Three Days of Fun, Food, and Friendship!

Join us in Nicollet June 21st through the 23rd

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Photos by Ruth Klossner

Schedule

Please note: Activities are subject to change without notice. Follow us on Facebook for updates!

FRIDAY

5 PM to 10 PM
Park & Food Stands Open
5 PM to 12:30 AM 
Beer Garden Open
7 PM 
FREE Bike Drawing for kids 12 and under @ the Park – must be present to win! 
Sponsored by the American Legion
8 PM 
Miss Nicollet Talent Contest @ Nicollet Public School
9 PM to 12:30 AM 
LIVE MUSIC! Smokescreen on Stage @ the Park
Sponsored by the American Legion

SATURDAY

8 AM
Kickball Tournament @ Greenspace Park
8 AM
Fun Run @ Nicollet Public School
Benefitting the Nicollet Public School
9 AM to 5 PM 
Petting Zoo – Freewill Donations Accepted!
Benefitting the Nicollet Public School’s FFA Program
9 AM to 10 PM 
Park Open
10 AM 
Kiddie Parade
Treats Sponsored by the Nicollet Lion’s Club
11 AM to 10 PM 
Food Stands Open
Noon 
Cornhole Tournament @ the Park
Contact Troy Vulcan for more information at 507-848-0935
Noon to 8:00 PM 
Hyperspace Starcade Game Truck – $15 Wristband for the entire day!
Sponsored by the American Legion
Noon to 8:00 PM 
Hyperspace Starcade Laser Tag – FREE in the Park!
Sponsored by the Cabin Bar
Noon to 12:30 AM 
Beer Garden Open
1 PM 
Fire Department Water Fights
1 PM 
Kids Bingo with Miss Nicollet Court @ the Park
2:30 PM
Kid’s Pedal Pull (registration 
starts at 2:00)
Sponsored by the Greater Nicollet Area Community Foundation
7 PM 
FREE Bike Drawing for kids 12 and under @ the Park – must be present to win!
Sponsored by the American Legion
8 PM 
Queen’s Coronation @ the Park
Sponsored by the American Legion
9 PM to 12:30 AM 
LIVE MUSIC! Schell’s Angels 
on Stage @ the Park
Sponsored by the American Legion

SUNDAY

11 AM to 6 PM 
Park & Food Stands Open
Noon to 6 PM 
Beer Garden Open
1 PM
Grand Parade
Sponsored by the American Legion
After the Parade  
Music in the Park, Featuring the Schell’s Hobo Band, and DJ on Stage; Adult Bingo @ the Legion
Sponsored by the American Legion
4 PM 
Raffle Drawing
Sponsored by the American Legion

Bounce House Wristbands

Wristbands will be available for pre-purchase at the Nicollet Mart and ProGrowth Bank.
Wristbands will also be available throughout the weekend at the park. Cash or check only.

Park Activities

Attractions:

  • Bounce Houses – Unlimited Access with Wristband
    Sponsored by the American Legion
  • Mechanical Bull
    Sponsored by the American Legion
  • Axe Throwing for All Ages
    Sponsored by the American Legion
  • Virtual Shooting Range
  • Face Painting
  • Gaming Trailer
    Sponsored by the American Legion
  • Laser Tag
    Sponsored by the Cabin Bar

Food Stands:

  • American Legion Food Stands: Burgers, Drummies, Fries, Pork, Pop, Water, and Root Beer Floats
  • Hot Beef Sandwiches, Nachos, and Brats
    Benefitting the Nicollet Public School’s FFA Program
  • Food Trailers with Mini Donuts, Corndogs, Kettlecorn, and MORE Throughout the Weekend!

Parade & Sponsorship Forms

Kiddie Parade

fill out the Kiddie Parade form here!

Grand Day Parade & Sponsorship

Download the Parade & SPonsorship form

Sponsors

2024 Event Sponsors:

  • The Nicollet American Legion Family
  • The Cabin Bar
  • George’s City Meats
  • Greater Nicollet Area Community Foundation
  • Nicollet Chamber of Commerce
  • Nicollet Lion’s Club
  • Nicollet Mart
  • ProGrowth Bank

2024 Generous Supporters:

  • 4Front Engineers
  • Bolton-Menk Engineers
  • City of Nicollet
  • Compeer
  • Community Insurance Agency of Nicollet
  • Crystal Valley Co-Op
  • Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs
  • Jeff Grommersch Seeds
  • Mathiowetz Construction
  • Mielke’s Fun at the Lakes Resort
  • New Sweden Mutual Insurance Co.
  • Nicollet County Sheriff’s Department
  • Nicollet Fire Department
  • Nicollet Veterinary Clinic
  • Southern Minnesota Auctions
  • Travis Otto & Otto Electric
  • United Farmer’s Co-Op
  • Xcel Energy

Volunteers

There’s A LOT that goes into making Friendship Days fun for the entire community. A number of volunteers from the area spend time, energy, and money to make this a success. Interested in volunteering at Friendship Days this year? Contact Joan Blank at 507-304-5265 to find out where you can help!

 Do you have suggestions or ideas for next year? We’d love to hear from you! The best way to make changes is to get involved. To learn when the committee meetings begin, email us at info@nicolletfriendshipdays.com or message us on Facebook!