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Medallion found; Turtle Fest schedule

Turtle Fest starts on Wednesday, June 16. Celebrations carry on until Sunday, June 20 in Perham.

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7-year-old Jace Frietchman holds the Turtle Fest Medallion and his prize with Diane Frietchman and Krista Moenkedick. (Submitted)

A 7-year-old boy from Richville found the Turtle Fest Medallion. Jace Frietchman found it along with Diane Frietchman and Krista Moenkedick. Click here to see the clues they followed.

Volunteers needed

Security volunteers are needed for the event, Music on Main this Turtle Fest on the evenings of Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19.

Volunteers will receive a free ticket to either night entertainment and a gift card to the Brew.

If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, contact the Brew at 218-346-5932.

The schedule

Here's the full schedule for the rest of this week's events.

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Turtle Fest kicks off with the first turtle races of the week on Wednesday, June 16. (Elizabeth Vierkant/Focus)

Saturday, June 19

  • 7 – 11 a.m. Perham Fire Dept. Pancake Feed - At the Fire Station

  • 8 a.m. Perham Health/CC 5k and 10k - At Arvig Park, sign up on perhamhalfmarathon.com

  • 8 – 11 a.m. UCB Safety Zone - In the UCB Main Street parking lot with the Perham EMS

  • 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. RDO Farmers Market - At N.P. Park on W. Main Street

  • ALL DAY: Coldwell Banker All City Rummage Sale - In the general Perham area

  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CMU Trolley Rides - To and from the Chamber and Ma’s Little Red Barn

  • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. KLN/ARVIG Main Street Craft Fair and Food Vendors - Located on Main Street

  • 10 a.m./12:30 p.m./3 p.m./6:30 p.m. KLN Baseball Tournament

  • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Zoo Animals from Trowbridge Creek Zoo - Located on E. Main Street, sponsored by Bremer Bank

  • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. IMAGINICK, Nick Bretz (Magician) - On Main Street

  • 12 – 5 p.m. Island Time Music and Drinks - At the Brew with Tiki D.

  • 1 p.m. Bean Bag Tourney Dreams for Kids - Located on E. Main Street

  • 1 p.m. UCB and Silver Moon Pancake Eating Contest - On Main Street, to sign up call Silver Moon at 218-346-3800

  • 4 – 6 p.m. Seafood Boil - On Main Street, pre-sale tickets for $20 at the Chamber Office, Main Street Express and St. Paul's Church Office, $25 on Saturday

  • 7 – 9 p.m. Live Music by Zach Thomas - At the Brew tent on Main Street, get advanced tickets at the Brew

  • 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. Live Music by 32 Below - At the Brew tent on Main Street, get advanced tickets at the Brew

  • AT DUSK/DARK: Shearer’s Fireworks - At the E.O.T. County Fairgrounds

Sunday, June 20

  • 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Rotary Breakfast - At the Lakes Café
  • 10 a.m./12:30 p.m./3 p.m./6:30 p.m. KLN Baseball Tournament

More information can be found at perham.com/turtlefest/ .

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A turtle crawls to the finish line at the first turtle races of Turtle Fest on Wednesday, June 16. (Elizabeth Vierkant/Focus)

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