
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

Sunday, June 25th, 2023 Events:
- 10:00 a.m. – Car Show benefitting Invisible Wounds Project ($10 per vehicle entry fee)
- 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. – Manufacturing, Trades & Education 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 ($$) on the North Lawn sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts
- 10:00 a.m. – First Aid located at the Ambulance adjacent to the Info Tent
- 10:00 a.m. – Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn sponsored by Falcon National Bank
- 10:00 a.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – The Dirty Shorts Brass Band
- 10:00 a.m. – The RAD Zoo (reptile & amphibian discovery) under the Kids Canopy on the South Lawn near the swings sponsored by Select Exteriors
- 10:00 a.m. – “NEW” Burn Boot Camp Workout on the North Lawn sponsored by Burn Boot Camp Blaine
- 10:00 a.m. – “Updated” Advanced Veterinary Care’s Annual Dog Contest at the Blaine Festival (formerly known as the Ugly Dog Contest) under the West Pavilion sponsored by Advanced Veterinary Care (registration at 9:30 a.m.)
- 10:00 a.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn
- 10:30 a.m. – The RAD Zoo (reptile & amphibian discovery) under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn near the swings sponsored by Select Exteriors
- 11:00 a.m. – Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo & Pony Rides on the South Lawn near the Water Tower sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union
- 11:00 a.m. – Connexus Safety Trailer Demonstration with live demonstrations on the potential dangers of electricity located on Central near the East Pavilion sponsored by Connexus Energy
- 11:30 a.m. – Bag Tournament ($$) near the Big Top sponsored by Falcon National Bank
- 11:30 a.m. – Demonstration: The RAD Zoo under the Kids Korner Canopy
- Noon – Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull located under the West Pavilion sponsored by PTL Tire (registration starts at 11:30 a.m.)
- 12:45 p.m. – Minnow Races on the South Lawn near the Kids Korner Canopy sponsored by Vados Bait & Tackle (minnows), American Family Insurance – Kari Hefnider; e-Merge Online Marketing; Garage Doors Plus; Impact Services; Joel Smith HVAC; MetroNorth Chamber; Mickman Brothers Garden Center; Hardin Companies; Re/Max – Jeremy Ellingson; Sandy’s Auto Service; Stepping Stone Emergency Housing; Weichert Realty – Integrity; Wrap 1 Signs & Graphics; Your CBD MN; Anytime Fitness – Ham Lake; Bold North Insurance; Nancy Jorgensen Coldwell Banker Realty; Church Offset Printing; FN Bargains; Smithe Promotional Group; New American Funding – J & C Lending Team; Signs Now – Blaine; Key Community Bank; MissionBridge Wealth Partners; Greater Midwest Realty – Patty Jones; Cotton Patch Boutique; and Karlen Real Estate Group – Greater Midwest Property Management
- 1:00 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – The Covers
- 1:15 p.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn
- 2:00 p.m. – Free Kids Korner Games under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn near the swings
- 3:00 p.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn
- 3:00 p.m. – Performance: Clogging under the East Pavilion with the River City Cloggers sponsored by Northeast Bank
- 3:00 p.m. – “NEW” Demonstration: Wood Carving under the West Pavilion sponsored by Minnesota Metro Woodcarvers. Check out the art of woodcarving.
- 3:30 p.m. – “NEW” Halls of Magic: Comedy & Quick-Change 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
- 4:15 p.m. – Minnow Races on the South Lawn hear the Kids Korner Canopy sponsored by Vados Bait & Tackle (minnows), American Family Insurance – Kari Hefnider; e-Merge Online Marketing; Garage Doors Plus; Impact Services; Joel Smith HVAC; MetroNorth Chamber; Mickman Brothers Garden Center; Hardin Companies; Re/Max – Jeremy Ellingson; Sandy’s Auto Service; Stepping Stone Emergency Housing; Weichert Realty – Integrity; Wrap 1 Signs & Graphics; Your CBD MN; Anytime Fitness – Ham Lake; Bold North Insurance; Nancy Jorgensen Coldwell Banker Realty; Church Offset Printing; FN Bargains; Smithe Promotional Group; New American Funding – J & C Lending Team; Signs Now – Blaine; and Key Community Bank; MissionBridge Wealth Partners; Greater Midwest Realty – Patty Jones; Cotton Patch Boutique; and Karlen Real Estate Group – Greater Midwest Property Management
- 4:45 p.m. – “NEW” Brain Bender Show – Illusions & Confusion at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn presented by Halls of Magic
- 5:00 p.m. – Performance: Clogging under the East Pavilion by the River City Cloggers sponsored by Northeast Bank
Please Note: $$ – means additional cost to participate. Events may be subject to change without notice pending availability.