyone during Prairie Days 2007.
Lester Prairie will celebrate its annual community festival Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16.
Friday’s events include a kiddie parade, softball, K&K Fun Times, and a carnival. For information about the softball tournament, contact Steve Dietel (320) 395-9877.
Live music will be provided by the Beer Daddys from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Food and beer will be available starting at 4 p.m.
Saturday events will include:
• softball – contact Steve Dietel (320) 395-9877 or (612) 226-4124.
• volleyball – 9 a.m. contact Krystal (320) 395-4200, or Rick (320) 272-4204.
• demo derby 9 a.m. contact Bob (320) 864-6268, or Rich (320) 327-2637.
• Little League tournament – 9 a.m.
• Polish horseshoe tournament, 9 a.m. sign up, 10 a.m. start.
• walk/run 9 a.m.
• K&K Fun Times – all day.
• Carnival sponsored by the Lester Prairie Business Association.
• parade 6:30 a.m. – contact Jerry Christensen (320) 395-4284. Lester Prairie Ambassador Program 30 minutes after the parade.
To round out the day, there will be a fireworks display at dusk, and live music by Crimson Edge from 8 p.m. to midnight.
On Sunday morning, there will be church services from 9-10 a.m. and a community education breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon.
Want to help?
Anyone who wishes to help with the festival can contact LaJean Hoof (320) 395-2615.
Prairie Days Friday-Saturday, June 15-16
What: Carnival rides, kiddie games, evening music, softball and much more. There is plenty of food on hand thanks to the Lester Prairie Lions and fire department.
When, where: Two days of fun, Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16, in Lester Prairie.
