Menno, South Dakota

Area Events & Celebrations

Area History Events & Celebrations Accommodations Local Churches Organizations Photo Gallery Memorial Day Services - Menno City Cemetery - May 31 2010 - 10:00 am Parade, Baseball Game, Fireworks, Entertainment July 4, 2013 Independence Celebration     Hot Summer Days & Sweet Summer Nights September 14, 2013 Menno Car Show     September 27, 2013 Band Day     The Menno Heritage Museum & Annex Open during most of the above events Menno Museum Menno Pioneer Power Show September 21 & 22, 2013 SODAK STAMM Oktoberfest October 26, 2013 Local Accomodations Need a place to stay when you're in town for one of our celebrations? Check here for a list of available options.     Click Here for Printer Friendly Version INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR MENNO There will be many activities taking place in Menno in observance of the Independence Day holiday.  Menno 4th of July Trivia The 1st  July 4th parade was held in 1966 – the notice invited the public and prizes were provided. Before that – there were two ballgames on the 4th of July. Roger Mensch started managing the parade in 1972 – 2012 marks his 40th year. Trivia provided by Kenny Aisenbrey. The 2013 Parade theme is “Honor the Starts & Stripes” Schedule:       Thursday, July 4, 2013:   7:30am   11:am Parade   FFA BBQ following parade 7:30pm           Some times are approximate and subject to change More Information on Road Races when available Fireworks will be available for sale from the Menno Athletic Club. Click here for details as they become available. The American Legion Rames-Bender Post 152 will sponsor a parade in Menno on July 4th, 2012, starting at 11:00 a.m. The the theme of the 2 012 parade will be "America the Beuatiful". There is no pre-registration for the parade. If you wish to have your float judged, please be in line by 9 a.m. July 3. Registration is near the city/school gym in the 400 block of Fifth Street. For more information, call: Roger Mensch 605-387-5254 Ken Aisenbrey 605-387-5489 Don't forget to stop by The Menno Heritage Museum & Annex while in town: Extended hours for July 4th weekend are July 4th from 9am to 6pm and July 5th & 6th from 1pm to 4pm. The Museum will be serving Lunch on July 4th and Ice Cream and Pop throughout their extended hours from July 4th through July 6th. No admission to the Museum.   Back Click Here for Printer Friendly Version Back Click Here for Printer Friendly Version MENNO CAR SHOW September 13, 2013 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Main Street, Menno SD Cars, Cycles & Trucks Welcome! Photos from the 2009 Menno Car Show Here   Free Admission to the Car Show - Main Street Door Prizes Refreshments & Food Live Music - Hwy 50 Band - starting 7:30pm Registration at the Fire Hall starting at 4:00 PM Participants (2012): $10.00 Registration Fee for Each Class Trophies awarded in each of the following classes: There were 74 entries - 58 cars, 12 trucks and 4 motorcycles. 2012 Winners: Truck Larry Kirschenman Mark Roti Rodney Hauger Car SOB (Some Other Brand) Kevin Hauger Lu & Oliver Boehner Jerry & Annette Kohoutek MoPar Troy Herlyn Jeremy Jensen Mitch Mehlhaf Ford Forrest & Barb Conrad Connie Nowstrup Glenn Kirschenman GM Terry Diefenderfer Norm Tieszen Leonard Thomas '05 & Newer Stephanie Heckenlaible Stacy Brouwer Jacquline & Duane Olson Race Car Brian Goehring Tim Reiner Street Rod Lona Miller Dallas & Lois Thomas Motorcycle Scott Simonsen Jeremy Zeeb Tim Schelske Modified John Hansen Pam Novak Brice Paulson Participants Choice Forrest & Barbara Conrad Longest Distance Leonard Thomas, Kimball, SD For Additional information contact Shannon Herrboldt at 605 387-5607 Sponsored by the Menno Area Economic Development Corporation Not responsible for Accidents   Back Click Here for Printer Friendly Version 26th Annual "Menno Pioneer Power Show"   *Member MADC September 21-23, 2013 Exhibits: Steam Threshing & Plowing, Saw Mill & Worthington Engine Start-up Demonstrations, "Man-Powered" Tractor Pulls, Flea Market, Crafts, Toy Show. Restored Railroad Depot, Historic Home, One-Room Schoolhouse, Log Cabin, Unity Lutheran Church & Souvenir Shop. Admission: Adults $8, Ages 11-16 $5, Under 11 free Featuring (2013): Buick Cars, Allis Chalmers Tractors and Maytag Engines NEW! See the newly designed Farm Remnant Emporium & Gas Engine Building, Women's building. New Exhibits in virtually every building every year. Contact Gerald Nusz at 605-387-5166 2013 Schedule - TENTATIVE Saturday, September 21, 2013: 8:00 am Registration 9:00 am Flea Market & Toy Show Open Women's Building Equipment Operators Safety Meeting 10:30 am - Noon Steam Engine Plowing & Threshing;Ca Sawmill & Edgar; Corn Cutting, Binding & Chopping; Corn Shelling & Shredding Noon Antique car & Tractor Parade 1:00 pm Children's games open 2:30 pm Money Pile for Children 2:30 - 3:30 pm Steam Engine Plowing; Sawmill Start-up; Corn Cutting, Binding & Chopping; Corn Shelling & Shredding 3:00 pm Antique & Mini Rod Pull ***City Wide Rummage ?? ***     Sunday, September 22, 2013:   7:30 am - 1pm Pancake Breakfast/Lunch Sponsored by the Menno Community Club 8:30 am Exhibitors/Workers Church Service 9:00 am Flea Market & Toy Show Open Women's Building 11:00 am Worthington Start-up 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Steam Engine Plowing; Sawmill Start-up; Corn Cutting, Binding & Chopping; Corn Shelling & Shredding; and More! Noon Children's games open 1:00 pm Children's Pedal Tractor Pull 1:00 pm Ladies Nail-Driving Contest - Sponsored by Menno Lumber Co. 1:45 pm Bale Throwing Contest 2:30 pm Antique Car & Tractor Parade 3:30 pm Pickup and Exhibitor Tractor Pull Toy Show Farm Equipment Salesmen Samples, farm displays, cast-iron toys, radio-controlled toys, pedal tractors, collectibles & more. For more information contact: Daniel Mettler 605 387-2323 Antique Tractor Pull $15.00 Entry fee per class, max. 2 hooks per tractor Weigh-in 9:30 am - noon at show grounds One (1) free admission with each tractor Trophies awarded in Div. I; Cash back in Div. II and Div. IV Mini-Rod Pull For puller information, contact Kyle Stepanek (605) 760-3463  For more information visit the Menno Pioneer Heritage Association website. Back Click Here for Printer Friendly Version Menno Band Day September 27, 2013 10:00 a.m. on 5th Street On Friday, September 27th area bands will return to Menno for the 5th Annual Menno Band Day. In 2011, 21 bands participated.  TENTATIVE The parade starts at 10:00 A.M., with the middle school bands leading the way. To make this event run smoothly, many volunteers are needed. If you are willing to provide assistance for this event, please contact Gwen Wenisch @ 605-387-5161. Map of Parade Route available HERE SCHOOL NAME MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS         CLASS C             CLASS B           CLASS A           GUEST BAND     Sponsored by the Menno Area Development Corporation Back Click Here for Printer Friendly Version Oktoberfest October 26, 2013 Authentic German Meal and German Entertainment. Starting at 7:00 pm In the Menno City-School Auditorium Entertainment provided by: Entertainment this year is by the "Bumblebees". Advance tickets are required at only $15 per person. For reservations please call President Gary Jerke at 605-583-4454 or Donna Zeeb at 605-387-5577 or Vi Ranney at 605-665-3596. German buffet served.  The usual German meal of homemade sausage, German potato salad, sauerkraut, baked apples, assorted bars and all kinds of kuchen will be served at 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $15.00 Advance tickets available. Tickets are LIMITED, advanced purchase suggested. Contact Vi Rannye at (605)665-3596 or Gary Jerke at (605)583-4544 and Eugene Weidenbach (605)583-4470 The banks in the small surrounding communities will also have tickets available Call early as this event usually sells out in advance. Back     Home - Visitors Center  - Government Center - Education - Economic Development  - Recreational Oportunities - Help © 2002 Menno Area Development Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Web Hosting Provided by Golden West Communications Web Design by TJean Design.