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Local Events Fairmont Glows Over the holidays, Fairmont is transformed into a "City of Lights". You'll enjoy the festive lights everywhere - on homes, businesses, and in two of our city parks. Kids of all ages will bundle up for the Parade of Lights which kicks off "Fairmont Glows" on Friday, November 18th. The parade begins at Wards Park, goes through Downtown Plaza, and marches out to Lincoln Park. You'll see Santa, a reindeer or two, angels and lots and lots of lights! You'll also see delightful displays in both Ward and Lincoln Parks. In Ward Park, the light display of animals was designed to recapture the spirit of Fairmont's Interlaken Zoo. In Lincoln Park, you'll enjoy the feel of an old fashioned Christmas. Both parks draw an ongoing stream of visitors. The lights are usually turned on the weekend before Thanksgiving and are lit daily from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. through January 1st. Bus tours are welcome. Information call (800) 657-3280. Classic Car & Antique Farm Equipment Show Relive fond memories of the past at the annual Classic Car & Antique Farm Equipment Show, held June 11th during Interlaken Heritage Days. You'll see vehicles of every kind from the 1920's right through to the classics of today, and a wide variety of antique farm equipment. Trophies are awarded in 30 plus classes along with the Golden Wheel Award that recognizes those in the community who have spent the better part of their lives keeping the wheels of the area rolling. The Borderline Cruisers also have a model car show for all kids to enter, including trophies.! Interlaken Heritage Days The 2005 Interlaken Heritage Days Summer Fun Festival will be bigger and better than ever. This year's festival is June 11th. The Borderline Cruisers Car Show, held on Downtown Plaza, begins in the morning and lasts throughout the afternoon. There will be children's carnival games, a kid's tractor pull, boat rides, karaoke, great food, beer garden, street dance, and much, much more! Taste of Interlaken will be going on throughout the day with a variety of foods served by area organizations. New this year is a one mile fun run along the parade route beginning at 6:15 p.m. One of Southern Minnesota's finest parades starts at 6:30 p.m. with over 100 units marching through the downtown area. Come early and enjoy the pre-parade pork patty feed and special concert held in Citizen's Park, Downtown Plaza. The festival wraps up with a street dance beginning at 8:00 p.m. There is something for everyone! For more information contact Interlaken Heritage Days, P.O. Box 322, Fairmont or call 507-235-5164 or 507-235-5547. Blue Grass Festival - Heritage Acres July 4th. Enjoy and partake in family picnics, kite flying, buggy rides, blacksmithing, arts and crafts, farm activities, woodworking demonstrations and much more. Music includes local country and bluegrass, as well as area barbershop and other musical talent. Information call (507) 238-4922. Fireworks July 4th, 10:00 p.m.. A spectacular fireworks display can be seen from several locations surrounding Lake Sisseton, including many who view it almost directly overhead from the comfort of their boats on the lake! Fairmont Raceway Martin County Fairgrounds. There's racing May through September each year. Information (507) 235-6996. Martin County Fair Martin County Fairgrounds. Tuesday through Sunday, August 15 - 21. Local livestock and 4-H exhibits, commercial booths, midway amusements, talent shows, entertainment and food, food, food! Information call (507) 235-5547. Fridays in the Park Citizens Plaza, Downtown. If you're looking for something to do on Fridays throughout the summer, then Downtown Plaza is the place to be. The special Events Committee provides visitors to Citizens Park a pleasing variety of entertainment and food every Friday from June 3rd through August 12th. Lunch from one of Fairmont's various restaurants is served from 11:30 - 1:00pm. For about $2.00, you can dine on pizza, chicken, submarine sandwiches or whatever the "Friday in the Park" chef chooses to offer. If you are not hungry enough for lunch, Bank Midwest provides free popcorn in the gazebo. Fridays in the Park offers a variety of entertainment. Over the years, performances have included children's tumbling groups, magicians, musical acts, even plays and karate demonstrations. Entertainment lasts approximately one half hour beginning at 12:15. Each week, following the entertainment, there is a drawing for a gift from local retailers. There is truly something for everyone at "Fridays in the Park"!