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Area Events & Celebrations

 

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
Scenes from Menno SD

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.
 
 

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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.

 

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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
  1. Larry Kirschenman
  2. Mark Roti
  3. Rodney Hauger

Car SOB (Some Other Brand)

  1. Kevin Hauger
  2. Lu & Oliver Boehner
  3. Jerry & Annette Kohoutek
MoPar
  1. Troy Herlyn
  2. Jeremy Jensen
  3. Mitch Mehlhaf
Ford
  1. Forrest & Barb Conrad
  2. Connie Nowstrup
  3. Glenn Kirschenman
GM
  1. Terry Diefenderfer
  2. Norm Tieszen
  3. Leonard Thomas
'05 & Newer
  1. Stephanie Heckenlaible
  2. Stacy Brouwer
  3. Jacquline & Duane Olson

Race Car

  1. Brian Goehring
  2. Tim Reiner

Street Rod

  1. Lona Miller
  2. Dallas & Lois Thomas
Motorcycle
  1. Scott Simonsen
  2. Jeremy Zeeb
  3. Tim Schelske

Modified

  1. John Hansen
  2. Pam Novak
  3. 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

 

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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.

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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

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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.

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