2023 SCHEDULE of EVENTS

October 1-7

Paint & Decorate a Gnome Contest (info in sidebar) 
Shop Local to Win - Hours Vary by Business - (info in sidebar)

Friday, October 6

Open All DayNorwegian Ridge Birding Trail; trailhead behind Red’s IGA

Hours VaryGarage Sales (no map available, watch for signs)

10:00am-2:00pm DIY Spring Bulb Planter Station at the Peony Farm; https://www.hiddenspringspeonyfarm.com/upcoming-events Bring your own planter or purchase one at the Peony Farm. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinth and other bulbs available for $0.40-3.00/bulb. Choose one variety or mix and match! Soil and instructions are provided. Indoor stations available if inclement weather. Bulbs are also available to purchase and take home for planting

10:00am - 5:00pm Piecemakers Quilt & Craft Sale - 504 E Main (former Barking Lot)

Noon-4:00pmSpring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center Open ; Pick up your Spring Grove souvenirs and gifts, check out our new space! 

Noon-5:00pm The Smiling Gnome Pop-up Gift Shop OPEN; Uffda Fest specials in store; at 104 E Main (next to Top Dog)

2:00pm  Spring Grove School Tours District Office, Door #1; Join us for a school tour, and hear plans for the November 7 referendum based on district needs and community feedback. 

4-8:00pm Spring Grove Alumni & Friends Get Together at SG Area Chamber of Commerce Building; at Spring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Building; free snacks and beverages. Learn how to Support our Spring Grove Lions with our Uff Da BASH 2023 kickoff. Check out needs of our Music Boosters, Athletic Boosters, Scholar Dollars and SG Public Schools/Special Projects.

5-8:00 pm Henna Tattoos at West Main Boutique

Make AppointmentHat-Bar Makers Night contact West Main Boutique for an appointment. 

7:00pm Ole’s Rag Tag Uff Da Band! Dust off musical instruments of all types, come for ONLY ONE rehearsal and an "Uff Da" worthy performance ; ***UPDATE*** Viking Ship Captain Gray says UFFDA to today’s weather! So…. Director “Almost Ole” Solberg says: “Let’s meet at the barn stage at 7:15 tonight for a quick rehearsal and then OPEN THIS DANCE!” Get out your clogs or sneakers, your instrument and music (use QR code from poster), a good sweater, and maybe a scarf and hat! We’ve got chairs set up in the wings, a big dance area, and will shut the doors often to keep all of that good body heat in! Warm up with adult beverages like wine, beer, the Gray’s secret recipe hot cocoa, and N/A beverages, popcorn and pop for the kiddos, and 11 great musicians in Maritza & Friends and Bob Bovee and friends!

7:30-10:30pm 2nd Annual Old-Time Barn Dance with Bob Bovee, Pop Wagner, and more! Presented by Giants of the Earth Heritage Center; Experience eclectic Eastern European music and then learn how to square dance with our professional caller and dance the night away! Bring your lawn chairs, some cash for beverages and late-night snacks. Tickets available at Giants & Red's for $10 until 10/5 or $12 at the barn door. 18 and under or with college ID $5.  (PLEASE SEE UPDATE ABOVE IN OLE’S RAG TAG UFFDA BAND EVENT)

Saturday October 7

Open All DayNorwegian Ridge Birding Trail; trailhead behind Red’s IGA

Hours VaryGarage Sales (no map available, watch for signs)

7:00am-2:00pmChalk Art on Main Contest, sponsored by Top Dog & West Main Boutique.  Artwork must be completed by 2:00 p.m., Judging takes place at 4:00 p.m. ; Register for your spot and pick up chalk at Top Dog or West Main; click here for more details

9:00am  Spring Grove School Tours District Office, Door #1; Join us for a school tour, and hear plans for the November 7 referendum based on district needs and community feedback. 

9:00am-1:00pm SG Friends of the Library Books Sale It's the return of the library book sale! Saturday morning at your library! 

9:30-11:30am Scholar Dollars Pie Pick-up, at Spring Grove Schools (pre-orders required, Call 498-PIES or CLICK HERE)

9:00am-4:00pmSpring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center Open ; Pick up your Spring Grove souvenirs and gifts, check out our new space! 

10:00am ‘Coins in the Corn’ for kids - sponsored by Edina Realty, Maple Drive.

10:00am Celebrate the Legacy of Almore Mathsen & his impact in our schools with Spring Grove Public Schools Friends & Alumni at Spring Grove Public Schools; We will have a Meet and Greet with his family and friends followed by a short program. We invite ALL who sang with Matt over the years to join us in a Sing-A-Long of some of our favorites. Yes we will sing on the bleachers!

10:00am-1:00pm Spring Grove Cinema Gift Card Special & $1 Popcorn, Register for Prizes; Buy a $25 gift card and get $5 free; $1 bags of popcorn. After purchasing your gift cards and popcorn, sign up for a raffle basket including some SG pop, movie candy and 2 free movie passes/month for a year!!

10:00am-2:00pm Sampling wine, vodka, seltzers at Red’s Liquor Store

10:00am-2:00pm The Smiling Gnome Pop-up Gift Shop OPEN; Uffda Fest specials in store; at 104 E Main (next to Top Dog)

10:00am-4:00pm DIY Spring Bulb Planter Station at the Peony Farm; https://www.hiddenspringspeonyfarm.com/upcoming-events Bring your own planter or purchase one at the Peony Farm. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinth and other bulbs available for $0.40-3.00/bulb. Choose one variety or mix and match! Soil and instructions are provided. Indoor stations available if inclement weather. Bulbs are also available to purchase and take home for planting

10:00am-4:00pmHenna Tattoos Artist | $5 Tarot Readings | Permanent Jewelry at West Main Boutique

10:00am - 5:00pm Piecemakers Quilt & Craft Sale - 504 E Main (former Barking Lot)

10:00am - 5:00pmFree Admission at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center All exhibits will be free of charge on Saturday. Those touring the exhibits will be given a three month free membership to Giants of the Earth Heritage Center which will entitle them to newsletters, free admissions and 10% discounts for purchases at the gift shop.  

11:00am til gonePork Burgers & Pork Chops in the Park, Sponsored by Spring Grove Athletic Boosters

11:00am-2:00pm or sold out • Sons of Norway Foods Lefse, Rømmegrot, Rømmegrot Bars, Pickles, etc will be available to eat for a free will offering; at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

11:00am-4:00pmVendors in the Park (register to be a vendor), at Viking Memorial Park

11:30am  • Spring Grove School Tours District Office, Door #1; Join us for a school tour, and hear plans for the November 7 referendum based on district needs and community feedback. 

Noon - ? • The Albatross Food Truck parked on 1st Ave NE (between Trinity & the Park). 

Noon-4:00pm • Free Pony Rides sponsored by Spring Grove Charitable Gambling and Spring Grove Lions Club. Viking Memorial Park

 

REGISTER BY SEPT 24 TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT + FREE STUFF!

2:00pmUffDA .10K Race (that's 328 feet), Beginning at the American Legion and ending at Rockfilter Distillery.  Register at www.uffdarace.com before September 24 to get a t-shirt.  Races begin at 2:00 p.m.  You've always wanted to complete a 5K race, maybe even a marathon. This is your race: the POINT-10K is only 328 feet!  

2:00pmUff da! Scarecrow Contest winners announced; Prizes awarded. Sponsored by Bluff Country Artists Gallery

3:00pmBean Bag Tourney held on Maple Drive; pre-register your team at Lions Pub $30/team; 100% Payout.

3:00pm Food Stand at the Peanut Gallery, Legion Post 249

4:00pmChalk Art on Main Winners Announced, sponsored by Top Dog & West Main Boutique.  Judging takes place at 4:00 p.m. ; click here for more details

4:00pm • ‘Shop to Win’ Prize Drawing, at Spring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

8:00pm-Midnight Live Music - Mark Hagen Acoustic; Beer buckets, 6 for $10; at Legion Post 249

Sunday, October 8

9:00am-Noon ‘Coins in the Corn’ for kids - sponsored by Edina Realty, Maple Drive.

9:15-11:15am Celebration of Almore Mathsen's Music The late Almore Mathsen had a great impact on music at Trinity Lutheran Church. During the 9:15 a.m. worship service, we will honor his legacy by sharing some of these special musical selections. His family will be in attendance to celebrate with us. All are welcome to fellowship following worship to visit with the family, share memories, and enjoy treats.

10:00am - 2:00pm Piecemakers QUILT & CRAFT SALE - 504 E Main (former Barking Lot)

10:00-2:00 pm DIY Spring Bulb Planter Station at the Peony Farm. Bring your own planter or purchase one at the Peony Farm. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinth and other bulbs available for $1-4/bulb. Choose one variety or mix and match! Soil and instructions are provided. Indoor stations available if inclement weather. Bulbs are also available to purchase and take home for planting. 

11:30am-12:30pm Community HOT DISH Contest! Join Sons of Norway Valheim Lodge for a good old-fashioned Hot Dish Contest after church on Uff Da Fest Sunday! Drop off your entry at Giants between 8-9am to stay warm in our oven, or show up by 11:30 for start time. Hot dishes will be sampled in small portion cups, with “People’s Choice” award and runner up prizes. Free will donations encouraged. For more information visit www.giantsoftheearth.com or call 507-498-5070 or Facebook  or email sgfrieds@gmail.com

Noon Gnome Contest Voting "Most Uffda Gnome" winner announced at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center.


 
 

CONTESTS!

CONTESTS!

UffDa Fest Contests

Gnome Contest
SEPT 25-OCT 7

Sponsored by Merchants Bank and Giants of the Earth Heritage Center. Purchase a handcrafted paintable gnome beginning on September 25. Return decorated gnome to either location by Friday, Oct. 6, 5:00 p.m. to be entered in a contest to win. Vote for your favorite gnome during Uffda Fest! One grand prize $100 Chamber bucks.  

Shop Local to Win
SEPT 25-OCT 7; Hours Vary by Business

Fill up your ‘Shop Local to WIN’ card by visiting participating businesses and collecting stamps; turn in completed cards to the Chamber office by 3pm on Saturday, October 7; Random drawing of all completed cards for over $250 in prizes including a ‘Shop Local’ Prize Basket and SG Chamber Bucks will be held at 4pm on Saturday, October 7. No purchase necessary. Must be 21 to win.

Chalk Art on Main Contest
OCT 7; 7am-2pm

sponsored by Top Dog & West Main Boutique.  Artwork must be completed by 2:00 p.m., Judging takes place at 4:00 p.m. ; Register for your spot and pick up chalk at Top Dog click here for more details Prizes awarded!

Uff da! Scarecrow Contest
OCT 7: 2pm

Participate as a family or business. Make a fun scarecrow to celebrate fall! Prizes awarded. Please pre-register at the Gallery. Winners will be announced at 2pm at the Bluff Country Artists Gallery.  

UffDA .10K Race
OCT 7: 2pm

(Race, walk, waddle, or cartwheel your way for 328 feet!), Beginning at the American Legion and ending at Rockfilter Distillery.  Register at www.uffdarace.com before September 24 to get a t-shirt.  Races begin at 2:00 p.m.  You've always wanted to complete a 5K race, maybe even a marathon. This is your race: the POINT-10K is only 328 feet!  Prizes!

Bean Bag Tourney
OCT 7: 3pm

Boards set up on Maple Drive; pre-register your team at Lions Pub $30/team; 100% Payout.

Hotdish Contest
OCT 8: 11:30am-12:30pm

Join Sons of Norway Valheim Lodge for a good old-fashioned Hot Dish Contest after church on Uff Da Fest Sunday! Drop off your entry at Giants between 8-9am to stay warm in our oven, or show up by 11:30 for start time. Hot dishes will be sampled in small portion cups, with “People’s Choice” award and runner up prizes. Free will donations encouraged. For more information visit www.giantsoftheearth.com or call 507-498-5070 or Facebook  or email sgfrieds@gmail.com