Location Change!

Kid Fest 2008 will be held in the Fargo Civic Center. The Teddy Bear Parade is now scheduled to begin at and go around the Civic Center block.

Midwest Kid Fest

Friday, June 13, 2008

Island Park, Fargo, ND

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Come to Island Park on Friday, June 13, 2008 for the Seventh Annual Midwest Kid Fest   - a whole day of FREE entertainment and activities just for kids and families. And, it's free to the public!

The festival runs from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and features many wonderful interactive activities and hands-on projects. Kids can play life-sized games, take in a musical concert on the main stage, catch a magic show, complete an art project or meet a silly clown. Featured entertainers are Penny & Pals, Ronald McDonald and more! Also - turn your little artists loose at Picasso Point - with hands-on art projects.

Teddy Bear Parade - 10:30 a.m.

Don't forget about the Teddy Bear Parade! Hear the sounds of the Night Fire Drumline and the Calliope Organ from El Zagal Shrine. Kids are invited to bring their favorite teddy to walk in the short parade around Island Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. (Registration at Dike West at 10:00 a.m. Registration info available here or at cableone.net)

Parking

Free lots: Prairie St. John's, Island Park Pool, Tennis (5th St and 7th Ave) and Dike West

Island Park Ramp ($3.00)

Ride the bus! KIDS RIDE FREE on June 13 . Free parking at Park & Ride lots - hourly drops at Island Park: www.matbus.com

2008 Participants:

Advanced Health & Wellness- Your Spine and You

Applause Costumes- Balloons, Magic and Juggling

Arc of Cass County - Disability Awareness

Barrel Rides

BOB FM95.1 - Tattoos, Earrings, Sing the Bob Song

CableONE - Inflatable Games & Thank You Banners

Campfire USA - Parachutes & Butterflies

Caring for Children - Coloring

Catalyst Medical Center-

Cass County Extension Service- Fruits & Veggies Cass County Soil Conservation - Tattoos

Cass County Vector Control - Water Treatment Game CHARISM - Diversity Dolls Child Care Resource & Referral- Create a Masterpiece

Creative Memories - Father's Day Cards

ESPN 1660 - Local Athlete Autographing FM Ambulance

FargoKids.com - Jewelry Beading & Art Prints Fargo Fire Department

Fargo Park District - Pony Corral

Forum NIE - Happy Hairy PlantingFM 105.1 - Jim, James and Cori-okee

FM YMCA - Dance Dance Revolution

The Fox- Clay Your Way ActivitiesFroggy - Record Pledge of Allegiance for on-airGalaxy Dance Studio - Dance Lessons

Homebuilders Association - Tool Belt Relay

Kid Fest - Life-Sized Games and Belly Bumpers

MeritCare Life Flight Helicopter

Mojo - Face Painting and Pet Rocks Moms and More - Western Bean Bag Toss

NDFB - Seeds of Life

NoDak Mutual Insurance - Giant Slide

PATH ND, Inc. - Dig for Buried Treasure

Pediatric Arts Clinic-

Plains Art Museum - Rodin-Inspired ModelingPrairie Public TV - Kids Reporting

Prairie View Church- Puppet Shows

Q98 - Guitar HeroRiverKeepers - Play in the dirt

Right Track - Bean Bag Toss

State Bank of Fargo - Bouncy Castle

State Farm Insurance - Coloring Books Urban Plains Center - Shoot the Puck Contest

The Village Family Service Center - Cards & Bookmarks Hempker Wildlife Petting Zoo

Y94 - Be a D.J.!

Contact Gail for more information.

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