Memorial Day Weekend
May 23 - 26, 2008

Awake the Lakes “Where Summer Begins and the Fun Never Ends” is a Memorial Day Weekend festival that includes activities for the entire family. 

Friday kicks off the weekend with the popular Rib Fest and Beer Garden and music until midnight on 2nd Avenue.

Saturday starts with the Runestone Museum’s popular Breakfast with Big Ole. Heritage Fest, in its third year celebrates the cultural diversity that exists and is developing in Douglas County. A new feature for this year’s event is a Native American Honorum (Pow Wow). Saturday also features plenty of water fun, sponsored by the Douglas County Lakes Association and the popular Show N Shine Car Show, 

Sunday activities include a Worship Service at City Park, a Boat Parade and the Habitat for Humanity Motorcycle Ride.

Monday features a pancake breakfast and the annual Memorial Day parade honoring military veterans and those currently serving in active or reserved duty.

Friday Night 

Ribfest on 2nd Ave.                                          5:30 pm until ribs run out

Live music at Carlos Creek Winery plus the Grand Opening of Carlos Creek Artisan barn, featuring a dozen area artists.     11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Music and Beer Garden                                      5:30 - midnight
 
Music on Broadway at the AAAA Theatre        7:30 pm
618 Broadway
Bill Engebretson and Band
Tickets $5 per concert for AAAA members or 
$10 per concert for non-members

Saturday 

Heritage Fest                                                                           

Breakfast with Big Ole in Fort Alexandria      

Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Chalk Art
                                                        
Show 'N Shine Classic Car Show 
                                                   
Water Activities on Lake Agnes sponsored by the 
Douglas County Lakes  Association

Live music at Carlos Creek Winery plus the Grand Opening of Carlos Creek Artisan barn, featuring a dozen area artists.                    11:00 am – 6:00 pm
                                                 
Viking Speedway   Memorial Day Doubleheader - 5 WISSOTA classes Races start at 5:30 pm
 

Sunday 

Live music at Carlos Creek Winery plus the Grand Opening of Carlos Creek Artisan barn, featuring a dozen area artists.                    noon – 6:00 pm


First Lutheran Worship at City Park
    

Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum Boat Parade - CANCELED
                                                       

2nd Annual Motorcycle Ride for Habitat for Humanity
                                           

Monday 

Pancake Breakfast  

Memorial Day Parade on Broadway      

Thank you to these sponsors






City of Alexandria
Ellingson Plumbing, Heating & A/C
Minnesota Lakes Martime Museum
Rudy's Red Eye Grill
West Central Sanitation