Wild Rice Days

04/28/2026

Only 130 days until Wild Rice Days 2026!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 5 in Downtown McGregor.

Interested in being a vendor? Click the link or scan QR code to download your application today: https://www.mcgregormn.com/wild-rice-days/

More information coming soon—stay tuned!

09/16/2025

A huge shoutout to Shari Horton for capturing all the special moments from our 2025 Wild Rice Days!

Check out the photo album and don’t forget to tag yourself!

09/16/2025

Please check your buttons again!!! If your number is on the list below, make sure to claim your prize with the McGregor Area Chamber of Commerce by October 1st, 2025.

1st Place $1,000 Cash #159

#179 MN National $25.00 GC
#880 Big Sandy Lodge $25.00 GC
#860 Floe Sweat Shirt
#829 Marks Bar $25.00 GC
#1061 McGregor Baking Company $25.00 GC
#667 Dairy Queen $25.00 GC
#331 Marks Bar $25.00 GC
#416 Car Wash Package (The Laundry Room)
#113 Tooth Brush (McGregor Dental)
#286 McGregor Print Pro $25.00 GC
#895 KR Bar $25.00 GC
#834 Pour Lewey's $25.00 GC
#1080 Bartopp Wash $25.00 GC
#14 Hillcrest Blue Hat
#871 Hillcrest Yellow Hat
#865 Hillcrest Red Shirt
#696 Hillcrest Red Shirt
#567 Hillcrest White Shirt
#1022 Hillcrest Purple Shirt

09/09/2025

We’re still looking for some lucky button holders! If your number is on the list below, make sure to claim your prize by October 1st, 2025.

1st Place $1,000 Cash #159

#179 MN National $25.00 GC
#880 Big Sandy Lodge $25.00 GC
#860 Floe Sweat Shirt
#123 Fireside GC $25.00
#829 Marks Bar $25.00 GC
#1061 McGregor Baking Company $25.00 GC
#667 Dairy Queen $25.00 GC
#331 Marks Bar $25.00 GC
#416 Car Wash Package (The Laundry Room)
#113 Tooth Brush (McGregor Dental)
#286 McGregor Print Pro $25.00 GC
#895 KR Bar $25.00 GC
#834 Pour Lewey's $25.00 GC
#1039 Bartopp Wash $25.00 GC
#1080 Bartopp Wash $25.00 GC
#14 Hillcrest Blue Hat
#871 Hillcrest Yellow Hat
#865 Hillcrest Red Shirt
#696 Hillcrest Red Shirt
#567 Hillcrest White Shirt
#1022 Hillcrest Purple Shirt

08/31/2025

Come on down to the Corn Feed and show your support for the McGregor Area Lions Club! They do so much for our community and are a proud sponsor of Wild Rice Days. Let’s give back to those who give so much!

SAVE THE DATE!!! Sunday, August 31st is the day you've all been waiting for!! The 58th Annual McGregor Lions Corn Feed, from noon to 4:30 pm. Gates close at 4:00 pm. The $10 entry fee for adults, $5 for kids 3-12, gets you all you can eat of the best corn on the cob you've ever tasted!! Delivered fresh from the fields the morning of the Corn Feed! Visit the canteen for other tasty refreshments, including sandwiches, popcorn, chips, and ice cream. There's something for everyone!! Bingo with $500 guaranteed jackpot at 1:00 pm, try your luck at kids games, or sing your heart out for prizes at karaoke. And don't forget to check out the Silent Auction! Parking is free, with a shuttle available to the gate. See you there!!!

08/31/2025

2025 Wild Rice Days – Prize Winners & Unclaimed Buttons

1st Place $1,000 Cash #159
2nd Place $300 Cash #71
3rd Place $100 Mindy H button #836

#801 Fisherman's Bay $20.00 GC
#179 MN National $25.00 GC
#880 Big Sandy Lodge $25.00 GC
#860 Floe Sweat Shirt
#1065 Last Chance GC $25.00
#123 Fireside GC $25.00
#829 Marks Bar $25.00 GC
#356 Village Pump $25.00 GC
#748 Big Tom's Diner $25.00 GC
#1061 McGregor Baking Company $25.00 GC
#107 The Craft House $25.00 GC
#667 Dairy Queen $25.00 GC
#331 Marks Bar $25.00 GC
#416 Car Wash Package (The Laundry Room)
#113 Tooth Brush (McGregor Dental)
#286 McGregor Print Pro $25.00 GC
#895 KR Bar $25.00 GC
#834 Pour Lewey's $25.00 GC
#510 Crossroad Pool Passes
#1039 Bartopp Wash $25.00 GC
#1080 Bartopp Wash $25.00 GC
#14 Hillcrest Blue Hat
#871 Hillcrest Yellow Hat
#865 Hillcrest Red Shirt
#696 Hillcrest Red Shirt
#567 Hillcrest White Shirt
#1022 Hillcrest Purple Shirt

Thanks to everyone that bought a button, sponsored a prize or participated in an activity. Please contact the Chamber office by October 1, 2025 to claim your prize.

08/30/2025

Wild Rice Days is HERE!

08/29/2025

08/29/2025

🎉 Have you snagged your Wild Rice Days button yet?! 🎉
✨ The very first $100 prize drawing kicks off at 10:30am Saturday – and that’s just the beginning!

✨ Keep your button handy! Numbers will be drawn throughout the day for extra prizes (thanks to our generous community).

Buttons are just $5 and available at:
- Big Dollar
- McGregor Baking Company
- McGregor Title
- Mark's Bar
- Members Cooperative Credit Union

Don’t miss your shot at prizes + support all the Wild Rice Days fun! 🌾💚

08/28/2025

✨ Kick off your Wild Rice Days weekend in style! ✨
Music in the Park with the talented Cody Dylan Brown 🎤🎸
📍 McGregor Community Center (hosted by the McGregor Lions Club)
📅 Thursday, August 28
⏰ 5:00 – 9:00 PM
-Free Admission-
Good vibes, great music, and the perfect start to an unforgettable weekend—don’t miss it!

The McGregor Lions MUSIC IN THE PARK has expanded to three dates in 2025! Come and listen to Cody Dylan Brown on August 28, from 5 - 9:00 PM at the McGregor Community Center. The admission is free, food and beverages will be available for purchase, and enter to win free prizes!! Come for the music, stay for the prizes, and have lots of FUN!! It's the place to be on August 28th, from 5 - 9:00 pm. See you there!