Wednesday, 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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Thursday, June 28
A day of rest.
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Friday, June 29
Car Show
20th 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: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cars should arrive between 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Awards will be presented at 8:30 pm
Car Entry Fee: Fee is $15 which goes towards our fundraising efforts.
Includes t-shirt, dash plaque, and first 100 vehicles receive a “goodie bag”. DJ music. Food for purchase. Awards will be presented.
J & K Amusements Carnival
OPENING DAY!!!
Open: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Armband special: $12 from 6:00pm-10:00pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
Saturday, June 30
J & K Amusements Carnival
Open: Noon – 10:00pm
Armband special: $12 from 1:00pm-5:00pm & 6:00pm-10:00pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
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Sunday, July 1
Music in the Park
Freedom Days celebrates their 52nd Anniversary with music by Saddle Sores. Featuring classic country music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
Time: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Cost: Free
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park, 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
J & K Amusements Carnival
Open: Noon – 9:00pm
Armband special: $12 from 1:00pm-5:00pm & 5:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
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Monday, July 2
J & K Amusements Carnival
Open: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Armband special: $10 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
Tuesday, July 3
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
- Kite flying – free kite while supplies last
- 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. (or financial donations)
- “The Drawer” is a Non-Profit which collects and distributes brand new socks and underwear to men, woman & children in our community and metro area.
- Socks and Underwear are the MOST needed and LEAST donated item for those who are homeless, sheltered and underprivileged.
- The Drawer is providing support, building relationships, and distributing new socks and underwear to help those in need of warmth and dignity.
For more information: www.thedrawer.org
J & K Amusements Carnival
Time: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Armband Special: $10 from 6pm-9pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
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Wednesday, 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: 11:00AM – 11:00PM
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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Thursday, July 5
Fireworks Show (Rain Date)