Buffalo Days 2007 Calendar of Events
June 10-17, 2007
Buffalo Days Summer Splash 2007
Fireworks: Friday, June 15 at dusk, Buffalo Lake
Buffalo Days Parade: Saturday, June 16 at 6 p.m.
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Buffalo Days Buttons: On sale at participating businesses for $3. There is a raffle ticket attached to the button for a chance to win 6 money prizes: 1-$500, 1-$100, 4 -$50.
June 9 Saturday:
Buffalo Library – Petting Zoo 10:00 a.m.12 noon and Centennial Open House 2 p.m. 4 p.m.
Men’s Softball Tournament – at the Buffalo softball fields call Brian 6126852428.
June 10 – Sunday:
Men’s Softball Tournament – at the Buffalo softball fields, Brian 6126852428.
Discover Art Downtown – Buffalo Art Guild is sponsoring an art treasure hunt for all ages all week long. Pick up a treasure map & instructions at the Chamber
office after June 10, 2007 and use it to locate objects of art on display in the downtown shopping area. There will be 10 prizes given away.
FlyIn Breakfast – at Buffalo Airport, 8 a.m. 12 noon, airplane rides available.
Classic Car Show – Sponsored by Wright County Car Club at the Rodeo Grounds. Buffalo Burgers and Bondo Bob spinning the “Oldies” from 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
Craft Show – Sponsored by the Buffalo Jaycees at Buffalo Civic Center from 9 a.m. 4 p.m., free admission. Jaycees 7636820402.
Buffalo Community Orchestra Summer Pop – Free concert at Sturges Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket, starts at 7 p.m.
June 11 – Monday:
Buffalo Library Carnival – 1:00 3:00 p.m. Game booths, prizes and food.
Royalty Banquet – at Buffalo Evangelical Free Church at 5:30 p.m., cost is $15 per person.
Buffalo Library Book Sale - Book sale running from Monday to Saturday during library hours. Call 763-682-2753.
June 12 – Tuesday:
Family Toy Workshop – at the Community Center at 9 a.m. Children invited to make a small wood vehicle. Tools & glue included. Free admission. Children must be accompanied by adult.
Pool Tournament – at the Community Center. Double elimination pool tournament. Registration 10 a.m., start at 10:30 a.m., $1 donation requested, prizes, all ages welcome. Register call 763-682-6036.
500 Tournament – at the Community Center at 1 p.m. Cost to play is $1.50. Prizes. You must register by Monday, June 11th to participate, call 7636826036.
KRWC’s Medallion Hunt – begins and continues until found, listen to KRWC/1360AM for clues or check www.krwc1360.com.
ECFE Children’s Event – at Sturges Park, starting at 10:30 a.m. Touch of Magic presents “Hilarious Hijinks with Half Pint & Oscar” Join us for physical comedy, humor and laughter with audience participation.
Buffalo Library Lunch with Master Gardeners - 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Bring your lunch and join Sue Johnson and Susie Olson in meeting room A.
Cribbage Tournament – at the Senior Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Asking for a $1 donation. Ken Weese 763-682-3616
Talent Show – Buffalo Lions Club is having their 2nd Annual Amateur Talent Showcase at 6:30 p.m. Sturges Park Band Shell. Preregistration is required. $10 fee. Call Clay O’Flanagan 7636822389 before 9 p.m.
June 13 – Wednesday:
Texas Hold’em Tournament – at the Community Center, 1 p.m., must preregister by 10 a.m. No fee to enter, prizes. Players must be at least 18 years old. Call 763-682-6036.
Carnival – 6 p.m. at Cub.
June 14 – Thursday:
Carnival – 12 noon at Cub. Bracelet Day, 1 5 p.m., cost $18.00
Concert in the Park – at the Sturges Park Band Shell, Contemporary Christian Music by Buffalo Covenant Church Worship Ministry at 7 p.m.
June 15 – Friday:
ECFE Children’s Event – at Sturges Park, 10:30 a.m. Jerry Frasier/Comedy Magician Jerry’s humorous magic will have you laughing out loud. Somebody from the audience could even float on air.
Carnival – 12 noon at Cub. Bracelet Day, 1 5 p.m., cost $18.00
Beer Garden – Hosted by Buffalo Jaycees, Sturges Park, opens at 6 p.m.
KRWC Road Show – Sturges Park, music, games, prizes and fun! 6 8 p.m.
Live Band – Shag - will be in the Sturges Park Band Shell from 7 12 midnight.
FIREWORKS TO MUSIC – at Buffalo Lake, starts at dusk. Listen to KRWC/1360AM
June 16 – Saturday:
Smithsonian Exhibition - Key Ingredients: America By Food grand opening from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. at the Wright County Historical Society.
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - Open to all, at BHS Activity Center. Registration forms at Chamber office or Buffalo Floral. For more info call Tim Speckle at 763-682-2010. Starts at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $50 per team before May 31, after $65 until June 11.
Cubmobile Races – Sponsored by Cub Scout Pack #358, on 1st Avenue by Buffalo Cinema, registration 8:30 a.m., starts at 9 a.m.
Evergreen Grill & Spirits Golf Tournament – at Buffalo Heights Golf Course, 2 person/best ball, 18 hole event with cart and BBQ lunch included, 9 a.m. shotgun start, $60 per person. Call 763-682-4914 or 763-682-2854 for more details.
Carnival – 12 noon at Cub. Bracelet Day, 1 5 p.m., cost $18.00
Saturday in Sturges Park: 9:00 am 2:00pm
Fishing Klinic for Kids – at boat landing. 9:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Fishing Pros, Eagle and critter displays, US Coast Guard Auxiliary seminar & fishing contest. Free caps & tackle organizers while supplies last. Chance to win many prizes including a new bicycle. Sponsored in part by: Buffalo Rotary, Buffalo Lions, Cabelas, Game Fair, North Hennepin Community College, J&B Group The Home of No Name Steaks, Buffalo Life Style Optics, and Outdoor News.
Kiddie Parade – Line up at the Buffalo Library at 9 a.m., (DOJO Karate participating), ends at Sturges Park.
Maribella, the Fairy Godmother – leads the kiddie parade, meet and greet with puppets and magic from 9:00 11 a.m.
Buffalo Heights Golf Course - Children’s putting green activity, 9:00 2 p.m.
Sand Art – Children’s sand activity 9:30 – 1:30.
Buffalo Youth Hockey Association Demo – Children participation, 9 a.m. 2 p.m.
Kiddie Roping – Buffalo Championship Rodeo teaching kids how to lasso, 9 a.m. 12 noon.
Agility Dog Show – Westside Dogworks & Leader of the Pack demonstration from 9 12 noon.
Tynie The Clown – Balloon tying for children, 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Adoption Days – Variety of pets will be available for adoption from 9 2 p.m. Sponsored by Greater West Metro Humane Society.
Petting Zoo – 9 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Inflatable Kiddiepillar & Castle – 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Face Painting – Kim Wahl 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Pony Rides – 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
DOJO Karate – Demonstrations from 10:00 10:30 a.m. & 12 noon 12:30 p.m.
Wonderful World of Woody – Music, Magic & Juggling, 11 a.m.
Band Shell Events: Moonstruck School of Dance at 9:30 a.m., Barbara Lee’s Studio of Dance at 10:30 a.m., On Stage School of Dance at 11:30 p.m. , and Gym Nation at 12:30.
Saturday Evening
Ice Cream Social – at the Community Center. Before and after the parade. Serving root beer floats, burgers, hot dogs, etc.
BUFFALO DAYS PARADE– starts at 6:00 p.m. There will be approximately 100 units including 11 high school bands.
Beer Garden – Hosted by Buffalo Jaycees, Sturges Park, opens at 6:00 p.m.
Live Band – Jonah and the Whales will be playing in the Sturges Park Band Shell following the parade from 8pm- 12 midnight.
June 17 – Sunday:
Buffalo 5K Run – at Sturges Park. Registration at 7:30 a.m., race starts at 8:30 a.m. Call Mark at 612-245-9725.
Continental Breakfast – at Sturges Park, 10:00 a.m., donation requested.
Community Worship Service – at Sturges Park Band Shell, 10:30 a.m.
Carnival – starts at 12 noon at Cub.
Royalty Coronation – at the Buffalo High School PAC at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $5 unless you have a button then it is $2.
Buffalo Days is sponsored by the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce and the businesses listed in the parade program.
Special thanks to the Buffalo Days Committee for putting this event together.
Joe Carlson, Chair Christine MattenGilson
Ellie Ortmann Mitch & Rhonda Weinzetl
Lee Charlson Aimee Merten
Jan Pelzek Anita Underberg
John Danielson Pat Michalicek
Greg Shelby Mark Lindquist
Sarah Krolak Darla O'Flanagan
Raina Strenge Kim Wahl
Jewell Malerich Ione Olson
Jim Wedell
Buffalo Days Parade
