Summer is the time for town celebrations. Get out and get active in your community. Check out below for a list of area parades for you to reference throughout this summer! Remember to look for the Harmoning Agency trailer in your local parade. Have a happy summer!
Local Area Parades
Town celebrations are the perfect excuse to head out into town and enjoy the company of our local communities. Whether you are heading out to enjoy the fine establishments in the town or gathering with friends and family to watch the parade, our small towns welcome you with open arms to celebrate. This, of many other reasons, is why Harmoning Agency is located in the heart of the small town of Franklin. The heart and soul of these communities are unmatched. Below is a list of the local area parades to enjoy with your friends and family.
| City | Event | Parade Date | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renville | Sugar Beet Days | Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 3:00PM |
| Bird Island | Island Days | Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 3:00PM |
| * Morgan | City & Country Days | Sunday, June 18, 2023 | 2:30PM |
| * Redwood Falls | Summer Splash | Friday, June 23, 2023 | 7:00PM |
| Springfield | Riverside Days | Friday, June 23, 2023 | 6:00PM |
| * Fairfax | Dayz of Summer | Sunday, June 25, 2023 | 1:00PM |
| Morton | 4th of July | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | 3:00PM |
| Comfrey | Community Days | Friday, July 7, 2023 | 7:00PM |
| Danube | Fun Days | Saturday, July 8, 2023 | 2:00PM |
| Hector | Corn Chaff Days | Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 12:00PM |
| Sacred Heart | Summerfest | Friday, July 14, 2023 | 6:00PM |
| Buffalo Lake | Buffalo Lake Days | Saturday, July 22, 2023 | 1:00PM |
| * Franklin | Catfish Derby Days | Sunday, July 23, 2023 | 1:30PM |
| Olivia | Corn Capital Days | Saturday, July 29, 2023 | 3:00PM |
| * Sanborn | Watermelon Days | Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | 6:30PM |
| Sleepy Eye | Summerfest | Saturday, August 19, 2023 | 6:00PM |
| Wood Lake | Community Days | Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | 6:30PM |
* Parades to look for the Harmoning Agency trailer at!
Renville County 2023 Events Listing
Thank you to the individuals are Renville County who put together this listing of the many events held throughout the county. Take a moment to mark down those events you are excited for. This summer, and all year around, thank you for taking a moment to celebrate these local small towns and supporting the small businesses that make each of them unique.
May
- May 29...........................................Memorial Day Programs, Various Communities
- May 31 - October........................Renville County Market, Cultural Centre, Bird Island (Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
- May 31............................................Classic Car Roll-in, American Legion, Olivia
- May 31...........................................Health and Information Fair, Cultural Centre, Bird Island
June
- June - September........................Buffalo Lake Farmer's Market, Buffalo Lake (Saturdays 8:00 a.m.- Noon)
- Mid June - September.................Fairfax Farmer’s Market, Fairfax (Tuesdays 4:00 p.m.)
- June 8 - 11.......................................Sugar Beet Days, Renville (Parade: 6/10 at 3 p.m.)
- June 10.............................................Big Cup Golf Tournament, Sons of the American Legion, Olivia
- June 14.............................................Flag Day, Fly Your Flag!
- June 15.............................................Flag Disposal, American Legion, Olivia
- June 14 - 18....................................Island Days, Bird Island (Parade: 6/16 at 3 p.m.)
- June 22 - 25....................................Dayz of Thunder, Fairfax (Parade: 6/25 at 1 p.m.)
- June 29.............................................Classic Car Roll In, American Legion, Olivia
July
- July - October...............................Olivia Farmer's Market, Olivia (Thursdays 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
- July 4..................................................Independence Day Celebration, Morton (Parade: 3:00 p.m.)
- July 5 - 9...........................................Danube Fun Days, Danube (Parade: 7/8 at 2 p.m.)
- July 10 - 16.....................................Corn Chaff Days, Hector (Parade: 7/15 at Noon)
- July 12 - 16.....................................Summerfest, Sacred Heart (Parade: 7/14 at 6 p.m.)
- July 17 - 23.....................................Buffalo Lake Days, Buffalo Lake (Parade: 7/22 at 1 p.m.)
- July 21 - 23.....................................Catfish Derby Days, Franklin (Parade: 7/23 at 1:30 p.m.)
- July 24 - 30.....................................Corn Capital Days, Olivia (Kiddie Parade: 7/29 at 1 pm / Parade at 3pm)
- July 29.............................................Wogen Outdoor Adventure, Pond Park, Olivia
- July 30..............................................Lions Fly-In Breakfast, Olivia
August
- August 1...........................................Fairfax National Night Out, Fairfax
- August 1..........................................Renville National Night Out, Renville
- August 4..........................................Renville County Walk in the Park, Olivia
- August 9 - 11.................................Renville County Fair, Bird Island
- August 13.......................................Bechyn Czech Festival, Bechyn
- August 12.......................................Ride to Remember
- August 30........................................Classic Car Roll In, American Legion, Olivia
September
- September 9..................................Renville County Fireman’s Rib Cook Off, American Legion, Olivia
- September 11 - 17.....................HOBO Days, Olivia
- September (TBD)........................Hector Lion’s Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, Municipal Airport, Hector
October
- October 28....................................Spooktacular, Renville
November
- November 5..................................Turkey BINGO, American Legion, Olivia
- November 10...............................Veterans Day Program, American Legion, Olivia
- November 17...............................Fire Department Steak Fry, Morton
- November (TBD)........................Sacred Heart Santa Day, Sacred Heart
December
- December 1.................................Old Fashioned Christmas, Bird Island
- December 2.................................Miracle on Main, Renville
- December 9.................................Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast, Renville
- December 21..............................Christmas Caroling, American Legion, Olivia