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Ongoing & Annual Events
New Year's Eve Open House
Host:
Cokato Historical Society
When:
First Saturday in January following New Year's Day
Where:
Centennial Room
About:
Treats and snacks are provided while event visitors can participate in "tin melting," a Finnish tradition where you melt a piece of tin and predictions are made for you based on the shape and characteristics of the cooled tin.
City-Wide Garage Sale
Host:
Cokato Area Chamber of Commerce
When:
Last Saturday in April
Where:
Cokato
About:
More info to come
Free Bikes 4 Kidz
Host:
Allina Health, D-C Bounce Back Project, A to Z Mental Health Scholarship Foundation
When:
Third Saturday in May
Where:
Dassel-Cokato High School
About:
Free bikes are given away to kids and adults locally on a first-come first-serve basis. Helmets are also provided. Bikes can also be donated in early October at a collection event at the Cokato Allina Clinic.
Memorial Day Open House
Host:
Cokato Museum
When:
Memorial Day
Where:
Cokato Museum
About:
The museum hosts a special open house this day 9a-12p.
Corn Carnival & Parade
Host:
Corn Carnival Committee
When:
Second full week of August
Where:
Peterson Park
About:
A "great Cokato get-together," this much anticipated summer event draws crowds from near and far. Food, rides, a special coronation for Cokato Royalty, drawings, entertainment, games, and more make this 3-day affair a memorable time for all. The Monday evening parade kicks off the carnival and is certainly a site to see as well. See the Corn Carnival website for more info and updates.
CFAHS Fall Festival
Host:
Cokato Finnish American Historical Society
When:
Early October
Where:
Temperance Corner
About:
A bake sale and open house is followed by a special program.
Small Business Saturday
Host:
D-C Enterprise Dispatch
When:
Saturday after Thanksgiving
Where:
Participating Businesses in Cokato
About:
This day is designated for supporting small businesses. For a list of businesses to shop or support otherwise, check out CwC's Shopping or Food & Drink pages or the Business Directory.
Dassel-Cokato Business Expo
Host:
Cokato Area Chamber of Commerce & Cokato-Dassel Lions
When:
A Saturday in January/February
Where:
Dassel-Cokato High School
About:
Members of the area communities come to learn more about the businesses and organizations that make Dassel-Cokato a great place to live! The Expo also sports a FREE pancake breakfast served by the Cokato-Dassel Lions.
Pork Chop Dinner
Host:
Cokato-Dassel Lions
When:
Last Friday in April
Where:
Cokato Elementary
About:
More info to come
A to Z Mental Health 5K Run/Walk
Host:
A to Z Mental Health Scholarship Foundation
When:
Third Saturday in May
Where:
Dassel-Cokato High School
About:
More info to come
CFAHS Spring Festival
Host:
Cokato Finnish American Historical Society
When:
Saturday before Memorial Day
Where:
Temperance Corner
About:
A bake sale, open house, and special program are all offered at the this nationally recognized historic location.
Movie in the Park
Host:
Cokato Area Chamber of Commerce
When:
September
Where:
Peterson Park
About:
More info to come
Chamber Trick or Treat
Host:
Cokato Area Chamber of Commerce
When:
On or near Halloween
Where:
Participating Cokato Area Businesses
About:
A special Halloween event, trick-or-treaters can visit participating Chamber businesses to collect treats in downtown Cokato and other nearby businesses.
Turkey Trot
Host:
DC/L Youth Wrestling
When:
Thanksgiving Day
Where:
Dassel-Cokato High School
About:
This "trot" is 4 miles and starts early Thanksgiving morning at the Dassel-Cokato High School. There is also a door prize drawing for participants following the run/walk.
Cokato Historical Society Annual Meeting
Host:
Cokato Historical Society
When:
Third Tuesday in April
Where:
Centennial Room
About:
More info to come
City-Wide Cleanup
Host:
City of Cokato
When:
First Saturday in May
Where:
Cokato
About:
More info to come
Memorial Day Program
Host:
Cokato American Legion Post 209
When:
Memorial Day
Where:
Cokato Elementary
About:
A short parade near Peterson Park is followed by a program at the elementary school.
CFAHS Juhannus (Midsummer)
Host:
Cokato Finnish American Historical Society
When:
Third Saturday in June
Where:
Temperance Corner
About:
A video or program is presented in the hall along with a potluck dinner. A bonfire is also held following the dinner.
Dassel-Cokato Homecoming & Pork Chop Feed
Host:
Dassel-Cokato High School
When:
Football season (September-October)
Where:
Dassel-Cokato High School
About:
Every year in the fall DC school alumni are encouraged to attend the homecoming game at the DC Varsity Football Stadium to reunite with classmates and others. All community members are welcome to come cheer on the home team. There is typically a pork chop preceding the game near the stadium as well.
Dassel-Cokato Craft Fair
Host:
Early Childhood Advisory Council
When:
First Saturday in November
Where:
D-C Middle and High Schools
About:
More info to come
CFAHS Pikkujoulu
Host:
Cokato Finnish American Historical Society
When:
First Saturday in December
Where:
Temperance Corner
About:
There is a candle lighting at the Finnish cemetary followed by a potluck at Cokato Township Hall.