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Watermelon Day in Vining

Published August 5, 2019 | Updated June 30, 2023 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

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Do you know about Watermelon Day in Vining?  It happens Saturday, August 17th. Vining is located in north central MN, not too far from Detroit Lakes. You can come for the watermelon or come for the fun or both.  It’s an all day event with things happening throughout the day.  The watermelon is free and begins at 11am.   Check out the whole list of things going on here on the event page.

  • Bingo
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Breakfast event
  • Kids petting zoo
  • Free Watermelon
  • BBQ Beef lunch event
  • Music
  • Parade
  • Plus more fun!

Would love to hear about other fun festivals happening in small towns around MN.  What’s your favorite one?  Please let us know so we can share it with our readers.watermelon mural in Vining MN

Vining Watermelon Day

Welcome to Vining Watermelon Day!

The Biggest Small Town Celebration in Otter Tail County!

Always the third Saturday in August

 

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Kristi

Kristi is married with twin daughters.  She grew up on a small dairy farm, but now lives in the south metro area. She enjoys finding free or thrifty things to do whether they are outings close to home or last minute adventures to far-away places.

Kristi can also be found enjoying estate sales, attempting to garden, volunteering in the wetlands or a favorite thrift store, or maybe just enjoying a good play in one of the many theatre venues in the area.

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