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New London, Minnesota is the oldest town in Kandiyohi County. Its pioneer beginnings started in 1850, when Louis Larson discovered a waterfall while out on a trapping expedition and visualized a mill. In 1861, he took homestead on a large piece of land, which includes most of present day New London. Larson later named the place for his old home town – New London, Wisconsin. New London continued to grow in size and population and became an official city in 1889.
New London WaterDays is the town’s celebration that takes place the third weekend in July. With activities spanning Tuesday-Sunday, the goal is to celebrate as a community and invite all to join in on the fun!
WaterDays 2024
Monday, July 15- Sunday, July 21
Come and celebrate with us! Friday Night Street Dance, Saturday Parade, Kid’s Fun, Beanbag Tournament, Tennis Tournament, Hog Roast, and much more. See Events Info for all details and to register!
Contact: Email the WaterDays Committee
New London Ambassador Program
Coronation Saturday, July 20 3:00 PM
Neer Park
New London, Minnesota 56273
Become a Volunteer!
Whether you join the WaterDays Committee or you volunteer for a few hours, we can always use more help!
Please reach out to us here to learn of the opportunities:
Family Friendly Festival on the Pond
New London is located on the scenic Crow River, which pools direct in the heart of town to form the Mill Pond.
Our quaint Main Street PLUS is the perfect place to shop hop, grab a coffee, lunch, or ice cream.
To see more about the businesses you can patronize in New London, click here:
Become a Volunteer!
Whether you join the WaterDays Committee or you volunteer for a few hours, we can always use more help!
Please reach out to us here to learn of the opportunities:
Family Friendly Festival on the Pond
New London is located on the scenic Crow River, which pools direct in the heart of town to form the Mill Pond.
Our quaint Main Street PLUS is the perfect place to shop hop, grab a coffee, lunch, or ice cream.
To see more about the businesses you can patronize in New London, click here:
Event Registrations:
Saturday July 20 11:00 AM
Lineup 10:00 AM
Parade Registration
Register and Pay for the Grand Day Parade Here. Or, download the form and send a check:
Saturday July 20, 1:00 PM Check-in, 1:30 Tournament starts
Bean Bag Tournament
Location: Densen Field, First Ave. NW New London
Register by calling Alley on Ash: (320) 354-2112
July 15-21, 2024
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