Owatonna, a Jewel on the Prairie
Each summer residents of Owatonna dedicate some time to celebrate our community and all of the treasures that surround us. This celebration has grown throughout the years to include things like Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales, kiddie parades and concerts in the park. These events have become treasures themselves and we now celebrate all of them as Owatonna GEM DAYS.
Stay awhile
Whether you’re taking a family trip, getting away for the weekend without the kids, or planning a trip with friends, you have a place to stay at one of our clean, comfortable and affordable hotels in Owatonna. Complete your summer evenings after the days adventures relaxing at one of our hotels. Find a place to stay here!
Shop the Sales- July 18-20
Check out all the great deals throughout town, starting Thursday at 5pm, and go until Saturday Noon. Individual stores may have slightly different hours, so check out your favorites for the details on their deals!
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Food Trucks in Central Park- July 18-20
A variety of food trucks line up at Central Park during GEM Days from Thursday noon through Saturday 1pm. Find out who’s in the line up!
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11@7 Concert in the Park- July 18
Thursday nights in the summer brings the weekly concert series to Central Park. Starting at 7pm, bring your chair or a blanket and enjoy the summer atmosphere with live music! Thursday night during GEM Days Fred the Bear is performing 7pm-10pm, and Shasta Kings on the Showmobile from 5-7pm
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Friday NighT GEM Days Live Music- July 19
Sweet Potato Jackson on the Central Park Band stage from 7 – 9PM
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Kids day!- July 19
Friday is Kids Day! There’s a full day in store for the entire family to enjoy.
10:00 am- Parade followed by the Crazy Hair Contest
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Owatonna Aces Kids day- July 19
7:30 pm- Aces baseball game @ Dartt’s Park, 7:30pm vs. Wanamingo Jacks. Kids enter for free, giveaways and activities.
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Farmer’s Market- July 20
Owatonna’s summer Saturdays aren’t complete without the Farmers Market in Central Park. A full park of vendors line up early Saturday morning at 7am, and are open until noon. Check out the variety of locally grown and handmade products from Owatonna and Steele County.
Joel Ward Music will perform the saturday of GEM Days at the farmers market.
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Pool Bingo- July 20
Join us on Saturday for a fun game of Pool Bingo at River Springs Water Park, 9:30am-11:15am (Registration Required to Participate)
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Lake Kohlmier rental Discounts- July 20
On Saturday, choose from Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Paddle Boating, Electric Assist Biking
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Outdoor Movie Night- July 20
Grab your chair or a blanket, settle in, and enjoy a movie outside at Central Park at 9pm Saturday night.
Rec on the Go will begin in Central Park at 6:00pm
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River SPrings Super Splash- July 21
Join in the River Springs Super Splash Special during Sunday’s regular hours (Noon-8pm)– no registration required- first come
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