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63rd Annual Watercade schedule of events

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Sisters Shirley and Joyce Dahl relaxed in lawn chairs while eating ice cream and watching the Watercade Idol singing competition in Central Park.

Sisters Shirley and Joyce Dahl relaxed in lawn chairs while eating ice cream and watching the Watercade Idol singing competition in Central Park.

The team “Cousin Quintet” won Watercade’s annual Lip Sync Contest in 2018, performing the upbeat song “Overcomer.”

The team “Cousin Quintet” won Watercade’s annual Lip Sync Contest in 2018, performing the upbeat song “Overcomer.”

Litchfield Watercade’s Kiddie Parade attracted a crowd.

Litchfield Watercade’s Kiddie Parade attracted a crowd.

Saturday morning is made for fishing. Boats floated on the calm waters of Lake Ripley Saturday morning as a part of Watercade’s fishing contest.

Saturday morning is made for fishing. Boats floated on the calm waters of Lake Ripley Saturday morning as a part of Watercade’s fishing contest.Staff photo by Molly O’Connor

Jesse Brace, front, and father Barry Brace teamed up to win the men’s open doubles title at the Watercade tennis tournament.

Jesse Brace, front, and father Barry Brace teamed up to win the men’s open doubles title at the Watercade tennis tournament.Staff photo by Ryan Kastenschmidt

Carson Terning and Lydia Peterson were crowned Litchfield Watercade’s junior prince and princess.

Carson Terning and Lydia Peterson were crowned Litchfield Watercade’s junior prince and princess.

Southbound, with band members Dean Rosenberg, Charles D. Erickson, Tab Dornbusch, Mike Molina and Todd Wick, will bring classic rock and a variety of favorites to Watercade this year.

Southbound, with band members Dean Rosenberg, Charles D. Erickson, Tab Dornbusch, Mike Molina and Todd Wick, will bring classic rock and a variety of favorites to Watercade this year.

 

Monday, July 8

10 a.m. Medallion hunt begins. See story in this section for details.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open house celebrating business at the Litchfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

5:30-7 p.m. Prince and princess event in the Litchfield High School Lobby. Registration forms are available at Community Education.

7 p.m. Meeker County Museum will host FungusAmongUs Players presenting “The Man of La Mancha.”

Tuesday, July 9

2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Presentation of “Litchfield is Our Home,” a historical musical capturing the last 150 years of Litchfield at the Opera House.

Wednesday, July 10

Noon to 1 p.m. Mayor’s prayer luncheon at Zion Lutheran Church

7 p.m. Agape concert in Central Park.

Thursday, July 11

4-6 p.m. Center Bank Brat Feed. Brats and music in Center Bank’s parking lot.

6 p.m. Ice Cream and Pie in the Park. Meeker County American Dairy Association will serve free ice cream in Central Park.

6-7:30 p.m. Watercade Idol in Central Park.

Friday, July 12

6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Litchfield Kiwanis Club’s pancake and sausage breakfast in Central Park.

4 p.m. Litchfield Rotary Club’s brat and hamburger feed in Ripley Memorial Park.

4:30-7:30 p.m. Lake Ripley Cemetery tours. Enter from the west. Free-will donations accepted.

4:30-6 p.m. Registration begins at 4:30. Sand sculpture building goes from 5-6 p.m. at Lake Ripley Beach in Memorial Park.

5 p.m. Tennis tournament at Litchfield High School tennis courts. Register online.

6 to 9 p.m. Beach party at Lake Ripley Beach in Memorial Park.

7 p.m. Litchfield Blues Alumni Night. Blues vs Loretto Larks at Optimist Park.

9-11:30 p.m. Street dance at Lake Ripley. Music will break for fireworks and resume after.

10 p.m. Fireworks at Lake Ripley Memorial Park.

Saturday, July 13

8 a.m. Fishing contest at West Ripley Park. 40 boat limit. Registration starts at 6:15 a.m.

7:30 a.m. Lake Ripley Four-Mile Run at Ripley Memorial Park. Registration goes from 6:30 until 7:15 a.m.

8:30 a.m. Kids’ One-Mile Run. Registration goes from 6:30 until 8:15 a.m.

8 a.m. Tennis tournament at Litchfield High School courts.

8 a.m. Eighth annual Litchfield Fire Department softball tournament at VFW fields.

9 a.m. Bike Ride from Jaycees shelter/Lake Ripley. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art in the Park at Central Park in downtown Litchfield.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Litchfield Rescue Squad beef feed at Central Park.

10:30 a.m. Kiddie parade at City Hall’s east parking lot.

11 a.m. to noon Teddy Bear Band at Central Park.

1:30 p.m. Lip sync contest at Central Park. All ages. Registration forms are available at Litchfield Community Education.

6 p.m. Grand Day Parade.

8:30 p.m. Watercade Street Dance featuring Maiden Dixie and Mitch Gordon & the Unleaded Band at Meeker County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. Get home safe using Joyride. Joyride tickets are 2 for $5.

Sunday, July 14

8 a.m. Tennis tournament at Litchfield High School courts.

8 a.m. Eighth annual Litchfield Fire Department softball tournament at VFW Fields.

11 a.m. Four-person couples golf scramble at Litchfield Golf Course.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Watercade bike dig at Lake Ripley beach in Memorial Park.

1 p.m. Little Crow Ski Team at Lake Ripley beach in Memorial Park.

2 p.m. Eighth annual Masons bean bag tournament at Central Park. Sign up is at 1:30 p.m. for $40/team. Pre-register at goldenfleecelodge.89@gmail.com or call Alex Hamm at 320-221-0187.

4:30-6 p.m. Royalty banquet at Opera House

7 p.m. Queen Coronation at Bernie Aaker Auditorium. Admission is $5.

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