The 53rd annual Wild West Days in Zimmerman kicked off Thursday, May 23, and runs through Monday, May 27.
It started with a carnival, beer tent and fair food on the grounds of Zimmerman City Park at Second Street East and Main Street.
Things heated up and expanded on Friday, May 24, when more food vendors, a mercantile, pony rides and a petting zoo were added along with live music from The Maddy Braun Band that night.
The Wild West Days 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run to help support the Zimmerman track and cross country program was slated to get things rolling on Saturday morning. The event starts in Grams Park, 26655 120th St., Zimmerman. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. and the Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile) begins at 10 a.m. Runners and walkers welcome.
Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, downtown Zimmerman will be packed with activity from morning through 10 p.m. with a host of outdoor fun, including a noon parade on Saturday and fireworks to cap everything off on Sunday night.
There will be a softball tournament on Saturday, and disc golf and bean bag tourneys on Sunday, a kids pedal tractor pull on Saturday, a car and bike show on Sunday, and bingo on both weekend days.
Whiskey and Water will perform from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.
In addition to the other activities, there’s a chance to get old-fashioned photos taken of yourself, family and friends on Sunday.
The fireworks are scheduled after the close of the carnival and other vendors at 10 p.m. Sunday. In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks will be held on Monday, May 27.
Wild West Days is operated by the Zimmerman Community Club. The club’s mission is to support activities that enhance the well-being of the larger community.
Wild West Days highlights
Shopping
Browse the offerings of many vendors during the mercantile event.
Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Parade
Noon on Saturday, May 25. Road closures for parade at 11:30 a.m.
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull-Little Scrapper Pedal Pulling
Free event. Open to kids 4-12 years old.
Saturday, May 27, 3 p.m.
Located in front of Countryside Collision; contact Kim at 763-350-5045.
Bingo
Saturday, May 25, 3-6 p.m.
Sunday, May 26, 3-6 p.m.
Car and Bike Show
Trophies, prizes and rides
Sunday, May 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Registration at 9:30 a.m. at Countryside Collision
(Please, no early birds!)
Fair food
Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Monday, May 27, 12-5 p.m. (some vendors open Monday).
Carnival rides
Saturday 12-10 p.m.; Sunday 12-10 p.m.; and Monday 12-5 p.m. (unlimited wristband day - $30).
Live music
Under the main tent
Saturday night - Whiskey and Water, 6-10 p.m.
Tournaments
Softball, Saturday, May 25
Softball, Sunday, May 26
Disc Golf, Sunday, May 26, 9 a.m.
Bean Bag, Sunday, May 26, 3 p.m.
Fireworks
The fireworks display is put on by the Zimmerman American Legion Post 560 on Sunday at 10 p.m. Severe weather reschedule date will be Monday at 10 p.m.
For more information, go to https://www.wildwestdays.org/
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