30 • 2023 • Morrison County Record • www . mcrecord . com • Sumer Visitors Guide
July 12 • Little Falls • Garden Tour at Linden Hill Linden Hill will host a garden tour , from 3 p . m . - 8 p . m . Guests can tour the Linden Hill gardens and additional residential gardens . Linden Hill is located at 608 Highland Avenue . For more information , call ( 320 ) 616-5580 , email info @ linden-hill . org , or visit www . linden-hill . org .
July 15 • Pierz / Genola • Pierz Freedom Fest Pierz Freedom Fest features the talents of country music favorites . The line-up for this year ’ s event includes Diamond Back , The Fabulous Armadillos , Jo Dee Messina and headliner Kip Moore . General admission tickets are available online at pierzfreedomfest . com .
July 20 • Foley • Party in the Park Join the Quality of Life Task Force to celebrate community and friends from 5:30 p . m . - 10 p . m . at Holdridge Park , Foley . This annual event includes musical entertainment , food , friends and families . The event is free , food is available for a small price and there is even a movie involved - Mighty Ducks will be shown at dusk . Bring blankets and / or chairs to enjoy an evening in the park . To be kept up-to-date , like our Facebook page at Foley Quality of Life Task Force .
July 20 • Little Falls • Purple Carrot Pop-up Market The Purple Carrot Market Food Co-op will host a summer pop-up market , from 4 p . m . - 6 p . m ., in the parking spaces north of the Victor Mall , 53 Broadway East , Little Falls .
July 22 • Motley • Golf Tournament The 29th annual Scandia Valley Lions Golf Tournament will be held at the Pine Ridge Golf Club , 34500 Hillcrest Road , Motley .
July 26 • Little Falls • Where the Wild Things Art With Pine Grove Zoo as a backdrop , an art Instructor will inspire you to paint and complete your very own featured masterpiece , from 1 p . m . - 3 p . m . All materials and supplies are included for guests to walk away with their own artistic creation . Entrance to the Zoo the day of the class , is included . Additional fee applies and a reservation is required . The Pine Grove Zoo is located at 1200 W . Broadway , Little Falls . Call ( 320 ) 616-5595 .
July 27 • Little Falls
• Markets and Music on the Mississippi Guests are invited to Le Bourget Park in Little Falls for Markets and Music on the Mississippi , including markets — shopping / retail , a farmers market , from 3 p . m . - 7 p . m ., and vehicle displays , food trucks and children ’ s activities from 3 p . m . - 9 p . m . Live music by Michael Shynes , from 6:30 p . m . - 8:30 p . m .
July 28 - 30 • Gilman • Gilman Days Three days of softball , music , activities and drawings in Gilman . Friday , July 28 , a youth softball tournament and a men ’ s and co-rec league tournament will be held . In the evening , the band “ Stifle ” will entertain . Saturday , July 29 , a 5K run starts off the day , with the men ’ s and co-rec softball tourney to continue . A parade begins at 12:30 p . m . During the afternoon , Jerry ‘ n ’ Joyce Dance Band will entertainment , with bingo and outside activities available for families , as well as raffle drawings . The Band “ Coconut Tiger ,” entertains during the evening . Sunday , July 30 , the softball tourney wraps up and a tractor pull will be held . For information , visit www . gilmanparkandrec . org .
July 29 • Royalton • Platte River Day The annual community gathering , sponsored by the Royalton Lions Club , offers a full day of activities from 8:30 a . m .
- midnight . The event begins with the annual Platte River 5K run / walk at 8:30 a . m ., with the parade to start at 11 a . m . The food court and beer garden opens at 11 a . m . The afternoon is filled with a variety of activities . The Platte River Day Car Show runs from 2 p . m . - 5 p . m . A cash only raffle drawing starts at 5:30 p . m ., with one lucky person winning $ 5,000 . A street dance at 8 p . m ., with “ The Fabulous Armadillos .”
July 29 • Cushing
• Evening Outdoor Barbecue and Service Bethany Lutheran Church of Cushing will host a Saturday evening outdoor barbecue and service . The barbecue starts at 5 p . m ., with the church service to follow at 6 p . m . Note : No Sunday service will be held this weekend . Bethany Lutheran Church is located at 5430 Bison Road , Cushing . Visit www . bethanylutherancushing . org or call ( 320 ) 749-2140 .
July 30 • Little Falls • OLOL Parish Bazaar Our Lady of Lourdes Parish bazaar starts with indoor masses at 8:30 a . m . and 10:30 a . m . with music by Laverne and Friends . Event include entertainment by “ Live It Up ,” food stands , beer wagon , art and crafts , games for all ages , silent auction , bingo , pull tabs and Gone Bizarre raffle ( with top prize $ 10,000 ) at 4 p . m . All cash grand raffle drawing at 4:30 p . m . Our Lady of Lourdes is located at 208 W . Broadway . Little Falls
Aug . 2 • Green Fair Folk Festival The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls invite the public to the 2023 Green Fair Folk Festival , from 4 p . m . - 8 p . m ., on the west lawn of St . Francis Convent , Little Falls . Exhibits focus on earth-friendly products , “ green ” education , fair trade items , seasonal produce ; local artisans and music . Bring blankets or folding chairs and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment featuring students and faculty from St . Francis Music Center and other local talent . This is a family-friendly event with activities for kids , including free face painting . The Green Fair Folk Festival is free and open to the public . Visit www . fslf . org / GreenFair .
Aug . 3 • 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 . Free registration .
Aug . 3 • Little Falls • Pork Roast and Dance Linden Hill will host its “ Raise the Roof ” pork roast and dance on its pavilion , from 5:30 p . m . - 9 p . m . This dinner fundraiser features live music , cash bar and silent auction . Linden Hill is located at 608 Highland Avenue . For more information , call ( 320 ) 616-5580 , email info @ linden-hill . org , or visit www . linden-hill . org .
Aug . 7 - 10 • Cushing • Vacation Bible School Bethany Lutheran Church of Cushing will hold Vacation Bible School , from 4:30 p . m . - 7:30 p . m ., for children ages 4 through sixth grade . Older children can participate by being helpers . Lunch will be provided . Contact Elizabeth Oberton for registration jimandelizabeth @ gmail . com . Bethany Lutheran Church is located at 5430 Bison Road , Cushing . Visit www . bethanylutherancushing . org or call ( 320 ) 749-2140 .
Aug . 12 • Upsala • Heritage Day Festival With a theme of “ Let Freedom Ring , Thank a Veteran ,” Upsala will celebrate Heritage Days . The city ’ s medallion hunt begins Aug . 7 . Aug . 12 begins with a 5K , registration at the Upsala High School at 8 a . m . Activities , vendors and music will be offered at the City Park . New this year , the parade will begin at 4 p . m . Activities at the city park follow .