2018 Events - Blaine Festival

Friday Events

Noon: Medallion Hunt – 1st Clue – Blaine Park & Rec tweets at noon sponsored by Financial ONE Credit Union (https://twitter.com/BlaineParksMN); 2nd clue at 4:30 p.m.; subsequent clues daily at 10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.: Craft Show & Business Vendor Fair ($$) on the Park Path
5:00 p.m.: “New” Military Night in the Civic Tent on the Park Path sponsored by Border State Bank
5:00 p.m.: “New” Plinko in the Civic Tent on the Park Path sponsored by Border State Bank
5:00 p.m.: Carnival Rides & Food, Games & Fun with WM Purdy Amusement Attractions ($$) at Carnival Corner
5:00 p.m.: Photo Booth located near the Karaoke Trailer
5:00 p.m.: Food Concessions ($$) on the Food Court
5:00 p.m.: “Big Top”, Band Stage & Tent
5:00 p.m.: Refreshment Garden ($$) near the “Big Top” serving your favorite beer, wine & alcohol
5:00 p.m.: Petting Zoo at PZ Circle in the Kid Zone sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union
5:00 p.m.: Youth Karaoke Contest Finals with KJ’s, Tiffany & Billy, at the Karaoke Trailer under the “Big Top” sponsored by Bowlero, Ole Piper Inn and Sgt. John Rice VFW Post #6316 (Click here for more details.)
5:00 p.m.: East Demonstration & Performance Pavilion near the east end of the Park Path sponsored by Crooner’s Lounge & Supper Club
5:00 p.m.: West Demonstration & Performance Pavilion near the west end of the Park Path sponsored by All Auto Glass
5:00 p.m.: Information Tent adjacent to the “Big Top” – festival maps available here
5:00 p.m.: First Aid at the Ambulance near the Information Tent
5:00 p.m.: Champions’ Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser ($$) on the North Lawn sponsored by World Taekwondo Academy (Click Here for more information.)
5:00 p.m.: “New” Hydration Station (For Dogs) near the Senior Center and the Petting Zoo sponsored by Stone Mountain Pet Lodge
5:30 p.m.: “New Location” Oreo Stacking Contest (registration opens at 5:00 p.m.) located under the Kids Korner Canopy in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo sponsored by Target of Blaine (Click here to pre-register on line)
5:30 p.m.: Performance: n’Motion Dancers under the West Pavilion sponsored by ‘nMotion Center for Performing Arts
5:30 p.m.: “New Location” Performance: Arabesque Dancers on the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo sponsored by Arabesque School of Dance
6:00 p.m.: “New” Honor Guard & Flag Raising for the Official Opening of the 2018 Blaine Festival honoring Military Night in the Civic Tent, Honor Guard will march down the Park Path starting near the East Pavilion on Central and ending just past the West Pavilion where the SBM Fire Dept. will raise the flag to the Star Spangled Banner followed by a few words from Blaine Mayor Tom Ryan, Blaine Police Chief Brian Podany, Senator Jerry Newton and Representative Nolan West sponsored by SBM Fire Dept. & Sgt. John Rice VFW Post #6316
6:30 p.m.: “New Location” Demonstration: Blaine K9 Unit on the North Lawn sponsored by Blaine Public Safety Association
6:30 p.m.: Demonstration: Taekwondo under the East Pavilion sponsored by World Taekwondo Academy
6:30 p.m.: “New” Warrior Workshop: learn simple Self Defense moves with “Kubaton Allie” and “Rodney” under the West Pavilion sponsored by Alison Salo, Damsel in Defense Consultant
7:00 p.m.: “New Location” Coconut Kevin’s Beach Party on the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone near the Petting Zoo sponsored by All Auto Glass
7:30 p.m.: “New Location” Demonstration: Cheers sponsored by the Blaine HS Cheerleaders
7:30 p.m.: Performance: n’Motion Dancers under the West Pavilion sponsored by ‘nMotion Center for Performing Arts
8:00 p.m.: Street Dance with Good for Gary under the “Big Top”

Saturday Events

10:00 a.m.: Craft Show & Business Vendor Fair ($$) on the Park Path
10:00 a.m.: “New” Non-Profit Day in the Civic Tent on the Park Path sponsored by Border State Bank
10:00 a.m.: “New” Plinko in the Civic Tent on the Park Path sponsored by Border State Bank
10:00 a.m.: Carnival Rides & Food, Games & Fun with WM Purdy Amusement Attractions ($$) at Carnival Corner
10:00 a.m.: Photo Booth located near the Karaoke Trailer
10:00 a.m.: Food Concessions ($$) on the Food Court
10:00 a.m.: “Big Top”, Band Stage & Tent
10:00 a.m.: Refreshment Garden ($$) near the “Big Top” serving your favorite beer, wine & alcohol
10:00 a.m.: Petting Zoo at PZ Circle in the Kid Zone sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union
10:00 a.m.: East Demonstration & Performance Pavilion near the east end of the Park Path sponsored by Crooner’s Lounge & Supper Club
10:00 a.m.: West Demonstration & Performance Pavilion near the west end of the Park Path sponsored by All Auto Glass
10:00 a.m.: Information Tent adjacent to the “Big Top” – festival maps available here
10:00 a.m.: First Aid at the Ambulance near the Information Tent
10:00 a.m.: Champions’ Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser ($$) located on the North Lawn sponsored by World Taekwondo Academy (Click Here for more information.)
10:00 a.m.: “New” Hydration Station (For Dogs) located near the Senior Center & the Petting Zoo sponsored by Stone Mountain Pet Lodge
11:00 a.m.: “New Day & Time” Adult Karaoke Contest Finals under the “Big Top” at the Karaoke Stage with KJ’s Tiffany & Billy sponsored by Bowlero of Blaine, Ole Piper Inn and Sgt. John Rice VFW Post #6316 (Click here for more information)
Noon: Parade – Jefferson Street starting at 117th Avenue and ending at Territorial Road
Noon: “New Location” Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo
1:00 p.m.: Open Karaoke with KJ’s, Tiffany & Billy, at the Karaoke Trailer under the “Big Top”
2:00 p.m.: “New Location” Kids Korner Games under the Kids Korner Canopy in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo sponsored by CorTrust Bank
2:00 p.m.: “New” Performance: Back Roads Kickers Dance under the West Pavilion sponsored by the Back Roads Kickers
2:00 p.m.: Demonstration/Class: Taekwondo under the East Pavilion sponsored by Kim’s Taekwondo Center
2:00 p.m.: “New” Blood Drive located near the Senior Center – Sign up for the first Blaine Festival Blood Drive! Saturday, June 23^rd, 2pm-5pm, Mary Ann Young Senior Center. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. Sign up at mbc.org/searchdrives with sponsor code 4661, or contact Tommie with Memorial Blood Centers at (651) 332-7162 or thollingsworth@mbc.org – sponsored by Memorial Blood Centers
2:30 p.m.: “New Location” Demonstration: Blaine K9 Unit on the North Lawn sponsored by Blaine Public Safety Association
2:30 p.m.: SBM Fire Vehicles & Blaine Police Cruiser on site sponsored by the Blaine Police Dept. & SBM Fire Dept.
2:30 p.m.: “New Location” Halls of Magic Kids Mania Magic Show at the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo
2:30 p.m.: Street Dance with Ledfood Larry under the “Big Top”
2:30 p.m.: Fire Fighter Challenge for Kids & Adults – try your luck at the Fire Fighter Challenge located on the North Lawn sponsored by SBM Fire Dept.
3:00 p.m.: “New” Demonstration: Child Car Seat Safety – Am I Doing This Right? under the East Pavilion sponsored by Safe Kids Anoka County
3:00 p.m.: “New” Performance: Back Roads Kickers Dance under the West Pavilion sponsored by the Back Roads Kickers
3:30 p.m.: “New Location“ Kids Mania Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo
4:00 p.m.: “New” Youth Participation Event: No Bridge, No Problem, Help Father G. Cross the River History Style under the West Pavilion sponsored by Anoka County Historical Society
4:00 p.m.: Performance: Middle Eastern Dance under the East Pavilion sponsored by Jawaahir Dance Company
5:00 p.m.: Demonstration: U of MN Raptor Center Bald Eagle Program under the West Pavilion sponsored by Spire Credit Union
5:00 p.m.: Performance: Square Dancing sponsored by Hot Foot Stompers
5:30 p.m.: “New Location” Halls of Magic Extreme Magic at the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo
6:00 p.m.: Performance: Moundsview Theatre under the East Pavilion sponsored by Moundsview Community Theatre
6:30 p.m.: “New” Youth Participation Event: No Bridge, No Problem, Help Father G. Cross the River History Style under the West Pavilion sponsored by Anoka County Historical Society
6:30 p.m.: “New Location” Kids Mania Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo
6:30 p.m.: Open Karaoke with KJ’s, Tiffany & Billy, at the Karaoke Stage under the “Big Top”
7:30 p.m.: “New Location” Halls of Magic Magic Maniac at Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo
8:00 p.m.: Street Dance with The Johnny Holm Band under the “Big Top”

Sunday Events

10:00 a.m.: Car Show benefiting Invisible Wounds Project located at Northtown Mall sponsored by Northtown Mall
10:00 a.m.: Craft Show & Business Vendor Fair ($$) on the Park Path
10:00 a.m.: “New” Manufacturing, Trades & Education Day in the Civic Tent sponsored by Border State Bank
10:00 a.m.: “New” Plinko located in the Civic Tent sponsored by Border State Bank
10:00 a.m.: Carnival Rides & Food, Games & Fun with WM Purdy Amusement Attractions ($$) at Carnival Corner
10:00 a.m.: Photo Booth near the Karaoke Trailer
10:00 a.m.: Food Concessions ($$) on the Food Court
10:00 a.m.: Band Stage, Tent & “Big Top”
10:00 a.m.: Refreshment Garden ($$) near the “Big Top” serving your favorite beer, wine & alcohol
10:00 a.m.: East Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the east end of the Park Path sponsored by Crooner’s Lounge & Supper Club
10:00 a.m.: West Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the west end of the Park Path sponsored by All Auto Glass
10:00 a.m.: Information Tent adjacent to the “Big Top” – festival park maps available here
10:00 a.m.: First Aid at the Ambulance located adjacent to the Information Tent
10:00 a.m.: “New Location” Kids Mania Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone near the Petting Zoo
10:00 a.m.: “New Location” “Not So” Ugly Dog Contest near the Senior Center & Petting Zoo sponsored by Advanced Veterinary Care
10:00 a.m.: “New Location” RAD Zoo (reptile & amphibian discovery) under the Kids Korner Canopy in the Kid Zone near the Petting Zoo
10:00 a.m.: Champions’ Dream Dunk Tank ($$) on the North Lawn sponsored by World Taekwondo Academy (Click Here for more information.)
10:00 a.m.: “New” Hydration Station (For Dogs) located near the Senior Center & the Petting Zoo sponsored by Stone Mountain Pet Lodge
11:00 a.m.: Street Dance with Street Talk under the “Big Top”
11:00 a.m.: Petting Zoo at PZ Circle in the Kid Zone sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union
11:30 a.m.: “New” Demonstration: Freestyle Soccer Tricks under the West Pavilion
11:30 a.m.: 16-team double elimination Bag Tournament near the “Big Top” & Food Court sponsored by PTL Tire & Auto
11:30 p.m.: “New Time” Demonstration: RAD Zoo under the Kids Korner Canopy in the Kid Zone near adjacent to the Petting Zoo
Noon: “New Time” Demonstrations: Safety Trailer Electrical Demonstrations located on Central near the East Pavilion sponsored by Connexus Energy
Noon: Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull (registration starts at 11:30 a.m.) located near the Petting Zoo on Central sponsored by Raising Cane’s of Blaine
Noon: “New Location” Halls of Magic Kids Mania Magic Show at the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo
Noon: “New” Performance: Square Dance under the East Pavilion sponsored by Hot Food Stompers
12:30 p.m.: “New Location” Demonstration: RAD Zoo under the Kids Korner Canopy in the Kid Zone near adjacent to the Petting Zoo
1:00 p.m.: “New Location” Kids Mania Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo
1:00 p.m.: Performance: QC Dancers under the East Pavilion sponsored by QC Dance
1:30 p.m.: “New Location” Halls of Magic Extreme Magic at the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo
2:00 p.m.: Open Karaoke with KJ’s, Tiffany & Billy, at the Karaoke Trailer under the “Big Top”
2:00 p.m.: Famous LA Racing Pigs from Leader, MN Pig Races at Pig Run sponsored by 50 local businesses & organizations
2:30 p.m.: “New Location” Kids Mania Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo
3:00 p.m.: “New Day & Time” Lawn Bowling on the North Lawn sponsored by Bowlero of Blaine
3:00 p.m.: “New” Performance: Blaine High School Bands sponsored by Blaine Band Boosters
3:00 p.m.: “New” Games on the North Lawn sponsored by Sky Zone Trampoline Park of Blaine
3:00 p.m.: Street Dance with Big Toe & The Jam under the “Big Top”
3:00 p.m.: “New Location” Halls of Magic Magic Maniac at the Magician’s Stage in the Kid Zone adjacent to the Petting Zoo
3:00 p.m.: Performance: QC Dancers under the East Pavilion sponsored by QC Dance
4:00 p.m.: “New Day & Time” Performance: River City Cloggers under the East Pavilion
4:00 p.m.: “New” Performance: Blaine High School Bands sponsored by Blaine Band Boosters
5:00 p.m.: “New Day & Time” Performance: River City Cloggers under the East Pavilion