Businesses open their doors and offer deals to promote the Penn Avenue business corridor and get local residents out and about.
While many but a brave few were scared away by the rain, Richfield's fourth annual Penn Fest still boasted good deals and entertainment along Penn Avenue between 68th and 62nd streets Sunday. The neighborhood businesses and residents came together through the Penn Central of Richfield neighborhood group to put the event together for all to enjoy. While many businesses featured food or other items starting at $.66, some businesses such as Uncommon Sports Cards—which had former Minnesota Viking Tommy Kramer signing autographs—stepped it up a bit. One business that kept customers happy and dry with $.66 tap beers and a TV with the Vikings game playing was Lariat Lanes. Check out the above gallery for a look at what you missed.
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From complimentary root beer floats from Lund's to a bouncy house for kids, Richfield Penn Fest has something for everyone.
The fourth annual Richfield Penn Fest offers plenty of entertainment and special deals from local businesses. Here's a look at what visitors can expect from the Sept. 18 celebration: Deals and Discounts Activities and Entertainment Party goers can also register to win one of many prizes during Penn Fest. Names of winners will be posted on the PennCentralofRichfield.com website after the event. Look for the drawing entry bins at participating businesses. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday between the 62nd and 68th streets on Penn Avenue.
Five things you need to know today.
1) Wednesday's Richfield Transportation Commission meeting was cancelled. There was not resheduled date listed on the city's website. 2) Sept. 15 is the last day to register for Wood Lake Nature Center's Birds and Birdies Golf Tournament, Minnesota's first totally green tournament. 3) The organizers of the Penn Fest neighborhood and business celebration are looking for volunteers to serve rootbeer floats, be greeters, stuff event booklets and more. If you're interested in volunteering, contact Molly Isles at mollyilles@gmail.com. 4) Reminder: Those residents in need of mortgage assistance can apply with the City of Richfield to receive up to a $50,000 loan. 5) Richfield Patch is always looking for news tips and ideas for great articles. To…
Caitlin Burgess
9:45 am on Thursday, September 15, 2011
Sept. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. It's listed in this article and here is the link to the event calendar post: http://patch.com/E-h2WP more ›