Festivals & Celebrations
The Brainerd Lakes Area is as well known for its many year-round festivals and celebrations as it is for its world-class golfing and fishing. During the year, communities throughout the Brainerd Lakes host fun, family-friendly events, ranging from summertime celebrations, including dozens of Fourth of July activities, to fall festivities, such as Oktoberfests or haunted happenings.
Events Calendar - Festivals and Celebrations
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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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations
Sunday May 26, 2013
Crosslake
Crosslake Lutheran Church welcomes you to the Outdoor Worship Service on Sunday, May 26, 2013 for a community observance of Memorial Day.
The celebration will feature guest speaker Chaplain Major General Norris Einertson, an aerial fly-over(weather permitting) and recognition of all veterans and military personnel in attendance.
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Categories: Community Service, Festivals and Celebrations, 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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Pequot Lakes
A FREE event for the whole family! Entertainment, games, food, prizes! Public is invited!
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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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Premier Annual Events
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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Fifty Lakes
Family fun for all including live music, venders, food, games, bingo, meat raffle and more!
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Categories: Festivals and Celebrations, 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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, 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
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
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Come and enjoy this one-of-a-kind event! Enjoy your free bowl of beans cooked overnight in the ground while strolling through the crafters booths and listening to live entertainment. This is a day the whole family can enjoy!
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Premier Annual Events
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
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
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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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 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
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