1. art and entertainment
2. theatre

Thursday, June 11
Irrigation Days Kick Off!: 5:30 p.m. Burger & Hot Dog Feed, followed by free Concert
at 7:00 p.m. at the Dickey County Historical Park located on Oakes’s west side. Sponsored
by the Oakes Park Board and Oakes Ministerial.
Saturday, June 13th (Cont.)
Thomas Brothers Carnival: opening night—6:00 p.m.— 10:00 p.m.—behind the Travel
Inn off of Main Avenue.
“Funky Fun Junkfest”: 10 am—4 pm at Hockenberry Park. Food stands available at the
park as well. Vintage, repurposed and handcrafted goods. Free admission. Advanced free
booth registration is required. Contact: www.facebook.com/funkyfunjunkfest
Friday, June 12
Dickey County Heritage Museum Open House and Membership Invitation :
10 am—3 pm, Main Avenue
Thomas Brothers Carnival: open daily 11:00 a.m.— 11:00 p.m.—behind the Travel Inn
Oakes Merchants “Crazy Daze”: Crazy Specials on the streets and in the stores until
4:00 p.m.! Get your best deals of the summer!
Chili Cook-Off: 11:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m. at the Dickey County Historical Park on Oakes’s
west side. Sponsored by Oakes Ministerial. Contact Pastor Justin Fenger at 742-3395.
Hamburger Feed: 4:00 pm—American Legion
Sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary & Sons of the Legion
Popcorn and Soda: 4:30—Grand Theatre (buy a large buttered popcorn and get free pop)
Food Court Vendors: Downtown Friday and Saturday
Grand Parade: 6:00 p.m.—Staging 1 block south of Main on 3rd St.
Enter from South Nectarine beginning at 5 p.m. Pre-registration is NOT required. Prizes
awarded! Parade Route: Along Main Avenue going west from 3rd St. to 8th St.—N. on 8th
to Grape—E. on Grape to 10th—S. on 10th to Main—W. on Main to 9th—S. on 9th to Ivy—
W. on Ivy past Highway 1 through to staging area. No parking along parade route.
Sweets ‘N Stories: Following Parade, hosting “Splat the Cat”; bring camera for photos
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull: 11:00 a.m. on Main. Girls and Boys ages 4-10. No entry fee.
Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. Prizes—by Oakes Lions
Miller’s Fresh Food Cookout: 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Feast for $5 at Miller’s Parking Lot
Popcorn and Soda: 11 a.m.—3 p.m.—Grand Theatre (buy a large buttered popcorn and
get a free pop)
Sweets ‘N Stories: 12:30 p.m.— Story time...hosting “Splat the Cat”; bring camera for
photos
“Boulevard CPR” Demonstration: 1:00—2:00 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of 508 Main
Avenue. Learn a 2 minute CPR technique that anyone can do and everyone should know!
Sweets ‘N Stories: 1:00—3:00 p.m.—Book Signing: Children’s Author Lesley Dahlseng
(formerly Albertson, originally from LaMoure) for the book “My Kiss Won’t Miss”
Old Time Tractor Pull: 1:00 pm
Dennis & Paul Roney Farm—One mile east of Hwy 1 stoplight.
Free Admission—Details, Call Cory Meier 701-710-0688
“Boulevard CPR” Demonstration: After parade, 7-8 p.m. in front of the Oakes Ambulance
facility. Learn a 2 minute CPR technique that anyone can do and everyone should know!
Rodeo & Arena Dance: 6:00 pm—Bar S Rodeo/East River Circuit, Bear Creek Roughrider
Arena on southwest side of Oakes. Concessions by FFA Alumni—Beer Garden available
Contact: Tim Tiede 701-680-8707. Pre-registration required by June 12th - 5:00 pm.
Street Dance: Featuring “Kid Hollywood”
9:30 pm—1:30 am on Main in front of Angry Beaver Lodge.
Sponsored by the Angry Beaver Lodge
Street Dance: Featuring “Silverado”
9:30 pm—1:30 am on Main in front of Angry Beaver Lodge.
Sponsored by Angry Beaver Lodge.
Sunday, June 14th
Saturday, June 13th
Thomas Brothers Carnival: open daily 11:00 a.m.— 11:00 p.m.—behind the Travel Inn
Sue McLean 5K Fun Run-Walk: Registration 7:30—8:15 am; Start time 8:30 am. All ages
welcome! Leaving from Oakes Community Hospital parking lot. “Pay It Forward” event!
For more information call Renee at 742-3846.
Thomas Brothers Carnival: Open 11:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.—behind the Travel Inn
Guitarist David Smart on Main: 11:-00 a.m.—noon—Downtown Main Ave. Sponsored by
Oakes Church of the Nazarene. Free house coffee at Sweets & Stories compliments of
Oakes Church of the Nazarene.
Food Court Vendors: Downtown Friday and Saturday
Demolition Derby: 1:00 pm—1 mile East of Hwy 1 stoplight
Adults $10, Ages 6-10 $3, kids 5 and under Free; Concessions, Money Scramble, Candy
Toss, Bikes to be given away. Full Size and Herby—Entry Registration $40 per car. Set up
9:30 am—12 noon. For rules, contact Jeremy Moore at 701-710-0192. Event sponsored by
Sno-Busters
3-Person Golf Scramble: Oakes Golf Club. Registration 9-11 a.m., lunch & prizes.
Call 701-742-2405 for details.
Free Swimming at the Oakes Swimming Pool: 1—5 pm;
Sponsored by Oakes Parks and Recreation
NAPA Parts Car Show: 9:00 am—done. NAPA parking lot on
South Hwy #1. Register by calling Jeremy Sitzler at 701-408-9048.
Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social: 6:30 pm, Grace Lutheran Fellowship Hall, benefitting the
Good Samaritan Society—Oakes. Free will donations, live musical entertainment.
Community Wide Rummage Sale: 8:00 am—1:00 pm. Maps available at Miller’s Fresh
Foods, Circle R, Ampride and Highway #1 Food and Fuel.
Poster sponsored by the City of Oakes and the Oakes Area Chamber of Commerce
The Oakes Area Chamber of Commerce and affiliates are not responsible for accidents or injury during events.
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