New Horizons Chamber Reminders as Heartland Days Near

New Horizons Chamber is putting out some final reminders as Heartland Days in New Hampton draws closer.

The Heartland Days Parade at 6 PM Friday (06.12) kicks off the citywide celebration. In preparation, Chamber Director Liz Zweibohmer says there will be no parking on Main Street from 4:30 to 8 PM Friday.  

Zweibohmer says there will also be signs and notifications for those side streets designated for the lineup of over 80 parade entries.

The parade officially begins on South Walnut turning east onto Main Street and then turning south onto South Water Avenue. Late parade entries are asked to contact Megan Baltes at 641-394-2437.

After the parade, festivities shift Friday night to Mikkelson Park and continue throughout the day on Saturday (06.13). With parking likely to be limited, attendees are encouraged to carpool if possible and/or park on side streets near the park and walk in. Those driving in should enter on East Spring Street.

More volunteers are also welcome on Saturday.

See the complete schedule of festivities and get the latest updates at New Hampton Heartland Days on Facebook.

***Other Notes from New Horizons Chamber

LOCATION CHANGES: We have some exciting location changes this year! A few key changes to note this year: the beer tent and ticket trailer have new locations, the Family Fun Zone has moved to the northwest side of the Bandshell and the Cornhole Tournament has been moved to the west of the bandshell. Bingo will be held next to the beer tent and the Quilts of Valor ceremony will take place in the baseball stadium seating area. Be sure to check out the updated maps before the weekend!

COOLERS: Coolers are NOT allowed! We have some awesome drink options on site this weekend so we promise you won’t go thirsty!!

EVENT REGISTRATION: Did you miss the pre-registration deadlines? No worries! Register day of for the Chickasaw Wellness Complex 5K Run & Walk, Cornhole Tournament & Watermelon Eating Contest! Car Show Registration will take place from 9-11 AM on site.

KIDS TRACTOR PULL: Will be happening again this year put on by the New Hampton FFA Chapter. Kids can sign up for free beginning at 10 AM located on Ring Road near ticket trailer.

VOLUNTEERS: We have several areas still in need of volunteers. In order to make this weekend run smoothly we need your help! Please consider grabbing a friend and sign up for an hour here: http://www.signupgenius.com/…/5080E4BAAA62AA6F49…

MAKER’S MARKET : We are so excited to have Maker’s Market located at the park again during Heartland Days this year and will be set up on the tennis & basketball courts. There are nearly 50 incredible vendors this year and some great food options available.

50/50 ROTARY RAFFLE : New Hampton Rotary will be selling 50/50 Raffle tickets on Friday & Saturday with the drawing held before 8 PM. Need not be present to win.

Please note that if you try to contact us on either Friday or Saturday you are unlikely to get a hold of us as we are extremely busy making sure the weekend goes smoothly.