Thursday, June 27
Youth Fishing Derby at Lac Lavon Fishing Pier
Where: Lac Lavon Park – Fishing Pier, off Gardenview Drive, Apple Valley
When: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (registration starts at 5:30)
Cost: Free
Bring your fishing pole & equipment. 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 MN Valley In-Fisherman Club.
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Friday, June 28
Car Show
21st 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.
Featuing the Winter Carnival Klondike Kates: 7:00 – 8:30pm.
Plus a band starting at 8:30pm
Includes t-shirt, dash plaque, and first 100 vehicles receive a “goodie bag”. Awards will be presented.
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Saturday, June 29
A day of rest
Sunday, June 30
Music in the Park
Freedom Days celebrates their 53rd Anniversary with music by The Michael Handler Project. Featuring an inventive acoustic group with notable originals and novel twists on covers.
Time: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Cost: Free
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park, 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
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Monday, July 1
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
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Tuesday, July 2
J & K Amusements Carnival
Open: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Armband special: $12 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
Wednesday, 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: $12 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
- Pony rides
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)