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City-wide Garage Sale Date Set
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Time:
All Day
Location:
Pine City
Cost:
The Pine City City-Wide Garage Sale date has been set for Saturday, May 10th. Watch the Pine City Pioneer for more details on being included in this years garage sale map.
Sponsor:
Pine City Chamber/Pine City Pioneer
Contact:
Pine City Pioneer
Phone:
320-629-6771
E-Mail:
North West Company Fur Post: Special Events
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time:
Sat 10 -5
Location:
Cost:
The North West Company & the War of 1812:It’s 1812 and Mr. Madison has declared war. The North West Company is preparing to protect their interests in the West. We will be raising a corps of voyageurs to rally to the cause. Come prepared to march, make your own militia hat, experience camp life, and talk with soldiers about military life.
Historic Fishing for Kids:Sit on the banks of the Snake River, watch the clouds go by, wait for the fish to bite. Take the time to relax and enjoy learning about historic fishing methods and try your hand at using a cane pole and cork bobber. Other methods used during the era will be discussed as well. Adults wishing to fish are required to have a Minnesota Fishing License. An exhibit of historic fishing methods will be on display on site.
Open House: Enjoy free admission to the N.W. Co. Fur Post. Take a guided tour, explore the exhibits, and participate in some hands on activities at the re-constructed 1804 wintering post.
Have a love of horses, but don't have one of your own? Spend a day at the Changing Gaits Ranch and get riding lessons, grooming lessons, trail riding, campfire and a barbeque for one great low price. Get a group together and make it a fun day for all. Maximum of 12 people will be accepted each day, and reservations must be made in advance. More dates are available, contact Changing Gaits for details.
Neighborz performs and the Pine City Chamber of Commerce will be serving dinner. Enjoy hamburgers, chips and dessert. And don't forget the ice cream courtesy of the American Dairy Association!!
Sponsor:
Pine City Arts Council
Contact:
Phone:
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Fly-in Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Time:
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Location:
Rush City/Pine City Regional Airport
Cost:
TBD
The Rush City Lions Club will be hosting a Fly-In Pancake Breakfast at the Rush City/Pine City Regional Airport. Come and enjoy breakfast and fun for the entire family. 8:00 A.M. to Noon. Plane rides, Car Show, Exhibits and much more!
Sponsor:
Rush City Lions Club
Contact:
Rush City Chamber of Commerce
Phone:
320-358-4639
E-Mail:
Art in the Park Series: Spamettes
Friday, June 20, 2008
Time:
6:30 PM
Location:
Robinson Park
Cost:
The Spamettes will be performing
Sponsor:
Pine City Arts Council
Contact:
Phone:
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Art in the Park Series: Shreyer Banjos
Friday, June 27, 2008
Time:
6:30 PM
Location:
Robinson Park
Cost:
Free & Open to the Public
The Shreyer Banjos will be performing.
Sponsor:
Pine City Arts Council
Contact:
Phone:
E-Mail:
North West Company Fur Post: Special Events
Friday & Saturday, June 27 & 28
Time:
Fri. 12 - 5, Sat 10 - 5
Location:
Cost:
Arrowheads & Stone Tools:Learn about the skilled art of making spear points and arrowheads, and how modern flint knappers keep this ancient craft alive. This annual event attracts knappers from around the country who will demonstrate their skills, the same as those used thousands of years ago to hunt wild game. An archaeologist will be on hand Friday to identify artifact for visitors who bring in their collection materials. Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Flint Knappers Guild.
Join us in Pine City as Al Godage And the Sundown Band kickoff the annual Freedom Fest Celebration!
Sponsor:
Pine City Arts Council
Contact:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Art in the Park Series: Midas Touch
Friday, July 11, 2008
Time:
6:30 PM
Location:
Robinson Park
Cost:
Midas Touch performs, big band/rock music;
Sponsor:
Pine City Arts Council
Contact:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Art Fest
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Robinson Park
Cost:
Join the Pine City Arts Council on Saturday, July 19th for the 31st annual Art Fest in Robinson Park. Visit the various arts and crafts vendors as well as the food vendors! Enjoy music by Bolivar Burgo.
Young Nor'Westers Day Camp: Experience the adventures of an 1804 voyageur by signing on with the North West Company during a week long Young Nor’westers Day Camp. Canoe along the Snake River where the voyageurs transported trade goods into the world of the Ojibwe. Explore the natural landscape surrounding the trading post and Ojibwe encampment at the historic site during a week of fun-filled activities. Dress as a voyageur, play 19th-century games, create traditional Ojibwe crafts and become part of the story that is Minnesota’s fur trade history. The journey begins at the North West Company Fur Post.
The camp is intended for children ages 8-12. The classes run each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $175 per student, or $150 per student for members of the Historical Society.
Reservations Required.
Historic Craft Series:Hear the ring of the blacksmith’s anvil, see the silversmith etching the intricate details on a brooch, smell the fresh pine odor of the carpenters wood shavings. Come and experience these and other sights and sounds of early 19th century trades. Learn about the various enterprises that supplied the fur trade as you watch demonstrations and meet practicing crafters during this weekend-long event. Many handmade items will be available for purchase from the vendors for you to take home.
Costumed reenactors set up camp for the weekend and recreate a fall gathering of American Indians and fur traders preparing for the winter fur harvest. Watch as they vie for the title of best all-around voyageur, testing their strength and wits.
Enjoy the crisp air and bright colors of the fall season, listen to traditional music and participate in hands-on activities for families. A festive dance at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday will be a highlight of the weekend.
Mystery at the Fur Post
There is something terrible lurking in the woods, hiding in the shadows where no one can see, waiting for the moon to rise so mischief may begin.
Strange occurrences plague the North West Company Fur Post. Fires, injuries, missing food, all have disquieted the company men. The only clue the culprit leaves behind are his footprints in the mud. “Loup-Garou, loup-garou! A werewolf!” The voyageurs cry and forget their duties as the sun goes down. With great suspicion they look to one another and try to uncover the cursed eyes. They believe Loup-Garou is among them but Mr. Sayer merely scoffs for the Devil’s agents must be of flesh and blood. Journey into the woods to Mr. Sayer’s post to join in the hunt or dispel superstition, but come before they take matters into their own hands.
Sponsor:
NW Co Fur Post
Contact:
Patrick Shifferdecker
Phone:
320-629-6356
E-Mail:
NW Co Fur Post - Candlelight Tours
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Time:
Location:
Cost:
Time: 5:30-7 PM. Enjoy the music and merriment of a winter evening at the 1804 Snake River post. Travel back in time to witness the voyageurs as they revel in the season, listen to the lament of the freeman's song, hear the haunting lilt of the courting flute, and see the historic site at night, with warm fires glowing. Light refreshments will be served and visitors will receive a 20 percent discount in the museum store.
