The Dennison Lions Club will host Dennison Days coming up August 5 & 6, with many old favorites returning to the weekends event schedule.
Check the website
www.dennisondays.org for any schedule updates. Mar Leas is hosting their Street Dance with DJ with DJ Justin this year to kick off the celebration.
Saturday morning brings the Waffle Breakfast and the BBQ cook off. If you want to participate in the BBQ cook off, just give Steve a call or text at 612-968-9547, or e-mail him at
kingpin1876@gmail.com.
City Wide Garage sales are also part of the days events.Just look around for the signs.
Dads Waffle Breakfast returns and serves from 8 AM to 11 AM under the big tent on main street hosted by The Dennison Church. The Classic Car Show hosted by the Clutchmen Club will again be on main street across from the Fireside. Those interested in the Car Show can also contact Steve King at 612-968-9547.
Other activities include Euchre, which will be at The Fireside Lounge this year, and the Truck and Tractor Pull on on the north side of town. The 5 K Run/Walk returns this year. Participants can sign up after 7 AM on main street and be a part of a fun activity to help raise funds for the Dennison Community Lutheran Church and their outreach programs. The race kicks off at 8.
For participating runners, a Free Waffle Breakfast is included that you may enjoy before or after the run. The Cannon Falls Lions Food Stand will be on main street to keep you filled up with your favorite summer "fair" food. The Cow Milking Contest is at 10 AM, with the Dairy Princeses scheduled to join in, and this years special guests will be announced soon. MarLeas will host a bags tournament, and Kids Bingo will begin about 11 under the big tent. The kids pedal pull was unable to happen this year due to the passing of the pedal pull operator, and scheduling conflicts for a replacement. The Lions Club hopes to find an replacement operator for 2023.
The Dennison Days Parade is at 1:30 PM, with a $100 Prize for Best Float.
Afternoon events include
POWER TOOL and DESIGNER PURSE Bingo under the big top at 2:30 PM, and Minute to WIn It returns to the stage at 5 PM.
Again this year is FREE EVENING ENTERTAINMENT under the Mainstreet tent, with the return of the Variety Band DRIVER 5 taking the stage.
Remember to get your Raffle Tickets as well for your chance at the $500.00 Grand Prize. Tickets Available at
Heritage Bank, Dennison Depot, Fireside Lounge, MarLeas, or any Lions Club Member
