Editing Avon, Minnesota (section)

==Arts and culture==

[[File:Avon Minnesota Beach.jpg|thumb|right|alt=A lake beach surrounded by trees, with people playing in the water in the distance.|Public beach on Middle Spunk Lake.]]

===Annual cultural events===
Within Avon's city boundaries are three lakes which are named Upper Spunk, Middle Spunk, and Lower Spunk Lake. In honor of these lakes, Avon hosts an annual celebration called "''Spunktacular Days''", "''Spunk Days''" for short. The word "spunk"<ref name="definespunk">[http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=spunk Definition of "spunk"]</ref> means material to start a fire, or torchwood, which settlers used to gather in the area. In total there are eight lakes within the city of Avon.

Each May since 2008, the [[Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon]] runs through Avon, and relies on many volunteers to staff cheering areas and water stations.

Though small, Avon has seen significant political growth since 2020. In the Avon Estates area, a group called "Revitalize Avon" has emerged, with plans to elect members to the town council and mayoral positions in the coming years. Their mission is to preserve and enhance the town's infrastructure in response to public needs.

===Sports teams===
Avon is home to the Avon Lakers, whom are part of the Amateur Baseball Victory League.  The club was established in July 1979 by the Avon Lions Club when official construction of its baseball park began. The Avon Lions Club purchased land directly south of the old park which at that time consisted of a pasture and a small pond.

The Avon Lakers and the City of Avon sponsor the Region 8C Baseball Tournament.  
[http://www.avonlakers.com/lakers/about.asp]

Founded in Avon, the Albany Minnesota Soccer Club officially became a team in the summer of 2024. In their debut season, they achieved a strong 6-3-3 record, with plans to launch a varsity program in the near future.