VESTA, Minn. — The City of Vesta is set to celebrate its 125th anniversary with a two-day celebration on August 1 and 2, featuring music, games, food, and family fun.
Festivities begin Friday at 5 p.m. at City Park with live music from Alan Lang, a DJ set by Bob from 7 to 10 p.m., and a pageant at 7 p.m. Attendees can enjoy old-school games, inflatables, a beer garden hosted by the Lions, and free popcorn from the city council. Night Out with the Fireman and a fireworks show by Flashing Thunder will cap off the evening. Food options include Farmer Joe’s broast beef and Purple Cow soft serve ice cream.
Saturday’s events kick off with an all-day medallion hunt and food trucks in the city park. Activities include a craft and vendor show, car show, kickball and sand volleyball tournaments, bouncy houses, and performances by Zoo Man. The pedal pull begins at noon.
The community center will host the MN Fallen Heroes and museum displays all day, and offer free bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. The Grand Parade begins at 4 p.m., followed by root beer floats at St. John’s Church.
Evening entertainment uptown includes more food vendors, a bean bag tournament at 7 p.m., and live music by Benjamin Raye & The Empire Players and Urbandale Lane until midnight.
The celebration is presented by the Vesta Booster Club and Vesta Lions Club. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
