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Alexandria Sesquicentennial (150 Years) Celebration

“ALEX-150” – - Sesquicentennial Events

May

  • “Statehood Week” May 11 – 17 – commemorating Minnesota’s 150th Anniversary
  • Beard Contest – ongoing registration at Kyle’s Barbershop, 417 Broadway, sponsor

    • Sat. May 24
  • Heritage Fest – at Awake the Lakes – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only
  • Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes

    • Mon. May 26
  • Memorial Day Parade – 10:15 a.m. Start at 8th & Broadway, end at Kinkead Cemetery – Special Speaker.

    • Mon. June 2
  • Medallion Hunt starts – sponsored by Pete’s County Market

    • Sat. June 7
  • Grande Parade – 2:30 p.m. – 125th Anniversary of Alexandria Fire Department
  • ALEX-150 Exhibit Debut – 1:30 p.m. AAAA Theatre
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only

    (Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes)

    Thur. June 12
  • “Old Timers Tea & Storytelling” – 2 p.m. – Nelson Gables Governor’s Room

    • Sat. June 14
  • Flag Day Ceremony – 1 p.m. Veterans Memorial by Runestone Community Center

    Bring old flags for disposal (State or U.S.) Sponsored by American Legion

    June 17-19, 24-28
  • “Quilters” – Theatre L’ Homme Dieu
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only

    (Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes)

    Thur. June 19
  • “Healing Gardens Dedication” – Knute Nelson 2 – 4 p.m., program at 2:30 p.m.

    • Sat. June 21
  • Holmes City Sesquicentennial Day celebration – events all day, parade at 1:30 p.m.
  • Alexandria’s Largest Ice Cream Social – 1 – 4 p.m. at Pete’s County Market (sponsor)
  • AAAA Theatre “Good Deeds and Great People” 7:30 p.m.
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only

    (Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes)

    Sun. June 22
  • Church Service at City Park – 11 a.m. – Hosted by First Lutheran Church
  • “Grand Opening” of Bath House following service at City Park
  • Old Time Hymn Sing & Service – 2 p.m. at Spruce Hill Church
  • AAAA Theatre “Good Deeds and Great People” 2 p.m.
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only

    (Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes)

    Mon. June 23
  • “Vintage Profiles in Hair and Fashions 1858 – 2008” – 3:30 p.m. – Bethesda Lutheran Church Sponsored by Hair Profiles and Relay for Life

    • Tue. June 24
  • “Time Capsule Day” on the Court House Lawn – sponsored by Douglas County Historical Society 12 Noon to dusk: Food, ice cream social and live entertainment including Runestone Rockettes, Big Band concert, children’s show from Theatre L’ Homme Dieu, Sweet Adelines and more. ALEX-150 merchandise & button sales. BRING LAWN CHAIRS for the day & evening. 5:30 p.m. Open Centennial Time Capsule buried in 1958, bury 2008 Time Capsule

    • Evening Big Band concert, special guest speakers and historical oratory.
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only

    (Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes)

    Wed. June 25
  • Old time baseball game Beetles v. St. Cloud – 6:05 p.m.
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only

    (Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes)

    Fri. June 27
  • AAAA Theatre “Good Deeds and Great People” 7:30 p.m.
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only

    (Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes)

    Sat. June 28
  • “Day at the Fort” – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – sponsored by Runestone Museum
  • Beard Contest Judging and Finale -2:30 – sponsored by Kyle’s Barber Shop
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only
  • Root Beer Float Concert at Jefferson H.S. – 6 p.m. Norwegian bands – sponsored by Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
  • AAAA Theatre “Good Deeds and Great People” 7:30 p.m.
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only

    (Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes)

    Sun. June 29
  • Vikingland Band Festival Parade – 1:30 p.m. – sponsored by Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

    • Sat. July 12
  • Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show at Arrowwood Resort – sponsored by Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only

    (Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes)

    Sat. July 26
  • Street Dance at Elks Club – 6 p.m.

    • July 26-27
  • Art in the Park – City Park – sponsored by Alexandria Area Arts Association
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only

    (Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes)

    Thur. Aug. 7
  • Douglas County Historical Society Open House – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Knute Nelson Community Picnic & 60th Anniversary Celebration Entertainment – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Lunch 11 – 1)

    • Aug. 14 – 17
  • Douglas County Fair
  • 150th Anniversary Crock (Numbered) – Silent Auction Bids – one crock only

    (Wear-a-Button – Put your name into a free drawing for ALEX-150 prizes)

    Aug. 23 – Sept. 1
  • State Fair 2008 theme: “Happy Birthday Minnesota”

    • Fri. Aug. 29
  • Boats, Blues & BBQ – 6 – 11 p.m. – Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum Live entertainment, cash bar, fundraiser

    • Tue. Sept. 30
  • “Old Minnesota: Song of the North” – 7:30 p.m. – Glenwood Central Square – Theatre presentation rescheduled from April snow date

Julie Zuehlke
(320) 763-7789

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