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Events Near Kerkhoven MN

Ducks Unlimited - Rich- Spring DU Sportsman's Bingo 2024 (Farming)

Ducks Unlimited - Rich- Spring DU Sportsman's Bingo 2024 (Farming)

Friday, Dec 13, 2024 at 5:00pm
Trapper's Pub & Grub
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Ducks Unlimited - Meeker County DU Indoor Fishing Tournament (Litchfield)

Ducks Unlimited - Meeker County DU Indoor Fishing Tournament (Litchfield)

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 5:30pm
American Legion (Litchfield)
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Sauk Valley Gobblers Events

Sauk Valley Gobblers Events

Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Sauk Centre, MN
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Stearns County Thunderin Toms Banquet

Stearns County Thunderin Toms Banquet

Monday, Mar 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Cold Spring, MN
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Swift County Gobblers Banquet

Swift County Gobblers Banquet

Friday, Mar 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Benson, MN
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Gobblers of Glacial Ridge Banquet

Gobblers of Glacial Ridge Banquet

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Glenwood, MN
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Sauk Valley Gobblers Gun Bingo

Sauk Valley Gobblers Gun Bingo

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Sauk Centre, MN
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Stevens County Gobblers, MN

Stevens County Gobblers, MN

Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Morris, MN
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Summer Blast

Summer Blast

Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Paynesville, MN
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