Winsted’s
People in Winsted and surrounding communities look
forward to the second weekend in August, because that’s
when it’s time for the Winsted Summer Festival.
The 2019 event included fireworks, live music, a fun run, a
parade, beanbag tournaments, a canoe race, pedal pull,
raffle, and much more.
The 31st annual Bratbusters took place the first day of the
festival. This event is an opportunity to connect with friends
and neighbors while enjoying food and beverages at Mill
Reserve Park by Winsted Lake. Activities for children include
a fun run, treasure hunt, face painting, fun bounces, and a
youth bean bag tournament.
Saturday morning of the festival always starts with the
Winsted Run Around the Lake (about 4.2 miles). In 2019, there
were 77 participants. Gracie Mallak, 17, of Winsted won first
place, with a time of 25:28.
Winsted Legion Post 407 hosted a raffle, in which Vince
Laxen won $500, and Nell Otto won $100.
In the children’s pedal pull, the overall winner was Alicia
Schoenthaler of Dassel, who received a cash prize of $30.
All those who participated received a can of pop of their
choice.
Waverly Stueven of Howard Lake was the winner of
a random drawing after the event and received a gift
certificate for a free children’s meal at V’s Grill in Winsted.
Each year, Winsted royalty are crowned the last day of
the celebration. The 2019-20 Winsted Ambassadors are
Emma Weege, Alexis Johnson, and Katelyn Waataja.
The grand parade also takes place the final day of the
festival. In 2019, the parade was led by grand marshals Ron
Contestants in the canoe and kayak race during the Winsted
Summer Festival Aug. 9 race toward the finish on the shore of
Winsted Lake.
PHOTO BY IVAN RACONTEUR
Schauer and the late Gary Schauer.
The Winsted Summer Festival committee is looking forward
to another successful event in 2020.
Anyone who would like more information about the
upcoming celebration, or is interested in being on the
committee, can contact Jeff Campbell at 612-554-7439 or
jcampbell@bhgmn.com.
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