The following upcoming events are planned in conjunction with the city of Eden Prairie’s 150th anniversary of the first town board meeting. See below for Eden Prairie's proclamation on the city's 150th.
Riley-Jacques Barn Twilight Special
7:30 p.m. May 17
Bring the whole gang for a barn dance at the historic Riley-Jacques barn (9100 Riley Lake Road) featuring Shake These Bones with Bob Walser and Julie Young. Tickets available at the door: $5 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors.
Arts & Antiques in the Park
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7
Stroll through the artists, crafters, antique dealers and food venders at Staring Lake Park (14800 Pioneer Trail), you never know what you might find!
Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie and Rib Fest
2-8 p.m. June 8
Meet up with friends at Purgatory Creek Park (13001 Technology Drive) to enjoy six area big bands, ribs and more!
Riley-Jacques Barn Twilight Special
7:30 p.m. June 14
Bring the whole gang to the historic Riley-Jacques barn (9100 Riley Lake Road) for a night of bluegrass music featuring the Middle Creek Spunk Boys. Tickets available at the door: $5 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors.
Afternoon Tea Fundraiser
2:30-4:30 p.m. June 22
Join your friends and the Eden Prairie Historical Society for an Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Bearpath. Gather a table of 10! Tickets $25.
Fourth of July Hometown Celebration
11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4
Join in with your friends and neighbors as the city celebrates the Fourth of July and a tribute to Eden Prairie’s 150 Years of Community.
Riley-Jacques Barn Twilight Special
7:30 p.m. June 19
Bring the whole gang to the historic Riley-Jacques barn (9100 Riley Lake Road) for a barn dance featuring Pigs Eye Landing. Tickets available at the door: $5 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors.
Antiques Fair
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9
Join us for the Second Annual Antiques Far at the Smith-Douglas-More House (Dunn Bros. Coffee). Grab a cup of coffee and peruse the values of yesteryear.
International Festival
3-8:30 p.m. Aug. 10
Join your neighbors for the Annual Eden Prairie International Festival the featuring Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs. Dance, arts, food, exhibits and more!
Riley-Jacques Barn Twilight Special
7:30 p.m. Aug. 23
Bring the whole gang to the historic Riley-Jacques barn (9100 Riley Lake Road) for an evening of bluegrass music featuring the Blue Drifters. Tickets available at the door: $5 for adults, $3 for children, students and seniors.
Sunbonnet Day
12:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 14
Plan to bring the whole family to this special Sunbonnet Day at the Riley-Jacques Farmstead (9100 Riley Lake Road). This year we’ll have the Dorenkemper house open for tours. Meet with guides and learn about the history of one of Eden Prairie’s oldest homes. See how early families in Eden Prairie lived without electricity, indoor plumbing, modern refrigeration, iPods, cell phones, SUV’s and more.
Hennepin County Library History Display
This summer visit the Hennepin County Library in Eden Prairie to check out the recommended reading list just for the history buff. While you’re there look for the Eden Prairie history display, compliments of the Eden Prairie Historical Society.
Source: www.edenprairie.org [1]. Watch the Eden Prairie News for updates.
PROCLAMATION
EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE DAY
WHEREAS, the Town of Eden Prairie was organized on May 11, 1858, where by
acclamation the first Town Supervisors held the first Town meeting at which the
first Town Supervisors were elected; and
WHEREAS, the spirit, vision and good will of the Town’s founders and residents
continues today in the people of Eden Prairie and the quality of life enjoyed by the
City’s residents; and
WHEREAS, over the past 150 years Eden Prairie has grown to a population of over
65,000 people and today ranks as one of the most livable Cities in the country; and
WHEREAS, Eden Prairie’s most livable status is in part a legacy built on the notable
accomplishments of the past and is a source of pride to everyone living in Eden
Prairie today; and
WHEREAS, to commemorate and perpetuate this legacy for all future generations
in Eden Prairie.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Eden Prairie City Council does proclaim May 11 as
EDEN PRAIRIE HERITAGE DAY
ADOPTED BY the Eden Prairie City Council on this 6th day of May 2008.
Phil Young, Mayor
on behalf of Council Members
Brad Aho
Sherry Butcher
Jon Duckstad
Kathy Nelson