As always, Houston Hoedown days will be celebrated the last full weekend in July! We hope to see everyone back again and that even more people come enjoy what Houston has to offer. Since 1974, we've brought out the best of family, fun, food, and friends.

Schedule of Events:

July 21, 2024

6:00 PM: Houston Hoedown Coronation at Houston Elementary School

July 25, 2024

6:00 PM: Houston Girls Basketball Alumni Game at Houston High School Gym

July 26, 2024

3:00 PM: Kiddie Parade Sponsored by Bolton and Menk - Theme: Wheelin' Into Hoedown #50 at Maple St.

3PM - 5PM: Open Air Market at City Park

3PM - 5PM: Maker's Market at City Park

4:00 PM: Beer Barn Opens at Fest Grounds

4:30 PM: State Qualifying Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull www.kidpowerpedalpulls.com Sponsored by AcenTek at City Park

6:00 PM: Mens' Softball Tournament (see Registrations page for information) at McSpadden Field - East end of town

6:00 PM: Bingo at City Park

7:00 PM: Diesel Truck & Tractor Pull Diesel Truck & Tractor Pull – 10,500lbs-18,000lbs Farm, 9,000lbs-11,000lbs Improved Farm, Diesel Pickups, Street Semi’s See the Registration Page for rules. Sponsored by Rushford State Bank at Fest Grounds

8PM - 12AM: Troubleshooter at Fest Grounds

10:00 PM: FIREWORKS at Look to the sky north of the Fest Grounds! (backup date Saturday night if needed)

July 27, 2024

7:30AM - 10:30AM: Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Sponsored by Lions Club at Hurricane Hub 202 S Sheridan St

8:00 AM: Mens' Softball Tournament (see Registrations page for information) at McSpadden Field - East end of town

8:30 AM: Women's Softball Tournament at Houston High School Softball Field

8:30 AM: Ring & Run 5K run/walk at Houston Nature Ceter

9AM - 11AM: Farmer s Market (no craft vendors) at Maple St. on block north of City Park

10 AM - 2 PM: Kids Activity Tent - Sponsored by The Women of the Looney Valley Lutheran Church at City Park

9 AM- 5 PM: Bounce House Kids Games at Lincoln St. near City Park

9AM - 5PM: Open Air Market at City Park

9AM - 5PM: Maker's Market at City Park

11 AM - 2PM: Balloons by Kevin at City Park

10:00 AM: Farm Class Tractor Pull - 4500lbs-9500lbs Farm & 5500lbs-9500lbs Improved Farm Sponsored by Rushford State Bank at Fest Grounds

10:00 AM: Kids' Talent Show at City Park on the east side of the playground

10:00 AM: Kid's Games and Activities at City Park

10AM - 5PM: Bounce House Kids Games by the Houston Lions at Lincoln St near City Park

11:00 AM: Beer Barn Opens at Fest Grounds

11:00 AM: CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT! Registration at event at Lincoln St.

11PM - 1PM: Hoedown Backyard Burger Bash - Grilling competition sponsored by Stinson' Country Style Meats at City Park

12PM - 4PM: Pony Rides with Big Time Ponie Rides Sponsored by the Houston American Legion at City Park

Noon  at Bingo at City Park

1PM - 3PM: Live Music - Arnold Bradley Band at City Park

3 PM - 6PM: Live Music - Spartz Electric at Fest Grounds

7:00 PM: Truck & Tractor Pull – Throwdown at Hoedown www.ntpapull.com Sponsored by Rushford State Bank at Fest Grounds

8PM - 12AM: Divided Highway at Fest Grounds

July 28, 2024

9 AM - 3 PM: Antique Tractor Display at City Park

9 AM - 3 PM: Car Show at City Park

10:00 AM: Open Air Market at City Park

10 AM- 2 PM: Kids Activity Tent - Sponsored by The Women of the Looney Valley Lutheran Church at City Park

10:30 AM: Boy Scouts' Chicken "Q" at City Park

Noon  at GRANDE PARADE - Sponsored by Flex Craft at Cedar St. - S Grant St - W Spruce St

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Pie and Ice Cream Social Hosted by Looney Valley Lutheran Church at Community Center

1PM - 5PM: Pony Rides with Big Time Ponie Rides Sponsored by the Houston American Legion at City Park

1:00 PM: Horseshoe Tourney at City Park

1:30 PM: Beer Barn Opens (after parade) at Fest Grounds

1:30 PM: Bingo at City Park

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Music In The Park: Main Street Harmony at City Park

1:30 PM: Hoedown Horse Pull Sponsored by New Albin Savings Bank at Fest Grounds

1:30PM - 3:30PM: Main Street Harmony at City Park

1:30 PM -4:30 PM: Darr Family Band at Fest Grounds

7:00PM - 11PM: Show Me Your Hits at Fest Grounds

Fest Date: July 26 - 28, 2024

Location: Various Locations in Houston, MN

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