Raymond Harvest Festival - August 23, 2008

Raymond hosts the annual Harvest Festival each fall to celebrate the city's agricultural foundation and to offer a family-friendly event. This year's celebration was held on Saturday, August 23.

Some of the many events at the Harvest Festival range from a kiddie parade to a full 100-unit parade with neighborhood floats and an antique car and tractor display; to an early-morning 5k race to an early-evening queen contest for local girls. Local gardeners can submit their prized flowers and vegetables at the judged garden show, kids games in the park, and a small flea market sets up downtown. At the end of the night, Cheers hosted a street dance and beer garden with live music.

The Raymond Civic & Commerce sponsored an appreciation luncheon at the Community Center. Click here to download the Harvest Festival flyer.

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The 8th Annual Run Around Raymond 5k Walk/Run and Mile Run started out the day's events at the Raymond Harvest Festival on Saturday, August 23. The 5k started at 8:00 am while the Mile Run began at 9:00 am. The start/finish line was in front of the MACCRAY East School. Medals were awarded to the top three finishers in each age group.

This race was part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series. For more information, call Kevin and Bonnie Hauser at 320-967-4774.

The 5k was run on a beautiful grass course around Hawk Creek Country Club and through Raymond's scenic nature trails. The Hausers welcome any volunteers from past years and anyone else who wishes to help make the race a success in the future.