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Flea market, softball and even bubbles mark Riverfest in Dawson, Minnesota – West Central Tribune

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Flea market, softball and even bubbles mark Riverfest in Dawson, Minnesota – West Central Tribune

DAWSON — Riverfest was celebrated once again at Gnome Park in Dawson, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 29.

The 36th annual celebration took place June 26-30 and included a craft, vendor and flea market, softball, water fights and a belly dancing competition.

There were only two participants in the belly flop contest, mainly due to the cold weather of 18 degrees.

There were also plenty of activities for children, including a plunge pool, darts and a bubble show by Steve Russell, called Bubbler.

Riverfest concluded on Sunday with a car show, parade and a golf tournament at the Dawson Golf Course.

Cupcakes made by Sherry Brown, owner of Sweet County Charm, will be on display during the Dawson Riverfest flea market in Gnome Park on June 29, 2024. “They all come in variety packs,” she said. “This one is one of my best sellers.”

Keith Nelson, one of two belly flop competitors, jumps off the diving board during Dawson Riverfest on Saturday, June 29, 2024. “Welcome to the Gnome Belly Flop Competition, also known as the Polar Plunge,” announcer Chad Felton said on a windy, 60-degree day.

The Dawson Fire Department, right, competes against the Porter Fire Department, left, in a water fight on First Street during the Dawson Riverfest on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Dawson won both water fights.

Janelle Stender, a sixth grade teacher at Dawson-Boyd Elementary, celebrates with the children after she was dunked in the dip tank on Saturday, June 29, 2024 during Dawson Riverfest.

One of the many slow-pitch softball games played at Gnome Park during Dawson Riverfest will be broadcast on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Customers choose from a variety of pretzels and candies at Andy’s Candies and Confections in Willmar during the Dawson Riverfest flea market on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Steve Russell shows off one of his bubble tricks to a sea of kids at Gnome Park during Dawson Riverfest on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Leo Pomerenke is a reporter for the West Central Tribune in Willmar. He is an intern who will be reporting on general topics around Willmar.

You can reach him by email at [email protected] or by calling 320-214-4341.

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