Välkommen till Lindström, MN

Sister city to Tingsryd, Sweden
45th Anniversary

2008 DATES JULY 9-13
Karl Oskar Days
Wed.-Sun., July 9-13, 2008
Sponsored by the Karl Oskar Committee.

 

 

 

WINNERS:

Karl Oskar Days 
Pie Contest winners:

1st Place - Dorothy Lindberg (Carmel Apple Streusel)

2nd Place - Marguerette Malcomson (Strawberry Rhubarb)

3rd Place - Michael Johnson (Banana Cream Pie)


Winning Numbers for
  Buttons

1st  0799  $250

2nd  0137  $150

3rd  0039    $75

     Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson are fictional characters in Vilhelm Moberg’s classic novels who represent the thousands of Swedes (and other immigrants) who left their European homelands in the late 1800’s to seek a better life for themselves and their families.  They came to America (many to the new Chisago Lake settlement) for land, jobs, and religious freedom. They labored intensely to make their dreams come true and experienced much joy and sorrow along the way.  Join with us in celebrating the rich heritage of the St Croix Valley and the uniqueness of downtown Lindström – sister city to Tingsryd, Sweden.                 Committee Acting Chair: Paul Dennison, 651-257-4818 651-257-4818                                           Registration forms to PO Box 159, Lindstrom, MN 55045

Subject to change without notice

July 9-13, 2008
Karl Oskar
Snuff Box
Treasure Hunt
Worth $500  cash prize 
if wearing a 2008
Karl Oskar Days button
Clues will be posted at NOON at
Lindstrom Foods,
Chisago County Press,
Lindstrom Antique Mall
and Wally Carlson's bp Station

KARL OSKAR DAY
BUTTONS

help to fund events.  Cost $2.00 - available at stores.  Collectible.  Prizes - match the numbers drawn with your button number and win $250, $150 or $50.

 

Wed., July 9

Noon Snuff Box clues posted at Lindstrom Foods,
Chisago County Press,
Lindstrom Antique Mall
and Wally Carlson's bp Station
4-7 p.m. Farmers' Market, St. Bridget Catholic Church parking lot 651-257-3514
4:30-7 p.m. Outdoor Community BBQ,
Lindstrom Foods parking lot 651-257-5113
7 p.m. Harmony in Park, Paul Christians,   Lions Park, Bring your own lawn chair.  65-257-0620 City Hall

Thursday, July 10

Noon Snuff Box clues posted
 
Lindstrom Foods,
Chisago County Press,
Lindstrom Antique Mall
and Wally Carlson's bp Station, 651-257-5115
5-9 p.m. Ladies' Night Out, shopping extravaganza in downtown Lindstrom, 651-257-8087 see schedule
7 p.m. Karl Oskar Queen Coronation  & Tingsryd, Sweden-Sister City Recognition program,  Performing Arts Center, CL High School,  admission $3 without a button, $2 with a button, Photo gallery of previous KOD Queens
651-442-4307 Missy

Friday, July, 11

11:30 a.m. Taste of Tingsryd lunch, Lindstrom Community Center, Advance tickets required/available at City Hall, Chamber office and Deutschland Meats 651-257-1128; 12:15 p.m. Open to public 12:30 p.m., Swedish Sing-Along
Noon Snuff Box clues posted, if not found yet. Lindstrom Foods,
Chisago County Press,
Lindstrom Antique Mall
and Wally Carlson's bp Station
5 p.m. KOD Queen's Tug-O-War Challenge, in mud pit across from Lions Park. food and beverage concessions available in Lions Park. 651-257-4307 Missy
6:30  p.m.

Kiddy Parade lineup on St Croix Avenue (frontage road north of Fairview cemetery) with parade at 
7 pm
. South on Akerson Street, west on Sylvan Avenue with finish at Band Shell in Lions Park.   Coronation of Junior King and Queen follows.  Food and beverage concessions available. Evielyn, 462-5471

 

7:30 p.m. Live music & dance "Boardwalk Blues," at Mariner's Moon, Lindstrom www.marinersmoon.com 651-257-9524
8-10 p.m. Family Bingo, at the Lindstrom Community Center - Fundraiser for Trinity Lutheran Youth 651-257-5129

Saturday, July 12

7 a.m. Lindstrom Loppet, 5K Run/Walk, registration,  Lakes Area Free Church. Walk/Run race start time 8 a.m., proceeds go to Fairview Scholarship Fund. Carla Norelius 651-257-8806
7:30 a.m. Golf Tournament begins, shotgun start, cash prizes, Chisago Lakes Golf Course. 651-257-1484
8 a.m.-
noon
Farmers' Market, St. Bridget Catholic Church parking lot, 651-257-3514
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Classic Car Show & Food, St. Bridget Catholic Church parking lot, $3 entry fee, prizes. Public welcome, free admission, 651-257-3368 Larry and 651-257-7475 Dan
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Community Arts and Crafts and Food Booths, in Memorial Park (formerly Library Park), arts and crafts, entertainment, food,  registration forms available at CL Chamber office. Becky 651-338-8524 Arts, Crafts and Food Vendor
Registration forms
10 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Sidewalk sales and specials, Lindstrom shops 
10 a.m.-
2 p.m.
Book Sale,  used books at the NEW Chisago Lakes Area Library,Fundraiser for Friends of the Library, 651.257.2817
10 a.m. Basketball  Tournament (3 on 3), in St. Bridget Catholic Church parking lot. 763-862-3268 Craig for more info and rules go to www.chisagolakes.k12.mn.us/schools/
highschool/staff/3on3Rules
11 a.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest, Lindstrom Dairy Queen. Must pre-register at DQ, 651-257-2536
11 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Showcase of  Local Musicians & Dancers,   in Memorial Park, Pre-register with Dave 651-213-6181
Sat., July 12 cont.
Noon Snuff Box clues posted, if not yet found
2-5 p.m. Cribbage Tournament, Swedish Inn, cash prizes, John 257-4072
3 p.m. Queen's Tea & Social for visiting royalty, at Gustaf Historic House, Lindstrom
4-9 p.m. Lindstrom Fire Dept. and Lions Parade Party, in front of fire hall

 

Karl Oskar Grande Day Parade
 Line up at 5 p.m. in the Industrial Park,
start time 6 p.m., new route this year
Entries must pre-register. 651-466-1598 Craig
Parade Registration forms available
Click here

8 p.m. Music and Dance, "Lucas Cates," Mariner's Moon. www.marinersmoon.com 257-9524
8 p.m.

Live Music and Outdoor Dance,
"Deuce," at Tortilla's, 651*257*8770 Tammy

Sunday, July 13

7 a.m.-noon Masons Pancake Breakfast, Masonic Lodge, on main street  in Lindstom
11 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Arts and Crafts and Food Booths, Memorial Park, 651-338-8524 Becky
11 a.m.-
4 p.m.
 Showcase of  Local Musicians and Dancers, in Memorial Park, pre-register 651-213-6181 Dave
1:30 p.m. Pie Baking Contest,  in Chisago Lakes Information Center,  Registration forms available at Chamber office and grocery stores.  Pies available for purchase after judging.   651-257-6373
2-4 p.m. Open Trap Shoot, Chisago Lakes Sportsmen's Club, door prizes 651-257-4697
6-7 p.m.

Bald Eagle Water Ski Club, on South Lindstrom Lake near Beach Park.

7-10 p.m. "Help! Beatles Tribute" band concert, Beach Park, food concessions available or bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the evening.
BEST EVER Fireworks, 10 p.m., Beach Park, sponsored  by Lindstrom Volunteer Fire Department; a special thanks to Marine Dock and Lift for providing the fireworks platform; water patrol provided by Chisago-Lindstrom Lakes Association and Chisago County Sheriff's office. 

All events and activities subject to change.

 

Gold sponsor:
Plastic Products Company, Lindstrom
Lindstrom Volunteer Fire Department
Lakes Area Police Department

Silver Sponsor:
Chisago County Press

Bronze sponsor:
Needed
Call 651-257-1177 or Email 

 

 

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