Reminder to all that this year there are not going to be fireworks in Fergus
Falls due to lack of funding. Call the Chamber of Commerce for suggestions
of nearby communities that offer fireworks this year- 218-736-6951
Jean Bowman
Executive Director
Fergus Falls CVB
112 W. Washington Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
800-726-8959
218-332-5425
218-205-1251 cell
218-332-5424 fax
www.VisitFergusFalls.com
Looking for a unique, family friendly old time event to celebrate our nation’s independence. Look no further than the Otter Tail County Historical Museum’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Family Festival on Friday, July 3, 4-8 p.m. on the Museum grounds in Fergus Falls.
Nothing fancy at this party, just an old time atmosphere with music from the Tickwoods, homemade food, games, crafts, patriotic speeches, contests and sideshows. Activities begin with the kids parade down the sidewalk by Lincoln Ave. Bring the little ones dressed in patriotic or historic costumes on their bikes or wagons. Assemble at 3:45 p.m. in the museum parking lot.
All other activities begin at 4:00 p.m. including lawn games for the little ones. The entire family can participate in the water race, potato race, and sack races. In keeping with the museum’s theme of myths and legends this year, the Gus Comstock Olympics and Van Praag Games will be unveiled. Based on events made famous by these Otter Tail County legends will be heel-to-toe races, gum chewing relays and the inaugural milk guzzling contest with our celebrity judge the West Otter Tail Dairy Princess. Prepare to remain messy with the ever popular egg toss.
While all this is going on grab a hot dog, barbecue and a slice of homemade pie from our food stand. Don’t forget to enter a pie in our pie bake off. Please only bring fruit pies. Have them at the museum by by 3:30 p.m. After judging they will be sliced for made available in the food stand.
In addition to all these activities, the museum exhibit gallery will be open at no charge.
The Otter Tail County Historical Museum’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Family Festival is a great way to begin your holiday weekend. No frills, no gimmicks, just old fashioned family fun. Special thanks to our sponsors Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Bank of the West, Park Region Mutual Telephone/Otter Tail Telcom, Service Food, Viking Coke and Larry’s Supermarket in Battle Lake.
Volunteer/Membership Picnic 2008 & Missy Hermes, Educator
To let you know just how much we appreciate your support and assistance, especially in light of the current economic realities of today, we invite you to enjoy a picnic with us. Mark the date of Tuesday, June 16 at 5:00 p.m. and plan on an evening of good food and fellowship.
We will provide the BBQ sandwiches, beverages, all paper products, and the entertainment. Missy Hermes, our educator, will give a program entitled Otter Tail County: Faith Matters about the religious origins of Otter Tail County.
People with last names A-H may bring a casserole, those with I-P may bring a salad, and Q-Z may bring a dessert.
Please join us so we can thank you personally for all you do to support the mission of the historical society.
Quarterly publication of the Minnesota Historical Society
Special Double Issue: Minnesota’s Greatest Generation
$10.00 each
Remember, members receive a 10% discount on most items in the gift shop.
We have been selected to host the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Between Fences Feb. 6 to Mar. 20, 2010. This exhibit is brought to us by the Minnesota Humanities Commission and the Smithsonian Institute.
