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LOVE BLOOMS
Sponsor a Main Street hanging basket in Honor of a Loved One Memorial Located in Chippewa View Park.
Sponsor Fee: $25.00 per year.
Contact Jane Schauls 672-8864

June 4-7, 2009
46thAnnual Durand Funfest

Downtown Durand Memorial Park
Events for all Ages -  Great Family Fun
Download printable Funfest events schedule here.

Events include:
  • Beer Garden
  • Chicken Tent and Food Court
  • Stipes Carnival
  • Medallion Hunt
  • Historic Courthouse Museum Open
  • Mobile Bowling
  • Motor Car Rides
  • Three Legged Races
  • Classic Car Cruise
  • Band Shell Music
  • Fishing Contest
  • 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
  • Sand Castle Contest
  • Coed Kickball
  • Seniors Day - Lunch & BINGO
  • Kiddie and Pet Parade
  • Fun in the Park
  • Demonstration of Extraction by City Rural Fire Department - Open House at Fire Department
  • Fantasy Animal Petting Corral 
  • Youngster Pedal Tractor Pull
  • Motorcycle Cruise 
  • Pie Contest and Homemade Ice Cream Social at Memorial Park
  • Family Feud
  • Pancake Breakfast at KC Hall
  • Sunday Mass Service at Memorial Park
  • Pie & Ice Cream Social 
  • Grand Parade
  • Raffle Drawing
  • Bikes & Blues at Chippewa View Park- - Motorcycle Show & Concert

Download printable Funfest events schedule here.

June 24, 2009 • 6pm to 9pm
Music in the Park
June Dairy Month with Country Jamboree
Seeger Boys with Bear Creek Band as Main Attraction

FAMILY FUN IN DURAND MEMORIAL PARK at the BAND SHELL
Pack up the family, bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of great entertainment with friends with community organizations offering treats.

Saturday, July 11, 2009 • 9am to 3pm
POND & GARDEN TOUR
Details coming soon.

July 22, 2009 • 6pm to 9pm
Music in the Park
Emerging Artists Music and Art Fair
Musical performances by students age 11-18 from area schools with a 3-member house band providing accompaniment (Bruce Hecksel lead guitar, Julie Patchouli bass/percussion, Yata rhythm guitar).  
Art on display from area high school students, potters wheel demonstrations, face painting, painting projects for kids.

FAMILY FUN IN DURAND MEMORIAL PARK at the BAND SHELL
Pack up the family, bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of great entertainment with friends with community organizations offering treats.


August 1-2, 2009
2ndAnnual Blues on the Chippewa

Visit http://www.bluesonthechippewa.org/ for more details.

AUGUST 26, 2009 • 6pm to 9pm
Music in the Park
Car Show and Cruise with 50’s Music

Main attraction:  Jack Knife and the Sharps from the Twin Cities

September 9, 2009 • 5pm to 8pm
Music in the Park
Taste of Durand Fall Festival  - Area Restaurants with Delicious Cuisines

Opening with the return of Lima Polka Choir (20-25 members strong, local personalities, beautiful harmonies).
Main attraction:  Mary Jane Trio (Mary Jane Singerhouse, keyboard and vocals; Bill Havlik, saxophone; Larry Reckin, tuba; and Mary Alice Cartwright or Virgie Fritz, drums).  Polka music since 1952, local residents.

FAMILY FUN IN DURAND MEMORIAL PARK at the BAND SHELL
Pack up the family, bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of great entertainment with friends with community organizations offering treats.

Saturday, November 28, 2009
9th Annual Durand Dazzle Day Events & Illuminated Parade



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