The Lyon County Fair is held the second week of August. This year's Fair is August 8-12th.
The fairgrounds includes the Rolle Bolle courts, 2nd Chance Arena, 4H Arena, Show Barn, VFW Building, and more. In addition to the fair, several organizations have hosted events at the Lyon County Fairgrounds including;
- Wedding Receptions
- Relay for Life
- 4H Events
- High School Rodeo
- Craft Fairs
- Family Reunions
This 9-hole course includes the unique characteristics of Garvin Park as it passes through a mix of oak woods, elevation changes, open spaces, and the ever-present SW MN winds. The Main entrance of Garvin Park is located about 2 miles North of the intersection of US Highway 14 and US Highway 59.
The following table includes distances, and par settings for three levels of play. Note also that elevation change is included for fairways from box to target. The total distance of play is about 3,100 feet, while the total walking distance is about 5,100 feet. An overview map can be downloaded from the Attachments link below.
 Lyon County Disc Golf Scorecard | 504 kB |
There’s no better excuse for getting outside than feeding your thirst for nature photography. Nowadays a lot of people spend too much time indoors, and going outside is extremely beneficial for your wellbeing – that’s for both your health and enjoyment. Nature photography is extremely therapeutic if you can reap enjoyment from it. If you have had a stressful week, heading out to be alone with your camera and the natural world can be a great way to wind down and forget any troubles. Nature is everywhere – you don’t need to look far to find a beautiful scene or a bird that is willing to come to a bird feeder. You don’t have to book a studio and a model to take photos; just go outside and start clicking that shutter.
Most people admire nature in some form. Whether that be appreciating a dramatic, serene landscape or the glint in a swooping eagle’s eye, your photos are going to be appreciated by a wide audience. If you are looking to share something that people can connect with, nature photography is a great way to do this. Nature photos will transport the viewer into your shoes, allowing them to imagine the scene as if they were there with you. Providing this window into the natural world to those who may not be able to access it themselves is a great thing to do.
Garvin Park and Twin Lakes Park and the Camden Regional Trail offer unlimited options to express your artistic creativity.
The Inner Tubing Hill has been closed for several years. Tubing equipment is no longer available, and the hill is not staffed by Lyon County personnel. Garvin Park is open to public use including the former tubing hill, and many people sled at the park. Vehicles - including snowmobiles - are not allowed on the hill.