GRANITE FALLS — The Granite Falls Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a 100th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, August 1 in downtown Granite Falls from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
The Granite Falls Fire department will have fire trucks available for kids to explore.
There will be a bouncy house for kids to play in free of charge. Kiwanis popcorn and 1919 Root Beer will be for sale and all proceeds will go to benefit youth programs in the area.
Musical performances will be presented throughout the evening, beginning at 5 p.m. Mayor Dave Smiglewski will offer remarks at 6:15 p.m. and Les Berquist, of the Kiwanis, will offer a history of the popcorn stand.
A complimentary 100th Anniversary Cup will be served up with each purchase of 1919 Root Beer.
Commemorative T-shirts will be for sale and a historical exhibit will be displayed.
For more information, contact Kiwanis Vice President Patrick Moore 320-841-1487.
1/4: A century-long tradition continues in Granite Falls as the downtown popcorn stand marks its 100th year. Now operated by the Granite Falls Kiwanis, the group is holding a 100th Aniversary Celebration on Aug. 1. Tom Cherveny / Tribune
2/4: Community members broke out their folding chairs to enjoy the live music at the opening concert last week of the Rockin' Robbins series at Robbins Island Park in Willmar. The free outdoor concert series continues tonight with the music of Ava Hanson and Arch Allies. Erica Dischino / Tribune
3/4: A century-long tradition continues in Granite Falls as the downtown popcorn stand marks its 100th year. Now operated by the Granite Falls Kiwanis, the group is holding a 100th Aniversary Celebration on Aug. 1. Tom Cherveny / Tribune
4/4: A century-long tradition continues in Granite Falls as the downtown popcorn stand marks its 100th year. Now operated by the Granite Falls Kiwanis, the group is holding a 100th Aniversary Celebration on Aug. 1. Tom Cherveny / Tribune
