East Main Street closed Aug. 21 for Ag/Farmer Appreciation event at Take 16

To express appreciation for farmers and agriculture, an Aug. 21 Ag/Farmer Appreciation event will thank them for their “dedication to food production.”
Organizer Don Dinger said the event was planned for last year, but it didn’t happen due to COVID-19.
This year he and other volunteers revived the plans, staging a meal, live music, inflatables and family-friendly activities at Take 16 Brewing Co. on East Main Street in Luverne.
“I just thought it would be fun to show our appreciation to farmers,” he said.
“Some of these guys start their day at 6 in the morning and end at 10 at night. This will be a night to let them come and have fun.”
The event, open to the public, starts at 5 p.m. with a free meal and full bar followed by live music with the Sioux Falls band, Goodroad.
Main Street in front of Take 16 will be closed off for the party, and Mayor Pat Baustian will proclaim Aug. 21 “Ag Day,” recognizing agriculture’s impact on the community.
Dozens of sponsors are funding the party, and Dinger said many of them will have tents and booths for their businesses along with drink tickets and registration for door prizes.
“It will bring a lot of people to Luverne and to Take 16,” he said. “And it will be an appreciation for farmers for all they do.”
Details are on Facebook under 2021 AG/Appreciation.