The focus of this category is on attractions and events in the city of Marshall, in Lyon County, Minnesota. These may include local historical places, museums, libraries, art galleries, theaters or entertainment venues. Sports and recreational programs, facilities and teams are also appropriate for this category, as are local events, such as fairs, festivals and concerts.
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The annual county fair is held at the county fairgrounds in Marshall, Minnesota, the county seat. Although attractions and events may change from year to year, they are likely to include a PRCA Rodeo, a parade, demolition derby, carnival, live music, food, and several exhibits. Highlights from the upcoming fair are featured, with photographs from past events.
http://www.lyoncountyfair.com/
Lyon County Historical Society
The non-profit organization operates the Lyon County Historical Museum on West Lyon Street in downtown Marshall, Minnesota, which includes exhibitions and collections showing the history of the county back to its earliest known inhabitants, the Sisseton branch of the Dakota Sioux, as well as Schwan's Dairy lunch counter, a real 1950s ice cream and soda fountain county. Open year round, its hours of operation are posted.
http://lyoncomuseum.org/
Operated by CEC Theatres, the movie theater in Marshall, Minnesota features six screens. Movie highlights, trailers, prices, and showtimes are presented for currently running films, while upcoming movies are highlighted. Tickets may be purchased from the site, and a list of amenities, and information about auditorium rentals and private group showings are included.
http://www.gotomarshall.com/
Operated through the Marshall Baseball Association, the Marshall A's are in the Corn Belt League of the Minnesota Baseball Association. Schedules, team rosters, statistics, the team's hall of fame, and game photographs are featured, along with an overview of Legion Field, its sponsors, and questions and answers. Promotional merchandise may be purchased online.
http://www.marshallasbaseball.com/
Marshall Area Youth Baseball Association
MAYBA facilitates opportunities for youth in the Marshall, Minnesota area to develop their skills and to play recreational and competitive baseball. A parent guide and a handbook are featured, and potential players may register and make payments online. Team signups, schedules, and rosters are posted, along with tournament schedules, news, and information about its coaching staff, board, and sponsors.
http://www.marshallbaseball.net/
The autumn festival features a variety of events, which are subject to change from year to year, but which may include a parade, a car show, a bike show, live music, a street dance, several competitions, arts and crafts booths, celebrity booths, food, and other activities, which will be listed in its schedule. Sponsors are highlighted.
http://www.marshallautumnfest.com/
Sponsored by Minnesota State University, the annual October fair focuses on rural writing and culture, including upper Midwestern and rural artists in literature, art, song, and other creative endeavors. Featured is a schedule of events, an introduction to participating artists, a focus story, and tips on finding lodging in Marshall, Minnesota.
https://www.smsu.edu/marshallfestival/
