FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 7 p.m. Minneota Football Game vs. Ortonville at K.P. Kompelien Field Fireworks at the field following the game Sponsored by Tri-County Veterinary Clinic, Universal Forest Products and Mark Gruenes Law Office 8-12 p.m. Kick-Off Dance — Featuring 57 Chevy — Boxelder Bug Square

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 6 a.m. 19th Annual Johnny Tillemans Memorial Chili Cook-Off Cooking Begins — Bubba’s Bar Side Lot 7 a.m. Smokin’ BBQ Rib Cook-Off Registration (Rules & Pre-registration on website, Must pre-register) Sponsored by Hefty Seeds, Brian Roberts Trucking Lyon County Farm Service J.V. and Swedzinski Angus 7:45-8:15 a.m. Registration for 5K/10K Run/Walk & Kiddie Run (Child care for participants provided by Bethel Fellowship) 8 a.m. Barricades and Detour in Place 8:30 a.m. 5K/10K/Run/Walk — Prairie Winds Wellness 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FFA Petting Zoo — Memorial Park 9 a.m. Golf Tournament — 3-Person Scramble — Countryside Golf Course 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Craft Sale & Lunches Served — Senior Center 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Silver Spur Saddle Club Fun Show — Minneota Arena 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friends of Library — $6 Sale — Minneota Public Library 9:30 a.m. Pedal Tractor Pull Registration — Jefferson Street 10 a.m. Pedal Tractor Pull — Jefferson Street Sponsored by Pete’s Electric Motor Repair 11 a.m. Kiddie Parade Registration — Main Stage Sponsored by Bethel Fellowship ($1 Donation to Minneota Back Pack Program) 11:30 a.m. Kiddie Parade 11 a.m. Chili Cook-Off Judging — Bubba’s Bar Side Lot 11:30 a.m. Chili Cook-Off Tasting — Bubba’s Bar Side Lot 12:30 p.m. Boxelder Bug Races — Main Stage 12-4 p.m. Educational Exhibits Open — Minneota Public Library Icelandic Heritage with Claire Eckley 12:30 p.m. Bean Bag Registration — Highway 68 1-5 p.m. Inflatables & Mini Golf — Corner of Highway 68 and Jefferson Street Wristbands Required 1 p.m. Bean Bag Tournament — Highway 68 1:30 p.m. 57 Chevy 2-4 p.m. American Legion Bingo Tent 2 p.m. “Living with Alzheimer’s” Discussion — Minneota Senior Center Discussion led by Charles Josephson 2:30 p.m. Kayla Daniels 3:30 p.m. The Limestones 4:30 p.m. 57 Chevy 5:30 p.m. Kayla Daniels 6:30 p.m. The Limestones 7:30 p.m. Queen Coronation & Announcing of Essay Winners Sponsored by Bank of the West & Larson’s Home Furnishings 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Street Dance Featuring the band IV Play

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 8-11 a.m. Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast — Fire Hall 10 a.m. Community Worship Service 11 a.m. Gig Noonan 11 a.m. Youth of Hope Roast Beef Stand 11 a.m. FCCLA Walking Tacos 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friends of Library — $6 Sale — The Minneota Library 1 p.m. Grand Parade 2 p.m. Rainbow Country Carriage Rides (Following the parade) Sponsored by Duininck Incorporated 2:30 p.m. Gig Noonan 2:30 p.m. Garden Tractor Pull — Behind Minneota Building Materials Sponsored by Countryside Auto and Sioux Nation Vet Supply 3 p.m. Golf Ball Roll Sponsored by Countryside Golf Course

All activities to be held in bug square unless otherwise noted

The Minneota Boxelder Bug Days Committee wishes to thank all of our event sponsors and especially our corporate sponsor Kruse Motors!

Minneota Boxelder

Bug Days

September 9-11 2016

Essay Contest

Fireworks!

NEW* *

Back by Popular Demand!

* Nashville Talent Kayla DanielsSponsored by Brad’s Market and Bueltel-Moseng Land Surveying

* 57 ChevySponsored by Gislason’s Ace Hardware, Mike’s Diesel Repair, Minneota Auto Body, Minneota Mascot, Highway 68 Liquor

and 4.0 Bus Service

* The LimestonesSponsored by United FCS, FCA, Maschka, Riedy and Reis (Marc Christianson, Attorney) & State Bank of Taunton

* Gig NoonanSponsored by Minneota Family Dental and

Minneota Veterinary Clinic

* New! * The Band IV Play

Sponsored by B&B Electric, DGR & Associates, WestCon, Prairie Winds Wellness, Doyle Insurance, Farmer’s Co-op Elevator, Minneota Building Materials, D&G Excavating and Bubba’s Bar

Mini Golf & Inflatables

Courtesy van rides provided

on Friday and Saturday

nights.

Categories & Prizes•5th-8th grade - Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones

•9-12th grade - iPad Air Tablet•Adult - 55-Inch Smart LED Television

See www.boxelderbugdays.com for more details.

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