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What is your favorite 2009 Lakefront Days event? (July 29 - Aug. 1)

Classic Car Show
Fireworks Display
Lakefront Parade
Kids' Crafts/ Activities
Business Expo/ Wine Tasting
Ice Cream Social/Family Fun Night with UnderAchievers band (Wednesday)
Laker Idol
Movie Nights
Steve Millar and Diamondhead band (Friday)
Canine Carnival
Teddy Bear Picnic and Story
Lakefront Days Triathlon
Food Tent
Family Fishing
Other

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Lakefront Days 2009

Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, Aug. 2

"Five Days of Fun"

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Prior Lake’s annual summertime Lakefront Days celebration is five days of fun-filled activities that include large groups of people converging on beautiful Lakefront Park. Expect great summer weather and a festive atmosphere. Many of last year’s favorite fun activities return along with some new things to enjoy for the whole family. For the latest information about the Lakefront Days celebration take a look below or click on the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce website.

The 2009 Lakefront Days Medallion Hunt will begin Saturday, July 11.

> Click here for the official Medallion Hunt website with clues <

New clues will be posted each Saturday and Wednesday at 8 a.m. The winner can be in the Lakefront Days parade and will receive $200.


 Wednesday, July 29

Family Fishing at Little Prior (4- 6 p.m.) with the DNR. The fishing pond is near the entrance to Lakefront Park. Rods and reels are provided.

Inflatables (5 - 8 p.m.) Buy a $5 unlimited wristband.

Canine Carnival (6 - 8 p.m.)

Ice Cream Social (6- 8 p.m.) that will include...

     - Hot Dog, Chips and Beverage $2; FREE Ice Cream

     - Face Painting, Spin Art and Crafts (5 - 8 p.m.)

     - Music from the UnderAchievers (6 - 8 p.m.)

     - Kiddie Parade (6 p.m.) for kids under 10. Decorate your bike, tricycle, wagon and

       come on out. Registration required at the Chamber of Commerce website.
     - Kids' Frozen T-shirt Contest (6 p.m.)

     - Prior Lake Skipper/Sailorette Crowning (8 p.m.)

- Take the Laker Lines Free Shuttle Bus Service (6 - 9 p.m.)

Park at Twin Oaks Middle School or downtown at the Police Station, Library,

Holy Trinity Church, Municipal Lot on Colorado St. or on-street downtown.


 Thursday, July 30

Bean Bag Toss Tournament (6:30 p.m.)

Business Expo, Wine Tasting ( 6:30 to 9 p.m.) Must be 21 or olderIncludes Silent Auction ending at 8:15 p.m. are under the big tents at Lakefront Park. Come early and get a bite to eat. Tickets are $10 from Viking Liquor Barrel (corner of County Rd. 21 and Hwy. 13) and $15 at the door. Proceeds go to Teen and Family Movie Nights.


 Friday, July 31

Note: There is no parking in the park this day except for car show participants. Instead, park downtown and take the Laker Lines Free Shuttle Bus Service operating 6 p.m. to midnight.
Teddy Bear Picnic, Eat Lunch and Enjoy Stories  

  (11:30 a.m.) at the Prior Lake Library.
Remote Control Speedway Racing & Inflatables

  (5 - 9 p.m.)

Non-profit Food Tent ,(4 p.m.) to benefit community programs.

Classic Car SHOW (begins at 5 p.m.) at Lakefront Park with $5 registrations.

  Note: There is no cruise this year.

Entertainment Tent features...

     - Laker Showcase at the Band Shell (5 - 8 p.m.)

     - Steve Millar and Diamondhead (8 p.m. to midnight)

Teen Movie at the Lakefront Band Shell (9:30 p.m.)

Sober Cab sponsored by Valley Limo & Coach.

- Take the Laker Lines Free Shuttle Bus Service (6 p.m. - midnight)

Park at Twin Oaks Middle School or downtown at the Police Station, Library,

Holy Trinity Church, Municipal Lot on Colorado St. or on-street downtown.


 Saturday, Aug. 1

Dakotah! Sport and Fitness Lakefront Days Triathlon (8 a.m.) at Cleary Lake Regional Park City. Co-sponsored by the City of Prior Lake and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. Visit the Dakota! Sport and Fitness Website for more information.

Pancake Breakfast at Lakefront Park (9 - 11:30 a.m.)

  Visit sponsor Integra Telecom for discount tickets. 

Body Rox Bootcamp (8 a.m.)

Remote Control Speedway Racing & Inflatables (noon - 9 p.m.)

2009 National USATOWA Tug-of-War Tournament (noon)

Lakefront Days Parade (begins at 1:30 p.m.) Starts at St. Michael’s parking lot, goes along Duluth Ave. to County Rd. 21 to Main Ave. to Lakefront Park.

Food from Area Restaurants (2 p.m. to midnight)

Laker Idol (3:30 - 8 p.m.)

Music by Urban Myth (8:30 p.m. - midnight)

Fireworks (9:30 p.m.) For safety, Watzl's beach is closed for the fireworks display.

Family Movie at the Lakefront bandshell (9:45 p.m.) Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

Sober Cab sponsored by Valley Limo & Coach.

- Take the Laker Lines Free Shuttle Bus Service (3 p.m. - midnight)

Park at Twin Oaks Middle School or downtown at the Police Station, Library,

Holy Trinity Church, Municipal Lot on Colorado St. or on-street downtown.


 Sunday, Aug. 2

Skateboard Contest (11 a.m.)

 

 

Other Information

If you would like a DVD of the parade with an event slide show from this or last year's Lakefront Days, email the Prior Lake Communications Coordinator and request a copy.

 

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