07/09/2026
The Clear Lake Lions are proud to be a sponsor of the Inaugural Oakwood Derby hosted by Midwest Wooden Toys, LLC. Spots are filling up so sign up today!!!!
Midwest Wooden Toys, LLC in Clear Lake is proud to announce its Inaugural Oakwood Derby on Saturday morning, July 25, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. This FREE EVENT will be for all kids between the ages of five (5) and nine (9) as of July 25th. Registration will be available at Briggs Lake General Store on Saturday, July 18th, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., or until all fifty (50) race cars have been distributed.
This event will be limited to fifty (50) participants, so the “first come, first served” principal will be applied. At registration, kids will receive their race car, a box of dry erase markers to decorate the car the way they like, a list of the rules and regulations, a registration form to be completed by a legal parent, or guardian who accompanies the child to the registration and a coupon for a free ice cream cone at the Briggs Lake General Store. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place. All the kids will receive a participation ribbon.
The event is sponsored by Midwest Wooden Toys, LLC, the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department, Travis William’s State Farm Insurance, Briggs Lake General Store, Clear Lake Lions, and Scout Troop 94 of Clear Lake. The location of the race is 11746 42nd Street SE, Clear Lake, two miles East of Palmer on 42nd Street. Parking will be at 11746, 11756, or on the North side of 42nd Street. Free coffee and water will be available, as well as porta potties.
Again, this is limited to just fifty (50) participants, so to assure a place for your child, get to the registration early. Let’s all remember that this is for fun, so everyone needs to be patient, respectful and willing to make adjustments, as this is a first-time event. Hope to see you there! Thanks! Gary and Mona Garberg Questions: Call 702-205-9452 Please visit our website at www.midwestwoodentoys.com.