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Canterbury Fireworks Spectacular
Live MusicCanterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MNCanterbury Park kicks off Independence Day weekend on Friday, July 3 with one of Minnesota's biggest fireworks displays. The evening pairs live horse racing with live music, ice-cold brews, classic hot dogs, and plenty of room to sit back and take in the show. The Gift Shop will be stocked with patriotic gear. Fireworks follow...
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Wiener Dog Races
Kids & FamilyCanterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MNCanterbury Park rings in the Fourth of July with its annual Wiener Dog Races and a day of star-spangled fun. Admission is $2.50 plus tax, with $2.50 food and beverage specials all day. Highlights include giveaways with 250 free $2 wagers, a hot dog eating contest, and the dachshund races themselves. Festivities run from 1...
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Prior Lake 4th of July Fireworks
Holiday EventsWatzl's Point Beach Prior Lake, MN +1 moreUpdate (July 5): Saturday night's storms pushed the show back a night. Per the Prior Lake Association, the fireworks now launch tonight, Sunday, July 5, at 10 PM from Watzl's Point Beach. Watzl's Beach is closed until Monday for fireworks setup, and Sandpoint Beach is open as normal. The Prior Lake Association presents its annual...
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Dinner on the Prairie – July 7th
Food & DrinkMinnesota Horse and Hunt Club 2920 220th St E, Prior Lake, MNA five-course dinner served outdoors on the prairie grasslands at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, with a beautifully set table under the open sky as the sun goes down.
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Dinner on the Prairie – July 8th
Food & DrinkMinnesota Horse and Hunt Club 2920 220th St E, Prior Lake, MNA five-course dinner served outdoors on the prairie grasslands at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, with a beautifully set table under the open sky as the sun goes down.
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Extreme Day
Kids & FamilyCanterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MNCanterbury Park hosts Extreme Day, a novelty afternoon at the Shakopee track where the racing goes bigger and wilder. The lineup features extreme animal races with ostriches, camels, and zebras, plus food and entertainment across the grounds.The action runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and makes for a family-friendly twist on a day at the...
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RAM Trucks Rodeo
Sports/Live EventsCanterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MNA PRCA-sanctioned rodeo rolls into Canterbury Park for a night of bull riding and bronc busting under the Grandstand lights. Top cowboys and cowgirls compete.
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Ribbon Cutting: DeniseStyled.Me
CommunityDeniseStyled.Me celebrates the opening of its new space with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 21 at 11:30 a.m. Meet Denise, tour the new location, and connect with fellow community members as the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce marks this milestone. See business.priorlakechamber.com for location details.
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Unicorn & Llama Races
Kids & FamilyCanterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MNCostumed unicorns and llamas dash down the track between live horse races at Canterbury Park. A whimsical twist on race day for the whole family.
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Ladies Weekend at Mystic Lake Casino
Special EventsMystic Lake Casino Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MNBlingo designer bingo at 2 p.m. both days, free live music at Hop House, and giveaways across Mystic Lake all weekend.
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