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Orono Park Family Zone
Join us at Orono Park on Saturday, July 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for fun family activities. Check out the detailed information below about food vendors, activities, and how you can get involved!
- Bingo
- Craft Fair
- Community Partners
- Elk RiverFest Challenge
- Face Painting
- Food Trucks
- Inflatables
- Northwest Metro Robotics
- Orono Miles
- Petting Zoo
- Sandcastle Contest
- Sensory Tent
- Skatepark Show
- Softball Tournament
Sponsored by the Elk River Fire Foundation 
Join us for Bingo at Elk RiverFest! All ages are welcome. Bingo will be in the Pavilion at Orono Park.
Boards cost $1 each. 50% of all winnings go to the Elk River Fire Foundation. The other 50% will be awarded throughout the bingo rounds.
About Our Bingo Sponsor
The Elk River Fire Foundation was established in 2019 and officially became a 501-C3 non-profit organization in March of 2021. The Foundation exists to help support the Fire Department personnel, their families, members of the foundation, and the Elk River community. The Foundation's main focus is to provide necessary resources that contribute to the overall success of our firefighters.
Grab some food then stroll through our onsite craft fair! Current vendors:
- Dudley's Syrup
- Prairie Fire Kitchens
- Gizmos Bistro
- The Simple Gourmet
- Home Sweet Honey
- Kick It Art by Karla - leather bracelets and necklaces
- Tim Donahue - handcrafted lamps from upcycled items
- Selina Eve - Handmade copper and bead jewelry and art
- Kathryn Cruser - dog/cat bandannas, bowl coozies, etc.
- Buffalo B77 LLC - Bloody Mary mix
- Hennum's Homeade - homemade salsa, pickles, and gourmet popcorn
- Dawn Heebl - wood frames, signs, art, etc.
- Lindsay Hubbart - tote bags, earrings, cooling neck wraps, and blankets
- Fizzique - bath bombs, shower bursts, shampoo bars, etc.
- Denise Meinstad - Author
- Sharon Mord - crocheted items and jam
- Nelson Farms - freeze dried items, canned goods, embroidered towels, etc.
- Live.Love.Oils - handcrafted essential oil blends, lotions, sprays, etc.
- My Spirit Experience - jewelry, stones, books
- Deanna Hentges - beaded animals and ornaments, etc.
At this year's Elk RiverFest Family Zone, local organizations will be sharing information near our craft station. This is a great way to learn about local community partners and how you can get involved.
Our 2023 Community Partners:
- Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
- Community Table
- Elk River Scouts
- Great River Regional Library
- ISD 728 Community Education
- MOMS Club Elk River/Otsego
- Representative Paul Novotny
- Spark 2 Hope/Spark of Possibilities
- Union Congregational Church
If you're a community partner and you'd like to be a part of this free opportunity, click here to learn more and submit the online form.
Two challenge courses will be set up with different age ranges.
The first course is kids age 5-7 and the second course is kids age 8-10 years old.
Sponsored by Ampact | AmeriCorps in Action
Free for all kids! Face painting will be located in Shelter #1 at Orono Park.
Stop by one of our delicious food trucks between the other festivities:
- Brain Freezze
- Cloud 9 Energy Bowls
- Mister Lemonade
- G.I. Joes
Sponsored by Northface Construction
Looking to bounce around and climb? Stop by our inflatable area for jumping and bouncing fun!
Kids will have the opportunity to try out various robots provided by Northwest Metro Robotics. Click here to learn more.
Join us for this year's Orono Miles (previously called Lions Mile). Once again, ER Endurance will be hosting this event.
The race will be held at Orono Park.
Race starts at 10:00 a.m.
Registration link coming soon.
100% of the registration costs supports endurance sports in the Elk River area, primarily cross country running and skiing.
Sponsored by Elks Lodge
All your favorite animals will be onsite and ready for interacting! This free activity is for kids and adults to roam inside the area with the animals and pet and hold them as they wish.
In an effort to make Elk RiverFest inclusive for all abilities, the city has partnered with Sherburne County Public Health, ISD 728 HOPE program, and Spark 2 Hope to provide a Sensory Tent.
The Sensory Tent is an area for attendees with special needs to take a break and relax a bit. The Sensory Tent will be open all day and includes resources for families. Some features to enjoy:
- Area with rugs and large pillows for a quiet space
- Sensory tables filled with various items
- Sensory tools and various gadgets
- Sensory game for those interested