Tag: Fun in the Flatlands

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ recap 

The Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ competition was held this past weekend as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands Celebration in Ada. Event representative Austin Germolus recaps this year’s competition and how it went.  Germolus also discussed their organization and what the funds from these events go toward.  Darin Haugen won the rib contest…
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September 10, 2023 0

Fun in the Flatlands Saturday Events 

Fun in the Flatlands continues today with a full schedule of events for children and adults alike. LeAnn Hall with the Ada Chamber of Commerce highlights some of the children’s events taking place including the ever popular bubble area.  Hall also highlighted one of the headliner events this year called Playing with Fire.  There will also…
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September 8, 2023 0

Fun in the Flatlands Sneak Peak 

Fun in the Flatlands kicked off today with the Avenue of Flags  fundraiser at the Laughing Earth Gardens Farmers Market at 4:00 pm, and live music with Eric Retain at the Main Street Bar and Grill on Friday at 8:00. But the schedule gets busy with a full list of events on Saturday. LeAnn Hall…
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September 7, 2023 0

Norman County Historical Society At Fun At The Flatlands

One of the featured events at this weekend’s Fun in the Flatlands in Ada is the Pioneer Food Court, set up by the Norman County Historical Society.  Solveig Kitchell, the society’s executive director, tells us what’s cooking. Kitchell says this will also be a fundraiser for the Norman County Historical Society.   Kitchell says so far,…
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September 6, 2023 0

Experience Fun in the Flatlands this Weekend in Ada

Ada, MN — Experience Fun in the Flatlands this weekend in Ada! Fun in the Flatland’s is Ada’s annual festival that runs September 8th through the 11th and includes partnerships with a number of other organizations and events, including the Norman County 4-H Achievement Days, Norman County Historical Society’s Pioneer Days, and the Kelly Thronson…
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September 6, 2022 0

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ Contest Set for September 10th

Ada, MN — Think you got what it takes to be the next BBQ Pitmaster? You can find out by participating in the annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ Contest on Saturday, September 10th at the Norman County Fairgrounds. Up to 40 cookers of all different experience levels will compete to see who cooks the best…
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August 31, 2022 0

Ada Chamber of Commerce Receives Grant to Support Entertainment at Upcoming Fun in the Flatlands

Ada, MN — The Ada Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council has awarded a $4,300 matching grant to have quality arts and entertainment during Fun in the Flatlands in Ada on September 10-11th.  Arts and Entertainment this year at the Fun in the Flatlands made possible this year…
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August 17, 2022 0