Lots to Do on Final Day of Inver Grove Heights Days

Wrestling, fireworks, royalty and parades.

Those are just a few of the events on tap for Inver Grove Heights Days, a community-wide celebration that starts on Thursday, Sept. 8 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 11.

Patch will be out in force this weekend, taking photos and video, talking to residents at the Community Expo and even participating in the Grand Parade along Cahill Avenue. Look for us in our green Patch t-shirts as we cover all aspects of the celebration.

And to find out where and when all the events are taking place, check out the Inver Grove Heights Days calendar below or visit the Inver Grove Heights Days website.

Thursday, Sept. 8

• 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.—St. Paul Farmers Market at the Parking Lot
• 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.—Skate Jam at the VMCC Skate Park

Friday, Sept. 9

• 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.—Community Family Fun Night at
• 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.—Bingo Tent at the Village Square parking lot
• 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.—Street Dance with music by Uncle Chunk at the parking lot

Saturday, Sept. 10

• All day—Volleyball Tournament at Drkulas
• All day—Bean Bag Tournament at Drkulas
• 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.—Fishing Contest at Simley Island Park.
• 9 a.m.—Children's Treasure Hunt at Oakwood Park.
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Bowling at Drkulas
• 11 a.m.—Grand Parade on Cahill Avenue from 80th Street to 65th Street
• 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.—Bingo Tent at Village Square parking lot
• 2 p.m.—Wrestling at the Drkulas parking lot
• 2:30 p.m.—Disc Golf Tournament at
• 4 p.m.—Bike the Bridges Ride from the Swing Bridge to Wakota Bridge
• 4:30 p.m.—Inver Grove Heights Royalty Coronation at Performing Arts Center.
• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.—Taste of the Grove at Simley High School cafeteria
• 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.—Street Dance with music by Arch Allies at the Drkulas parking lot
• 8 p.m.—Fireworks pre-show at Cahill Avenue and 80th Street
• 9:30 p.m.—Fireworks at

Sunday, Sept. 11

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Explore IGH
   - Kids Court, activities throughout the day near
   - Community Expo (Business and Civic Groups)
   - New Car Display
   - Mini Health Fair in front of EyeWorks Optical
   - Classic Car Show hosted by the Medallions Car Club along Cahill Avenue starting at 65th Street
   - Public Safety Display at Cahill Avenue starting at 68th Street
   - Antique Power Show in front of Aldi Foods
   - Food Court at the Village Square parking lot near Bingo Tent
• 12 p.m.—Pet Contest at the Village Square parking lot
• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.—Bingo Tent at the Village Square parking lot
• 4 p.m.—Button Drawing at the Village Square parking lot
• 6:15 p.m.—Music in the Park with music by the Inver Hills Community Band at