Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
Plays, arts exhibits, concerts, museums – all these cultural opportunities and many more are available in the Brainerd Lakes Area. The Crossing Arts Alliance, in the Franklin Arts Center in Brainerd, promotes a variety of arts events in the region. Central Lakes College Theatre supports community plays as well as the popular Cultural Arts Series, which brings nationally recognized performers to Brainerd Lakes Area stages. Each fall, the Geritol Frolics host its vaudeville-style shows. Throughout the year, you will find a variety of arts and crafts shows, often associated with community festivals. You also will discover a growing number of music concerts, especially summer concert series in cities throughout the region as well as live bands at area restaurants and nightclubs. A number of museums offer a window to the past. These museums include the Crow Wing County Historical Society’s museum in Brainerd as well as historical exhibits in Crosby, Crosslake, Nisswa and Pequot Lakes. In addition, the Northern Minnesota Railroad Heritage Association hosts a train exhibit in Crosslake, depicting the logging and mining history of this region.
Events Calendar - Arts, Culture and Entertainment
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Saturday May 25, 2013
Crosslake
Great deals and delicious food are yours at the Crosslake Flea Market and Craft Sale Saturday May 25 from 9 till 4. Forty vendor booths feature arts and crafts, outdoor furniture and more.
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Saturday May 25, 2013 -
Sunday May 26, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Historic Railroad Campus will soon be filled with over 100 JUNK and Antique Vendors from across the Nation. They will be making a stop with a huge selection of treasured vintage finds at the natural stone depot built in the early 1900?s. Everything you could dream of finding will be displayed for this incredible weekend event! Whether your style is rustic, shabby, farmhouse, chic, industrial or you are just looking for junk gems?You won?t want to miss this TRAIN!
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Saturday May 25, 2013 -
Sunday May 26, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Manhattan Beach Lodge with GB Leighton!
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Sunday May 26, 2013
Merrifield
The Mission Fire Department presents its second annual car show and outdoor concert.
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Monday May 27, 2013 -
Saturday Jun 1, 2013
Brainerd
The week begins on Memorial Day with a ceremony at the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Various entertainment events are planned at Cragun?s, Crow Wing County Fairgrounds and other sites. The center of attention will be the AVTT Traveling Wall, a replica of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial. There will be a special recognition ceremony at the fairgrounds on June 1, 2013, which will feature some ?special? guests. On Sunday morning, the week will end with a Prayer Service at the AVTT Traveling Wall broadcast live on Military Radio Hour.
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Monday May 27, 2013
Nisswa
Citizens of Nisswa will come together in a commemoration ceremony to honor a special class of heroes. It is a day of mixed emotions. It is a day for reflection in honor of all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who made the ultimate sacrifice throughout our history.
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Monday May 27, 2013
Brainerd
Brainerd Memorial Day ceremonies will begin at the Laurel Street Bridge with the tossing of a wreath into the Mississippi River in remembrance of those veterans lost at sea. A prayer will be offered by Pastor Caroline Avelsgaard followed by a rifle volley and taps.
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Wednesday May 29, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 2, 2013
Brainerd
The AVTT wall is an 80% replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. The traveling wall stands 8 ft. tall at the center and extends almost 360 ft. from end to end.
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Thursday May 30, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Get informed about the Highway 371 reconstruction project in 2018 that will expand and realign the highway in Pequot Lakes.
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Saturday Jun 1, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Attend the 6th Annual PL/BP Lions Cherry Car show. Browse crafters while looking at cars from all decades. Enjoy food vendors and a day of fun.
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Saturday Jun 1, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Matt Wahl on the patio while the sun sets over Big Trout Lake.
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Sunday Jun 2, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live music by Matt Wahl on the patio overlooking Big Trout Lake!
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Monday Jun 3, 2013 -
Friday Jun 7, 2013
Brainerd
The Northland Arboretum?s Outdoor Education Camp will provide learning experiences in pond ecology, kayaking, master gardening, compass orienteering, outdoor survival, creating outdoor wildlife habitats, wildlife studies, team building and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jun 4, 2013 -
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Brainerd
The Northland Arboretum?s Outdoor Education Camp will provide learning experiences in pond ecology, kayaking, master gardening, compass orienteering, outdoor survival, creating outdoor wildlife habitats, wildlife studies, team building and more.
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Wednesday Jun 5, 2013 -
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Brainerd
Worldwide competition sponsored by Red Bull, Marine Max and Nautique with worldwide contestants.
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Wednesday Jun 5, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 9, 2013
Brainerd
The Northland Arboretum?s Outdoor Education Camp will provide learning experiences in pond ecology, kayaking, master gardening, compass orienteering, outdoor survival, creating outdoor wildlife habitats, wildlife studies, team building and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 6, 2013 -
Monday Jun 10, 2013
Brainerd
The Northland Arboretum?s Outdoor Education Camp will provide learning experiences in pond ecology, kayaking, master gardening, compass orienteering, outdoor survival, creating outdoor wildlife habitats, wildlife studies, team building and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Friday Jun 7, 2013
Nisswa
There will be workshops in fiddling, both beginning and advanced; Swedish nyckelharpa; ensemble workshops where all instruments are welcome; Danish songs and the folk singing technique; Danish dancing; Finnish tango; and basic, easy-to-do old-time couple dancing such as waltz, shottish and polka.
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Friday Jun 7, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Friday Jun 7, 2013
Brainerd
Join us for an evening full of entertainment! Bid on a fun date with one of our sizzling bachelors or bachelorettes as well as their great prize packages! Bachelors and Bachelorettes of all ages!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Fundraising Event
Friday Jun 7, 2013 -
Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
Brainerd
The Northland Arboretum?s Outdoor Education Camp will provide learning experiences in pond ecology, kayaking, master gardening, compass orienteering, outdoor survival, creating outdoor wildlife habitats, wildlife studies, team building and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 8, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 9, 2013
Nisswa
Join us for 2 days of Traditional Scandinavian music and dance in Nisswa at the Annual Nisswa-Stamman! The festival is held at the Nisswa Pioneer Village. Don't miss out on the Smorgasbord! Plus, there's an Old-Time dance each evening.
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Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Crosslake
25th Annual Crosslake - Ideal Fishing Tournament at Moonlite Bay
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Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Crosslake Area Garden Club is hosting their annaul plant sale Saturday, June 8 at the Crosslake Community Center. Annuals, Perennials, House plants, Vegetables and Herbs.
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Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Crosslake
Crosslake Celebrates American in Style!
Fashions will be on display from several area retailers. Lunch, provided by Maucieri's will be served at noon.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Service, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Walker
Join Northern Lights Casino to see Tommy James and the Shondells in concert.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event
Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Wednesday Jun 12, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Thursday Jun 13, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Friday Jun 14, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Crosslake
The Original Crosslake Flea Market is back for another summer in Crosslake and will be held outdoors on the grounds of the Old Catholic Church on Highway 66, in the center of Crosslake across from the camp grounds. It's a great place to meet your neighbors and find great products from over 50 different vendors; or sell your wares.
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Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Pequot Lakes
A FREE event for the whole family! Entertainment, games, food, prizes! Public is invited!
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Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Bryan Barber while watching the sun set over Big Trout Lake.
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Sunday Jun 16, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Join us for Sunday Funday on the Patio with Bryan Barber.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Family Activity
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Thursday Jun 20, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 20, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Friday Jun 21, 2013 -
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Walker
This outdoor country music festival offers a weekend of great music and tons of fun!
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Friday Jun 21, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Pillager
This year's event features Scandinavian heritage with the Swedish Musicians Skålmusik, vintage tractors with Model T and Hit-and-Miss motor display, demonstrations from the Central Minnesota Wood Carvers, Vintage Quilt Display and history from Mother's Original Quilt Shop, Farmers Market, Scandinavian food and craft demonstration and so much more.
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Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Gary Sluhan on the patio while watching the sun set over Big Trout Lake.
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Sunday Jun 23, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music on the patio by Gary Sluhan for Sunday Funday!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jun 25, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Tuesday Jun 25, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jun 26, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Baxter
Little Miss & Mister 4th of July Pageant. Children's age 4-8, prizes for everyone.
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Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Memories of Elvis Show
Lakeside Dinner Show - Outdoor Performance (weather permitting)
Reservations required
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jun 28, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Brainerd
The Miss United States competition is an at-large competition and Brainerd will be the first locally based Minnesota pageant to be represented in that organization. The winner will go on to represent Brainerd in the 2014 Miss Minnesota United States Pageant next February.
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Tuesday Jul 2, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Tuesday Jul 2, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013 -
Thursday Jul 4, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Pig races, fireworks, parades, entertainment! Come celebrate our Independence Day with Fourth of July activities July 3-4 in Pequot Lakes.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity, Premier Annual Events
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013
Brainerd
Battle of the Bands is THE event for teens of the area. It will feature 12 local bands vying for the 1st place trophy and be the warm-up band for the 4th of July celebration.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013
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Thursday Jul 4, 2013
Brainerd
Ride the 1929 Ford Tri-motor. Step back in time, experience the thrill and romance of the Golden Age of Aviation.
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Thursday Jul 4, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 4, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Friday Jul 5, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Friday Jul 5, 2013
Deerwood
Watch the fireworks at Ruttger's!
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Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Crosslake
Great deals and delicious food are yours at the Crosslake Flea Market and Craft Sale Saturday July 6 from 9 till 4. Forty vendor booths feature arts and crafts, outdoor furniture and more.
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Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Manhattan Beach
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Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Crosslake
2013 marks the 43 year the community of Crosslake has been celebrating Americas' freedom with a fantastic fireworks display. Join us on July 6, 2013 on the water or from the shores of Cross Lake to view the display from Sand Island beginning at dusk.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Festivals and Celebrations, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Sunday Jul 7, 2013
Brainerd
Widely known and respected as one of central Minnesota's finest arts presentations. You will find some new art elements, as well as some of your old favorites. Whether it is a favorite artist, entertainer or even your favorite snack offered by our food vendors, Arts in the Park has something for you. We invite you to stroll through the park and enjoy the art booths, entertainment, and food offered for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity, Premier Annual Events
Sunday Jul 7, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music on the patio by Mark Allan for Sunday Funday!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jul 9, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Tuesday Jul 9, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Friday Jul 12, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Food, music, giveaways, beer tent. Free complimentary light boat detail. Bar on water. Gas dock open until 9 p.m.. Hay Lake Fireworks to follow!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Matt Wahl on the patio while watching the sun set over Big Trout Lake.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
The annual Lower Hay Lake fireworks by Zambelli Fireworks will be held starting at dusk. The annual event is sponsored by the Friends of Lower Lake Association and is open to the public. Admission is free and the fireworks can be seen by land or by lake.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Service, Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Sunday Jul 14, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live music by Matt Wahl on the patio overlooking Big Trout Lake!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jul 16, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 18, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 18, 2013
Crosslake
In it's fifth year, Crosslake in Bloom has become an annual gathering and an event that gardening enthusiasts won't miss! This day long event is designed for participants to gather and share ideas and to enjoy and embrace the beauty of our Minnesota gardening season.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 18, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Memories of Elvis Show
Lakeside Dinner Show - Outdoor Performance (weather permitting)
Reservations required
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Crosslake
The Original Crosslake Flea Market is back for another summer in Crosslake and will be held outdoors on the grounds of the Old Catholic Church on Highway 66, in the center of Crosslake across from the camp grounds.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Bryan Barber while watching the sun set over Big Trout Lake
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Sunday Jul 21, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Join us for Sunday Funday on the Patio with Bryan Barber.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jul 23, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 25, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 27, 2013
Brainerd
Baxter's First Annual Festival for families and the community. In the morning a 5K raising funds for the Brighter Days Foundation will go from 8 -10 a.m. The rest of the day will be Arts/Antiques/and Crafters with Bands performing, Food, and Children's activities from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Saturday Jul 27, 2013
Brainerd
3rd Annual motorcycle and antique car ride. Approximately 140 mile ride with stops at three local establishments. Ride goes rain or shine. Registration starts at 10 a.m. at The Chap and Timbermist facilities in Merrifield, MN and leaves at 11 a.m.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 27, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 27, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 27, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Mark Allan on the patio while watching the sun set over Big Trout Lake
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Sunday Jul 28, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music on the patio by Mark Allan for Sunday Funday!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jul 30, 2013 -
Saturday Aug 3, 2013
Brainerd
Come visit us for an exciting year of exhibits, events, rides and contests!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jul 30, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Aug 1, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Friday Aug 2, 2013 -
Saturday Aug 3, 2013
Ribs, live music, children's games - all the great ingredients for an amazing summer barbecue in downtown Brainerd!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Service, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Saturday Aug 3, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 3, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Aug 6, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Aug 8, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 10, 2013
Crosslake
The Crosslake Recreation Area will host a free youth fishing derby for kids age 14 and under.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 10, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 10, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Aug 13, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Aug 15, 2013 -
Sunday Aug 18, 2013
Brainerd
It will be the 32nd year that the NHRA has brought the world?s best drag racers to BIR, which is still the fastest track in the country. The race features Top Fuel dragsters, Funny Cars, Pro Stock cars and motorcycles and some of the top Sportsman drag racers in the United States. With open pit areas, an exciting vendor midway and an infamous campground called The Zoo, the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals is an annual tradition for thousands of fans and a favorite stop for the NHRA.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Racing, Premier Annual Events
Thursday Aug 15, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 17, 2013
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Aug 17, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 17, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Aug 21, 2013 -
Sunday Aug 25, 2013
Pine River
This festival features the best in national touring and Minnesota bluegrass bands, along with professional Emcees, a top-notch sound system, a beautiful stage and a big tent for shade and rain protection (bring your lawn chairs). There are over 40 professional bluegrass shows in all over the 4-day weekend. And that?s not all! Stroll the grounds and listen to the impromptu jam sessions, sample the tasty food at one of our food vendors, take a short walk into the friendly town of Pine River, or just relax and visit with friends. You?ll find that bluegrass fans are the friendliest around!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Aug 22, 2013 -
Sunday Aug 25, 2013
Pine River
The Lakes Bluegrass Festival boasts national and regional bluegrass bands. Forty shows during the festival! Rough camping available on grounds. Food vendors. Largest bluegrass festival in Brainerd Lakes area!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Family Activity
Thursday Aug 22, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 24, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 24, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 24, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Bryan Barber while watching the sun set over Big Trout Lake.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Sunday Aug 25, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Join us for Sunday Funday on the Patio with Bryan Barber.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Aug 29, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Memories of Elvis Show
Lakeside Dinner Show - Outdoor Performance (weather permitting)
Reservations required
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Saturday Aug 31, 2013 -
Sunday Sep 1, 2013
Deerwood
Designed to be an intimate, interactive event for their fans, Storyhill Fest is a unique music and camping experience with multiple offerings and activities for all ages and interests, including guided kayak trips, nature hikes, and unforgettable campfires.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 31, 2013
Crosslake
Great deals and delicious food are yours at Crosslake Flea Market and Craft Sale Saturday August 31 from 9 till 4. Forty vendor booths feature arts and crafts, outdoor furniture and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 31, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 31, 2013
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 31, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Gary Sluhan on the patio while watching the sun set over Big Trout Lake.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Sunday Sep 1, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music on the patio by Gary Sluhan for Sunday Funday
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Sep 21, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Hear well-known comical storyteller, Mary Schmidt, weave the stories of men and women through the decades enjoying Minnesota pastimes, all punctuated with the fun of manly garages and workshops in Paul Bunyan sized homes common today.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Sep 26, 2013 -
Saturday Sep 28, 2013
Crosslake
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Thousands flock to Crosslake each September to enjoy Crosslake Days. The celebration offers something for all ages. Events include a classic car and motorcycle show, art fair, chili cook-off, children's games and much more. Enjoy this fall festival while taking in the natural beauty of Crosslake, splashed in the glorious autumn colors!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Festivals and Celebrations, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Premier Annual Events
Thursday Sep 26, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Memories of Elvis Show - Last Show of the Season!!
Lakeside Dinner Show - Outdoor Performance (weather permitting)
Reservations required
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Saturday Sep 28, 2013
Crosslake
The Original Crosslake Flea Market is back for another summer in Crosslake and will be held outdoors on the grounds of the Old Catholic Church on Highway 66, in the center of Crosslake across from the camp grounds.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Oct 12, 2013
Brainerd
150+ artists/crafters with quality handmade items!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event
Saturday Oct 19, 2013
Deerwood
Ruttger's Oktoberfest celebration includes an arts & crafts fair 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., musical entertainment on two stages, kids' activities, beverages, food, and fun!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Saturday Nov 9, 2013
Brainerd
Holiday Arts and Craft Festival 150+ artists/crafters with quality handmade items!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event
Saturday Nov 9, 2013
Crosslake
Hunters Widows Expo at the Crosslake Community School
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity