Minnetonka Summer Festival and Burwell House Ice Cream Social

Schedule

Download the 2009 schedule (PDF).

Bring the entire family to the Minnetonka Summer Festival Saturday, June 27, for children’s rides, a petting zoo, ice skating, musical entertainment and much more! It all takes place on the grounds of the Minnetonka Civic Center campus.

Also on June 27, don’t miss the Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social at Burwell House, complete with free tours, entertainment, antique market, fine arts fair and food concessions.

The day will conclude with the annual fireworks display—a grand finale to the day’s events. A detailed schedule of events will be published in the June Minnetonka Memo.

Registrations are being accepted now for the following athletic events held in conjunction with the Summer Festival.

8K Race, Two-Mile Fun Run and Children’s Tot Trot
Starting at 7:30 a.m. June 27, this certified 8K race course travels through a beautiful wooded area that is generally flat, with some rolling hills. The Two-Mile Fun Run starts at 8:45 a.m. followed by the Children’s Tot Trot at 9:45 a.m. Races begin and end in front of the Minnetonka Ice Arena. Call 952.939.8203 to register or for more information. View the 2009 race registration form.
Softball Tournament
This one-day men’s softball tournament is held Saturday, June 27, at Big Willow Park in Minnetonka. The tournament is limited to 12 teams with each team guaranteed at least three games. Awards are presented to the top three teams. Entry fee is $99 per team. Call 952.939.8203 to request a registration form.
Adult/Child Golf Tournament
A family-oriented golf tournament will be held Saturday, June 27, at 8 a.m. (check-in between 7–7:15 a.m..at the Glen Lake Golf and Practice Center in Minnetonka. The tournament uses a shotgun start, with special contests throughout the tournament. The entry fee of $30 per team includes a meal at the Minnetonka Summer Festival. Children must be 8–15 years of age and experienced golfers. Call 952.939.8203 to register and refer to Course #16911.
An invitation to antique vendors
Antique vendors are invited to apply to be part of the antique market at the Burwell House Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social Saturday, June 27, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applications and exhibit guidelines are available on the Burwell Antique Market page or call Chuck Donley, antique market coordinator, at 952.988.9797.

Don’t miss this year’s 32nd annual Summer Festival and Burwell House Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social, set for Saturday, June 27.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available in Ice Arenas A and B, police department, city hall, community center, and on the Summer Festival grounds.

Be sure to participate in favorites like the 8K race, two-mile fun run and tot trot, adult-child golf tournament, pancake breakfast, Burwell House tours, antique market, kids’ rides, police K9 demonstrations, open ice skating, and fireworks.

Enjoy musical entertainment from the Splatter Sisters and R-Factor, or try out your own singing ability on the karaoke stage! Look inside this special edition of the Minnetonka Memo for a full schedule and description of events.

This year’s festival and ice cream social offers an exciting combination of free activities for children, teens and adults. Please join us June 27!

Schedule

Please note: this schedule is subject to change. For weather information, call 952.939.TELL (8355). This hotline will provide information about the status of live performances and the fireworks display in the event of inclement weather.

Sporting Events

Race Events
7:30 a.m.
8K (5 Mile) Race: $15 ($20 Race Day)
8:45 a.m.
Two-Mile Fun Run: $10
9:45 a.m.
Tot Trot (ages 2–8): FREE

Call 952.939.8203 to register by phone or register online for the 8K and two-mile run at Destination Recreation or www.active.com. Race day registration is available beginning at 6:30 a.m. Races begin and end in front of the Minnetonka Ice Arena on the Civic Center Campus. The 8K race is run on a certified course in a beautiful wooded area with rolling hills and is police patrolled. Two water stations are provided.

Family (Adult-Child) Golf Tournament
8 a.m.

Tournament is held at the Glen Lake Golf and Practice Center in Minnetonka. Cost is $30 per team and includes a free meal at the festival. Teams will be comprised of one adult and one child (age 8–15) with an 8 a.m. tee-off. Special contests will take place throughout the event. Space is limited. Call 952.939.8203 to register, and refer to Course #16911.

Softball Tournament

This one-day men’s softball tournament takes place at Big Willow (Minnetonka) and Central (Hopkins) parks. Tournament is limited to 12 teams with each team guaranteed at least three games. Entry fees are $99 with awards presented to the top teams. Call 952.939.8203 for a registration form.

Burwell House Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social

10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Free self-guided house tours
11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Mini-parade
10:30 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join this old-fashioned hometown parade, led by Minnetonka’ first fire engine. Meet at the old town hall (on the grounds of the Minnetonka Community Church) and proceed to the Burwell House. Decorate your bikes, wear costumes, make your own music—this is a great opportunity to reveal your creativity! All participants receive a treat.
Antique Market
10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Browse through reminders of the past! No sales will be allowed before 10 a.m.
Musical entertainment
11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Children’s Activities
11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
  • Facepainting: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Fair
10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Browse and buy the work of many local fine artists at this juried art show!
Food/ice cream available to purchase
11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Free parking is available at Minnetonka Community Church, with limited handicap parking at St. David’s Family Center

Civic Center

Community Center Activities
8–11 a.m.
Pancake breakfast (sponsored by Minnetonka Senior Services)
4:30–7:30 p.m.
Performances by the Music Association of Minnetonka
4:30 p.m.
Choral Reflections & Symphony Chorus
5:30 p.m.
Concert Choir & Chamber Choir
6:30 p.m.
Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra
Ice Arena Activities
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Free ice skating and skate rental
Civic Center Grounds

All activities are free, excluding food

4–10 p.m.
  • Food & Fun: A variety of food and beverages available to purchase.
  • Outdoor BBQ: Hotdogs, hamburgers, chips & pop will be for sale.
4–5 p.m.
  • Fire Department Open House
4–7 p.m.
  • Minnetonka Police car and speed trailer display
4–7:30 p.m.
  • Caricaturists: Have your likeness created by professional artists—free to kids of all ages!
4–8 p.m.
  • Petting Zoo: Come and pet your favorite farm animals
  • Pony Rides: Cowboys and cowgirls, come ride your favorite pony!
4–9 p.m.
  • Recreation Services Tent: Face painting, games, kids’ arts & crafts.
  • Inflatables: Bungy Trampoline, Mystery Machine, Obstacle Course, Titanic Adventure Slide and Kiddie Pillar
  • Vertical climbing wall
  • Sports challenge
  • Water wars
  • Train rides
  • Wacky hairdos
5:30 & 7 p.m.
  • Police K-9 demonstrations
8–10 p.m.
  • Special sale of neon glo sticks and necklaces!
10 p.m.
  • Fireworks! The grand finale—a spectacular finish to a great day!
Main Stage
4—6 p.m.
  • Karaoke: Open to all ages
6—6:45 p.m.
  • Splatter Sisters: Family-friendly entertainment that will get you moving and shaking!
6:50—7 p.m.
  • Announcement of the day’s contest winners by Mayor Terry Schneider
7—10 p.m.
  • Featured show: The R-Factor is back by popular demand. The R-Factor has provided back up for Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Huey Lewis, Donny Osmond and Smokey Robinson. Enjoy their remarkable voices and big band sound.