Big Taste of Fun featuring Ironman MN Ride is planned for Saturday, August 14, 2021.  This is the 2nd year of the large signature event, with 2020 being cancelled due to the pandemic.  The day will begin with the MN Ironman Bike Ride, evolve into the Taste of Shakopee and Big Fun Day Activities.

MN Ironman Bike Ride is a fundraising event for Free Bikes 4 Kidz.  Free Bikes 4 Kidz is a nonprofit geared towards providing clean refurbished bikes for kids in communities throughout the state.  The ride will consist of three routes of varying distances (37, 68.5 & 100 miles).  All race routes will start along First Avenue and will finish in Huber Park. (map attached)  Barricades will be in place at uncontrolled interesections.  Organizers have met with Shakopee Police Department and have contracted safety personnel for the route within city limits.

MN Ironman Bike Ride has requested a two block road closure of First Avenue between Holmes and Sommerville Streets on Saturday August 14 from 6-10 a.m., use of barricades and garbage pickup.  MN Ironman will be charged for street closure signs.  Organizers will work with Shakopee Parks and Recreation on placement of barricades and street closure signage.

JCI of Shakopee has applied for a temporary on-sale liquor license for this event.  Liquor sales will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m..  Participants will be carded and given wristbands to purchase alcohol.  Alcohol consumption will be limited to within park boundaries. 

Shakopee Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting family fun events throughout the timeframe of the event.