Raspberry Festival Today: 15

In order to help you maximize the 78th-annual festival, Hopkins Patch is highlighting each day’s activities. Many of the events are free with a $3 Raspberry Button, so be sure to purchase one to guarantee a fun-filled week! Click here to find out how.

Be sure to to see all of Hopkins Patch’s coverage of the festivities, and say hi if you see Patch enjoying the festival!

Here’s what’s happening today.

(Have you been shooting photos of the Raspberry Festival events? Don’t forget to for a chance to win passes.)

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Raspberry Run

Minnesota’s second-oldest running race offers five-mile and one-mile races.

• When: 11 a.m.
• Where: Mainstreet
• More information:http://raspberryrun.com

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast

• When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Where:

Sweet Pickins’ Sale

Find the best antiques and vintage items at this giant sale.

• When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where:

Masonic Lodge Open House

Learn about the Masons organization and meet local members. 

• When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Albert Pike Lodge (907 Mainstreet)

Bingo, Food & Pull Tabs

Enjoy bingo and pull tabs in a food tent with special events.

• When: Noon to 6 p.m.
• Where: Elks Lodge (30 Eighth Ave. S.)

Grande Day Parade

As one of Minnesota’s largest parades, the Hopkins Raspberry Festival Grande Day Parade features 100s of participants including floats, politicians, marching bands, schools and organizations from around the Twin Cities. 

• When: 1 p.m.
• Where: Mainstreet between Fifth Avenue and 17th Avenue

VFW Pig Roast

A good, old-fashioned pig roast with plenty of other food available.

• When: 1 p.m.
• Where:

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