June 25 • Fort Ripley • St . Mathias Church Bazaar St . Mathias Church at 4529 County Road 121 , Fort Ripley will hold its annual bazaar beginning with Mass at 10 a . m ., celebrated by Bishop Daniel Felton . Guests can enjoy a chicken and ham dinner with all the trimmings served in the church basement from 11 a . m . - 1:30 p . m . After Mass , across the road at the St . Mathias Park enjoy an afternoon of fun . Cash bingo , games for the whole family , raffles and family fun all afternoon on the church grounds . Hamburger stand and beer garden throughout the afternoon . Grand raffle drawing at 4 p . m . with lots of prizes to be given away .
June 25 • Sobieski • St . Stanislaus Church Bazaar St . Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski will host its summer bazaar , beginning with a Mass celebrated at 10 a . m . by Father Jimmy Joseph . A home-cooked chicken dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a . m . - 1:30 p . m ., in the church basement . All afternoon , guests can enjoy a hamburger and hot dog stand , homemade pie and ice cream , and live music by Cynor Classics Polka Band . All activities will be held on the church grounds and include a cash raffle , quilt bingo , quilt raffle , bountiful baskets , silent auction , country store , cake walk , beer garden , kid ’ s games .
July 1 and 2 • Randall • Fourth of July Celebration Randall plans to celebrate Independence Day July 1 , with a parade at 5 p . m . Food and beverage items will be available throughout the day and the Fire Department will host an open house . A street dance , with music by Diamond Back , begins at 8 p . m ., with a fireworks display at dusk . On Sunday , July 2 , a car show will be held , sponsored by the Randall VFW Curtis-Olson Post # 9073 , from 11 a . m . - 3 p . m ., on Pacific Avenue , across from the VFW .
July 2 • Cushing • Pancake / Sausage Breakfast All are invited to a breakfast , serving pancakes , sausage , juice and coffee at the Scandia Valley Town Hall , 3518 320th Street , Cushing , from 8 a . m . - 11:30 a . m . Carry out available . Freewill offering .
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10 a . m . at St . Stanislaus Kostka Church ; parade at 11:15 a . m .; activities , rides and games for all ages to follow in the Bowlus City Park , from noon - midnight , with continuous music , dancing , food and refreshments . A fireworks display at dusk .
July 6 • Pierz • Rock , Roll and Stroll The Pierz Commercial Club ’ s Rock , Roll and Stroll is a show on Main Street in Pierz that features custom and classic cars , motorcycles or anything cool , from 5 p . m . - 8 p . m . Local shops and restaurants are open , music is played and food and drinks are available to the public . A poker walk is held and prizes are offered . Free registration .
July 7 - 9 • Swanville • Midsummer Carnival The Swanville Lions will host the 60th annual Midsummer Carnival . The weekend begins Friday at 5 p . m . with the midway , the Lions ’ chicken shack and beer garden , with music by Arch Allies . Saturday , the midway opens at 3 p . m ., as does the Lions ’ chicken shack , beer garden and bingo hall . In the evening , dance to “ Maiden Dixie .” Sunday , the parade starts at 11:30 a . m . At noon , the midway , the chicken shack and beer garden open . Sunday music is provided by “ Alan Godage and the Sundown Band .”
July 8 • Harding • Harding Days , including a rodeo The city of Harding will host its “ first-ever ” Harding Days , including a full rodeo competition . The rodeo will be held on the JJ Legacy grounds , south of the city , from 5 p . m . - 7 p . m ., as well as a Mutton Bustin ’ contest . Shuttle busses will give guests a ride from town to the rodeo . The other events of the day will take place in the city — a parade at 11 a . m ., a power pedal tractor pull , music in town from 1 p . m . - 4 p . m ., a street dance from 8 p . m . - midnight , and fireworks show at 10 p . m .
July 4 • Hillman • Fourth of July Parade The city of Hillman touts its Fourth of July parade as “ The biggest parade in the smallest town .” The 11 a . m . parade lasts for at least 1 1 / 2 hours and includes floats , cars , tractors and more . The afternoon typically includes an American Legion ball game horseshoes , a variety of food and beverages , games for kids , ice cream social , craft fair and more .
July 2 • Bowlus • Bowlus Fun Day Bowlus Fun Day is sponsored by the Bowlus Fire and Rescue and the Bowlus First Response teams in Bowlus , on Highway 26 , five miles west of Royalton . A full day celebration in downtown Bowlus . Outdoor polka Mass at
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