Friday, June 26, 2026
Car Show
Annual Dancin’ and Cruisin’ Classic Car Show
New Location – Apple Valley American Legion 1776
Where: Apple Valley American Legion 1776
14521 Granada Dr, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Cars should arrive between 4-5 p.m.
No cars will be registered until 4 p.m.
Awards will be presented at 8:30 p.m.
Car Entry Fee: $20
Proceeds go toward our fundraising efforts.
Includes T-shirt, dash plaque, and first 150 vehicles receive a “goodie bag.” Awards will be presented.
Music at The Legion at 8 p.m. Update coming soon!
Food is served in the back parking lot by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
The following links are from 2025. Updates coming soon!
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
Root Beer Float Event (2025 info)
Cost: $2
When: 11:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Apple Valley Senior Center: 14601 Hayes Rd, Apple Valley
Includes a K9 demonstration
Hosted by Apple Valley Seniors
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Sunday, June 28, 2026
A day of rest
Monday, June 29, 2026
A day of rest
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A day of rest
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Casting with the Cops at Cobblestone Lake Fishing Pier
Where: Cobblestone Lake – Fishing Pier
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Pre-registration for each child is required)
Cost: Free
Bait and treats will be provided to all who attend.
Everyone who registers will be eligible to win great fishing prizes.
More information & registration coming soon!
This event is sponsored by the MN Valley In-Fisherman Club.
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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Carnival
Time: Updates coming soon!
Where: Johnny Cake Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
Carnival rides return to Freedom Days!
Friday, July 3, 2026
Cub Foods Family Fun Night
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Johnny Cake Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
- Knockerballs + Inflatables – $5
https://knockerballstpaul.com
Located on soccer field A
- Petting Zoo – $5 per child (parents admitted free)
- Pony Rides – (Seeking a new provider for 2026, email [email protected])
- Interactive Chalk Art with Shawn McCann Arts (Seeking a sponsor for 2026, email [email protected])
- Face painting
- Zuhrah Funsters
- Food trucks
- Vendor fair
- Kids dance
- Apple Valley Police and Fire units on site for tours!
- Fire Trucks
- Ambulance
- Police cars
- City of AV snowplows & street vehicles
- Dick’s Valley tow trucks
LOTS OF FUN FOR ALL!
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Fun Run:
Time: 8 a.m.
Where: New Location: Johnny Cake Ridge Park West, 14225 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Activity Center Main Room
Info: Infomation and registration coming soon.
Red, White and Barbecue:
Time: 11 a.m.
Where: American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive.
What: Updates coming soon!
Apple Valley Freedom Days Parade:
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Pennock Avenue at Fireside Drive (south of County Rd 42) – click here for a map of the parade route
- The parade starts at Fireside Drive and Pennock Avenue
- The parade ends on Hayes Rd next to Apple Valley High School
- 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!!
Lost Child Locations:
Carnival
Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
Carnival rides return to Freedom Days! Updates coming soon!
Food Trucks:
Time: 3-9 p.m.
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
Why: People are encouraged to head to the park early for a picnic and fun in the park.
Pre-Fireworks Party:
Time: 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
Featuring: Great music from Woody, 7-9:30 p.m.
- Music, dancing, games
- Food Vendors
- Playground for kids
FIREWORKS SHOW:
Time: After dusk (around 9:30 p.m. NEW TIME)
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
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Sunday, July 5, 2026
Fireworks Show (Rain Date)
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