Friday, June 23rd, 2023 Events:

• Noon – Information Tent & Vendor Check-In adjacent to the Big Top area on Central
• 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
• 5:00 p.m. – Flag Raising Official Opening of the 2023 Blaine Festival honoring Military Night in the Civic Tent – flag raising will be held on Central in front of the Info Tent with comments from local officials sponsored by SBM Fire Dept. and Scout Troop 007
• 5:00 p.m. – Craft Show & Business Vendor Fair ($$) in Vendor Village
• 5:00 p.m. – WM Purdy Carnival ($$) – rides, food, games and fun at Carnival Corner
• 5:00 p.m. – Food Concessions ($$) on the Food Court
• 5:00 p.m. – Band Stage & Big Top – live music all weekend-long with no cover charge sponsored by Walter’s Recycling & Refuse
• 5:00 p.m. – Refreshment Garden ($$) adjacent to the Big Top serving your favorite feer, wine and alcohol from Maxx Bar & Grill
• 5:00 p.m. – East Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the east end of the Park Path sponsored by ARKO Companies
• 5:00 p.m. – West Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the west end of the Park Path sponsored by ARKO Companies
• 5:00 p.m. – Military Night in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Border Bank
• 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
• 5:00 p.m. – “NEW” Rescue Me! Pet Adoption under the Adoption Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus
• 5:00 p.m. – First Aid located at the Ambulance adjacent to the Info Tent
• 5:00 p.m. – Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn sponsored by Falcon National Bank
• 5:00p.m. – Champions Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser ($$) on the North Lawn sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts
• 5:00 p.m. – Free Off-Site Parking & Shuttle Service from Westwood Middle School (711 91st Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434) to Aquatore Park, pick up & drop off at the corner of Cloverleaf Parkway & old Central – bus runs every 15 minutes.  Last bus departs Aquatore Park at 12:15 a.m.
• 5:30 p.m. – Oreo Stacking Contest under the Kids Korner Canopy adjacent to the swings sponsored by Super Target of Blaine
• 5:30 p.m. – Taekwondo Demonstration under the East Pavilion sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts
• 6:00 p.m. – Jell-O Derby Fundraiser ($$) under the West Pavilion sponsored by the Anoka County Historical Society
• 6:15 p.m. – Free Kids Bingo under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn adjacent to the swings sponsored by New Horizon Academy
• 6:30 p.m. – Demonstration: Blaine K9 Unit on the South Lawn adjacent to the West Pavilion sponsored by the Blaine K9 Unit and Blaine PD
• 7:00 p.m. – Coconut Kevin’s Beach Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn
• 7:30 p.m. – Taekwondo Demonstration under the East Pavilion sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts
• 8:30 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – The Johnny Holm Band

Saturday, June 24th, 2023 Events:

• 10:00 a.m. – Information Tent & Vendor Check-In located adjacent to the Big Top area off old Central
• 10:00 a.m. – Craft Show & Business Vendor Fair ($$) in Vendor Village
• 10:00 a.m. – WM Purdy Carnival ($$)  Rides, food, games and fun at Carnival Corner
• 10:00 a.m. – Band Stage & Big Top – live music all weekend-long with no cover charge sponsored by Walter’s Recycling & Refuse
• 10:00 a.m. – Refreshment Garden ($$) adjacent to the Big Top serving your favorite beer, wine and alcohol from Maxx Bar & Grill
• 10:00 a.m. – Food Concessions ($$) on the Food Court
• 10:00 a.m. – East Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the east end of the Park Path sponsored by ARKO Companies
• 10:00 a.m. – West Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the west end of the Park Path sponsored by ARKO Companies
• 10:00 a.m. – Non-Profit Day in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Border Bank
• 10:00 a.m. – Free Plinko in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path
• 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
• 10:00 a.m. – Champions Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser ($$) on the North Lawn sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts
• 10:00 a.m. – First Aid located at the Ambulance adjacent to the Info Tent 
• 10:00 a.m. – Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn sponsored by Falcon National Bank
• 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)
• 11:00 a.m. – Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo & Pony Rides on the South Lawn near the Water Tower sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union
• 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.
• 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
• 11:00 a.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session 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
• 12:15 p.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session 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)
• 12:30 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Heartless – a Heart Tribute Band
• 1:00 p.m. – Free Kids Korner Games under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by CorTrust Bank – Blaine
• 1:30 p.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session 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
• 2:30 p.m. – Free Kids Bingo under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by New Horizon Academy
• 2:30 p.m. – Fire Vehicles on site adjacent to the Water Tower on the South Lawn
• 2:30 p.m. – Demonstration: Blaine K9 Unit on the South Lawn near the West Pavilion sponsored by the Blaine K9 Unit and Blaine PD
• 2:30 p.m. – Fire Fighter Challenge for Kids & Adults on the South Lawn sponsored by SBM Fire Dept.
• 2:45 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Rock Godz – a Tribute to 80’s Arena Rock
• 2:45 p.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session 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
• 3:15 p.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn
• 4:00 p.m. – Interactive Performance: Square Dancing with The Hotfoot Stompers under the East Pavilion
• 4:00 p.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session 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
• 4:45 p.m. – Free Kids Bingo under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by New Horizon Academy
• 5:00 p.m. – Interactive Performance: Line Dance under the East Pavilion with the Back Road Kickers
• 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 & old Central – bus runs every 15 mintes.  Last bus departs Aquatore Park at 12:15 a.m.
• 5:00 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Southern Express 
• 5:30 p.m. – “NEW” Raptor Center Bald Eagle Program  under the West Pavilion sponsored by Anoka Hennepin Credit Union
• 5:30 p.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn
• 6:15 p.m. – Free Kids Bingo under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by New Horizon Academy
• 7:00 p.m. – “NEW” Halls of Magic: Comedy & Quick Change at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn
• 8:00 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Good For Gary