Summer Sensations: Farmington Dew Days to include parade, much more

This year’s Farmington Dew Days has events running from June 11-16. The events include the Grand Parade, Bed Races, carnival, car cruise and much more.

Farmington's Dew Days includes a grand parade during the annual festival. Photo by Rick Orndorf

For a complete and updated events listing go online to http://farmingtondewdays.com.

Here are some of the highlights from the festival:

Tuesday, June 12

• 7 p.m. Miss Farmington Pageant – Boeckman Middle School

Thursday, June 14

•10 a.m.-2 p.m. Family Fun Day – 19645 Pilot Knob Road – free games, prizes, bounce house and more.

• 6-9 p.m. Flavors of Farmington at Rambling River Park (ice arena in case of rain)

Friday, June 15

• 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s Craft Fair – Dakota County Farmington Library – registration required

• 12-8 p.m. Art Fair & Business Expo, Crafters

• 2 p.m. Family fun event – sponsored by Our Family Foods – downtown stage area

• 5 p.m. Kids Big Wheel Race (registration at 4:30 p.m.) – big wheels available if needed

• 6:30 p.m. Bed Races – from 2nd to 4th Streets in downtown Farmington

• 7 p.m. Cruise and Car Show – starting at the Dakota County Fairgrounds

• 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music featuring American Roadhouse  – stage by beer gardens

Saturday, June 16

• 8  a.m. Dew Run – get map online – old City Hall at 325 Oak Street

• 10 a.m.-8p.m. Art Fair and Business Expo

• 11 a.m. Kiddie Parade (registration at 10:30)

• 12 p.m. Home Town Honoree Ceremony – stage by beer gardens

• 12-3 p.m. Live music featuring 4 on the Floor – stage by beer gardens

• 1-2 p.m. Special Delivery Singers – stage by beer gardens

• 2-4 p.m. Zumba – Main Stage

• 4 p.m. Grand Parade

• 6 p.m. Kiss the Pig – stage by beer garden

• 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Midnight Live featuring Wasted Talent  – stage by beer gardens

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