Kandi is Dandy Days

2026 Event Information

Kandi Is Dandy Days (KIDD): June 12, 13, and 14

For the most up-to-date schedules and additional details, please visit the Kandiyohi Community Club’s Facebook page.

Friday–Saturday, June 5–6

Kandiyohi City-Wide Garage Sales
Contact Erica Goodsen at 320-220-1867 to register. No charge to participate. Maps will be available.

Friday, June 5

Outdoor Movie at Dusk – Featuring Lilo & Stitch
Civic Center. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Popcorn provided by the Kandiyohi Community Club.

Monday, June 8

Medallion Hunt Begins
Find daily clues on the Bell Park sign and the Kandiyohi Community Club Facebook page. The medallion may be any item hidden on city-owned property. Win $50.

Friday, June 12

  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Ice Cream Customer Appreciation Day – Harvest Bank
  • 5:00 PM: Kandiyohi Community Club Dinner – Civic Center
  • 6:00 PM: Kiddie Parade – Line-up at 5th St & Atlantic Ave
  • 6:30 PM: Fire Department Waterball Fight
  • 6:30 PM: Kids & Adult Pedal Pulls – Atlantic Ave
  • 7:30 PM: Button Drawings, Scholarships & Outstanding Citizen Award – Bell Park

Saturday, June 13

  • 7:30 – 10:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast – Civic Center
  • All Day: Food & Concessions – Civic Center Area
  • 9:00 – 11:00 AM: Free Kiddie Carnival – Civic Center
  • 9:30 AM: Button Drawings & Scholarships – Civic Center
  • 11:30 AM: Grand Day Parade
  • 12:00 PM: Tractor Pull Competition – Atlantic Ave
  • 12:00 – 1:30 PM: Brats/Hotdogs Fundraiser – Civic Center Tent
  • 12:30 PM: Button Drawings & Inflatables – Civic Center
  • 1:00 PM: Mini-Rods Tractor Pull
  • 1:00 PM: Bean Bag Toss Tournament – Fire Hall
  • 1:00 – 9:30 PM: Spurs Bull Riding & Beverage Stand – Fire Hall
  • 4:00 PM: Dandy Dash 1K Color Fun Run
  • 5:00 PM: Smoked Pork Chop Fundraiser – Fire Department
  • 5:00 – 7:00 PM: Live Music – Ryan Van Slooten
  • 6:00 PM: Button Drawings, Medallion Hunt & Raffle Winners
  • 7:30 – 11:30 PM: DJ & Karaoke – Fire Hall
  • 10:00 PM: Community Club Raffle Drawings

Sunday, June 14

Outdoor Community Worship Service at Bell Park at 6:00 PM, hosted by Green Lake Free Lutheran Church. All are welcome. Please bring a chair and a friend.

Frequently Asked Questions

2026 KANDIYOHI AREA BUSINESS SPONSORS:

⭐ Kandiyohi Area Business Sponsors ⭐

Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting Kandi Is Dandy Days!

  • A & B Properties
  • Adrian’s Plumbing
  • Craig & Ruth Aurand
  • Baker Printing
  • Central Counties Co-Op
  • Central MN Realty / Jodi Severson
  • Cronen Cabinet & Flooring
  • DMS Self Storage / Doug Gratz
  • Harvest Bank
  • Home Agency
  • Home State Bank
  • Iiam’s Garage
  • Jennie-O Turkey Store
  • Kandi Mart
  • Larcom Construction
  • Leo’s Transfer / Tom Cuchna
  • Magnuson Sheet Metal
  • Main Pointe School of Dance / Naomi Hinz
  • Mercantile 344
  • MN CHARM
  • No End Trucking / Wayne Streich
  • Palmer Bus Service
  • Paul Wennerberg Networking & PC Support
  • Riggs Bros
  • Smilin’ D Arena
  • Doug Strand
  • Tracks USA
  • Wick’s Meat Shoppe
  • Zero Tolerance

Got KIDD Photos? Share Them With Us!

A Community Effort

Kandi Is Dandy Days has grown and thrived through the dedication of local volunteers, the Kandiyohi Community Club, the Kandiyohi Business Association, the Kandiyohi Fire Department Association, and the continued support of local businesses.

For generations, community members have contributed their time and energy to organize events, support activities, and keep this tradition alive.

Today, local businesses, service organizations, and residents continue to play a vital role in making each year’s celebration a success.

Share Your KIDD Photos

Help us preserve the history of Kandi Is Dandy Days by sharing your photos from past celebrations.

The City of Kandiyohi welcomes photo submissions to feature on this page.

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: KIDD Photos
Please include: Names of those pictured, the event, and the year

BUTTONS & T-SHIRTS

KIDD Merchandise & Button Drawings

T-Shirts: $15
Buttons: $3

Available at local businesses.

Button Drawings

Prizes provided by the Kandiyohi Area Business Association.

  • Drawing Dates: June 12–13
  • Must be present to win

KANDIYOHI COMMUNITY CLUB RAFFLE TICKETS

Kandi Is Dandy Days Raffle

$10 Donation per Ticket

Drawing: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Need not be present to win.

Donations are used to help defray the cost of Kandi Is Dandy Days activities.

Prizes

  • Custom Kandiyohi Bean Bag Boards (created by Aaron Peterson)
  • Willmar Indoor Golf – $100 Gift Certificate
  • Walt’s – 6 Month Unlimited Deluxe Car Wash
  • Mercantile 344 – $50 Gift Certificate
  • Barn Theatre – $50 Gift Certificate & Intuition Brewing – $50 Gift Certificate
  • Kandi Mart – $100 Gift Certificate
  • Walt’s – 6 Month Unlimited Deluxe Car Wash
  • Wick’s Meat Shoppe – $100 Gift Certificate
  • Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland Athletics – 4 Tickets (Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7:10 PM)
  • Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 – 19.5” Smokeless Backyard Fire Pit
  • Alley On Ash – $60 Bowling Package

⚠️ Scam Warning

Please note that we do not ask you to claim prizes through links, request credit card information, or accept online payments for community events. Be cautious of scammers pretending to represent the Kandiyohi Community Club requesting Venmo or other payments. Please report any suspicious pages or comments if you encounter them. Thank you.

Ebenezer Lutheran Church WELCA QUILT RAFFLE

Quilt Raffle

Tickets: $2

Drawing Date: June 13
Need not be present to win.

Enter to win a handcrafted quilt and a KIDD t-shirt pillow!

Geocache Adventure

Kandiyohi Geocache Adventure

New! Geocaches have been hidden throughout Kandiyohi!

Each hidden geocache creates a new adventure and makes every finder an explorer. To help locate them, GPS coordinates will be posted on the Kandiyohi Community Club’s Facebook page.

If you take a trinket from a geocache, please leave something of equal or greater value and make sure all items are family friendly. Enjoy exploring Kandiyohi!

Geocache GPS Coordinates

  • 45.12905ºN, 94.93794ºW
  • 45.13229ºN, 94.93001ºW
  • 45.13327ºN, 94.93450ºW
  • 45.13530ºN, 94.93229ºW
  • 45.13371ºN, 94.93034ºW

City Wide Garage Sales

June 5 & 6, 2026

Location

Kandiyohi, Minnesota

Event Details

Shop local, support local, and enjoy great finds and great deals throughout the Kandiyohi community.

Community-wide garage sales will be held throughout Kandiyohi.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to shop local and support the community.

Treasures and great deals can be found all around town.

Community Movie Night

Outdoor Movie Night

Friday, June 5, 2026

Join us for an outdoor movie at dusk, featuring Lilo & Stitch on the hill by the Civic Center.

Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Popcorn will be provided by the Kandiyohi Community Club.

Kandiyohi Business Association

Kandiyohi Area Business Association

Community Involvement Opportunity

The Kandiyohi Area Business Association continues to support and enhance our local community by connecting and collaborating with area businesses while demonstrating a strong commitment to Kandiyohi.

Over the years, the Association has been involved in community events by:

  • Serving a community appreciation meal during Kandi Is Dandy Days
  • Providing one or two $500 college scholarships annually
  • Donating prizes for Kandi Is Dandy Days, Poultry Bingo, and Santa Night

The Association is looking to continue these valued traditions and invites local businesses to participate. The group typically meets once each year, with the next meeting to be scheduled following Kandi Is Dandy Days.

Businesses are encouraged to contribute $25 to $100 annually, or any amount they feel is appropriate.

Checks may be made payable to:
Kandiyohi Area Business Association
c/o Tracks USA
10340 67th Ave SE
Lake Lillian, MN 56253

KIDD business sponsors will be recognized on:

  • Kandi Is Dandy Days posters
  • Kandiyohi Community Club Facebook page
  • Community sign in Bell Park
  • City of Kandiyohi website

If you would like to be part of the business association or have questions, please contact Tracks USA / Kathy, Tony, or Dana Vruwink at 320-382-6128.

Thank you for supporting the Kandiyohi community.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

The Kandiyohi community takes pride in supporting students pursuing higher education. The following scholarships are available through various local organizations. Applicants are encouraged to apply for all opportunities for which they qualify.

James L. Strouth Memorial Scholarship

Jim Strouth was an active member of the Kandiyohi community and belonged to the Kandiyohi Men’s Club, Kandiyohi Businessmen’s Association, and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He spent countless hours volunteering for his church and community events and had a strong commitment to his customers and the surrounding agricultural community.

He passed away on February 24, 2021. In his memory, an annual $1,000 scholarship is awarded.

This scholarship is open to a college or trade school student with a strong GPA and an interest in the Kandiyohi community or local agriculture.

Contact:
Ryan Strouth
Phone: 651-324-7139
Email: [email protected]

Winner Announced: Friday, June 12, 2026, during Kandi Is Dandy Days

Kandiyohi Area Business Association Scholarship

The Kandiyohi Area Business Association awards a $500 scholarship to students—not just high school seniors—who are attending higher education from the Kandiyohi community.

Applications available at: Harvest Bank
Contact: Jennifer Wattnem
Email: [email protected]

Deadline: June 7
Winner Announced: Saturday, June 13, 2026, during Kandi Is Dandy Days

Kandiyohi Community Club & Kandiyohi Co-Op Elevator Scholarship

Since 1987, the Kandiyohi Men’s Club—now known as the Kandiyohi Community Club—has awarded a $500 scholarship to a high school senior living in the former Whittier School District.

Beginning in 2015, a second $500 scholarship was added thanks to a donation from the former Kandiyohi Co-Op Elevator.

Recipients are selected based on community involvement, volunteer experience, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities.

Deadline: June 7 at 5:00 PM
Announcement: Friday, June 12 during Kandi Is Dandy Days

Contact:
Tony Vruwink
Phone: 320-905-5679
Email: [email protected]

All high school seniors from the former Whittier School District are encouraged to apply.

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