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Maple Grove Days 2012

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Photos: Maple Grove Days 2012

A recap of the photos from Maple Grove Days 2012.

From July 12-14, Maple Grove was filled with activities throughout the city during the annual Maple Grove Days, hosted by the Maple Grove Community Organization. Here's a recap of the photos from the annual festival. Click on the headline to see the photos and add your own photos as well: Photos: Maple Grove Days Pierre Bottineau Parade 2012 Photos: Babies Battle During Diaper Derby Photos: Kids' Parade at Maple Grove Days 2012 2012 Maple Grove Ambassadors Crowned Photos: Maple Grove Days 2012 Main Street Photos: Business Expo at Maple Grove Days 2012 Photos: Maple Grove Days 2012 at the Maple Grove Community Center Photos: Bed Races at Maple Grove Days 2012

Video: Maple Grove Cheerleaders Perform at Parade

One of several performances by the Maple Grove Crimson Cheerleaders during the 2012 Maple Grove Days Pierre Bottineau Parade.

Although Maple Grove Days has concluded for 2012, video and photos from a variety of events continues to surface - including video of a performance by the Maple Grove Senior High cheerleaders during the Maple Grove Days Pierre Bottineau Parade. Video courtsey of MrsKristyAnderson from YouTube.  Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter  

Monday, July 16, 2012

Photos: Maple Grove Days 2012 at the Maple Grove Community Center

Inside and out, the Maple Grove Community Center was full of activity on July 14 during Maple Grove Days.

Activities during Maple Grove Days 2012 at the Maple Grove Community Center included a Maple Grove Lions Corn Feed, Family Fun Inflatables, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Pie Shoppe, Coin Hunt, Kids' Fun Galore and Bicycle Stunt Show. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Other Maple Grove Days 2012 photo galleries include:  Photos: Maple Grove Days Pierre Bottineau Parade 2012  2012 Maple Grove Ambassadors Crowned  Photos: Kids' Parade at Maple Grove Days 2012  Photos: Babies Battle During Diaper Derby Photos: Maple Grove Days 2012 Main Street

Photos: Bed Races at Maple Grove Days 2012

The fifth annual Rotary "40 Winks" Bed Race on July 14 benefited the 40 Winks Foundation.

Local businesses and organizations took to Main Street July 14 for the annual "40 Winks" Bed Race during Maple Grove Days. Registration and pledges from the benefited the 40 Winks Foundation which purchase beds and bedding for local CROSS clients. Have pictures or video from the Bed Race? Upload it to Patch! Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Other Maple Grove Days 2012 photo galleries include:  Photos: Maple Grove Days Pierre Bottineau Parade 2012  2012 Maple Grove Ambassadors Crowned  Photos: Kids' Parade at Maple Grove Days 2012  Photos: Babies Battle During Diaper Derby Photos: Maple Grove Days 2012 Main Street

Photos: Business Expo at Maple Grove Days 2012

Dozens of businesses and organizations talked with Maple Grove Days attendees Saturday, July 14.

One of the many activities Saturday, July 14 during Maple Grove Days 2012 was the Business Expo at the Maple Grove Community Center. Have photos from the Business Expo? Upload and share them on Maple Grove Patch! Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Other Maple Grove Days 2012 photo galleries include:  Photos: Maple Grove Days Pierre Bottineau Parade 2012  2012 Maple Grove Ambassadors Crowned  Photos: Kids' Parade at Maple Grove Days 2012  Photos: Babies Battle During Diaper Derby Photos: Maple Grove Days 2012 Main Street

Video: Maple Grove Days 2012 Fireworks Finale

Another year of Maple Grove Days topped off Saturday night with a fireworks display.

An annual tradition, the Maple Grove Days 2012 went out with a bang Saturday during the fireworks display. Video courtsey of YouTube user Houf100. Maple Grove Days 2012 photo galleries include:  Photos: Maple Grove Days Pierre Bottineau Parade 2012  2012 Maple Grove Ambassadors Crowned  Photos: Kids' Parade at Maple Grove Days 2012  Photos: Babies Battle During Diaper Derby Photos: Maple Grove Days 2012 Main Street

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Photos: Maple Grove Days 2012 Main Street

Main Street in Maple Grove was full of activities during Maple Grove Days 2012 on July 14.

Maple Grove Days events on Main Street Saturday included the Big Truck Show, Classic Car Show, Maple Grove Days Art Fair, Maple Grove Library Used Book Sale, Duct Tape Fashion Show and Cornhole Tournament. Have photos from Main Street Maple Grove Days activities? Upload them to Patch! Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter

Saturday, July 14, 2012

2012 Maple Grove Ambassadors Crowned

Three new Maple Grove Ambassadors were named during the coronation July 13.

Courtney Aydt, Laura Fisher and Danielle Rudin were named the new 2012 Maple Grove Ambassadors during the coronation ceremony Friday, July 13 during Maple Grove Days. Here's a few details about new ambassadors provided by the Maple Grove Ambassador Scholarship program: Courtney Aydt Courtney recently graduated from Osseo Senior High and received the Star Student Award for student activities. She will be attending the University of Minnesota Duluth in the fall with aspirations to become a special education teacher. Laura Fisher Laura recently graduated from Maple Grove Senior High on the A Honor Roll. Laura will be studying pre-med at Iowa State University, with hopes of starting a career in health care or forensic science. Danielle Rudin …

Photos: Kids' Parade at Maple Grove Days 2012

Bikes, trikes and decorations were the highlighted during the Kids' Parade July 13.

Children of all ages gathered at Town Green in Maple Grove Friday, July 13 to show off their creativity during the annual Kids' Parade as part of Maple Grove Days. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter

Photos: Babies Battle During Diaper Derby

Rain almost held the babies at bay, but cleared in time for the annual Maple Grove Days 2012 event.

Diaper wearers, whether crawlers and walkers, didn't let a little rain stop them from participating in the 2012 Maple Grove Days Diaper Derby at Town Green Friday, July 13.  Bringing home the first place in each of their respective match were: Brennan Lodahl of Maple Grove (15 months old) Markus Gievers of Dayton (15 months old) Mason Graves of Plymouth (21 months old) Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter

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