Friday, June 23rd, 2023 Events:

• Noon – Information Tent & Vendor Check-In adjacent to the Big Top area on Ulysses/oldCentral (E)
  
• Noon – Medallion Hunt – 1st clue at noon; 2nd clue at 4:30 p.m. – subsequent clues daily at 10:00 a.m. until the medallion is found sponsored by Magnifi Financial Credit Union – Clues posted at BlaineMN.gov/MedallionHunt and on the A-frame at the Info Tent (E)
  
• 5:00 p.m. – Flag Raising Official Opening of the 2023 Blaine Festival honoring Military Night in the Civic Tent.  Scout Troop 007 will march down the Park Path from west to east with the BHS Marching Band following.  The U.S. Flag will be raised on the SBM Fire Dept. Ladder Truck to the Star-Spangled Banner performed by the BHS Marching Band followed by a few words from local officials: Mayor Tim Sanders; Blaine Police Captain Joe Gerhard; SBM Fire Chief Dan Retka; Anoka County Commissioner Julie Jeppson; and Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise in front of the Information Tent on Ulysses/old Central.  Scout Troop will retire the colors and march back down the Park Path from east to west followed by the BHS Marching Band – sponsored by SBM Fire Dept., Scout Troop 007 and the BHS Marching Band (D/E)
• 5:00 p.m. – Craft Show & Business Vendor Fair ($$) in Vendor Village near the Mary Ann Young Senior Center (F)
  
• 5:00 p.m. – WM Purdy Carnival ($$) – rides, food, games and fun at Carnival Corner (A)
  
• 5:00 p.m. – Food Concessions ($$) on the Food Court (B)
  
• 5:00 p.m. – Band Stage & Big Top – live music all weekend-long with no cover charge sponsored by Walter’s Recycling & Refuse (C)
• 5:00 p.m. – Refreshment Garden ($$) adjacent to the Big Top serving your favorite beer, wine and alcohol from Maxx Bar & Grill (C)
• 5:00 p.m. – East Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the east end of the Park Path sponsored by ARKO Companies (H)
• 5:00 p.m. – West Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the west end of the Park Path sponsored by ARKO Companies (P)
• 5:00 p.m. – Military Night in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Border Bank (S)
• 5:00 p.m. – “NEW” Free Spinner Wheel in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored and hosted by Raising Cane’s – Blaine (S)
• 5:00 p.m. – “NEW” Rescue Me! Pet Adoption under the Adoption Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path near the West Pavilion sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus (U)
• 5:00 p.m. – First Aid located at the Ambulance adjacent to the Information Tent on Ulysses/old Central sponsored by Old National Bank (D)
  
• 5:00 p.m. – Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn sponsored by Falcon National Bank (J)
• 5:00p.m. – Champions Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser ($$) on the North Lawn sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts (R)
  
• 5:00 p.m. – Free Off-Site Parking & Shuttle Service from Westwood Middle School (711 91st Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434) to Aquatore Park, pick up & drop off at the corner of Cloverleaf Parkway & Ulysses/old Central – bus runs every 15 minutes.  Last bus departs Aquatore Park at 12:15 a.m.
• 5:00 p.m. – “NEW” Under the Rescue Me! Pet Adoption Tent – Minnesota Basset Rescue – located on the North Lawn along the Park Path near the West Pavilion sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus (U)
• 5:30 p.m. – Oreo Stacking Contest under the Kids Korner Canopy adjacent to the swings sponsored & hosted by Super Target of Blaine (I)
• 5:30 p.m. – Taekwondo Demonstration under the East Pavilion sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts (H)
• 6:00 p.m. – Jell-O Derby Fundraiser ($$) under the West Pavilion sponsored by the Anoka County Historical Society (P)
• 6:15 p.m. – Kids Bingo (free) under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn adjacent to the swings sponsored by New Horizon Academy and Ztech Precision (I)
• 6:30 p.m. – Demonstration: Blaine K9 Unit with Officer Reggie Larson & K9 Hector and Officer Alex Moore with K9 Andy on the South Lawn adjacent to the West Pavilion sponsored by the Blaine K9 Unit and Blaine PD (O)
  
• 7:00 p.m. – Coconut Kevin’s Beach Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn sponsored by North Suburban Eye Specialists (J)
• 7:30 p.m. – Taekwondo Demonstration under the East Pavilion sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts (H)
• 8:30 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – The Johnny Holm Band (C)
• At the Band Break – Frozen T-Shirt Contest – grab a partner and give it a try! Located under the Big Top Tent sponsored by Blainbrook Bowl and Maxx Bar & Grill (C)

Click Here for a Map of Aquatore Park showing locations of events.  Events have a letter after the description showing their location on the map.  For example: (E).

Click Here for a Printable Schedule of Events. Please Note: Events are subject to change without notice pending availability. ($$) means additional cost to participate.

Saturday, June 24th, 2023 Events:

• 10:00 a.m. – Information Tent & Vendor Check-In located adjacent to the Big Top area off Ulysses/old Central (E)
  
• 10:00 a.m. – Craft Show & Business Vendor Fair ($$) in Vendor Village near the Mary Ann Young Senior Center (F)
  
• 10:00 a.m. – WM Purdy Carnival ($$)  Rides, food, games and fun at Carnival Corner (A)
  
• 10:00 a.m. – Band Stage & Big Top – live music all weekend-long with no cover charge sponsored by Walter’s Recycling & Refuse (C)
• 10:00 a.m. – Refreshment Garden ($$) adjacent to the Big Top serving your favorite beer, wine and alcohol from Maxx Bar & Grill (C)
  
• 10:00 a.m. – Food Concessions ($$) on the Food Court (B)
  
• 10:00 a.m. – East Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the east end of the Park Path sponsored by ARKO Companies (H)
• 10:00 a.m. – West Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the west end of the Park Path sponsored by ARKO Companies (P)
• 10:00 a.m. – Non-Profit Day in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Border Bank (S)
• 10:00 a.m. – Free Plinko in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path (S)
  
• 10:00 a.m. – “NEW” Rescue Me! Pet Adoption under the Adoption Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus (U)
• 10:00 a.m. – Champions Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser ($$) on the North Lawn sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts (R)
• 10:00 a.m. – First Aid located at the Ambulance adjacent to the Information Tent on Ulysses/old Central sponsored by Old National Bank (D)
• 10:00 a.m. – Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn sponsored by Falcon National Bank (J)
• 10:00 a.m. – “NEW” Free Learn To Curl Registration under the West Pavilion or pre-register online sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver.) (P)
  
• 10:00 a.m. – “NEW” Under the Rescue Me! Pet Adoption Tent – Snake Discovery – located on the North Lawn along the Park Path near the West Pavilion sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus (U)
• 11:00 a.m. – Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo & Pony Rides on the South Lawn near the Water Tower sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union (L)
  
• 11:00 a.m. – Traffic Safety – join us at the Traffic Safety Booth and check out the Crashed Car, Seat Belt Convincer, Drunk Driving Simulator and speak with local officers.  Located adjacent to Door 7 of the Mary Ann Young Senior Center on the South Parking Lot sponsored by the Blaine Police Dept. (K)
  
• 11:00 a.m. – Dribble, Shoot & Learn More About Blaine Girls Basketball on the Basketball Court south of the West Pavilion sponsored by Blaine Girls High School Basketball (M)
• 11:00 a.m. – “NEW” Free Learn To Curl Session 1 at Four Seasons Curling Club – 1-hour session sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver)
• Noon – Parade (117th Avenue & Jefferson Street to Jefferson Street & Territorial Road)
• Noon – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn (J)
  
• 12:15 p.m. – “NEW” Free Learn To Curl Session 2 at Four Seasons Curling Club – 1-hour session sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver)
• 12:15 p.m. “NEW” Under the Rescue Me! Pet Adoption Tent – Resource for Iguana Care & Adoption – located on the North Lawn along the Park Path near the West Pavilion sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus (U)
• 12:30 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Heartless – a Heart Tribute Band (C)
• 1:00 p.m. – Kids Korner Games (free) under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by CorTrust Bank – Blaine (I)
• 1:30 p.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session 3 at Four Seasons Curling Club – 1-hour session sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver)
• 1:45 p.m. – “NEW” Be a STAR: Magic Show at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn presented by Halls of Magic (J)
• 2:00 p.m. – Frozen T-Shirt Contest – grab a partner and give it a try! Located under the Big Top Tent sponsored by Blainbrook Bowl & Maxx Bar & Grill (C)
• 2:15 p.m. “NEW” Under the Rescue Me! Pet Adoption Tent – No Dog Left Behind – located on the North Lawn along the Park Path near the West Pavilion sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus (U
• 2:30 p.m. – Kids Bingo (free) under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by New Horizon Academy & Ztech Precision (I)
• 2:30 p.m. – Fire Vehicles on site adjacent to the Water Tower on the South Lawn sponsored by SBM Fire Dept. (K)
  
• 2:30 p.m. – Demonstration: Blaine K9 Unit with Officer Kelly Jahnke & K9 Cuda on the South Lawn near the West Pavilion sponsored by the Blaine K9 Unit and Blaine PD (O)
• 2:30 p.m. – Fire Fighter Challenge for Kids & Adults on the South Lawn sponsored by SBM Fire Dept. (N)
  
• 2:45 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Rock Godz – a Tribute to 80’s Arena Rock (C)
• 2:45 p.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session 4 at Four Seasons Curling Club – 1-hour session sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver)
• 3:00 p.m. – Interactive Performance: Line Dance under the East Pavilion – learn a few line dance steps with the Back Road Kickers (H)
  
• 3:15 p.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn (J)
  
• 4:00 p.m. – Interactive Performance: Square Dancing with The Hotfoot Stompers under the East Pavilion (H)
  
• 4:00 p.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session 5 at Four Seasons Curling Club – 1-hour session sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver)
• 4:00 p.m. – “NEW” Brain Bender Show – Illusions & Confusion at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn presented by Halls of Magic (J)
• 4:45 p.m. – Kids Bingo (free) under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by New Horizon Academy & Ztech Precision (I)
• 5:00 p.m. – Interactive Performance: Line Dance under the East Pavilion with the Back Road Kickers (H)
• 5:00 p.m. – Free Off-Site Parking & Shuttle Service from Westwood Middle School (711 91st Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434) to Aquatore Park, pick up & drop off at the corner of Cloverleaf Parkway & Ulysses/old Central – bus runs every 15 minutes.  Last bus departs Aquatore Park at 12:15 a.m.
• 5:00 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Southern Express – a Tribute to the Icons of Southern Rock (C)
• 5:30 p.m. – “NEW” Raptor Center Bald Eagle Program  under the West Pavilion sponsored by Anoka Hennepin Credit Union (P)
  
• 5:30 p.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn (J)
  
• 6:15 p.m. – Kids Bingo (free) under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by New Horizon Academy and Ztech Precision (I)
• 6:30 p.m. – Frozen T-Shirt Contest – grab a partner and give it a try! Located under the Big Top Tent sponsored by Blainbrook Bowl & Maxx Bar & Grill (C)
• 7:00 p.m. – “NEW” Halls of Magic: Comedy & Quick Change at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn (J)
  
• 8:00 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Good For Gary (C)