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Awake The Lakes and Ribfest 2013

EVERYONE CIRCLE THE DATE!!

It’s almost time for the 2013 Awake the Lakes “Rib Fest”, happening Saturday , May 25th, on 2nd Avenue between Irving and Jefferson.

THE TRADITION CONTINUES

WE HAVE MANY EVENTS SCHEDULED THROUGHOUT THE DAY, SO PLAN TO COME EARLY AND STAY LATE!

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This Annual “Kick Off to Summer” Event (Rain or Shine) has become a Memorial Day Weekend Tradition – you don’t want to miss it!

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“Awake The Lakes 2013” Schedule of Events

Thursday, May 23th, 2013
Red Willow Arts Coalition “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, May 24th, 2013
Dan Mahar performing live music at Sixth Avenue Wine & Ale Call for reservations

Saturday, May 25th, 2013

Unless otherwise stated, all events will take place on 2nd Avenue by Big Ole Central Park
Rev up your day with the Vintage Car Club’s “Show ‘n Shine” Display 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Runestone Museum hosts “Breakfast with Big Ole” in Fort Alexandria 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Farmers Market – Enjoy locally grown fresh produce . 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Erickson’s Petting Zoo & Pony Rides – Giddyup! 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales Wednesday – Sunday
Habitat for Humanity Motorcycle Ride (begins at Apol’s Harley Davidson) 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
Dunk Tank run by Alexandria Area Hockey Association (all proceeds go to the Brady Lind Family) 2:00 p.m.
Jefferson High School Robotics Team will be doing robotic demonstrations, frisbee shoots 2:00 p.m.
Throw your heat with the Blue Anchors Baseball Team and mingle with some players 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Test your shooting skills with Alexandria Blizzard Hockey 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Beer Garden 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
“Rib Fest!” 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tyler Resch and Tyler Hocum (Live Music!) 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contention (Live Music!) 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks over Lakes Agnes and Henry by Zambelli Fireworks Company At dark
Live Music at Carlos Creek Winery & Sixth Avenue Wine & Ale Call for Times
5 WISSOTA Classes NLRA Late Model Special at the Viking Speedway Races 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 26th, 2013
City Park Church Service presented by 1st Lutheran Church

  • Service is non-denominational – everyone is welcome!
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Awake the Grapes 5/10k Fun Run at Carlos Creek Winery

  • Packet/T-Shirt Pick-Up
First race begins at 10:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Connie Lee Stich live performance at Tennessee Roadhouse 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday, May 27th, 2013
1st Congregational Church Pancake Feed 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Parade on Broadway to Kinkead Cemetery 10:00 a.m. begins at 8th and Broadway
Memorial Day Service at Kinkead Cemetery 11:00 a.m.
Current as of Thursday, May 17, 2013

And a HUGE “THANK YOU” to all our wonderful “AWAKE THE LAKES 2013″ Sponsors!!!