Country music singer, Justin Moore on stage for the street dance that drew about 2200 people Saturday June 8th. Organizers had to stall people waiting for the meet and greet event while they waited for Moore, who did not arrive in Goodhue until about 10 minutes before his scheduled performance due to his personal bus breaking down. He was bumped from the first flight he booked but arrived in time to put on the show which he said he enjoyed even though he had not slept.
2023 Miss Goodhue, Ellie Peterson crowns her predecessor, Ciara Callstrom, daughter of Adam Callstrom and Shannon Callstrom. Coronation was held at the school on Friday evening June 7th.
(L-R) Miss Goodhue candidates, Emarae Holst, Lily Peterson, Emma Voth, Carly Matthees, Princess Marisa Collins, Miss Congeniality Kaelynn Ryan, Miss Goodhue Ciara Callstrom, Princess Ella Buxengard, Taylor Betcher, and Jenna O'Reilly.
The new Miss Goodhue royalty (L-R) Princess Marisa Collins, Miss Goodhue Ciara Callstrom, Princess Ella Buxengard and Miss Congeniality Kaelynn Ryan, visited the burrito breakfast hosted by St. Peter's Church Saturday, June 8th. Also at the church was a quilt show inside and car show outside. Early morning showers gave way to near perfect weather for the remainder of the weekend.
Rich and Sue Majerus were chosen as Grand Marshalls to lead Sunday's parade. The announcement was made during Friday evening's pageant.
Lynn and Peg Nardinger were crowned Volksfest King and Queen at Friday evening's kick-off event at the school.
A steady crowd of customers shopped the trade show inside the Community Center on Saturday, June 8th.
Brian Gordon, one of the Bellechester Lion's Club members who helped at the bounce party at the school gym, supervises a group of kids. Saturday afternoon events for all ages included the Udder Run, road rally, bean bag, volleyball and basketball tournaments.
William Ryan, son of Trevor and Karla Ryan, gets a smiley face painted on his cheek.
Walton Post, son of Jed and Melissa Post, concentrates on his effort in the kids pedal tractor pull.
Members of the Goodhue County Sheriff's Posse wave to those watching the Volksfest parade.
The new Zumbro Falls Winery participated in the Goodhue Volksfest parade Sunday, June 9th.
The Goodhue Fire Department hosted a water fight against neighboring departments from Lake City, Miesville, Zumbrota and Mazeppa. The 2-man team that moved the barrel farthest into the opponent's territory in the allotted time moved on to the next bracket of competition.
A large crowd enjoyed watching the water fight while children delighted in the shower and runoff collected in the street. Royals was open to serve ice cream during the event.
A team of Zumbrota firemen aim their hose, working their way through the mist to move the barrel away from them during the Sunday Volksfest event.
Carol Voth, treasurer of St. Peter's Ladies' Aid, presents a check for $1300.00 to fire chief, Derek Weckerling. The money was raised through free-will offerings given at the burrito breakfast during Volksfest. The church uses Thrivent funds and congregation member donations to purchase groceries, and volunteers to prepare and serve the food. Weckerling was grateful for the donation which will be used to purchase pagers for new members of the fire department.
Also pictured is the newest addition to the fire truck fleet, a pumper truck capable of carrying 1000 gallons of water. The truck was custom built by a company in Florida to serve our department's needs.
