EVENTS | Waterama

2021 Waterama Schedule of Events

Friday, July 16

7:30 a.m. Rise and Shine breakfast with Flag Raising Ceremony at City Park

Tuesday, July 20

9 am Medallion Hunt –1st clue released on KMGK 107 and Glenwood Chamber of Commerce
9 am-3 pm Historical Exhibit by Pope County Museum at Eagle Bank Lobby

Wednesday, July 21

9 am Medallion Hunt– 2nd clue released on KMGK 107.1 and Glenwood Chamber of Commerce
10-11 am Traveling Tree House Wonderful Waterama event at Barsness Park
9 am-3 pm Historical Exhibit by Pope County Museum at Eagle Bank Lobby

Thursday, July 22

9 am Medallion Hunt – 3rd clue released on KMGK 107.1 and Glenwood Chamber of Commerce
9 am-3 pm Historical Exhibit by Pope County Museum at Eagle Bank Lobby
9 am-4:30 pm Senior Citizen Craft Shack at Pope County Fairgrounds
9 am-5 pm Crazy Days at local businesses
10 am-4 pm The Box Office (Central Square Gallery) in downtown Glenwood Open House
7 pm Basketball Shootout at City Park (Registration at 6:45 p.m.)
8-11 pm Teen Street Dance at City Park. music by Music On Demand. FREE giveaways
6-9 pm Laser Tag at City Park

Friday, July 23

9 am Medallion Hunt - 4th clue released on KMGK 107.1 and Glenwoood Chamber of Commerce
9 am-3 pm Historical Exhibit by Pope County Museum at Eagle Bank Lobby
9 am-4:30 pm Senior Citizen Craft Shack at Pope County Fairgrounds
9 am-5 pm Crazy Days at local businesses
10 am-4 pm The Box Office (Central Square Gallery) in downtown Glenwood,
book signing by author Arthur Norby (11-2)
10 am-5 pm City Park Boardwalk Sales at City Park
10-11 am Traveling Tree House Wonderful Waterama event at Barsness Park
11:30 am Pie Eating Contest—Central Minnesota Credit Union
12 pm Tennis Tournament at MAHS/City Park tennis courts
5-8 pm Packet pickup and registration for Rotary 5K/10K/Magic Mile at Pope County Museum
5-9 pm Laser Tag at City Park
6 pm Inflatables/Waterwars in City Park
6 pm Senior & Junior Queen Revue at City Park Bandshell
9:30 pm-1am Street Dance featuring Arch Allies in front of Lakeside Ballroom
($10 in advance at Screen Prints Plus until 3 pm Fri. July 23rd. and also $10 at gate)

Saturday, July 24

6:30-11:30 am tee times Waterama Golf Tournament at Minnewaska Golf Course
8 am - 2 pm Glenwood Public Library Used Book Sale, Glenwood Public Library
8 am 43rd Annual Rotary 5k, 10k Run/Walk & Glenwood State Bank Magic Mile. RACE RESULTS
8:30 am Tennis Tournament at MAHS/City Park tennis courts
8:30-11:30 am Pope County Farmers' Market at Barsness Park
9 am Medallion Hunt 5th clue released, KMGK 107.1 and Glenwood Chamber of Commerce
9 am Sand Sculpture Contest, south side City Beach
9 am Sand Volleyball Tournament at Barsness Park (6 person co-ed)
9 am 41st Annual Waterama Softball Tournament at Barsness Park
9 am-12 pm Car, Tractor & Motorcycle Show at Barsness Park
9 am-3 pm Crazy Days at local businesses
9 am-4:30 pm Senior Citizen Craft Shack at the Pope County Fairgrounds
9:30 am Yoga on the City Beach sponsored by Minnewaska Wellness & Fitness
9:30 am Warm up for Bean Bag Tournament at Barsness Park (tournament begins at 10 a.m.)
10 am-4 pm The Box Office (Central Square Gallery) in downtown Glenwood open house -
Interactive Art Exhibit with artist Joanna Hallstrom
10 am Log Rolling Demo and Open Rolling at Lakeshore by City Park Photo
10 am Men's Alumni Soccer game at Museum Fields
10 am-5 pm City Park Boardwalk Sales at City Park
10 am-9 pm Inflatables/Waterwars in City Park
10 am-9 pm Laser Tag at City Park
11 am Swim Races at City Beach for youth 18 & under
11 am - 2 pm Ann Bickle Heritage House Open House
12 pm Log Rolling Demo and Open Rolling at lakeshore by City Park
1:30 pm 64th Annual Kiddie Parade
2 pm Waterama Junior Royalty Coronation at Bandshell in City Park
2:30 Balloon Art and Face Painting FREE at City Park
2:45 pm Registration ends for Kids' Prize Giveaway
3 pm Waterama Kids' Prize Giveaway at City Park
3:30 pm Kids' Tractor Pull at City Park sponsored by Midwest Machinery
3:30 p.m. Log Rolling Demo and Open Rolling at lakeshore by City Park
5 pm-7:30 pm Central Square Gallery open house, meet the artists reception
6:30 pm Bald Eagle Water Ski Show at lake shore by City Park
9:15 pm Midwest's only lighted Pontoon/Boat Parade on Lake Minnewaska starting at City Beach - To be a parade entrant CLICK HERE.
9:30 pm-1am Street Dance featuring Arch Allies in front of Lakeside Ballroom ($10 at the gate)
10 pm Fireworks Display over Lake Minnewaska (rain date Sunday, July 28th)

Sunday, July 25

8 am-12 pm Annual Rotary Pancake & Sausage Feed at City Park
8:30 am Tennis Tournament at MAHS/City Park tennis courts
8:30 am-11:30 am Pope County Farmers Market at Barsness Park
9 am Softball Tournament continues at Barsness Park
9:30 am Community Church Service at Bandshell in City Park (rain site Central Square)
10 am Log Rolling Demo and Open Rolling at lakeshore by City Park
10 am-5 pm City Park Boardwalk Sales at City Park
10 am-6 pm Inflatables/Waterwars in City Park
10:30 am Visiting Queens Welcome Lunch (by invite only) at Glenwood Lutheran Church
12 pm Log Rolling Demo and Open Rolling at lakeshore by City Park
1 pm Waterama Grande Day Parade -- For info on participating in Grand Day Parade click HERE.
3-5:30 Cimarron in City Park
3:30 pm Bald Eagle Water Ski Show at lakeshore by City Park
6 pm Waterama Senior Royalty Coronation at Bandshell in City Park (rain site Central Square)
7 pm Flag lowering closing ceremony at City Park following Queen Coronation