SnowKato Days

SnowKato Days is a 10-day winter festival packed with festivities featuring activities for all ages and interests. This new annual event is scheduled for January 17-26 and is a call to action for those who are up for bold, crazy winter fun in January. Current planned activities include a medallion hunt, promotional buttons, daily prizes, learn to curl, ski and ice skate, a snow sculpture contest, sled bowling, hockey and more. The community is encouraged to participate with their own events.

Sno-Skippers Snowmobile Radar Run

January 29th, 2023
Sno-Skippers Radar Run
on Green Lake – 9:30 am

Timing System
Registration opens at 8:30am
Races start at 9:30am
Races end at 3:00pm

$30.00 for 5 Runs
$5.00 each additional runs
$40.00 for unlimited runs
1000 Foot Shaved Track with 2500 foot shaved shutdown

Trophies for first and second place in each class
Classes: Trail Stock, Stock, Imp Stock, Pro Stock, Open Mod, 4-Stroke, Kitty Cats, 120 and Motor Cycle, 4 Wheeler, Vintage

SMSC Wacipi

The SMSC Wacipi is a contest pow wow, where dancers compete in categories and age groups. Wacipi begins with a blessing of the dance circle. Grand entry with Veterans Color Guard carrying in the flags and eagle staff, and entrance of visiting dignitaries, tribal royalty, and the dancers by dance category. After all the dancers have entered the circle, a prayer is said. A drum group then sings a Flag Song and a Veterans Song. As a sign of respect, attendees are asked to stand, if they're able, and remove their hates.

Smokin' In Steele

A smokin good time! Kansas City Sanctioned BBQ Competition and Live Blues benefits the local chapter of the Special Olympics. Also featuring a family bike cruise. The Family Bike Cruise offers three tours (not a race!) meant for the family, casual cyclist, and those who are more experienced in road riding. Route lengths are eight miles, 23 miles, and 40 miles. Tee shirts are given to all participants along with 'swag' and a wrist-band that gains participants access to the beer garden where one can listen to great blues music and purchase beverages and barbecue sandwiches and meals.

Smokin' for the Link Rib Fest

Smokin’ for The Link Rib Fest
Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 2-5pm
Located in the big city parking lot behind The Link

The “Rib Fest” (as it has become affectionately known) is The Link’s premier summer fundraising event. This event makes it possible to help stabilize children, families, and seniors in need.
For the ninth year, a dozen teams will make their way to the City Parking Lot to smoke and grill over 4,000 lbs. of ribs. And pies. So. Many. Delicious. Pies.

Tickets TBD

Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoke Signals | The Little Market That Could Open Air Farmers Market & Free Classic Vehicle Roll-IN

Smoke Signals | #2020SSVISION includes:
Thursday nights 4-7 PM June 4th through September 24th.
The Little Market That Could located at:
Tractor Supply Company in Prior Lake just off HYW 13 South is a:
Open Air Farmers Market, Non-Profits, Artesian Vendors & Free Classic Vehicle Roll-In Show, educational activities & more.
Vendors can start setting up at 3 PM ready by 4pm.
Forms can be downloaded at:
https://www.sendingasmokesignal.org/

Small Town Christmas

Ely is the hub for an amazing community of artists, crafters, and makers. Mukluks, outdoor clothing, unique food products, jewelry, art - these are just s few of the treasures you will find on your shopping adventure. Ely has giftware, hardware, kitchenware, and fun products for everyone on your list. While you are out shopping stop in at our local restaurants and enjoy a delicious meal, coffee, or cocktail. Thank you for shopping local - every dollar you spend supports our businesses, their employees, and our way of life.

Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging

The annual Slumberland Furniture Bedrace for Bridging will take off down Buck Hill in Burnsville, Minn. (15400 Buck Hill Road).

Creatively dressed teams of four will race against each other, zipping down the tubing hill atop custom covered mattresses, all while raising funds for Bridging, a local nonprofit that assists more than 4,000 families annually as they pursue housing stability and fill their homes with hope. 

Participants will enjoy friendly racing, music, chats by the bonfire, awards - and best of all - help support Bridging.

Slice of Shoreview

Annual festival held to celebrate life in Shoreview, MN. The "Slice", as it has come to be known, takes place over the last weekend of July and incorporates a wide variety of family-oriented activities including a carnival, parade, art and craft fair, food vendors, various displays and demonstrations, talent show, lots of entertainment and of course, Fireworks on Friday and Saturday night.

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