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In Honor of Mary Pat Monson, Canterbury’s ‘Yarn Bombed’ Horse to Get Update

In 2016, the Junk Bonanza unveiled a “yarn-bombed” horse during an event at Canterbury Park. The horse — an eye-catching statue located outside the Expo Center — was a favorite of Mary Pat Monson, Canterbury Park’s former special events manager, who passed away in September 2018. As a memorial to Monson, Junk Bonanza officials plan […]

Junk Bonanza Returns to Canterbury Park

Junk Bonanza 2018 Canterbury Park

Vintage market runs from Sept. 20-22, 2018. At the fall Junk Bonanza last year, a woman drove 300 miles to check out the vintage goods, repurposed wares and unique décor. Did she have anything specific in mind? “Just looking,” said Angie Coffey, who came all the way to Shakopee from Kaukauna, Wis. “I just like all […]

The Road to Kentucky Week 13 Recap

“You can’t deal me the aces and think I wouldn’t play.” – Lyric from the song “Aces” by country singer Suzy Bogguss Last week’s Road to Kentucky Handicapping Contest showcased arguably the strongest performance of the spring by a Kentucky Derby contender, as American Pharaoh stepped away from his rivals on the far turn for […]