Oakdale Council promotes week-long Summerfest celebration starting June 23
The Oakdale City Council highlighted plans for Summerfest, a major community event running the week of June 23rd at Walton Park and throughout the city. The festival will feature live music, a parade, a 5K race, and fireworks.
During Monday's meeting, the council detailed a full schedule of Summerfest activities designed to draw residents and visitors to downtown Oakdale. The week-long celebration centers on Walton Park, which will host food vendors, beverages, and live entertainment throughout the event.
Key activities include the Ted Bearth Grande Parade, which will travel down 15th Street, and a medallion hunt that encourages families to explore the community. The Walton Bandshell will serve as the main stage for live music performances by local bands Free and Easy and GB Leighton. A Summerfest 5K run will take place at the Nature Preserve, offering residents a chance to participate in organized athletics during the festivities.
The council also noted that children's entertainment and a fireworks display are part of the programming, though specific times and additional details were not provided in the meeting summary. Residents seeking comprehensive information about event schedules, vendor locations, and registration details are directed to visit oakdalesummerfest.com.
The council's promotion of Summerfest reflects the city's effort to organize a major community gathering that spans multiple venues and appeals to different age groups and interests. No votes were recorded during the discussion, suggesting the council was primarily focused on publicizing the event rather than making formal decisions about its approval or funding.
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[0:05] [Music] Welcome back to the Monday Morning Minute
for June 23. it's Summerfest week, so we have a
[0:10] lot to share about the great activities and events
planned throughout the week and most will be right
[0:13] here at Walton Park. Summerfest week kicks off
right now with the first clue to the Medallion
[0:19] Hunt dropping today. Clues are posted daily at
8 AM and will continue until the Medallion is
[0:24] found. Visit oakdalesummerfest.com for the clues.
Thursday is parade day, so find a good spot along
[0:30] 15th Street to watch the Ted Bearth Grande Parade
starting at 6 PM. After the parade, visit Walton
[0:35] for plenty of food, beverages, and live music in
the Bandshell. Friday kicks off early with fun for
[0:41] the kids. Starting at 11 AM come on down to Walton
Park for fun and games with the Oakdale Recreation
[0:46] Department, pony rides, giant bouncy inflatables,
and more. As we head into the evening, do a little
[0:51] shopping with local vendors and stick around
for Free and Easy to take the Bandshell stage.
[0:56] Summerfest comes to a head on Saturday with a
full day of family fun. Start your day out and
[1:00] get the blood pumping with the Nature Preserve
5K. You can register on site if you haven't
[1:05] already. Starting at 11 AM, bring the kids down
to Walton Park for balloon artistry, pony rides,
[1:10] and more bouncy inflatables. Throughout the
afternoon, kids can also enjoy the Little Blues
[1:14] Traveling Zoo, a pop-up splash pad with the Fire
Department, a concert with the Teddy Bear Band,
[1:19] the Lions Club coloring contest and a visit by
Minnesota Twins' own TC Bear. Saturday night
[1:25] we welcome Midwest favorite GB Leighton to Walton
Bandshell to round out the Summerfest festivities
[1:30] with our fireworks spectacular. For the full
schedule of events, visit oakdalesummerfest.com.
[1:36] That's it. I'm out of time. Have a great week,
and we will see you at Summerfest! [Music]
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