NEXT SEVEN DAYS
THURSDAY, AUG. 11
Stories in the Park 10 a.m. at Library Square in downtown Hutchinson. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy. This program continues through Aug. 18. For more information, call the library at 320-587-2368.
Car and Bike Night 5:30-8 p.m. weekly through Aug. 25 at the American Legion Post 104 in downtown Litchfield. For more information, call 320-693-9074.
Thriving Thursdays in Litchfield features DJ Stacy 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Central Park. Future performers include: Crimson Edge on Aug. 18 and October Sun with a pet parade on Aug. 25.
THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, AUG. 11-13
Hutchinson Youth Theatre Association is producing the musical “Bonnie & Clyde” 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, all performances at the Hutchinson High School Auditorium, 1200 Roberts Road S.W. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
FRIDAY, AUG. 12
Dr. Bob’s Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament 2-10 p.m. at Crow River Golf Club, 915 Colorado St. S.W. For more information or to register, visit www.hegrenes.org.
Bait & Hook in Cokato is hosting its annual Parking Lot Party with live music by Cowboys in Sneakers. For more information, call 320-286-4628.
Live music by Josie Sanken 9 p.m. at River House Kitchen + Drinks, 122 Main St. S., in downtown Hutchinson. Upcoming performers include: the Shaw Brothers 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, and Bad Jack 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. For more information, call 320-587-9957.
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, AUG. 12-14
113th annual Gopher Campfire Club Outing on Lake Byron, seven miles north of Hutchinson on County Road 7. For a schedule of events, visit tinyurl.com/2pvhpwt7.
SATURDAY, AUG. 13
Darwin Twine Ball Celebration 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. See the story in this edition of the Leader.
Hutchinson Farmers Market is open 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays and 2:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through October at Depot Marketplace, 25 Adams St. S.W. For more information, email marketdesk@hutchinsonfarmersmarket.org.
Minnesota Garlic Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson. Discount admission coupon in the Leader Shopper and Meeker County Advertiser. For more, see the story in this edition of the Leader.
Deadline to apply for McLeod County Sings. Performances are from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson. For more information and application, visit www.hutchinsonarts.org.
Bobbing Bobber Brewing Co. Community Block Party, 900 State Highway 15, Hutchinson. The fun starts and noon to 8 p.m. This event features inflatables for kids, mini food truck fair and live music 1-4 p.m. by South Grade.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUG. 13-14
The two-day Heatwole Threshing Show, 15498 Walden Ave., Hutchinson, will feature industrial tractors and construction equipment. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day. Admission is free. For more information, call Corey Henke at 320-587-9143.
SUNDAY, AUG. 14
Traveled Ground 3-6 p.m. in the courtyard at Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson. Admission is free. Future performers include: Andy Austin on Aug. 21; and Skarlett Woods on Aug. 28. For more information, visit www.crowriverwinery.com.
MONDAY, AUG. 15
Southwest Initiative Foundation Summer Gathering 4-6 p.m. at the Lazy Loon Brewing Co., 610 13th St. E., Glencoe. This event is free and open to the public. Invite your friends to connect and learn about Southwest Initiative Foundation and their local work, too. Regis-tration is requested for planning: tinyurl.com/5ym8kv9m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, AUG. 18-21
150th anniversary of the McLeod County Fair. For a schedule of events, visit mcleodcountyfair.com or call the fair office at 320-587-2499.
