The 2016 festival known as Town & Country Days kicks off today in Paynesville -- with the theme of 'The Land of Milk & Honey.' We'll see you in tonight's parade, and here's the schedule for the rest of the Paynesville events that run through Saturday.

Wednesday, June 8th:

  • Medallion Hunt
  • Local Community Group fund raiser food vendors: 11:00 am on James Street.
  • Midway Carnival:  Noon to dusk.
  • Grand Parade:  7:00 PM

Thursday, June 9th:

  • Kiddie 1K race: Start time 9:30 am at Koronis Manor Care Center
  • Pet Show: Registration 10:00 am, Show start time 10:30 am at Koronis Manor Care Center
  • Local Community Group fund raiser food vendors: 11:00 am on James Street.
  • Midway Carnival: Noon to dusk.
  • Kiddie Parade: 5:30 registration, 6:00 pm start on James Street
  • Kids’ Tractor Pull: 6:30 pm registration, 7:00 start, on James Street
  • Open Mic Nite

Friday, June 10th:

  • Beer Garden
  • Street Dance: Music by Platinum FM

Saturday, June 11th:

  • Paynesville Fly-In/ Drive-In – Paynesville Municipal Airport
  • Pancake Breakfast
  • Golf Tournament
  • Arts in the Park: 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Gazebo Park
  • Kids Crafts, Games & activities at Gazebo Park
  • Miss Paynesville Pageant: 7:00 pm at Paynesville High School Auditorium

Have a fun weekend in Paynesville. We'll see you at the parade tonight!

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