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Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce
Community Calendar

Saturday, August 24th
34th Annual Northern Lites 3D Archery Shoot
Pre-Season Tune Up Shoot
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
Pet Adoption Event
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tractor Supply, Grafton
Featuring Tweten’s Photography taking photos of people with their pets.
Grand Forks Humane Society will be on site, as well as a food truck.
Pampered Paws will be doing nail clippings and more.
 
Sunday, August 25th
34th Annual Northern Lites 3D Archery Shoot
Pre-Season Tune Up Shoot
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 
Northeast North Dakota Pioneer Machinery Association
44th Annual Threshing Show
Park River, ND
Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Flea Market
Live Music
Free Corn Feed after show (if available)
Live Demonstrations (Blacksmith Shop, Threshing, Saw Mill,
Potato Picking, Fry Bread, Corn Chopping & Shelling)
1:00 p.m. Parade
 
13th Annual Skjeberg Lutheran Church
Picnic in the Park
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Schumacher Park, Drayton
Serving BBQ ribs, hot dogs, beans, fresh corn on the cob,
new potatoes, fresh cucumbers, beets, tomatoes,
carrots, watermelon and homemade pie.
Popple Ridge Pickers to perform.
Everyone welcome.
In case of inclement weather,
picnic will be held indoors at H.G. Johnson Hall
 
Tuesday, August 27th
Grafton Farmer’s Market
At Heritage Village
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
 
Unity Medical Center
Ground Breaking Ceremony of New Hospital
3:00 p.m.
At Unity Medical Center
164 West 13th Street, Grafton
Followed by a reception at Valley Ambulance
Food & refreshments provided
RSVP to Kristi T. @ 701-352-1620 ext. 3001
Or ktorgerson@unitymedcenter.com
 
Tuesday, September 3rd
Grafton Farmer’s Market
At Heritage Village
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
 
Saturday, September 7th
Pastor Mark’s 5th Annual Motorcycle “Ride for Friendship”
10:00 a.m. Registration (free will donation)
11:00 a.m. KSU (Kick Stands Up)
Start:      Friendship
                554 West 12th Street, Grafton
Finish:    113 Oak Street, Park River
**Lunch provided for all participants**
For more information, contact Pastor Mark Antal at 701-331-1173
 
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Grafton Parks & Rec
Glow Ball Tournament
8:30 p.m.
Fair Oaks Golf Course, Grafton
Contact Keith at 352-1842 for more information
 
Sunday, September 8th
Grandparents Day
 
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Saturday, September 7th – Saturday, September 14th
Valley Shop Hop
Visit participating valley quilt shops
For more info, find them on Facebook:  Valley Shop Hop
 
Tuesday, September 10th
Grafton Farmer’s Market
At Heritage Village
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
 
Saturday, September 14th
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Cornhole Tournament
Start Time 1:00 PM
Cost $15/person or $30/team
Payouts for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Tournament will be held at the Grafton Corn Maze
 Address: 715 W. 5th St Grafton
 
Sunday, September 15th
Fall into Faith All Parish Celebration & Welcome Father Jeff
Following 9:30 a.m. Mass
Potluck meal followed by carnival games & prizes, cake walk and snow cones!
 
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Saturday, September 21st
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Sunday, September 22nd
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Quilt Bingo
for Altru’s Hospice Camp Good Mourning
2:00 p.m.
Cavalier High School
 
Thursday, September 26th
Blood Drive at CHI Friendship, Grafton
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For appointments call Stacey Maurstad at 701-360-0027
 
Friday, September 27th
Fashion Night Out
7:00 p.m.
At the Frosty Fox, Grafton
 
Saturday, September 28th
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Grafton Scholarship Pageant
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Grafton Performing Arts Center
 
Sunday, September 29th
45th Annual Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
at Park River Bible Camp
Take-Out Meals will begin at 11:30 a.m.
 
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Stetson’s Halloween Bash
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Minto Public School
 
Saturday, October 5th
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Sunday, October 6th
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Saturday, October 12th
Grafton’s Fall Arts & Craft Show
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
At the Grafton Armory
 
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Sunday, October 13th
St. John’s Fall Dinner
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
Grafton Parks & Recreation
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Something for the entire family including:
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal car track,
wagon train rides through the trail system,
corn cannons, food vendors and more.
For the toddlers: straw bale maze, petting zoo, corn pit and more
Location/Parking: 715 West 5th Street, Grafton
 
Monday, October 14th
Columbus Day
 
Wednesday, October 16th – Saturday, October 19th
105th Annual Walsh County Fair
in Park River
 
Saturday, October 26th
Unity Medical Center’s
21st Annual Fall Harvest Auction
 
Thursday, October 31st
Halloween
 
Monday, November 11th
Veterans Day
 
Friday, November 15th
Grafton High School’s Far off Broadway
Presents
Mamma Mia!
 
Saturday, November 16th
Superheroes Unite
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Park River High School
A fun superhero event with face painting, bouncy houses,
games, kids craft, training camp for superheroes,
​meet superheroes, free will meal, raffle ticket drawing, silent auction!
 
Grafton High School’s Far off Broadway
Presents
Mamma Mia!
 
Tuesday, November 21st
Grafton High School’s Far off Broadway
Presents
Mamma Mia!
 
Friday, November 22nd
Grafton High School’s Far off Broadway
Presents
Mamma Mia!
 
Monday, November 25th
Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce
Annual Banquet
 
Thursday, November 28th
Thanksgiving Day
 
Thursday, December 12th
A Magical Medora Christmas
7:30 p.m.
Grafton Performing Arts Center
 
Wednesday, December 25th
Christmas Day
 
Tuesday, December 31st
New Year’s Eve

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