OSSEO LIONS ROAR 2020
September 11th & 12th - 2020
A Community Tradition With a Regional Appeal
The Lion's Roar has been bringing together families, businesses, community leaders, and neighbors since 1976.
And, this year's 44th annual Lions Roar promises to be another successful northwest metro event for communities all around.
Come help the Osseo Lions Club celebrate our community and all it has to offer with Lions' Pride at this year's Lions ROAR!
2020 Promises to be another GREAT year!
2019 Featured Sponsors
Events & Highlights for 2019
Fifth Annual Medallion Hunt -
Presented by the Osseo/Maple Grove Press & Sponsored by Premier Bank – Osseo
The Medallion Hunt will begin with the first clue published in The Press early August (in print and on their website). The $250 cash prize is donated by Premier Bank of Osseo.
Eighth Annual Osseo Lions Roar 5K Run/Walk -
Saturday, September 7th - Hosted by the Osseo Senior High cross country team. LEARN MORE
Osseo Parade Begins 12P/Noon on Saturday -
Enjoy almost a hundred units including marching bands, floats, antique cars and more!
Classic Car Show -
Immediately following the parade until 6pm along Central Avenue
Leo's Adventureland Friday & Saturday -
We're calling all kids to enjoy family-friendly events like a live petting zoo, ice cream social, expanded bouncy house area, face painting, a magician, balloon art, and a Kidsight Eye Screening Tent PLUS MORE.
DISCOUNTED PRE-SALE WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE until September 3rd. (Save $5)
Beer Garden Featuring Strong Beer & Ciders
Friday 4P to 11P / Saturday 11A to 11P -
Craft & Domestic Beers and Cider (ATTENTION: WE WILL CARD EVERYONE - You Must be able to Present Valid Identification to be served any alcoholic beverage)
NEW Wine Bar
Friday 4P to 11P / Saturday 11A to 11P -
Featuring Select Red, White & Rose Wines & Tasting Flights (ATTENTION: WE WILL CARD EVERYONE - You Must be able to Present Valid Identification to be served any alcoholic beverage)
Osseo Lions Food Tent -
Menu includes grilled pork chops, hot dogs, Polish sausage, roast beef and pulled pork sandwiches. Pop and bottled water served by local Boy & Girl Scout troops.
Pull-Tabs and Big Wheel Gaming -
Friday & Saturday (after the parade)
Pizza Eating Contest - Friday -6 PM in front of the band trailer
Must be 16 years and older. PRE-REGISTRATION. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
Pie Eating Contest - Saturday -3 PM in front of the band trailer
Must be 16 years and older. PRE-REGISTRATION. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
Corn Eating Contest - Saturday -6 PM in front of the band trailer
Must be 16 years and older. PRE-REGISTRATION. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
Partner Dance Contest - Saturday -7:30 PM in front of the band trailer
Must be 16 years and older. PRE-REGISTRATION. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
Events You Can Look Forward To
Locally Grown, Roasted Sweet Corn - Fri & Sat
(Presented by Smith Farms)
Mini Donuts & Walking Tacos – Fri & Sat
(Presented by Hopkins Noon-Time Lions)
Joaneddy’s Ice Cream
Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm
LEO's Adventureland Activities
Fri 4pm-8pm -and- Sat 1pm-8pm
Craft & Vendor Fair
Friday Noon-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
Located at Boerboom Park
Bean Bag Toss Tournament
Saturday 2P (1:30 team check-in)
Pizza Pie Eating Contest – Fri 6P
(Sponsored by Red’s Savoy Pizza)
Pie Eating Contest – Sat 3P
(in front of band stand)
Corn Eating Contest – Sat 6P
(Sponsored by Smith Farm's)
Couples Dance Contest – Sat 7:30P
(in front of band stand)
Bingo Under the Premier Bank Drive Thru
Saturday 2pm-6pm
(Presented by Knights of Columbus)
Senior Center Bingo - Saturday 2pm-4pm
Located in the Osseo Community Center
(Presented by the Osseo Band Boosters)