Initially begun as a flower show to promote the planting of marigolds throughout the Mantorville community, with early sponsorship from Marigold Dairies(now Kemps Dairy Foods) of Rochester, Minnesota, this event has grown to be one the region's best known and most attended annual festivals.

-Marigold Days offers something for everyone!
-Antique and Flea Market,
-Flower Show,
-Quilt Show,
-Car Show,
-Bingo,
-Lots of Really Good Food
-Live Music both days,
-Street Dances
-Fireworks, and a Grande Parade.

Schedule of Events

September 6, 2024

12n-8pm: Beer Tent Greek Revival House
4pm-9pm: Flower Show Registration Greek Revival House  
5pm-7pm:  BBQ and Mexican Supper StoneBridge Church 515 West St                                          
4pm-7pm: Vendor Reception Welcome Center on Main Street
8:30pm-12:30pm: Street Dance Mantorville Saloon

September 7, 2024

6am-10:30am: Pancake Breakfast Fire Hall
Free will donation.  Gluten free option available.
8am-5pm: Flea Market Riverside Park
8am: Registration Kids' Fishing Contest Goat Island
8:30am-10:30am: Kid's Fishing Contest Goat Island
9am-11am: Antique Appraisals Opera House
9am-5pm: Flower Show Greek Revival House  
10am-6pm: Big Iron Classic Truck Show Kasson Fairgrounds
11am: Bean Bag Tournament  Sign-Up 10am: Mantorville Saloon   
11am-2pm: Family Bingo Behind Greek Revival House  Clay St  
11am-3pm: Rookie the Clown  Greek Revival House Lawn
11am-5pm: Pie and Ice Cream: Social Senior Center 601 Clay St
12n-8pm: Beer Garden Fire Hall 5th Street East
12n-4pm: Restoration and Log House Tours North Main Street
1pm: Field of Flags Dedication 8th St and Highway 57
3pm: Big Iron Truck Parade From North Hwy 57 to Kasson
4pm-7pm: Designer Purse Bingo Behind the Greek Revival House
6pm: Big Iron Truck Pull Kasson Fairgrounds
7pm: Miss Mantorville Crowning and Awards Music Stage
8:30pm: Fireworks Goat Island (Rain date: Sunday)
8pm-12:30am: Fire and Rescue Dept Dance - Fire Hall

September 8, 2024

8am-4pm: Flea Market Riverside Park
8-9:30am: Car Show Registration
9:30am-12n pm: Jack Ruport Memorial Car Show 5th and Clay Streets
9am: StoneBridge Church Worship Service  Music Stage
10am-4pm: Flower Show Greek Revival House
Your floral entries can be picked up at 4pm.
11am-3pm: Rookie the Clown  Greek Revival House and Parade
11am-4pm: Pie and Ice Cream: Social  Senior Center
12n-4pm: Restoration and Log House Tours North Main Street
12pm: Catch the Viking's Opening Game Mantorville Saloon
1:30pm: Grande Parade
Firemen's Water Fight 5th and Main Street  After the Parade
7pm: Duck Raffle Riverside Park near the dam

Date:
September 6-8, 2024

Location:
Various locations in Mantorville, MN

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