
July 29th - July 31st 2022
Interested in entering a float in the parade? We’d love to hear from you.
Check out the Map for the Carlton Daze 5k!
2022 Grand Marshall - Mike Orlowski
In recognition of his longstanding commitment to the Carlton community, the Carlton Area Chamber of Commerce board was unanimous in selecting Mike Orlowski to serve as the Carlton Daze Parade Grand Marshal for 2022.
We are excited to honor Mike to show our appreciation for his many years of volunteerism within our community. So much of what he has done and given to, goes unseen by most, but we recognize and value the time and dedication he has blessed so many with.
Mike has served over 20 years as a member of the Carlton Area Lions Club, a club whose mission is to empower volunteers to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities and support those in need. Mike embodies so much of this in so many ways.
His willingness to be the main grill master for National Night Out is just another example of his loyalty to our community. His time and skill are helping to feed hundreds!
He also spreads joy when driving Carlton’s first ever fire truck around town, a beautiful antique that catches the eyes of everyone it encounters. His bright spirit and love for Carlton is noticed most during moments like this.
Mike’s longtime career as a Carlton County County mechanic, which he has since retired from, has helped him become a trusted partner for the Carlton Fire Department. For years he has been devoted to providing them with his knowledge, expertise, and timely assistance whenever they are in need of maintenance of their rescue vehicles and apparatuses. He is always there where he is called upon and his steadfast commitment to the department is appreciated more than he knows.
Mike’s genuine interest and unassuming personality in participating in the community has led to a better place for all of us.
Please help us in honoring him and all that he does for our community by cheering loud and proud for him as he leads the parade as this year’s Grand Marshal!
Congratulations, Mike! Thank you for all that you do!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
2022 Schedule

Friday, July 29th – Sunday, July 31th
Events for the Whole Family Tentative Schedule for 2022
All Weekend
All Day
All Day B&B Wagon at the Third Base –Friday: 3pm-2am; Saturday: 9am-2am; Sunday: 9am-9pm
Softball (starts 6:30 p.m. Friday & Volleyball (starts 8 a.m. Saturday) Tournaments, Organized by 3B
Magnolia Market – Carlton Daze specials. Five year anniversary – Come celebrate with us.
Food Vendors at the Four Seasons Complex parking lot.
Carlton VFW – Room @ The Table Food Truck, Ma & Pa’s Fry Shack and Indian Tacos Food Stand
Carlton Auxiliary Booze Cart & Ticket Sales –drawing on Sunday, July 31st
Carlton VFW – Gun Raffle – 350 tickets available at $20.00 per ticket – drawing Saturday, July 30th.
Food/Beverages – The Streetcar.
2022 St. Louis River Rendezvous – Paddlemania – All day Saturday – Spectators are welcome.
For more information go to www.paddle-mania.com or www.swiftwatermn.com
Rummage Sale – Proceeds for the Christmas Blessing of an area family through Best Christmas
Ever. July 28th – noon to 6 pm; July 29th – 9 am to 6 pm; July 30th – 9 am to noon. Sale at
709 2nd Street, Carlton.
Red Dog – Specialty coffees & ice cream. Drive up or walk up. Carlton Daze twist cone special.
Friday
8am-2pm
Community Garage Sales-Contact Carlton Community Education, 218-384-4225 X-213 or
drose@carlton.k12.mn.us for more information. Address list available online.
8am-2pm
Carlton Public Library Book Sale at the Carlton City Hall/Library on Chestnut Avenue.
4pm-6:45pm
5K Registration and Preregistered packet pick up at the Four Seasons Sports Complex.
5K registration at https://carltonchamber.com/carlton-daze/ or tempotickets.com/Carltondaze5k-22
4pm-8pm
Spaghetti Feed – Four Seasons Complex. Proceeds go to the Robert Rodd Memorial Scholarship
4pm-8pm
Bingo at the VFW & Carlton VFW Auxiliary Booze Cart & Ticket Sales.
5pm - 8pm
Vendors/Crafters at the Carlton Bike Shop yard. Fee is $25.00 for both days. Contact person, Sarah at 715-293-3711.
6pm
Kids Fun Races for ages 2 to 5 years and ages 6 to 8 years. Sign up at the Four Seasons, 4:00 to 5:45 pm.
6pm
Carlton VFW Meat Raffle.
6:30pm
Softball Tournament–Contact Third Base, 218-384-4515-Fee: $200.00 per team.
7:00pm
29th Annual Carlton Daze 5K Run/Walk start at Four Seasons Sports Complex.
9pm-1am
Live Music – The Third Base Bar – Runaway.
9pm-12am
Live Music at the Carlton VFW – Stranded.
Saturday
5am/6am
Check-in/Race Start for Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultra 50 Mile Foot Race – N.P. Junction Bike Shelter.
Information available on the website – voyageur50.com
8am
Volleyball Tournament-Contact Third Base, 218-384-4515. Fee: $100.00 per team.
9am-noon
Magnolia Café – Fresh Beignets. Follow @magnoliacafecarlton on Facebook & Instagram
9am
Carlton Daze Golf Tournament – Rugged Spruce Golf Course, Mahtowa, MN. Contact Stephanie,
218-393-7416, for more information and registration or sign up at The Third Base. The fundraiser
will be limited to 50 golfers age 21 and over. Additional information is available on facebook.com/dazedgolfer. Proceeds benefit the Jim Erickson Scholarship.
9 am-3 pm
Carlton VFW Auxiliary – Coffee & Donuts & Raffle Ticket Sales.
Car Show – Registration begins at 8 am (in front of Carlton VFW). $10.00 entry fee.
Contact Derrick Wehr, 218-269-1356.
There will be NO PARKING on Chestnut Avenue (Carlton main Street) beginning at 7 a.m.
9 am-3 pm
Kids Coloring Activity at CreativEdge in downtown Carlton. Kids can create a masterpiece and have it
printed on a shirt or other printables. ( Free to color – $10.00 for a printed item).
10am-4pm
Vendors/Crafters at the Carlton Bike Shop yard. Fee is $25.00 for both days. Contact person, Sarah at 715-293-3711.
11am-8pm
Bingo at the VFW.
1pm
Annual Carlton VFW Horseshoe Tournament. Registration begins at 12pm.
12 (Noon)
Poker Tournament – Carlton VFW. Sign up at 11 a.m.
12:30-4:30 pm
Paddlemania – Whitewater Kayak runs on the St. Louis River – Spectators are welcome to all events.
For more information go to www.paddle-mania.com
1pm-3pm
1:45pm
Paddlemania – Kayak Race Start.
4:00pm
Mass at St. Francis Church, 509 Sunrise Drive, Carlton, MN.
4:20pm
Paddlemania – Slot Machine Showcase Showdown. – Spectators welcome to all events.
8:00pm
Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultra 50 Mile Foot Race Award Ceremony at the N.P. Junction Bike Shelter.
9pm-Close
The Third Base – Live music – Aftershock.
9pm-1am
Live Music at the Carlton VFW – Hell Cat
Sunday
8:30am
Mass at St. Francis Church, 509 Sunrise Drive, Carlton, MN.
9am
Summer services at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 204 5th Street, Carlton, MN.
10am - 2pm
Bloody Mary Bar – Carlton VFW.
10am
Service at River’s Edge Church (formerly J.M. Paine Presbyterian Church).
12am-4pm
Bingo at the VFW.
1pm
Carlton Daze Parade. Line up begins at noon on School Avenue at the Carlton High School.
Register online at https://carltonchamber.com/carlton-daze/ to enter your float/group in the parade.
Parade contact is Andy Bailey: 218-391-6617
Before the Parade
Beignets at the Magnolia Café.
Following Parade
Carlton Volunteer Fire Department Open House. Demonstrations. Kids activities.
Refreshments served. Carlton Fire Hall.
Free Root beer floats at the Carlton Fire Hall. Sponsored by the Carlton Area Chamber of
Commerce and Carlton Volunteer Fire Department.
Kids Coin Hunt – DNR Park (across from Fire Hall) Sponsored by Woodlands National Bank
Carlton VFW Honor Guard Gun Raffle Drawing.
Beignets at the Magnolia Café.
1pm
Carlton VFW – Bean Bag Tournament. Sign up begins 12pm.
2pm
Kids Coin Hunt – DNR Park (across from Fire Hall) Sponsored by Woodlands National Bank
Carlton VFW Honor Guard Gun Raffle Drawing.
2pm - 4pm
Bubble Dance Party at the N.P. Junction Bike Shelter – DNR Park. This event is for kids of all ages.
Music by a DJ, bubbles and dancing.
2pm - 6pm
Live music at The Third Base – Gypsy Wagyn (after the parade)
2:30pm
Carlton VFW – Bean Bag Tournament. Sign up begins 2 pm. Entry fee – $10.00.
3:00pm
Carlton VFW Auxiliary Booze Cart & Raffle Drawing.
4pm-8pm
Carlton VFW – Live music – DJ/Karaoke.