A glimpse of the North Morristown celebration grounds. Minnesota Prairie Roots file photo 2016.
NORTH MORRISTOWN, MINNESOTA, on the Fourth of July is grassroots Americana.
Buy your pie early for the best selection. Minnesota Prairie Roots file photo.
From the country setting to the popular parade featuring the Candy House to a medallion hunt and flag-raising ceremony and concerts and offerings of homemade pies and much more, this celebration reflects rural America at its best.
If you haven’t experienced July 4 at North Morristown, I suggest you travel to this southern Minnesota holiday destination this week.
The BINGO callers of North Morristown. I won first place for this photo in a contest sponsored by National Mutual Benefit. Minnesota Prairie Roots file photo 2013.
My husband enjoys his cheeseburger at the North Morristown Fourth of July celebration in 2016. This is one of my favorite close-up images and among those published in Fleur-de-lis. Minnesota Prairie Roots file photo 2016.
Craig and Kathy enjoying the Fourth at North Morristown. Minnesota Prairie Roots file photo.
Here you’ll find BINGO and bands, burgers and beer, and, at day’s end, fireworks bursting over farm fields.
The popular bluegrass band, Monroe Crossing, performs twice at North Morristown, at 1:30 and 4 p.m. Minnesota Prairie Roots file photo 2016.
For many, this event represents an annual reunion with family and friends. Even with no roots to this place, I embrace this celebration, delighting in some really good food, visiting with friendly people and enjoying the music of crowd favorite Monroe Crossings, which returns year after year to perform at North Morristown on the Fourth.
One of several vintage kiddie carnival rides at North Morristown. Minnesota Prairie Roots file photo 2013.
If you appreciate the company of good folks who value country, community, family and hard work, then North Morristown will appeal to you. Bring your lawn chair. Bring your appetite. Bring your kids and/or grandkids. And be sure to express your gratitude to the volunteers who make this event happen. Thank them. And buy a $2 celebration button to show your financial support.
This food stand served tasty BBQ pork and beef sandwiches and other food during a past celebration. Minnesota Prairie Roots file photo 2016.
Billed as the longest-running Fourth of July celebration in Minnesota at 127 years, this is a must-attend for anyone interested in an authentic, down-to-earth way to commemorate our nation’s birthday.
© Copyright 2019 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
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