I happen to appreciate Stevens Ford a bit more since my car died on Easter.  I had it towed to the Chatfield and on Monday morning, they gotкомпютри?????? it in and all fixed up by 1pm.  I was extremely happy as I had a three hour tip ahead of me.

Even the price was unbeatable.  Granted, it must have been something not to complex, but still, I was all around happy with the service and speed.

Thanks!

Stevens Ford
(507) 867-4800
20 Main St S, Chatfield, MN 55923
Cross Streets: Between Highway 52 S and CR-5

Here is what I do know:
• The Wits End Theater Western Days musical is Once Upon a Mattress
• The Parade is more than likely on Saturday at 1pm.
• There will be lots of fun to be had.

More info will be available when when it comes available to me.

Western Days Parade
Saturday 1pm Grand Parade
Grand Marshal: Tracy Hanson
Honorary Grand Marshal: Chatfield Rotary Club

Softball Tournaments - Saturday and Sunday, August 14th and 15th
Mill Creek Park
Contact: Jerry Chase (507) 867-3592, Parking in North Parking Lot

Sand Volleyball - Saturday at Mill Creek Park
For more information contact Billie Bren 259-3265

“The Good Gospel Songfest”
A FREE Inspirational concert featuring local performers.
7pm Saturday - Chatfield City Park Bandshell
Sponsored by Western Days Musical Productions — 34 years of entertainment

Chatfield Firefighters Activities Association Inc.
Beer Garden in Fire Hall - Saturday 11am - 6pm Sunday 12:30pm - 6 pm
“New Blue Denim Farmers” / Fire Hall - Saturday after the parade until 6pm

Craft and Flea Market
West End of City Park - Saturday starting at 9am - Handcrafted Items
Contact Lisa Kohlmeyer, 867-9794 or Shannon Glenzinski 867-3439

Ping Pong Ball Cash Blow Out
Ping Pong balls will be “blown out” during the parade on Saturday for cash!
Specially marked ping pong balls can be redeemed at the Corn Dog stand in the City Park on Saturday only.

Minnesota Horse and Pony Pullers - Friday 6pm Mill Creek Flats
Free Will Donation - Bill Hanson 867-3527

Alcohol Free Dance by Stryker - Friday 8-12
Sponsored by CVHS class of 2005 & Chatfield Booster Club

Johnny Holm Band - Saturday August 14th
Sponsored by Chatfield Booster Club & Chatfield VFW

Saddle Club Activities
Mill Creek Flasts
Royalty Contest - Saturday 10am
Contact Molly Snell or Marj Martin 867-3134
Trail Ride Saturday 6pm
Mill Creek Flats Contact Bob Baker 867-4567
Horse Show Sunday 8am Mill Creek Flats
Contact Kathy Niemeyer 867-3882 or Sue Winslow 867-1492
State of Minnesota requires negative coggins test

Wagon Rides
City Park after parade

Helicopter Rides - Saturday
Mill Creek Park (north end)
Sponsored by Triple B Skate Park

Western Days Stampede
Sunday 10am - 10K Race
10:30am - 2 mile race with 1 mile walk/run to follow.
Contact Sheila Wadewitz 273-2034 / Sure Tangen 867-4854 / Chris Frye 867-3214
11am Awards Ceremony

6th Annual Classic Car and Truck Show
Sunday 10am - 3pm - Fillmore Street between 3rd & 4th
Registration 9am - Noon
Contact Ron & Linda Sample 867-1682

Antique Tractor & Implement Display
Saturday and Sunday Groen Park
Contact the Wild Sled Dogs 867-0019
Sponsored by the Chatfield FFA Chapter

Band Concerts - City Park
Saturday - Chatfield Brass Band & Frolian Family - Following the Parade
Sunday - 7pm to 9pm the Polka Dots
Old Time Photos - Chatfield History Museum
August 14th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and August 15th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lobby of the Thurber Building, 21 SE 2 St, Chatfield

Escaped convicts, gangsters with Tommy guns, flappers, and elegant travelers out for an early 1900’s picnic are all ‘pose - abilities’ for this year’s Old Time Photo shoot in Chatfield. As part of the Western Days festivities, participants will be photographed in a period costume with scenes centered around an authentic 1927 Model-T. Prices are: 5 X 7, $7 ea. Reprints $4. 8 1/2 X 11, $10 ea. Reprints $5. First come, first serve.

All proceeds benefit the Chatfield Historical Society to continue its mission to collect, preserve, and display Chatfield’s Local History.

Come join us for the fun.

Wit’s End Theatre Presents the Musical Comedy: The Boy Friend by Sandy Wilson
Western Days Week
Wednesday Thursday Friday August 11th, 12th, 13th, — 7:30 pm
Potter Auditorium, Chatfield Minnesota
Tickets $10, $8, $5 For reservations call Root River State Bank (507) 867-4120 or First State Bank of Fountain (507) 268-4321; or purchase at the door.
Produced by Wit’s End Theater Group — Community theatre in Chatfield

Cowboy Ball and Bar BQ
August 13th, 2004

The Rochester Regional Equestrian Center (RREC) is a non-profit foundation whose vision is to develop a state of the art equestrian campus, complete with indoor and outdoor arena, a warm up area, barns and classrooms for use by students who are enrolled in the Equestrian Program at RCTC, organized club activities, or for hosting horse or other animal shows.

The Cowboy Ball and Bar B-Q, to be held in conjunction with Western Days in Chatfield, Minnesota on Friday, August 13th at the Val A Lodge Crystal Ballroom, will benefit this worthy cause. The Bar B-Q, provided by Famous Dave’s will start at 6:00pm. At 7:00pm country dance lessons will be given by dance champions Brian and Lynette Dawley, the dance to start at 8:00pm. An RS Saddle donated by Ryan Simon Tack, and a bridle and breast collar donated by Donn’s Leather will be just some of the live auction items. There will also be a silent auction, and a raffle for items including a John Deere lawn mower or sno-blower, along with other great horse and non-horse related items.

Tickets will be sold in advance for $15.00 for both the dinner and the dance at Rochester Feed and Pets, 3434 Marion Road SE, Hoffman Tack in Preston, Cowpokes Western Wear in Kellogg, and the VAL - A Lodge in Chatfield. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $18.00 the night of the event. Dance tickets only will be $10.00 at the door.

Event sponsors for this great shindig are Wells Fargo Bank, Rochester Feed and Pets, The Stables Equestrian Facility, and United Vet Equine.

For further information contact:
Audrey Lidke 1-800-247-1296 (audrey.lidke@roch.edu)
Kay Tessum 1-507-289-5888 (katessum@peoplepc.com)
Netta at Rochester Feed and Pets 1-507-285-5547

Or visit the RREC web site @ www.rochesterregionalequestrian.com

Plus More!

Most information was typed in off a Western Days poster. Not responsible for typos or wrong numbers. This is not an official site.

36th Annual Western Days Celebration & Chatfield Minnesota’s Sesquicentennial Included

• All School Reunion August 9th. From 9:30am-11am you can tour the school buildings, 9:30am-10:30am you can chat with your teachers at the historical society, then at 11am they will be taking an all school picture at the football field featuring all alumni and 3:30pm to 5:30pm they are having an Open house at Valley Lodge.
• Two parades, one special Sesquicentennial Parade on the 10 th.
• Old Time Photo Shoot at the Historical Society, SMILE you can be in your own picture.  Stop by for more details.
• Old Time Threshing Show along with numerous activities of years past at Mill Creek Park.
• Quilt Show at Thurber Community Center.
• Horse Show.
• Softball.
• Volleybal.
• Horseshoe Tournaments
• Carnival
• Crafters
• Flea Market
• Western Days Races, and other City Park activities.
• Sesquicentennial Musical Pageant, “The Chosen Valley”  at Potter Auditorium.
• Sesquicentennial Postage Stamp cancellation.
• Johnny Holm Band Aug 9th.