Friday, June 23rd. . .

Clues:

• First clue posts at noon on https://twitter.com/BlaineParksMN and www.blainefestival.org.
• Clues available at the Information Tent starting at 5:00 p.m.
• Clues are also posted on Facebook and Twitter.
• Second clue posts at 4:30 p.m.
• Subsequent clues post daily at 10:00 a.m. until the medallion is found.

Sponsored by Financial ONE Credit Union

• Friday, June 23rd – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Location – On the Park Path
• Check out all the crafter and business vendor booths.

Check out the list of vendors here.

• Friday, June 23rd – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Location: On the Park Path near the East Pavilion
• Stop in and find out about local non-profit organizations.

Check out the list of Civic Vendors here.

Back for 2017. . .

Spin the

Wheel of Fortune

• Friday, June 23rd: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Location: In the Civic Tent
• Check out local Non-Profit Organizations and Spin the Wheel!
• Win a Prize!

Sponsored by Royal Credit Union

• Friday, June 23rd – 5:00 p.m. to Midnight
• Location: at Carnival Corner
• Join in the fun with the WM. Purdy Carnival!
• Tickets: $1.00 each
• Rides: 3, 4 or 5 tickets each

Commemorate your trip to the Blaine Festival at the Photo Booth!

Located next to the Karaoke Stage.

Get your friends together and grab a moustache, hat or whatever and get your picture taken at the Photo Booth using your camera.

Hours:

• Friday, June 23rd 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Check out the Petting Zoo at 2017 Blaine Festival!

Sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union

Grab your friends for a game of. . .

9 Square in the Air

• FREE!
• Friday, June 23rd – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Location: North Lawn
• Check out the game ball at the Information Tent.  The Information Tent is located adjacent to the “Big Top”.

Sponsored by Blaine Park & Rec. Dept.

Youth Karaoke Contest Finals

• Friday, June 23rd – 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Karaoke Stage under the “Big Top”
• Come and watch the talent of the young singers!
• Door Prizes for attendees

Sponsored by Bowlero of Blaine, Ole Piper Inn & Sgt. John Rice VFW.

“New” for 2017

Jam Hops Dancers

• 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Location: East Pavilion (East Pavilion sponsored by Crooner’s Lounge & Supper Club)

Sponsored by Jam Hops

“New” for 2017. . .

Curling Demonstration

• Friday, June 23
• 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Location: West Pavilion

Sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club

“New” for 2017

Champions Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser

• Friday, June 23rd
• 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 3 Balls for $2.00
• 5 Balls for $4.00
• Location: North Lawn

Sponsored by World Taekwondo Academy

Hey Kids. . .

3rd Annual Oreo Stacking Contest!

Friday, June 23rd

• 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Registration starts at 5:00 p.m. or Register online – Click Here!
• Location: Under the Kids Korner Canopy

How high can you stack your oreos??

You could win prizes!!

• Click Here for Oreo Contest Rules.
• Click Here for Printable Flyer.

Sponsored by Target of Blaine

Check out the Dance Performances. . .

Friday, June 23rd

• 6:00 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
• Location: the West Pavilion

The nMotion Dance Center will be doing two performances.

Sponsored by ‘nMotion Dance Center

Don’t miss this!

Friday, June 23rd

Blaine Police K9 Demonstration

• 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Near the West Pavilion & Water Tower Plaza

Join us for a demonstration by the Blaine Police K9 Unit.

Sponsored by Blaine Public Safety Association

For kids and adults. . .

Coconut Kevin’s Beach Party!

• Friday, June 23rd
• 7:00 p.m.
• Location: at the Magician’s Stage

Join Coconut Kevin for some Hawaiian fun!

Yes, you too can hula!!

Sponsored by Apricot Lane Boutique

Come and watch. . .

Blaine High School Cheerleaders Performance

• 7:00 p.m.
• Location: West Pavilion

Sponsored by the Blaine HS Cheerleaders.

“New” for 2017!

Taekwondo Demonstration

• 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Location: East Pavilion

Sponsored by World Taekwondo Academy

Friday, June 23rd

• 8:00 p.m. to midnight
• Under the “Big Top”

The Dweebs

Softball Tournament

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Airport Park & Aquatore Park

Men’s and Women’s divisions

Click Here for flyer.

Sponsored by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association.

Saturday, June 24th

• 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Location – On the Park Path

Check out all the crafter and business vendor booths.

Check out the list of vendors here.

• 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Location: On the Park Path near the East Pavilion

Stop in and find out about local non-profit organizations. Check out the list of Civic Vendors here.

Back for 2017. . .

Spin the

Wheel of Fortune

• Saturday, June 24th – 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Location: In the Civic Tent
• Check out local Non-Profit Organizations and Spin the Wheel!
• Win a Prize!

Sponsored by Royal Credit Union

• Saturday, June 24th
• 10:00 a.m. to Midnight
• Location: at Carnival Corner
• Join in the fun with the WM. Purdy Carnival!
• Tickets: $1.00 each
• Rides: 3, 4 or 5 tickets each

Take a Selfie at the Blaine Festival!

Located next to the Karaoke Stage.

Get your friends together and grab a moustache, hat or whatever and get your picture taken at the Photo Booth using your camera.

Hours:

• Saturday, June 24th
• 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Check out the Petting Zoo at 2017 Blaine Festival!

Sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union

Grab your friends for a game of. . .

9 Square in the Air

• Saturday, June 24th – 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• It’s FREE!
• Location: North Lawn
• Check out the game ball at the Information Tent.  The Information Tent is located adjacent to the “Big Top”.

Sponsored by Blaine Park & Rec. Dept.

Love to sing???

Join Sundown Karaoke for

Open Karaoke

• Saturday, June 24th
• 10:00 a.m. to Noon (or so)
• Under the “Big Top” at the Karaoke Trailer

Sponsored by Sundown Karaoke

“New”

Hot Shot/Half-Court Shot/Fundamentals Fundraiser

• Saturday, June 24th
• 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Senior Center Plaza
• $1.00 – Hot Shot
• $1.00 – Half-Court Shot
• Fundamentals – FREE

Time Schedule*:

• 10:00 a.m. Hot Shot
• 10:45 a.m. Half Court Shot
• 11:00 a.m. Hot Shot
• 11:45 a.m. Half Court Shot
• Noon Fundamental Skills (FREE)
• 12:45 p.m. Half Court Shot
• 1:00 p.m. Hot Shot
• 1:45 p.m. Half Court Shot
• 2:00 p.m. Hot Shot
• 2:45 p.m. Half Court Shot
• 3:00 p.m. Fundamental Skills (FREE)
• 3:45 p.m. Half Court Shot

* Contest times may be subject to change.

Sponsored by Blaine High School Girls Basketball

Click Here for a printable flyer.

“New” for 2017

Champions Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser

• Saturday, June 24th
• 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 3 Balls for $2.00
• 5 Balls for $4.00
• Location: North Lawn

Sponsored by World Taekwondo Academy

Hey Kids. . .

Get your “dance on” at the Magician’s Stage

Saturday June 24th Performances:

• Noon to 2:30 p.m.
• 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday June 25th Performances:

• 10:00 a.m. to Noon
• 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 24th – 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Location: Under the Kids Korner Canopy

Sponsored by CorTrust Bank.

Interested in Taekwondo?  Check this out. . .

Taekwondo Demonstration & Class

• Saturday, June 25th
• 2:00 p.m.
• Location: East Pavilion (East Pavilion sponsored by Crooner’s Lounge & Supper Club)

Sponsored by

Kim’s Taekwondo

Saturday, June 24th

• 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

New Location: on the street between the Petting Zoo and the Information Tent!

Join the St. Paul Mounted Patrol as they show us how their patrol works.

Watch the performance and register for a Door Prize from Pizza Ranch of Andover.

Sponsored by Pizza Ranch of Andover.

Don’t miss these. . .

Lawn Games: Pong and Bags

• Saturday, June 25th
• 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Location: North Lawn

Sponsored by Bowlero

Bingo!

Come and play Bingo with us!

• West Pavilion
• 2:30 pm.
• 2 cards for $1.00
• 100% Payout on Each Game
• Kids are welcome to play too

Click Here for printable flyer.

Sponsored by the Blaine Festival Volunteer Committee.

Saturday, June 24th

• 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

“New” Location: Central Ave. between the Information Tent & the Petting Zoo

Sponsored by the Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Mounds View Fire Dept.

Hey Kids. . . try your hand at putting out a fire at “The House That Jim Built”

Saturday, June 24th – 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location: Near the Water Tower Plaza

While you’re watching. . . check out the Fire Truck!

Sponsored by the Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Mounds View Fire Dept.

Don’t miss this!

• Saturday, June 24th
• 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Near Water Tower Plaza and the West Pavilion

Join us for a demonstration by the Blaine Police K9 Unit.

Hey kids. . .

Be sure to stop by and see. . .

SBM Fire Truck and Blaine PD Cruiser

on display between the Water Tower and Senior Center Plaza

• Saturday, June 24th
• 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sponsored by SBM Fire Dept. and Blaine Police Dept.

Back by popular demand. . . Halls of Magic presents. . .

Kids Mania Magic Show

• Saturday, June 24th – 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 25th – Noon

Extreme Magic

• Saturday, June 24th – 5:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 25th – 1:30 p.m.

Magic Maniac

• Saturday, June 24th – 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 25th – 3:00 p.m.

Street Dance under the “Big Top”

The Shane Martin Band

Saturday, June 24th

• 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 24th – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Put on the gear and try your skills at the. . .

Fire Fighter Challenge

Location: North Lawn

• Cones
• Tunnel
• Hose Pull
• Plus More

Sponsored by the Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Mounds View Fire Dept.

Gather the kids for a listen. . .

Anoka County Library Storytelling

• Saturday, June 25th
• 3:00 p.m.
• Location: East Pavilion (East Pavilion sponsored by Crooner’s Lounge & Supper Club)

Sponsored by Anoka County Library

“New” for 2017!

Straw Scramble for Kids!

Saturday, June 25th

• 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Straw Circle
• Search for colored ping pongs balls to exchange for prizes
• 4 age groups
  • 3:00 p.m. for Ages 5 & Under
  • 3:30 p.m. for Ages 6 – 7
  • 4:00 p.m. for Ages 8 – 9
    • 4:30 p .m. for Ages 10 – 12
• Limit per child: 2 balls
• Time Limit: 15 minutes per age category

Check out the Middle Eastern Dancers. . .

Saturday, June 24th

• 4:00 p.m.

Under the East Pavilion

Sponsored by Jawaahir Dance Center

Check this out. . .

Catch the River City Cloggers performances!

• Saturday, June 24th
• 5:00 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m.
• Under the East Pavilion

Sponsored by The Parkway off Central

Saturday, June 24th

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Located at the West Pavilion

Join us for the U of MN Bald Eagle Program. . . 

See & learn about the Bald Eagle and three additional raptors such as an Owl, a Hawk and a Falcon.

“New for 2017”

Mounds View Community Theatre Performance

• Saturday, June 24th
• 6:00 p.m.
• Location: East Pavilion (East Pavilion sponsored by Crooner’s Lounge & Supper Club)

Sponsored by Mounds View Community Theatre

Open Karaoke

Saturday, June 24th – 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Like to sing. . . Here’s your chance!

Location: Karaoke Stage under the “Big Top”

Sponsored by Sundown Karaoke.

Saturday, June 24th – 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Location: East Pavilion

Check out the Minnesota School of Music Demonstration

Back AGAIN by popular demand!!

The Johnny Holm Band

Saturday, June 24th

• 8:00 p.m. to Midnight

Catch Johnny Holm rocking the house!!

Softball Tournament

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Airport Park & Aquatore Park

Men’s and Women’s divisions

Click Here for flyer.

Sponsored by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association.

New Location – Northtown Mall!

Blaine Festival Car Show

Benefitting Invisible Wounds Project

Sunday, June 25th

• 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Northtown Mall (near Cub Foods)

Sponsored by Northtown Mall

Sunday, June 25th – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location – On the Park Path

Check out all the crafter and business vendor booths.

Check out the list of vendors here.

Civic Tent

Sunday, June 25th – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: On the Park Path near the East Pavilion

Stop in and find out about local non-profit organizations.

Check out the list of Civic Vendors here.

Back for 2017. . .

Spin the

Wheel of Fortune

• Sunday, June 25th – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Location: In the Civic Tent
• Check out local Non-Profit Organizations and Spin the Wheel!
• Win a Prize!

Sponsored by Royal Credit Union

• Sunday, June 25th – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Location: at Carnival Corner
• Join in the fun with the WM. Purdy Carnival!
• Tickets: $1.00 each
• Rides: 3, 4 or 5 tickets each

Take a Selfie at the Blaine Festival!

Located next to the Karaoke Stage.

Get your friends together and grab a moustache, hat or whatever and get your picture taken at the Photo Booth using your camera.

Hours:

• Friday, June 23rd 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, June 24th 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Sunday, June 25th 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Check out the Petting Zoo at 2017 Blaine Festival!

Sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union

Grab your friends for a game of. . .

9 Square in the Air

• Sunday, June 25th – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• It’s FREE!
• Location: North Lawn
• Check out the game ball at the Information Tent.  The Information Tent is located adjacent to the “Big Top”.

Sponsored by Blaine Park & Rec. Dept.

Zentangle

Sunday, June 25th – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location: West Pavilion

Hands on. . . you too can draw this exciting new art form.

• Class supplies provided.
• Space is limited.
• On line registration coming soon

Check out this YouTube video on Zentangle:

Be sure to sign up for this fun class!

Hey Kids. . .

Get your “dance on” at the Magician’s Stage

Saturday June 24th Performances:

• Noon to 2:30 p.m.
• 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday June 25th Performances:

• 10:00 a.m. to Noon
• 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bring your pets to the. . .

“Not So” Ugly Dog Contest

• Sunday, June 25th – 10:00 a.m.
• Open to Kids & Adults
• Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. the day of or register here online

Sponsored by Advanced Veterinary Care

Connexus Electric Safety Trailer Demos

Sunday, June 25th

• 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Located on the North Lawn.
• Stop by & watch the Connexus Electric Safety Trailer Demonstrations
• Kids will receive a “hard” hat.

Sponsored by Connexus Energy

The RAD Zoo

Sunday, June 25th

10:00 a.m.

Come to the 2017 Blaine Festival & Experience the RAD Zoo!!

You’ll see turtles, lizards, snakes and a small alligator

Printable flyer coming soon

Special Presentation at Noon on Sunday, June 25th

Click Here for a printable flyer.

Adult Karaoke Contest Finals

Sunday, June 25th – 10:00 a.m.

Location: Karaoke Stage under the “Big Top”

Come and watch the local talent!

Sponsored by Bowlero of Blaine, Ole Piper Inn & Sgt. John Rice VFW.

“New” for 2017

Champion’s Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser

• Sunday, June 25th
• 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• 3 Balls for $2.00
• 5 Balls for $4.00
• Location: North Lawn

Sponsored by World Taekwondo Academy

“New Time”

Dog Obedience Demonstration

• Sunday, June 25th
• 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Location: West Pavilion

Sponsored by Sit Means Sit Dog Obedience

16 Team Double Elimination Bag Tournament

Sunday, June 25th – bags fly at 11:30 a.m.

Location: Near the Band Stage at the “Big Top”

Sponsored by James Hardie Building Products

Bingo!

Come and play Bingo with us!

• West Pavilion
• Noon
• 2 cards for $1.00
• 100% Payout on Each Game
• Kids are welcome to play too

Sponsored by the Blaine Festival Volunteer Committee

Sunday, June 25th

Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull

Registration Starts at 11:30 a.m. or register online – Click Here!

New Location: on the street between the Petting Zoo and the Information Tent!

• Ages 4 to 11
• 8 Classes
• 3 Trophies per Age Group
• Ribbons to Each Child participating

Sponsored by

Raising Cane’s of Blaine

Open Karaoke

Sunday, June 25th – Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Like to sing. . . Here’s your chance!

Location: Karaoke Stage under the “Big Top”

Sponsored by Sundown Karaoke.

Check out these dancers. . .

QC Dance Performance

• Sunday, June 25th
• 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• Location: East Pavilion (East Pavilion sponsored by Crooner’s Lounge & Supper Club)

Sponsored by QC Dance

Back by popular demand. . . Halls of Magic presents. . .

Kids Mania Magic Show

• Saturday, June 24th – 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 25th – Noon

Extreme Magic

• Saturday, June 24th – 5:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 25th – 1:30 p.m.

Magic Maniac

• Saturday, June 24th – 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 25th – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 25th

• 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy the music of . . .

Mitch Gordon & the Unleaded Band

Under the “Big Top”

She’s back. . .

Ms. Catherine

Ms. Catherine is a children’s performer leading the kids in dance and fun!

• Sunday, June 25th
• 2:00 p.m.
• Location: East Pavilion (East Pavilion sponsored by Crooner’s Lounge & Supper Club)

Sponsored by Ms. Catherine and Best Light Image

“New” for 2017!

Famous L A Racing Pigs from Leader, MN

• Location: Directly east of Water Tower Plaza behind Straw Circle
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Come and watch the pigs race!  Cheer for your favorite pig and enjoy the fun.

Click Here for more information and a list of sponsors and pig names.

Check out the Arabesque Dance Performance. . .

Sunday, June 25th

• 4:00 p.m.
• Under the East Pavilion

Sponsored by Arabesque Dance