OSSEO LIONS ROAR 2019
September 6th & 7th - 2019
A Community Tradition With a Regional Appeal
The Lion's Roar has been bringing together families, businesses, community leaders, and neighbors for over 40 years. This year's 43rd annual Lion's Roar promises to be another big, successful, variety packed event and we can't wait to see you there to help the Osseo Lions Club celebrate their 75th Year Anniversary of Lions Pride!
2019 Promises to Be Our Best Year Yet!
- Expanded Kid's Korral Park Area
- THREE Eating Contests
- Dance Contest
- Lion's Kidsight Eye Health Tent
- New Wine Bar and MORE
2019 Featured Sponsors
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Events & Highlights from 2018
Fourth Annual Medallion Hunt -
Presented by the Osseo/Maple Grove Press & Sponsored by Premier Bank – Osseo
The Medallion Hunt began with the first clue published in The Press early August (in print and on their website). The $250 cash prize was donated by Premier Bank of Osseo.
Seventh Annual Osseo Lions Roar 5K Run/Walk -
Saturday, September 8th - Hosted by the Osseo Senior High cross country team. LEARN MORE
Osseo Parade Begins 12P/Noon on Saturday -
Enjoy over a hundred units including marching bands, floats, antique cars and more!
Classic Car Show -
Immediately following the parade until 6pm along Central Avenue
Kids Corral Back Saturday from 1:30P to 4:30P -
We're calling all kids to enjoy FREE family events like a live petting zoo, ice cream social, kid-friendly demonstrations and appearances by your favorite themed characters.
Beer Garden Featuring Strong Beer & Wine
Friday 4P to 11P / Saturday 11A to 11P -
Craft & Domestic Beers, Selection of Wine, Seltzer and Cider, etc. (ATTENTION: WE WILL CARD EVERYONE - You Must be able to Present Valid Identification to be served any alcholic beverage)
Osseo Lions Food Tent -
Menu includes grilled pork chops, hot dogs, Polish sausage, roast beef sandwiches and pulled pork. Pop and bottled water served by local Boy & Girl Scout troops.
Pull-Tabs and Big Wheel Gaming -
Friday & Saturday (after the parade)
Partner Dance Contest - Saturday -8PM in front of the band trailer
Must be 16 years and older. Register between 6-8 pm on Friday next to the band trailer. 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
Inflatable Ride Park & Games
Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat 11am-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 6P
(Sponsored by Perkins of Osseo)
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)