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Events and Activities
The organization is planning to coordinate, promote, fundraise for, and oversee the following community events:
1. Community Expo: A venue to showcase local activities and businesses in the Farmington Area. Handouts, brochures, coupons and other information about local goods and services are distributed during the three hour event. A Scholastic Book Fair, music, refreshments, FYAA signups and other entertainment are offered as well. This is a great opportunity for businesses and residents to network. Held annually in January (or February) at Farmington High School. 2009 Pictures
2. Easter Carnival: An indoor Easter carnival, complete with fun games and prizes for area children. The Easter bunny visits with the children and photo ops are available. Food donations for an area food bank are collected. Held annually the day before Easter in Community Education Wing at Meadowview Elementary. 2008 Pictures
3. Support Your Troops Haunted House: A Haunted House is coming to Farmington in October. We will partner with Germaine and Grant Beyl and friends to expand on their annual event that was held by invitation only on their property for the past few years and open it up to the general public. This new event will take place at the Dakota County Grounds in the 4-H Building. Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to local area service men who have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, in the form of gift packages; the goal being to make a positive impact on the lives of them and their families. In addition, the Fallen Warriors Memorial (173rd Airborne, Vencenza, Italy - the Beyls' son's unit) will continue to be sponsored. Held annually during the second weekend in October.
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4. Halloween Walk: To provide a safe and organized indoor activity for local children on Halloween evening. Children walk along the displays and characters collecting candy and gifts. Children are also invited to participate in organized games and refreshments. Food shelf donations are collected. Held annually on Halloween evening by public and private organizations.
5. Dew Days: One of our largest and most anticipated yearly events, Dew Days, allows local residents and their families to participate in a wide range of activities that appeal to an array of ages and tastes. With over a 95K budget for 2009 (wholly funded by sponsorships, individual donors, button sales and community participation, this event is sure to "knock your socks off”. Our volunteers are working very hard to provide a spectacular update to a "beloved” event. Be In addition to the many favorite offerings of the past, this year will also include many new events; such as headliner bands, the Flavor of Farmington with wine and beer tasting, a beer garden, a daycare day, senior events and much, much more. Be sure to add this to your list of summer “must dos”. Held annually during the last week of June at the Dakota County Fairgrounds Dew Days Site
6. Little Miss & Miss Pageant and Button Contest: Held during Rambling River Days, the Miss Farmington Pageant is not a beauty contest. The purpose of the pageant is to select ambassadors to represent the Farmington area in activities during Rambling River Days, area parades and events throughout the year. It is open to young ladies ages 17-21 who go to school or live in the Farmington area. Candidates are judged in: Talent, Interviews, Fashion show, button sales and overall personality. Prizes include scholarships. Many local businesses sponsor the Miss and Little Miss candidates. Sponsors are recognized in the Pageant program, candidates wear a sash with the sponsor’s name, business owners or employees escort their candidate on stage at the Pageant, sponsors are announced at parades, sponsors are listed in the full page ad in the Independent advertising the candidates and the Pageant. The Pageant consists of an opening dance performance, fashion show, talent, interview session, and coronation. The Pageant will be held at the Farmington High School Auditorium. Rambling River Days button are available from the candidates, at participating local businesses, at City Hall, or at the door.
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