OUR COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
September 7th thru 11th, 2022
Events & Forms
ALL WEEKEND
TREASURE HUNT sponsored by CAR & CREDIT CONNECTION OF SOUTH ST PAUL
The first clue will be released on Tuesday, Sept 6th at 10 am.
Clues will be released each day at 10 am & 5 pm at www.buyherepayhereminnesota.com on “The Hunt” page.
Finder of the medallion will receive $200 in local gift cards and lunch at Mallards in Inver Grove Heights with our sponsor
(if a 2021 IGH Days button has been purchased, otherwise $100 in local gift cards will be awarded)
Click the button below for complete rules.
CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE
City Wide Garage Sale will be held Thursday, September 8th thru Saturday, September 10th. Maps will be available online.
COLORING CONTEST sponsored by Hometown Sweets
Celebrate IGH Days this year by coloring and submitting your completed artwork. Pickup your color sheets at Hometown Sweets (80th & Cahill Ave) or Inver Glen Library (80th & Blaine Ave) or click on the button below to print your own entry.
Entries are due at Hometown Sweets or Inver Glen Library by Sunday, September 12th.
Categories: • Under 9 years old • 10 –17 years old • Over 18 years old. Entries are due by Sunday September 12th
EXPLORE 65 SITES IN THE HEIGHTS
Celebrate the founding of IGH in 1965, by visiting 65 sites throughout the city to learn about the unique history of Inver Grove Heights, while having a chance to win great prizes at the same time.
Sponsors: Dakota County Commissioner Joe Atkins, Senator Matt Klein District 52, and T4U
BINGO TENT sponsored by Moose Lodge #1088
Friday 6-9pm Saturday 12-9pm Sunday 11-3pm
Bingo Specials throughout the weekend. Button Required.
Tent is located in Village Square Parking Lot
WEDNESDAY
FALL FOOD FEST 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Come to the VMCC parking lot to celebrate the Official Kick Off to IGH Days.
OPEN SWIM FREE w/IGH Days Button 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Guests may use the Water Park during this time for free with the purchase of a IGH Days Button. Come check out all the fun at the The Grove Aquatic Center
THURSDAY
COFFEE WITH A COP, COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND COMMISSIONER 8:30am Inver Glen Library (80th & Blaine Ave)
Join Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie, Chief Deputy Joe Leko, IGH Police Chief Melissa Chiodo, Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena, and Dakota County Commissioner Joe Atkins for casual conversation, cup of coffee, and Q&A.
HOMETOWN HEROES COOKOUT 4:00 to 6:30pm at Heritage Village Park (65th Street)
As a way of showing our community's appreciation, all local first responders, frontline workers,
educators, and medical personnel - and their families - are invited to join us for a free cookout.
Free burgers, hotdogs, chips and beverages provided.
Sponsors: Hometown Meats and Dakota County Commissioner Joe Atkins
TRIVIA NIGHT 8:30pm at Moose Lodge (Concord & Dawn Way)
Regular trivia + local trivia, prizes awarded throughout the evening. Button Required.
Sponsors: Dakota County Commissioner Joe Atkins and Senator Matt Klein District 52
FRIDAY
FAMILY FUN NIGHT 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Come to Oakwood Park (78th & Clayton) for a carnival with giant inflatables, carnival games, & more!
Hot Dogs, Pizza, and Beverages available for purchase.
Tickets for sale at the event. Button Required
FAMILY GLOW WALK 8:30pm to 10:00pm
The Park will Glow Late Night, enjoy a family walk through Oakwood Park (78th & Clayton)
Button Required. Register for t-shirts and glow packs
Sponsors: Inver Grove Ford Lincoln, Danner Landscaping & Sales, Wagner Sod, Therapy OPS, & Simply Nutrition
FRIDAY NIGHT BAND 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Moose Lodge (Concord & Dawn Way)
The Average Janes Band features Amy Wegner Stanton, a Simley grad who is the daughter of former KS95 host Michael J. Douglas and granddaughter of IGH Fire Chief Rudy Wegner.
Sponsors: Dakota County Commissioner Joe Atkins and Senator Matt Klein District 52
SATURDAY
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Sponsored by Drkula's 32 Bowl
Register at email dracsvolleyball@gmail.com
Limited entries. Button Required
PICKLE BALL TOURNAMENT 9:00am Start
North Valley Park (70th Street)
Pick a partner and join in this new fun tournament!
Must register as a team of two. Championship T-shirt provided to first place teams. Tournament T-shirts will be given to all participants. Registered teams will be notified of tournament details. Balls will be provided.
Tournament will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. No refunds.
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced; Doubles Tournament
• Three groups — separate tournaments
• Best of three games matches (30-45 mins per match)
• Rounds & timing to be decided based on number of teams
Entry fee/donation $20/team of two Entry Fee
Deadline for Sign up: Closed
Drop Off Location for the IGH Days Food Drive!
Sponsors: Dakota County Commissioner Joe Atkins and Senator Matt Klein District 52
CHILDREN'S TREASURE HUNT sponsored by I State Truck Center 9AM
Hunt for treasure in the park and redeem for great prizes (one prize per child)
Age divisions: Ages 4 & Under | 5 to 8 years old | 9 to 12 years old
Oakwood Park (78th and Clayton)
GRAND DAY PARADE 11AM
Begins on 80th Street and follows Cahill Avenue heading north to Buckley Way
Volunteers will collect non perishable food donations along the parade route for Neighbors Inc
DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT 1:30 PM CHECK IN 2:00 PM START
Grab family and friends, and join this fun tournament!
Must register as a team of two on the day of the event.
Age divisions: Ages 13-17 | 18 & up: Recreational/Novice | 18 & up: Advanced
Awards will be given for 1st and 2nd place in each division.
Entry fee: $10/team Location: North Valley Park (70th Street)
Sponsor: IGH Parks & Recreation
IGH ROYALTY CORONATION 4:30 PM SEATING BEGINS AT 4:00 PM
Recognition of the 2019/20 Royalty and crowning of the 2021 Inver Grove Heights Royalty.
Simley Performing Arts Center
BIKE THE BRIDGES 3:00 PM
Join us at the Swing Bridge for a free family bike ride! Route starts at Swing Bridge Park and goes to the Wakota Bridge and back which is about five miles. Bike King will provide bike repair and the Fire Department will supply first aid along the route. IGH Police will also be available. Participants will receive a free gift, beverage, and snack.
Drop Off Location for the IGH Days Food Drive!
Sponsor: Dakota County Commissioner Joe Atkins & Dakota County
STREET DANCE 8 PM - 12AM event opens at 7:30pm
Join us as for the annual street dance at Drac's!
Everyone is welcome to bring your own personal chair to sit under the stars and enjoy the music.
Cover Charge $7 with IGH Days button, $10 without a button
Sponsor: Drkula's 32 Bowl and Pub
FIREWORKS 8:30 PM
Fireworks display is launched from Simley Island Park (80th & Cahill)
Sponsor: Integrity Woven Wire & City of Inver Grove Heights
SUNDAY
FARMER'S MARKET 8AM - 1PM
Shop for fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, seasoning, salsa, honey, flowers and more at the Saint Paul Farmers Market!
VMCC Parking Lot (80th and Barbara)
Drop Off Location for the IGH Days Food Drive!
EXPLORE INVER GROVE HEIGHTS 11AM - 3PM
All Sunday events listed below take place on Cahill Avenue between 65th and 70th streets 11am-3pm
BUSINESS EXPO
Discover your local businesses, community groups, and a showcase of new vehicles available from local car dealerships
28th ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW
It just gets better every year. We are hoping this is our best year ever.
Dash Plaques & goody bags for the first 200 cars.
Sponsor: Medallions Car Club
PET CONTEST (12PM) sponsored by Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital
Bring your pet to Bremer Bank. Categories include: Best Trick, Best Costume, Pet Owner Look-A-Like, and more.
Free w/Button. Button Required.
KIDS COURT Sponsored by IGH Parks and Recreation
ALL ACTIVITIES FREE WITH IGH DAYS BUTTON
CHALK THE WALK
Are you the next IGH Days artist? Come show us your drawing skills and have a chance to win a prize!
Participants will have one parking lot spot to create their masterpiece. Chalk is provided.
Age groups
5 and under
6-9 years old
10-12 years old
Check in begins at 11:30 am in the Bremer Bank parking lot. Artist space is first come first serve; space is limited.
Artists must be completed with their piece by 2 pm. Winners announced at 2:15 pm (one winner for each age group).
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPLAY presented by IGH Police and Fire Department
Aerial fire truck, police cars & city vehicles
Fire safety trailer
Fire sprinkler demonstration trailer
Kitchen Fire Demo Trailer
CPR Booth
Live Safety Demo
1:30 pm -Air Bag Demo 2:00 pm - Car Extrication Demo
BUTTON DRAWING @ 3PM
Bingo tent- do not need to be present to win. Winners posted on www.invergroveheightsdays.org