67th Annual Montevideo Fiesta Days
Thursday, May 17
6:00pm-8:00pm Fiesta Meet the Candidates and Sponsors at Java River Courtyard
Sunday, June 10
8:00am-1:00pm Fly-in Breakfast at the Montevideo Airport; free Airplane Rides for ages 8-17
8:00am-2:30pm Flashback Car Show at the Montevideo Airport, free to the public and concessions all day; specialty trophies chosen by Fiesta Royalty; car registration $10, 8:00am-12:00pm; Contact 320.269.4724 or mattworx@maxminn.com for information
Monday, June 11
TBD Dream Big Summer Reading program kick-off – open to all children through July 28th; Contact the Montevideo Public Library at 320.269.6501 for information
5:00pm-6:30pm Business After Hours at the Montevideo VFW Post 380 sponsored by Minnwest Bank with Fiesta Board, Royalty and Candidates
7:00pm Bingo Night at the Community Center in Southtown Plaza
Tuesday, June 12
11:00am-1:00pm Mayor’s Brunch at Meadow Creek Assisted Living; open to the public with reservations required; free will donation; Contact Sherrie at 320.269.9000 or sherbennett2011@gmail.com for information
4:00pm Candidate/Royal Ambassador Interviews on KDMA, 1460 AM
Wednesday, June 13
11:30am Fiesta Days Senior Ambassador Coronation, Dinner and Dance with Fiesta Board, Royalty and Candidates at the Community Center in Southtown Plaza music provided by “The Country Squires”; Contact Diane Ostlie at 320.269.9375 for reservations
1:30pm-2:30pm Prime Timer Ice Cream Social at the Community Center with Fiesta Royalty and Candidates, sponsored by Minnwest Bank
5:30pm 5K CROP Walk with Registration at 4:30 and Pre-Crop Walk Kick off at 5:15pm; contact Vicki Poier at vpoier@yahoo.com for information;
6:00pm Refreshments by Delia Castenada and Friends following CROP Walk at no charge
7:00pm Interfaith Worship Service at Smith Park Shelter House following Crop walk with Armando Castaneda and Debra Lee Fader; Various music ministry from Latin Community and United Methodist Church;
Thursday, June 14
9:00am-7:30pm Book Sale at the Montevideo Public Library
3:30pm-6:30pm Farmer’s Market at Smith park
5:00pm-7:00pm Community Picnic at Smith Park, $3.00 donation to Montevideo Fiesta Days (serving hot dogs, chips and root beer floats); sponsored by Bill’s Supermarket, Jakes Pizza, Coborns; hosted by Montevideo Fiesta Days; served by Montevideo Foundation, Women of Today and KDMA
4:00pm-8:00pm Family Activities free for all ages at Smith Park; Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Music Boosters, Zumba lessons, Bounce House, Rock Climbing wall, Fiesta Basket Raffle, and more
5:00pm-6:00pm Montevideo Community Band Perfomance
5:30pm Kiddie Parade Line-up in parking lot behind Hunt on Main; Contact Claudia at 320.226.9296 or Vicki at 507.382.3868 to register – participants must register by June 13 at 6:00pm to be judged and eligible to win prizes.
6:00pm Kiddie Parade through Smith Park
7:00pm Fiesta Junior Royal Ambassador Coronation and announcement of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Kiddie Parade winners at Smith Park
Friday, June 15
9:00am-5:00pm Book Sale at the Montevideo Public Library;
10:30am-11:00am Summer Story Time at Java River with stories read by Fiesta Royal Ambassadors
10:00am-8:00pm Community Ed Kid’s Day – Contact Community Ed/Recreation at 320.269.5026; Youth Baseball-Softball Picture Day (8:45am-12:30pm) at Softball Complex; ECFE Family Fest – Horse drawn trolley rides, Pony rides, Baby animal petting zoo, Activities for kids, Concessions , Face Painting, Minnow Races (10:00am-12:00pm) at Softball Complex; Fiesta Track Meet for ages 4-14 years at High School Stadium (12:45pm); Bowling for prizes at Melody Lanes for Grades K-5 $2 admission fee, Limit of 50 (3:00pm); Free swimming at Montevideo Outdoor Pool for all youth and families (1:00pm-8:00pm) Sponsored by the City of Montevideo; TWINS Youth Baseball Clinic for ages 6-9 (2:00pm-3:30pm) and ages 10-15 (3:30pm-5:00pm) at the Varsity Baseball Field; 3:3 Basketball Tournament at Windom Park Outdoor Courts, $10 registration fee, Limit 4 players per team (Registration 5:00-5:30pm; Play begins at 5:30pm)
5:00pm-7:00pm Taco Feed at the VFW with Fiesta Board, Royalty, and Candidates
7:00pm Fiesta Speedway Races at Chippewa County Fairgrounds
7:30pm Montevideo Spartans Baseball Game – Montevideo vs. Appleton; Fiesta Days Royal Ambassadors available for photos with fans
Saturday, June 16
8:00am-4:30pm Riverfest Rendezvous at Lagoon Park; 5 k Run, bike, canoe, kayak race on the Chippewa River; Live music by Fall to Reason, Butch Halterman and the Educators, The Little Prairie Pickers and The Strollers; contact 320.269.2984 or 320.269.8274 for information or registration
8:30am Fiesta Scramble Golf Tournament at Montevideo Country Club, contact Pro Shop at 320.269.6828
9:00am-2:00pm Amazing Fiesta Race, Scavenger hunt around Montevideo for all ages; pre- registration preferred contact Derrick Schiff (Mind Your Business) at 320.269.9110 $20/team if registered prior to June 1, 2012, $30/team after June 1, 2012; Cash prizes ($250, $100, $50) awarded
9:00am-2:00pm Book Sale at the Montevideo Public Library
9:30am-11:00am Smith Addition Reunion at corner of CR15 and Town Road, Coffee and doughnuts provided but bring your own chair; contact Jean Hoidal at 320.269.9538
10:00am Montevideo Noon Lions Duck Race at Lagoon Park, $5 raffle, Fiesta Junior Ambassadors will be “dumping the ducks”
11:00-2:00pm Free Entertainment at Java River Courtyard
11:00pm-4:00pm Fireman’s Fun Day at the VFW Post 380 – Bounce houses, dunk tank, bucket brigade and other kid events free for all ages
12:00pm-4:30pm Uruguayan BBQ; Welcome visiting Uruguayans, members of the Minnesota Uruguay Partners of the Americas
6:00pm International Ceremonies, Fiesta Ambassador’s Reception and Dinner at the Montevideo Country Club, open to the public with reservations required; tickets $15, contact Amanda Macziewski at 320.269.5209 or Lea Williamson at 320.226.0493
8:00pm Fireman’s Dance and Fundraiser at the Montevideo VFW Post 380
Sunday, June 17
10:00am Royal Tea at the Montevideo Community Center (by invitation only)
9:00am-1:00pm Milwaukee Road Heritage Center First Annual Festival/Craft Sale at the Depot; Arts/Crafts, Guided tours, Model Railroad exhibit; for information call 320.269.9563 and leave a message
1:00pm Montevideo Fiesta Days Grande Day Parade (starts at Canton Avenue and North 1st Street travels south down Main Street, turns west at Post Office then north past Smith Park on South Parkway Drive); contact Angel at 320.226.4242 for a parade application
4:00pm Fiesta Royal Ambassador Coronation at the Fine Arts Center, $5 admission, doors open at 3:00pm
Support Fiesta Days – Buy a Button or Raffle Ticket!!
Check Out What's Happening in the Montevideo Area This Week....
Tuesday, May 15- Texas Hold'em at the VFW- 7 pm
Tuesday, May 15- Bar Bingo at the American Legion- 7 pm
Wednesday, May 16- Fiesta Floral & Plant Sale at the VFW- 10 am
Wednesday, May 16- Library Book Discussion Club Meeting
Thursday, May 17- Ladies Spring Fling at the VFW- 4-8 pm
Thursday, May 17- Burger Bar at the American Legion- 5:30-9 pm
Thursday, May 17- Luther Haven's Syttende Mai Bazaar- 2-3:30 pm
Friday, May 18- Fiesta City Speedway- Take a Kid Racing Night- 7pm
Friday, May 18- Taco & Karaoke at the VFW- 5 pm
Friday, May 18- 4th Annual Multi-Cultural Celebration at the Montevideo TACC- 4-8 pm
Saturday, May 19- Puttin' On the Ritz "DANCE USA" at the Montevideo Fine Arts Center- Shows 1 pm & 6 pm
Saturday, May 19- Prairie's Edge Casino- WE FEST Karaoke Regional Finals
Sunday, May 20- Salute to Veterans- Memorial Service Honoring Veterans at Zion Lutheran Church- 2 pm
For more events go to www.montechamber.com or call 320-269-5527!
Many questions have been asked regarding road closures.
All Montevideo Business's are accessible.
Hwy 212 East going to Granite is CLOSED. The detour to get in and out of Montevideo along Highway 212 will be onto County Road 16 (Farmers Co-op corner), up to County Road 15, then up to Highway 7.
Hwy 212 West going toward Dawson is open to local traffic with potential delays, so yes, at this point you can get through on this road.
We will keep you posted as we know updates.
Update on Construction in and Around Montevideo
This Summer from the Montevideo City Manager
As we have mentioned before, both the City of Montevideo and Mn/DOT are planning a number of projects for summer construction.
Mn/DOT PROJECTS FOR THIS SUMMER:
Pavement Rehabilitation Highway 212 West: This project starts at the East Intersection of Highway 212 and Highway 59 (Trailway’s Corner) and continues West to approximately 3 miles past the West intersection of Highway 212 & Highway 59 (Where Highway 59 heads South towards Marshall). The project starts up again ½ mile East of Dawson and continues West to the intersection of Highway 212 and Highway 75 including a short piece of Highway 75. This project will rehabilitate the pavement and will be constructed using a detour. The project will take a majority of the summer to complete. Work should begin around dJune 1st and plans are for it to be done by August 31st.
Bituminous Mill & Overlay on Highway 7/Highway 29: This project starts just South of the intersection of Highway 212 and Highway 59 (Trailway’s Corner) and continues West approximately 1 mile to the bridge over the entrance to Lagoon Park. The project consists of removing and replacing 4” of bituminous pavement, guardrail & pipe repair. Highway 7/Highway 29 will remain open to traffic during the project, delays should be expected. Work likely will not begin until September 1st to allow the other projects in the area to be completed.
LEVEE CONSTRUCTION- CITY OF MONTEVIDEO PROJECTS :
Highway 212 from Trailways Corner East to Flinn’s Salvage: This entire stretch will be rebuilt and raised as part of Phase 2 of the levee project. This project starts just east of the intersection of Highway 212 and Highway 59 (Trailway’s Corner) and continues east approximately 1 mile to Flinn’s Salvage. At some point in the project County Road 42 will be affected. Highwat 212 will be closed on April 23rd, by the intersection with OCunty Road 42 and Highway 212 will remain open until June.
Internal Projects: A number of internal city projects have been bid and should begin in late June. They include North 6th Street, from Highway 7 north to Ost Avenue; Town Road; Orchard Circle; and Linda Lane and some Storm Sewer work on Lincoln Avenue.
Airport Main Runway Reconstruction: The city anticipates that approval will be given for reconstruction of the main runway at the airport. This work will not begin until August 1st.
When I had lunch today I was greeted with a May Day basket on my step. This got me wondering what May Day is all about. According to Wikipedia:
May Day Baskets are made and are usually filled with flowers or treats and left at someone's doorstep. The giver rings the bell and runs away. The person receiving the basket tries to catch the fleeing giver. If they catch the person, a kiss is exchanged.
Modern May Day ceremonies in the U.S. vary greatly from region to region.
May 1 is also recognized in the U.S. as Law Day.
May Day reminds me that summer is near. It has been a gloriously warm winter and spring so far!
Parking Lot at the 2012 Montevideo Xpo
Lynn from Runnings
American Legion Riders Water Balloon Toss
The 2012 Montevideo Xpo was a great event. There were around 2,000 people that came to the two day event at the former Running's Building in Montevideo. There were 77 business vendor booths at the show! Some of these vendors donated items for the door prize drawings. Below is a list of the winners!
Norwex Clothes: Virginia Koenen
Van Gorp Landscaping Topper's Gift Certificate: Jody French, Carrie Anderson, Doreen Velder
American Legion Steak & Shrimp Fry Certificate: Chad Jordahl & Arlene Kranz
The Homestore Design Center Gift Baskets: Jenny Waller, Renae Wellnitz, Sandy Sumner
Prairie Five $25 Coborns Gift Card- Natasha Schneider
Eden's Green Hanging Basket- Cheryl Christensen
PK Stranlund Jam Basket- Anna Thoene
Two Rivers Cabinets and Furniture/Homegoing Caskets Wooden Bowl- Andy Coulter
Culligan Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System- Tonya Axford
Sanborn Woodcrafts Patio Furniture Sets- Galen Lanning, Doris Velde
Thank you to everyone who attended the show and who were vendors there!
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The Chamber's Annual Easter EGG-Citement Egg Hunt was held on April 7th in Windom Park. There were around 300 attendees that hunted for eggs, enjoyed the petting zoo, and got their picture with the Easter Bunny and his friends!
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The Montevideo Retail Group met last night and discussed this years upcoming Crazy Dayz event. The dates of Crazy Dayz retail stores sales event will be July 19th-21st. They will again have a street fair to kick off the event on July 19th which will be on Highway 7. The group decided to rotate locations throughout the community. This is an exciting change as we highlight many different locations of retail businesses in our community!
Vendors booths will be welcomed at this event. To get more information about the 2012 Crazy Dayz event please call 320-269-5527
2011 Crazy Monte Dayz
Montevideo held their 2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade last Saturday. The weather was a beautiful seventy six degrees with clear blue skies. St. Patrick's Day usually lands on a week day so we were very fortunate this year with a Saturday event. Many people from the community came to enjoy the sites and sounds of the first parade of the season! Here are some pictures from the event:
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Families enjoyed the beautiful weather at the St. Patrick's Day Parade!
The American and Irish Flags
The Irish Kazoo Band
Mayor Debra Lee Fader
BLEEP Drum Corp
Fiesta Days Ambassadors
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The Montevideo Chamber of Commerce's Women's Expo was held on March 10th at the Training and Community Center. There were over 60 vendor booths and 4 great breakout sessions!
Here are some photo's from the day:
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The line of attendees waiting to come into the Women's Expo!
Committee Members at the entrance table
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Congratulations to Bob and the Gallery on 1st!
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I was searching through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website and found the date that the Montevideo Chamber of Commerce became a business. I was a bit shocked when I saw that our start date was May 19th, 1936. The Chamber has been running for 75 years this year! All along it has been promoting Montevideo and all that we have to offer locally.
Looking back to 1936 here are some fun facts from that year:
Average Cost of new house $3,925.00
Average wages per year $1,713.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 10 cents
Average Cost for house rent $24.00 per month
A loaf of Bread 8 cents
A LB of Hamburger Meat 12 cents
Studebaker Car $665.00
Ladies Swimming Costume $6.95
The Montevideo Chamber Admirals hosted Business after Hours at the American Legion on Monday, February 20th. Business after Hours is an excellent way to network with other Chamber members from other businesses around the community. These events are always held on the third Monday of each month. The location varies from being at Chamber member businesses to being held at banquet halls. Here are some pictures from Monday's event:
The Montevideo Chamber Admirals
Bob Christensen, of the Gallery on 1st, is honored for 45 years in business.
"Deal or No Deal" was played at Business after Hours. Attendees had a chance to win prizes!
Paul Gervais chose the "Mystery Box" in Deal or No Deal. He won a mustache and Cenex pen!
Galen Slater tells Weldy Hodge what he won!
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The Montevideo Convention and Visitor's Bureau chose the winning photo's for their "Picture Perfect Postcard Contest" at their monthly meeting last night. The photo's were submitted by email and on the Chamber's Facebook page "Montevideo, Minnesota". The three categories for the contest were People, Places, and Nature in Montevideo.
The winning photos were:
Winner of the "Nature" category
Winner in the "People" category
Winner of the "Place" category: Camp Release
CURE will be holding their 20th Annual Meeting & Progressive Party this Saturday, February 11th, from 12noon-10:00pm. The Chamber Girls will be attending this event and are very excited to be a part of it.
The days events start out with live musician entertainment at Java River. There will also be local foods there to sample along with a great cup of coffee! Through out the day people can tour the CURE office(including the upstairs writers retreat), pick up a commemorative 20th Anniversary poster from A to Z Letterpress, listen to guide Tom Berry and the Hudson Bay Women tell stories from their rafting trips at the public library, attend the banquet events at the Hollywood in the evening, and so much more!
CURE's 2011 Annual Meeting
CURE's 2011 Annual Meeting
CURE's 2011 Annual Meeting
CURE is an excellent local organization that focuses public awareness on the Upper Minnesota River Watershed and takes action to restore this area of the river's quality, biological integrity and natural beauty for the benefit of all. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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For those who would like to really surprise your Valentine try one of these "large" cards.
Sweetness for your Sweetie!
Flowers that will wow her.
Jewelry and Accessories are always something a woman cant resist.
Stylish Scarves to keep her warm.
Small treasures mean a lot.
Stylish Purses and Wallets
Hunter's Secret Lingerie
Drinks to top the night off
These are a few of the many things to buy around Montevideo for Valentine's Day.
If you would like to know where to purchase these items or would like more ideas call 320-269-5527.
A group of eight met last night for the Montevideo Chamber's Retail Group meeting. These individuals all come together for the purpose of creating local events and promotions that encourage shopping locally and bringing business to our community. These are the events that the retail committee is currently working on:
- Easter EGG-Citement- Scheduled for April 7th at Windom Park in Montevideo. Kids of all ages are invited to participate in this yearly Easter Egg Hunt in which they receive candy and local business coupons (that the parents will like also).
-Crazy Monte Days- This will be the 4th year of our Crazy Days street fair in Montevideo. This year we will continue to have fun activities for kids and many shopping bargains for all!
- Trick or Treat Street is scheduled for Wednesday, October 31st. Kid's will have the opportunity to go from business to business and get candy in this fun and safe event.
- Holiday Promotions- Shop Montevideo and Win Big will be back again in 2012. Customers who shop at Montevideo businesses have the opportunity to win money back when they bring their receipts into the Chamber Office and enter them into weekly prize drawings.
- Red Dot Sales- The first Thursday of each month retail stores offer special 'Red Dot Sales' to customers searching for a bargain!
The group also brainstormed new ideas and improving the existing events. They are always looking for volunteers to help out with events. Many hands definitely make for light work!
If you would like more information on becoming a part of the retail committee or would like to volunteer at events please email us at generalinfo@montechamber.com or call 320-269-5527.
It's your community. Shop Local.
The Minnesota Twins caravan made its way out to the Montevideo VFW Post #380 this morning.
Here are some photos from the event!
Twins Pitcher Anhtony Swarzak and Montevideo Mayor Debra Lee Fader
T.C.Bear, Infielder Trevor Plouffe, and Mayor Debra Lee Fader
Twins fans with T.C.Bear
Twins Fans with T.C.Bear
Broadcaster Dan Gladden
Trevor Plouffe, Anthony Swarzak, Chris Parmelee, and Dan Gladden
Angie Steinbach and Holly Sherod
Angie Steinbach is originally from Hills, Minnesota. She grew up on her families farm in which they farmed soybeans and corn. Some of her foundest memories of growing up was learning to drive tractor and spending many summers 'picking beans'. Her family still lives in the Hills area and she also has a brother and his family in Worland, Wyoming. Angie's husband is currently serving in Kuwait with his National Guard Unit.
Angie has her Business Administration degree from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. She has worked in the healthcare field before her work at the Chamber of Commerce. Her plans for the future include going back to school for her Masters Degree in Business Administration.
Holly Sherod grew up in Hanley Falls, Minnesota. Her family farms corn and soybeans in the Hanley Falls area. Holly has many great memories of growing up in rural Minnesota that include community softball leagues and town gatherings. Holly's favorite family member is her son, Mason. He is turning four years old in February. Some of their favorite things to do together are going on walks in warm months and playing the Wii together when temperatures are a bit colder.
Holly has her Medical Administrative Assistant Degree from Minnesota West Community and Technical College of Granite Falls. She worked in the healthcare field prior to her work at the Montevideo Chamber of Commerce.
Angie and Holly have a passion for their work at the Chamber of Commerce. They have their daily business tasks that they do but also work very hard at the many events and promotions throughout the year. Some of the events and promotions they work on are:
· MontevideoWomen’s Expo
o To be held at the Montevideo TACC on March 10th, 2012
· St. Patrick’s Day Parade
o Saturday, March 17th, 2012
· 3rd Annual Montevideo Xpo
o To be held at the former Runnings building in Montevideo on April 13th and 14th, 2012
· Easter EGG-Citement
o Saturday, April 7th, 2012
· Ag Golf Open
o Monday, July 9th, 2012
· Crazy Monte Days
o 4th Annual Crazy Monte Days Celebration
· Candidates Debate
· 10th Annual Montevideo Goose and Pheasant Hunt
· Trick or Treat Street
o Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
· Chamber Annual Fundraiser
o November 16th, 2012
· HolidayLighted Parade and Santa Sittings
· Holiday Shop Local Promotions
o November 23rd- December 21st, 2012- 4 Shop and Win Big Drawings
· Chamber Member-to-Member Discount Cards
o New card to be released in June of 2012
· Chamber Monthly Newsletter
· Chamber Members Insurance Discount Program
· Business After Hours
· Montevideo Young Professionals Group
· Social Networking Sites and Promotion of our Community
· And more…
Do you have a favorite event in Montevideo? Comment below and we will highlight your favorite past years event with a collection of photo's!
Our next blog will be on Valentine's Gift favorite ideas that you can purchase right here in Montevideo!
If you would like more information on the Montevideo Chamber of Commerce please call us at 320-269-5527.
Want to know more about Montevideo? Ask your questions here!
We will be introducing ourselves in tomorrow's blog... 'Meet the Chamber Girls'
Angie Steinbach has been the director at the Montevideo Area Chamber of Commerce for three years now, where she helps promote local businesses. Holly Sherod has been Angie's the executive assistant for two years. Together, the two of them help organize events for the community ranging from the The 1st Annual Governor's Pheasant Opener to the Montevideo Business Expo.
For people interested in moving to or visiting the community, Angie and Holly are often the first point of contact; they are very knowledgeable about area businesses and resources, and everything they have to offer to current and future residents.
