Tuesday, June 27
Fishing Derby at Lac Lavon Fishing Pier
Where: Lac Lavon Fishing Pier, off Gardenview Drive, Apple Valley
When: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (registration starts at 5:30)
Bring your fishing pole. Bait will be provided. Mom & Dad should bring a lawn chair and/or blanket.
Registration starts at 5:30 pm at the site. This event is sponsored by the Minnesota In-Valley Fisherman.
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Wednesday, June 28
A day of rest.
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Thursday, June 29
A day of rest.
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Friday, June 30
J & K Amusements Carnival
Open: 5:00PM – 10:00PM
OPENING DAY!!!
Armband special: $15 6pm-10pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
Saturday, July 1
Car and Motorcycle Show
Dancin’ & Cruisin’
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park – East
Time: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: Entry fee is $15.00 which goes towards our fundraising efforts. Register for the car show.
Includes dash plaque, first 100 vehicles receive a goodie bag. Music by DJ Sounds. Food for purchase. Awards will be presented.
Vendor Fair at Johnnycake
4:00 to 9:00pm
Booth space $100.00
Contact Amanda to register and or questions: 952-322-4440
J & K Amusements Carnival
Open: 5:00PM – 10:00PM
Armband special: $15 6pm-10pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
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Sunday, July 2
Kite Night
First 200 people that arrive at the park will receive a free kite!
Time: 5:00PM
Cost: Free
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park, 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
Music in the Park
Freedom Days celebrates their 51st Anniversary with music by Saddle Sores. Featuring classic country music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
Time: 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Cost: Free
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park, 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
J & K Amusements Carnival
Open: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Armband special: $10 6pm-9pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
Monday, July 3
Valleywood’s Annual Freedom Days Junior Golf Classic
Where: 4851 McAndrews Road
Interested players can call Valleywood for more information.
More information about the Jr Golf Classic
Freedom Days Bike Rodeo
Time: 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Ages: 5-15
Cost: Free
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park, 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
- Show off your bike skills on the bike driving skills course.
- Come get a free bike inspection from Valley Bike & Ski and bike safety lessons from the AVPD.
- Kids bring bike helmets & bikes
Sponsored by AVPD
Cub Foods Family Fun Night
Time: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Where: Johnny Cake Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
- Petting Zoo – $3.00 per child (parents free!!)
- Pony Rides – $3.00 per child
- Apple Valley Puppet Wagon
- Face painting
- Zuhrah Funsters
- Crazy Hair
- Food
- Kids dance
- Games
- Apple Valley Police and Fire units on site for tours!
LOTS OF FUN FOR ALL!!!!
Socks & Underwear Drive
Time: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Where: Johnny Cake Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
- Bring packages of NEW socks & underwear to “The Drawer” at the Freedom Days Family Fun Fest
- “The Drawer” Ministry at Light of the World Lutheran Church collects and distributes brand new socks, undergarments & toiletries to men, woman & children in our community and metro area.
- Faster than any other article of clothing, and are the number one clothing need of the homeless – socks & underwear.
Patriotic Pet Contest
Time: 6:30PM
Sponsored by: DDG (Dog Day Getaway)
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
J & K Amusements Carnival
Time: 4:00PM – 9:00PM
Armband Special: $10 from 6pm-9pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
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Tuesday, July 4
Parks and Recreation Fun Run
Races begin at 8:00am at Hayes Park/A.V.C.C, 14603 Hayes Road
Go to the Fun Run page for more information or click here to register!
Apple Valley Freedom Days Parade:
Time: 1:00PM
Where: CLICK HERE FOR PARADE ROUTE
- Parade starts at Fireside Lane and Pennock Ave
- Remember – Items may not be placed on City of Apple Valley streets, boulevards, or sidewalks prior to 9 a.m. on July 3, per
Ordinance 96.06 (D). – click here for information - High School Bands, Drum and Bugle, Clowns, Horses, carriages, FAMILY FUN!!
J & K Amusements Carnival:
Time: 10:00AM – 10:00PM
No armband specials.
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
FAMILY LEISURE: Pre-Fireworks Party:
Time: 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
- Music, dancing, games
- Food Vendors
- Playground for kids
FIREWORKS SHOW:
Time: 10:00PM
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
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Wednesday, July 5
Fireworks Show (Rain Date)