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.
Join the celebration!
We’ll celebrate our historic buildings and our beautiful parks and trails. We’ll celebrate our history, our legends and our entrepreneurial spirit. We’ll celebrate our art & music and our attractions & entertainment. We’ll celebrate our businesses, our services and our schools. And above all, we’ll celebrate our citizens who are GEMS, one and all!
Experience Owatonna's Treasures with GEM DAYS!
Historic buildings, beautiful parks and trails, history,
legends, attractions and distractions. Events include:
Join us for activities throughout Owatonna!
We're looking for sponsors who would like to support the community and get the word out about their business!
We're looking for vendors who would like to sell goods or share information about their organization.
Check out the Shasta Kings on the Showmobile from 5-7pm on Thursday, July 18!
Catch Fred the Bear on stage in Central Park from 7PM to 10PM on Thursday, July 18!
Line up at Parking Lot #2 (west side of Eagles building) at 9:30 to be ready for the parade which starts at 10:00! The route will go from Owatonna Eagles, west to Cedar and then south to the park.
This fun contest has grown every year and this year will be the best ever! Be ready at Central Park by 10:30 as the contest will start as soon as the parade is finished!
Enjoy great performances by the Jill Hoggard Academy of Dance dancers starting at 11:15AM in the park.
Catch Sweet Potato Jackson on the Central Park Band stage from 7 - 9PM on Friday, July 19!
Catch Joel Ward on Saturday morning during the Owatonna Farmers Market.
Owatonna, Minnesota, United States
Get involved with Owatonna Business Partnership and be a part of bringing the fun to our community! You'll also meet some really great people! We meet the first Tuesday of each month at The Kitchen at 8AM. See you there!