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Proctor Hoghead 2026

August 10, 2026 - August 15, 2026

Description

What is Proctor Hoghead? The Proctor Hoghead Festival is Proctor’s annual community festival celebrating the city’s deep railroad heritage. It’s held every August and has been a tradition for 50 years! 

The term “hoghead” is old railroad slang for a locomotive engineer — basically the person running the train. That nickname stuck because Proctor was built around the railroad industry, particularly the large rail yards and operations tied to the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range and other northern rail systems. Today, the festival is more of a classic small-town summer celebration mixed with railroad pride.

 Events typically include: Parade | Street dance | Fireworks | Pancake breakfasts | Golf tournament | Kids activities | Food vendors and beer gardens | Live music | Sports tournaments and community games!

Please note, the chamber does not coordinate this event, the local business community and resident volunteers put it on.  We will do our best to provide accurate information on this page as it is shared with us.  Any donations or parade registrations captured through this registration will be remitted to the 501(c)3 organization that hosts this event annually less any processing fees.  To make a direct contribution, please contact the Proctor Historical Society.  
(218) 206-7880 or 100 Pionk Drive, Proctor, MN  55810

Thank you.


The following events have occurred in the past, if they are in bold, they are confirmed for 2026.

Tuesday, August 13th  

Flag Football 3-6pm @ Egerdahl Field

Open Skate @ Aspirus Arena 4:15- 5:15

Softball Games 4-9pm Pionk Dr. Athletic Fields & Playground 

Wiffle Ball Games 4-9pm Pionk Dr. Athletic Fields & Playground 

Food Trucks @ Playground 4-8pm

Cornhole Tournament 6pm

Proctor Moose Lodge Cribbage Tournament - Sign up starts at 12pm


Wednesday, August 14th

Power House Car Show 12-9pm

PAHA/ VFW 137 Bingo 5:30pm

Moose Lodge Burgers

Grandmas Marathon Free Race Series for youth 14 & Under Proctor High School Track 


Thursday, August 15th

Proctor Museum & City Hall 4-8pm  

Hermantown Area Chamber Of Commerce Rootbeer Floats

Museum Open House & Model Train Display 

Food Trucks

Pet Parade 5:30pm


Friday, August 16th

Free Continental Breakfast 9-11am & Doughnuts all day! @ Proctor First National Bank

PAHA Meat Raffle @VFW 5pm

Movie on the Golf Course @ Sunset - Clubhouse opens 9pm 


Saturday, August 15th

Pancake breakfast 7:30am-11 @ City Hall

Golf Tournament 9am @ Proctor Golf Course

Parade 12pm

Vendors 12pm-6pm @ 3rd Ave & 5th St.

Food Vendors 1pm-1am @ 3rd Ave & 5th St. 

Mediocre Mile 8:30am/ Hylla 5k 9am @ Kirkus St.

Pasty Lunch 12pm @ Moose Lodge

Dunk Tank 1-4pm, Karaoke 7pm @ Keyboard Lounge 

Northland Youth Football Conference Event 8am-10pm. & Food Vendors @ Egerdahl Field 

City Fireworks 10pm @Proctor Golf Course

Street Dance Live Music 1pm-1am @ 3rd Ave. & 5th St.


Join us for the Annual Proctor Hoghead Parade!

2026 Info: Saturday, August 15th, at noon until the last float passes by!  (Typically one hour)

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

For Float Participants (Businesses & organizations):

Is there a fee to participate?  Yes. Typically a $10 fee.

How can my business/organization participate in the parade?  If you are interested in being part of the parade, please click the "Register" button to the right of your screen.  Businesses, organizations, churches, bands, sports teams, etc.  All are welcome!

When/where do we line up? At the Fairgrounds

Where is the Parade Route?  Along LaVaque

Weather Concerns?  The parade will be held rain or shine- if there's severe weather, we will work with our local safety officials to determine the status.  Bring Sunblock & an umbrella.

Questions about the parade?  Contact Dick at the Powerhouse Bar.


For Spectators:

Spectator Parking / Viewing:  Along LaVaque

Pack list for Spectators:  camp chairs, blanket, sunscreen, umbrella, Ziplock or container for candy and goodies. Bring a small garbage bag to help clean up any debris after the parade.


For more information, visit:

www.hogheadfestival.com or Proctor Hoghead Facebook Page


Thank you to our Proctor Hoghead Committee Orgs: 

With additional support from:  Proctor / Hermantown Community Education | Powerhouse Bar


Mark your calendars:

2027 Hoghead Dates: August 9th - 14th 

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Powerhouse Bar
Name: Dick Kari
Phone: 218-940-1262
Email: dickkari54@gmail.com
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