Celebrating over 50 Years of Community!

The 2023 Blaine Festival will be held Friday, June 23rd through Sunday, June 25th at Aquatore Park.

The Blaine Festival is an annual community celebration with weekend-long events for the whole family. Join us at Aquatore Park (corner of Hwys. 65 & 10) showcasing a wide variety of entertainment with something for everyone.

Events includes a carnival, crafter/business fair, civic tent, petting zoo, not so ugly dog contest, kids pedal tractor pull, magician, food, and live bands plus much, much more!

Schedule:

Friday, June 23rd, 2023:

Noon – Information Tent & Vendor Check-In adjacent to the Big Top area on Central

Noon – Medallion Hunt – 1st clue at noon; 2nd clue at 4:30 p.m. – subsequent clues daily at 10:00 a.m. until the medallion is found sponsored by Magnifi Financial Credit Union – Clues posted at BlaineMN.gov/MedallionHunt and on the A-frame at the Info Tent

5:00 p.m. – Flag Raising Official Opening of the 2023 Blaine Festival honoring Military Night in the Civic Tent – flag raising will be held on Central in front of the Info Tent with comments from local officials sponsored by SBM Fire Dept. and Scout Troop 007

5:00 p.m. – Craft Show & Business Vendor Fair ($$) in Vendor Village

5:00 p.m. – WM Purdy Carnival ($$) – rides, food, games and fun at Carnival Corner

5:00 p.m. – Food Concessions ($$) on the Food Court

5:00 p.m. – Band Stage & Big Top – live music all weekend-long with no cover charge sponsored by Walter’s Recycling & Refuse

5:00 p.m. – Refreshment Garden ($$) adjacent to the Big Top serving your favorite feer, wine and alcohol from Maxx Bar & Grill

5:00 p.m. – East Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the east end of the Park Path 

5:00 p.m. – West Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the west end of the Park Path

5:00 p.m. – Military Night in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Border Bank

5:00 p.m. – “NEW” Free Spinner Wheel in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored and hosted by Raising Cane’s – Blaine

5:00 p.m. – “NEW” Rescue Me! Pet Adoption under the Adoption Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus

5:00 p.m. – First Aid located at the Ambulance adjacent to the Info Tent

5:00 p.m. – Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn sponsored by Falcon National Bank

5:00p.m. – Champions Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser ($$) on the North Lawn sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts

5:00 p.m. – Free Off-Site Parking & Shuttle Service from Westwood Middle School (711 91st Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434) to Aquatore Park, pick up & drop off at the corner of Cloverleaf Parkway & old Central – bus runs every 15 minutes.  Last bus departs Aquatore Park at 12:15 a.m.

5:30 p.m. – Oreo Stacking Contest under the Kids Korner Canopy adjacent to the swings sponsored by Super Target of Blaine

5:30 p.m. – Taekwondo Demonstration under the East Pavilion sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts

6:00 p.m. – Jell-O Derby Fundraiser ($$) under the West Pavilion sponsored by the Anoka County Historical Society

6:15 p.m. – Free Kids Bingo under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn adjacent to the swings sponsored by New Horizon Academy

6:30 p.m. – Demonstration: Blaine K9 Unit on the South Lawn adjacent to the West Pavilion sponsored by the Blaine K9 Unit and Blaine PD

7:00 p.m. – Coconut Kevin’s Beach Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn

7:30 p.m. – Taekwondo Demonstration under the East Pavilion sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts

8:30 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – The Johnny Holm Band

Saturday, June 24th, 2023:

10:00 a.m. – Information Tent & Vendor Check-In located adjacent to the Big Top area off old Central

10:00 a.m. – Craft Show & Business Vendor Fair ($$) in Vendor Village

10:00 a.m. – WM Purdy Carnival ($$)  Rides, food, games and fun at Carnival Corner

10:00 a.m. – Band Stage & Big Top – live music all weekend-long with no cover charge sponsored by Walter’s Recycling & Refuse

10:00 a.m. – Refreshment Garden ($$) adjacent to the Big Top serving your favorite beer, wine and alcohol from Maxx Bar & Grill

10:00 a.m. – Food Concessions ($$) on the Food Court

10:00 a.m. – East Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the east end of the Park Path

10:00 a.m. – West Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the west end of the Park Path

10:00 a.m. – Non-Profit Day in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Border Bank

10:00 a.m. – Free Plinko in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path

10:00 a.m. – “NEW” Rescue Me! Pet Adoption under the Adoption Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus

10:00 a.m. – Champions Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser ($$) on the North Lawn sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts

10:00 a.m. – First Aid located at the Ambulance adjacent to the Info Tent 

10:00 a.m. – Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn sponsored by Falcon National Bank

10:00 a.m. – “NEW” Free Learn To Curl Registration under the West Pavilion or pre-register online sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver)

11:00 a.m. – Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo & Pony Rides on the South Lawn near the Water Tower sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union

11:00 a.m. – Traffic Safety – join us at the Traffic Safety Booth and check out the Crashed Car, Seat Belt Convincer, Drunk Driving Simulator and speak with local officers.  Located adjacent to Door 7 of the Mary Ann Young Senior Center on the South Parking Lot sponsored by the Blaine Police Dept.

11:00 a.m. – Dribble, Shoot & Learn More About Blaine Girls Basketball on the Basketball Court south of the West Pavilion sponsored by Blaine Girls High School Basketball

11:00 a.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session at Four Seasons Curling Club – 1-hour session sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver)

Noon – Parade (117th Avenue & Jefferson Street to Jefferson Street & Territorial Road)

Noon – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn

12:15 p.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session at Four Seasons Curling Club – 1-hour session sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver)

12:30 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Heartless – a Heart Tribute Band

1:00 p.m. – Free Kids Korner Games under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by CorTrust Bank – Blaine

1:30 p.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session at Four Seasons Curling Club – 1-hour session sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver)

1:45 p.m. – “NEW” Be a STAR: Magic Show at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn presented by Halls of Magic

2:30 p.m. – Free Kids Bingo under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by New Horizon Academy

2:30 p.m. – Fire Vehicles on site adjacent to the Water Tower on the South Lawn

2:30 p.m. – Demonstration: Blaine K9 Unit on the South Lawn near the West Pavilion sponsored by the Blaine K9 Unit and Blaine PD

2:30 p.m. – Fire Fighter Challenge for Kids & Adults on the South Lawn sponsored by SBM Fire Dept.

2:45 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Rock Godz – a Tribute to 80’s Arena Rock

2:45 p.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session at Four Seasons Curling Club – 1-hour session sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver)

3:00 p.m. – Interactive Performance: Line Dance under the East Pavilion – learn a few line dance steps with the Back Road Kickers

3:15 p.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn

4:00 p.m. – Interactive Performance: Square Dancing with The Hotfoot Stompers under the East Pavilion

4:00 p.m. – “NEW” Learn To Curl Session at Four Seasons Curling Club – 1-hour session sponsored by Four Seasons Curling Club (Required to participate: clean athletic shoes, long pants, sweatshirt or pullover and signed waiver)

4:00 p.m. – “NEW” Brain Bender Show – Illusions & Confusion at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn presented by Halls of Magic

4:45 p.m. – Free Kids Bingo under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by New Horizon Academy

5:00 p.m. – Interactive Performance: Line Dance under the East Pavilion with the Back Road Kickers

5:00 p.m. – Free Off-Site Parking & Shuttle Service from Westwood Middle School (711 91st Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434) to Aquatore Park, pick up & drop off at the corner of Cloverleaf Parkway & old Central – bus runs every 15 mintes.  Last bus departs Aquatore Park at 12:15 a.m.

5:00 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Southern Express 

5:30 p.m. – “NEW” Raptor Center Bald Eagle Program  under the West Pavilion sponsored by Anoka Hennepin Credit Union

5:30 p.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn

6:15 p.m. – Free Kids Bingo under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn sponsored by New Horizon Academy

7:00 p.m. – “NEW” Halls of Magic: Comedy & Quick Change at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn

8:00 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – Good For Gary

Sunday, June 25th, 2023:

10:00 a.m. – Car Show benefitting Invisible Wounds Project ($10 per vehicle entry fee)

10:00 a.m. – Craft Show & Business Vendor Fair ($$) in Vendor Village

10:00 a.m. – WM Purdy Carnival ($$)  Rides, food, games and fun at Carnival Corner

10:00 a.m. – Band Stage & Big Top – live music all weekend-long with no cover charge sponsored by Walter’s Recycling & Refuse

10:00 a.m. – Refreshment Garden ($$) adjacent to the Big Top serving your favorite beer, wine and alcohol from Maxx Bar & Grill

10:00 a.m. – Food Concessions ($$) on the Food Court

10:00 a.m. – East Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the east end of the Park Path

10:00 a.m. – West Demonstration/Performance Pavilion near the west end of the Park Path

10:00 a.m. – Manufacturing, Trades & Education Day in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Border Bank

10:00 a.m. – Free Plinko in the Civic Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path

10:00 a.m. – “NEW” Rescue Me! Pet Adoption under the Adoption Tent on the North Lawn along the Park Path sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus

10:00 a.m. – Champions Dream Dunk Tank Fundraiser ($$) on the North Lawn sponsored by Minnesota Star Martial Arts

10:00 a.m. – First Aid located at the Ambulance adjacent to the Info Tent 

10:00 a.m. – Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn sponsored by Falcon National Bank

10:00 a.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – The Dirty Shorts Brass Band

10:00 a.m. – The RAD Zoo (reptile & amphibian discovery) under the Kids Canopy on the South Lawn near the swings

10:00 a.m. – “NEW” Burn Boot Camp Workout on the North Lawn sponsored by Burn Boot Camp Blaine

10:00 a.m. – Not So Ugly Dog Contest under the West Pavilion sponsored by Advanced Veterinary Care (registration at 9:30 a.m.)

10:00 a.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn

10:30 a.m. – The RAD Zoo (reptile & amphibian discovery) under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn near the swings

11:00 a.m. – Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo & Pony Rides on the South Lawn near the Water Tower sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union

11:00 a.m. – Connexus Safety Trailer Demonstration with live demonstrations on the potential dangers of electricity located on Central near the East Pavilion sponsored by Connexus Energy

11:30 a.m. – Bag Tournament ($$) near the Big Top sponsored by Falcon National Bank

11:30 a.m. – Demonstration: The RAD Zoo under the Kids Korner Canopy

Noon – Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull located under the West Pavilion sponsored by PTL Tire (registration starts at 11:30 a.m.)

12:45 p.m. – Minnow Races on the South Lawn near the Kids Korner Canopy sponsored by Vados Bait & Tackle (minnows), American Family Insurance – Kari Hefnider; e-Merge Online Marketing; Garage Doors Plus; Impact Services; Joel Smith HVAC; MetroNorth Chamber; Mickman Brothers Garden Center; Hardin Companies; Re/Max – Jeremy Ellingson; Sandy’s Auto Service; Stepping Stone Emergency Housing; Weichert Realty – Integrity; Wrap 1 Signs & Graphics; Your CBD MN; Anytime Fitness – Ham Lake; Bold North Insurance; Nancy Jorgensen Coldwell Banker Realty; Church Offset Printing; FN Bargains; Smithe Promotional Group; New American Funding – J & C Lending Team; Signs Now – Blaine; Key Community Bank; MissionBridge Wealth Partners; Greater Midwest Realty – Patty Jones; Cotton Patch Boutique; and Karlen Real Estate Group – Greater Midwest Property Management

1:00 p.m. – Street Dance under the Big Top – The Covers

1:15 p.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn

2:00 p.m. – Free Kids Korner Games under the Kids Korner Canopy on the South Lawn near the swings

3:00 p.m. – Kids Mania: Jump Around Dance Party at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn

3:00 p.m. – Performance: Clogging under the East Pavilion with the River City Cloggers sponsored by Northeast Bank

3:00 p.m. – “NEW” Demonstration: Wood Carving under the West Pavilion sponsored by Minnesota Metro Woodcarvers.  Check out the art of woodcarving.

3:30 p.m. – “NEW” Halls of Magic: Comedy & Quick-Change at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn

4:00 p.m. – interactive Performance: Square Dancing with The Hotfoot Stompers under the East Pavilion

4:15 p.m. – Minnow Races on the South Lawn hear the Kids Korner Canopy sponsored by Vados Bait & Tackle (minnows), American Family Insurance – Kari Hefnider; e-Merge Online Marketing; Garage Doors Plus; Impact Services; Joel Smith HVAC; MetroNorth Chamber; Mickman Brothers Garden Center; Hardin Companies; Re/Max – Jeremy Ellingson; Sandy’s Auto Service; Stepping Stone Emergency Housing; Weichert Realty – Integrity; Wrap 1 Signs & Graphics; Your CBD MN; Anytime Fitness – Ham Lake; Bold North Insurance; Nancy Jorgensen Coldwell Banker Realty; Church Offset Printing; FN Bargains; Smithe Promotional Group; New American Funding – J & C Lending Team; Signs Now – Blaine; and Key Community Bank; MissionBridge Wealth Partners; Greater Midwest Realty – Patty Jones; Cotton Patch Boutique; and Karlen Real Estate Group – Greater Midwest Property Management

4:45 p.m. – “NEW” Brain Bender Show – Illusions & Confusion at the Magician’s Stage on the South Lawn presented by Halls of Magic

5:00 p.m. – Performance: Clogging under the East Pavilion by the River City Cloggers sponsored by Northeast Bank

Please Note:  $$ – means additional cost to participate.  Events may be subject to change without notice pending availability.

Festival Date & Time

Friday, June 23, 2023: 5 pm to Midnight

Saturday, June 24, 2023: 10 am to Midnight

Sunday, June 25, 2023: 10 am to 6 pm

Free Parking – Free Admission – Rain or Shine

Location: Aquatore Park

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