Events Calendar
There’s More to ExploreSM in the Brainerd Lakes Area, Minnesota’s premier vacation destination. From festivals and celebrations, to arts and entertainment, you will find thousands of amazing activities every year in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Many of the premier annual events, such as the Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza and the Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration put the Brainerd Lakes area on the map and people keep coming back as they learn more about the activities and amenities in the Brainerd region.
Events Calendar
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Monday Jun 17, 2013 -
Friday Jun 21, 2013
Brainerd
Enrichment arts opportunities in the visual arts, theater arts and literary arts for children ages 8 to 12, in the Franklin Arts Center basement (formerly cafeteria).
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education
Thursday Jun 20, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department and The Center are bringing back bandstand performances every Thursday evening.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
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 -
Sunday Jun 23, 2013
Brainerd
Import cars and sport compacts invade Brainerd International Raceway for two weekends this season. Drag racing, drifting, autocross, open lapping, car shows and much more await fans.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Jun 21, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
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
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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Friday Jun 21, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Brainerd
Circus Spectacular brings the circus to Brainerd. Shows feature elephants, tigers, motorcycle madness, amazing aerialists, and performers from around the world.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Brainerd
Racers must be pre-registered prior to Saturday race days. (Registration will not be taken on race days.) Every new racer must complete at least two test runs before racing. New racer test runs take place Saturday morning. (9:30-10:30 a.m.) If you have not completed test runs, you cannot race. Car assignments will be given the day of the race.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
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 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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
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
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
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
Wednesday Jun 26, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department and The Center are bringing back bandstand performances every Thursday evening.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 27, 2013 -
Friday Jun 28, 2013
Brainerd
The golf tournament includes 18 holes of golf with shared GPS cart, raffle prizes, silent auction and hors d'oeuvres following play.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event
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!
... read more
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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Baxter
Little Miss & Mister 4th of July Pageant. Children's age 4-8, prizes for everyone.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Brainerd
Join us for snacks, discussion, and projects related to the gothic and magical world of Miss Peregrine.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education, Community Event, Family Activity
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
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, 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.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Friday Jun 28, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Saturday Jun 29, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 30, 2013
Brainerd
The Bracket Drag Racing Series highlights some of the top amateur drag racers in the state who compete in 10 classes for a series championship at the end of the season. More than 300 dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters descend on BIR each weekend, battling each other for series points and prize money as they take on BIR's world-famous quarter-mile drag strip.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Fifty Lakes
Family fun for all including live music, venders, food, games, bingo, meat raffle and more! Raffle Tickets on sale now at the 50 Lakes Bar.
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Categories: Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Baxter
Participants may choose to run in the 5K, walk a 5K or walk a 1 mile course with commemorative T-shirts to all, along with eligibility for door prizes.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness, Premier Annual Events
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Brainerd
Experienced instructors from Conservation Corps Minnesota will teach participants basic camping and outdoor skills, including how to set up a tent, start a campfire and prepare simple and delicious meals. All camping equipment is provided (including tents, air mattresses and cook stoves). Participants just bring their own food and bedding (sleeping bags or blankets and pillows).
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Categories: Education, Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 29, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 30, 2013
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Nisswa
Course will be taught by women shooters from Lakeshore Conservation Club and class size is limited to 5 New shooters. Safety and basic shotgun handling will be emphasized while learning to shoot Trap.
Course will be taught by women shooters from Lakeshore Conservation Club and class size is limited to 5 New shooters. Safety and basic shotgun handling will be emphasized while learning to shoot Trap.
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Categories: Education, Recreation, Community Event
Saturday Jun 29, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 30, 2013
Nisswa
Come see and enjoy 30+ boats in the water - ready for demo rides. Live band and Wake Board & Ski shows. Food will be available. Menu includes pig roast, hamburgers, melts and salads. Raffle prizes for Confidence Learning Center.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
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.
... read more
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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Monday Jul 1, 2013 -
Wednesday Jul 31, 2013
Out-of-Area
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Monday Jul 1, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jul 2, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
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 -
Sunday Jul 7, 2013
Brainerd
Brainerd is the host for multiple Fourth of July events in the area. There is something for everyone!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity, Racing, Premier Annual Events
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
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 4, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department and The Center are bringing back bandstand performances every Thursday evening.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
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!
... read more
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 -
Sunday Jul 7, 2013
Brainerd
The 27th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Show & Go offers fans a chance to see great head-to-head drag racing action. It's the second race in the Muscle Car Series, with cars that can run 6-7 seconds at over 200 mph. The event includes a classic car show, fireworks and live music Saturday night.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Jul 5, 2013 -
Sunday Jul 7, 2013
Brainerd
Watch as racers challenge the tight turns on BIR's highly technical road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It?s a Dual Event Weekend with the second leg of the Muscle Car Series on the drag strip.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Jul 5, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jul 5, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Friday Jul 5, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Friday Jul 5, 2013
Deerwood
Watch the fireworks at Ruttger's!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
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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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Out-of-Area
Beer Gardens, Food Vendors and Camping!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
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.
... read more
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.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Walker
The best in MMA action.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event
Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Manhattan Beach
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
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
Monday Jul 8, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jul 9, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jul 9, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
... read more
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.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, 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
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013 -
Sunday Jul 14, 2013
Nisswa
Quality art: 0riginal paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic and more; photography, nature prints, monotypes, art pottery, giclee prints, limited-edition prints and greeting cards. Demonstrations, free admission, refreshments, meet the artists.
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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
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013
Brainerd
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as time allows. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department and The Center are bringing back bandstand performances every Thursday evening.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
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
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
Walker
Northern Lights Casino presents Eli Young Band.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event
Friday Jul 12, 2013 -
Sunday Jul 14, 2013
Brainerd
Powercruise is returning to Brainerd International Raceway. It's the premier modified car event in the U.S. It's known as the place where you can do everything with your car that you?re not allowed to do anywhere else. Powercruise allows YOU to drive YOUR car on BIR's race track along with other like-minded petrol heads in the cruising sessions, where you can cruise next to the toughest modified street machines, hot rods, imports and drag cars, whether they're turbo charged, supercharged, nitrous injected or however it is you like your engines to be?all with your family and friends in the car with you!
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Jul 12, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jul 12, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Friday Jul 12, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Brainerd
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Categories: Recreation, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Nisswa
The Paul Bunyan Extreme 5k is a friends and family event. The 3.2 mile course will be covered in 16 obstacles ranging from swinging across mud pits to conquering the giant slip and slide! The course is designed so that kids and couch potatoes can complete the course, but it won't be easy!
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
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.
... read more
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
Monday Jul 15, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jul 16, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
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.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jul 17, 2013
Brainerd
The Country Sampler Picnic will feature food, wine and beer tasting from more than 50 Minnesota restaurants and vendors. The Picnic will begin with a pig roast, and continue with various vendors along the trails at the Arboretum.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity, Premier Annual Events
Wednesday Jul 17, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
... read more
Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jul 18, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department and The Center are bringing back bandstand performances every Thursday evening.
... read more
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!
... read more
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
Friday Jul 19, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jul 19, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Saturday Jul 20, 2013 -
Sunday Jul 21, 2013
Brainerd
The Bracket Drag Racing Series highlights some of the top amateur drag racers in the state who compete in 10 classes for a series championship at the end of the season. More than 300 dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters descend on BIR each weekend, battling each other for series points and prize money as they take on BIR's world-famous quarter-mile drag strip.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday Jul 20, 2013 -
Sunday Jul 21, 2013
Brainerd
Teams of 4 drivers compete in 7-hour endurance races Saturday and Sunday (July 20-21), mostly for the love of racing and the chance to wrench on their hunks of screaming junk.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
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
Monday Jul 22, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jul 23, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
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.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jul 24, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jul 25, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department and The Center are bringing back bandstand performances every Thursday evening.
... read more
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!
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Friday Jul 26, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jul 26, 2013
Brainerd
Beatles tribute band Peoplemania will be backing Joey Molland. They'll be performing a set of familiar Beatle songs, mixed with their own original Sgt Pepper style music that they have written with Beatles Fans from all over the world. Unlike other Beatles tribute bands, Peoplemania is a tribute to Beatles fans, and have written songs with poets, 2nd grade school children, a home care attendant, school bus drivers, and others.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event
Friday Jul 26, 2013
Brainerd
The Minnesota Twins Play Ball! Minnesota youth clinic will take place at Mills Field. There will be two age groups - ages 6-9 and 10-16. Each is a 1 1/2 hour session. Crow Wing Power will partner with the Parks and Recreation Department and will provide hot dogs and pop for all attendees.
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Categories: Recreation, Family Activity
Friday Jul 26, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
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
Racers must be pre-registered prior to Saturday race days. (Registration will not be taken on race days.) Every new racer must complete at least two test runs before racing. New racer test runs take place Saturday morning. (9:30-10:30 a.m.) If you have not completed test runs, you cannot race. Car assignments will be given the day of the race.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
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.
... read more
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
Monday Jul 29, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
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
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
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.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jul 31, 2013
Brainerd
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as time allows. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Wednesday Jul 31, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
... read more
Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Wednesday Jul 31, 2013
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Categories: Education, Festivals and Celebrations, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Aug 1, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department and The Center are bringing back bandstand performances every Thursday evening.
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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!
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Friday Aug 2, 2013 -
Sunday Aug 4, 2013
Brainerd
Watch as racers challenge the tight turns on BIR's highly technical road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Aug 2, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
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
Friday Aug 2, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Saturday Aug 3, 2013 -
Sunday Aug 4, 2013
Brainerd
The Bracket Drag Racing Series highlights some of the top amateur drag racers in the state who compete in 10 classes for a series championship at the end of the season. More than 300 dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters descend on BIR each weekend, battling each other for series points and prize money as they take on BIR's world-famous quarter-mile drag strip.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
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.
... read more
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.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Sunday Aug 4, 2013
Walker
Watson's long career has notched six number ones, 23 top tens and over 75 charted singles.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Monday Aug 5, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Tuesday Aug 6, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
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.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Aug 7, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
... read more
Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Aug 8, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department and The Center are bringing back bandstand performances every Thursday evening.
... read more
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!
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Aug 8, 2013
Crosslake
For more than 10 years Lake Country Crafts & Cones has been hosting an annual ice cream eating contest! With categories for all ages, it's not just the kids who dive into the bowls to compete.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Friday Aug 9, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Aug 9, 2013 -
Saturday Aug 10, 2013
Deerwood
A extensively filled weekend of activities within Deerwood. Many organizations are involved to make this celebration a success. Many different types of food available, beer garden, street dance and a huge number of crafters filling the streets of Deerwood. Don't miss this annual event!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Friday Aug 9, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Saturday Aug 10, 2013
Multi Species Fishing Tournament benefiting Fishing Has No Boundaries.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event
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
The Pequot Lakes/Breezy Point Lions Club will host the Chokecherry Festival on August 11 in Pequot Lakes. Events include the Chokecherry Culinary Contest, Kid's Arcade, an Arts Festival, the Back Seat Driver game, and of course pit-spitting!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 10, 2013 -
Sunday Aug 11, 2013
Brainerd
Tour over 40 Pioneer Village buildings, see the 3 p.m. daily parade of antique farm tractors and vintage cars, an operating sawmill and shingle making mill, threshing by a 1919 thresher powered by a 1914 steam engine, and blacksmith demonstration.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, 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.
... read more
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.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Monday Aug 12, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Tuesday Aug 13, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
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.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Aug 14, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
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
Brainerd
The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department and The Center are bringing back bandstand performances every Thursday evening.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
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!
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Aug 15, 2013 -
Saturday Aug 17, 2013
Walker
Enjoy Cajun music and food under the Big Top!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Culinary Event
Friday Aug 16, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Aug 16, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
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.
... read more
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
Monday Aug 19, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Tuesday Aug 20, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Wednesday Aug 21, 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
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
Wednesday Aug 21, 2013
Brainerd
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as time allows. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Wednesday Aug 21, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
... read more
Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Aug 22, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department and The Center are bringing back bandstand performances every Thursday evening.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, 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
Friday Aug 23, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Aug 23, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Saturday Aug 24, 2013
Brainerd
Racers must be pre-registered prior to Saturday race days. (Registration will not be taken on race days.) Every new racer must complete at least two test runs before racing. New racer test runs take place Saturday morning. (9:30-10:30 a.m.) If you have not completed test runs, you cannot race. Car assignments will be given the day of the race.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Aug 24, 2013
Baxter
The triathlon is a swimming, biking and running race for youth ages 5 to 14.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
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.
... read more
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
Baxter
The race begins with a 1/2-mile swim in Whipple Lake (known for its calm waters), then switches to a 17-mile bike through the rolling hills surrounding the Baxter / Brainerd Lakes area, and ends with a very flat 3.9 mile run through a quiet residential area
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising 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
Monday Aug 26, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Tuesday Aug 27, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Wednesday Aug 28, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
... read more
Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Aug 29, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Park and Recreation Department and The Center are bringing back bandstand performances every Thursday evening.
... read more
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
Friday Aug 30, 2013 -
Sunday Sep 1, 2013
Brainerd
This race will determine series champions, so the intensity level will be red-lining. In addition to fantastic drag racing, fans will have a lot to do off the track as well: a classic car show, live music and more.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Aug 30, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Aug 30, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Saturday Aug 31, 2013 -
Sunday Sep 1, 2013
Brainerd
The series will be on the road course for practice, qualifying and a 40-lap, 100-mile race Saturday and Sunday. Sharing the track will be the SCCA Jack Pine Sprints. On the drag strip will be the grand finale of the Muscle Car Series. Three thrilling events for the price of a single ticket!
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday Aug 31, 2013 -
Sunday Sep 1, 2013
Brainerd
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is bringing super-competitive wheel-to-wheel road racing to Brainerd International Raceway's Competition Road Course during its Jack Pine Sprints. You'll see formula cars, sport racers, GTs, vintage racers, Corvettes, Mustangs, Morgans, TVRs, Lolas and many other cars as they provide a weekend full of thrilling road racing.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
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.
... read more
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.
... read more
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
Monday Sep 2, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Tuesday Sep 3, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Wednesday Sep 4, 2013
Brainerd
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as time allows. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Wednesday Sep 4, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
... read more
Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Friday Sep 6, 2013 -
Sunday Sep 8, 2013
Brainerd
Import cars and sport compacts invade Brainerd International Raceway for two weekends this season. Drag racing, drifting, autocross, open lapping, car shows and much more await fans. The Modern Automotive Performance Proving Grounds features front-, all- and rear-wheel-drive, turbo-charged imports and sport compacts. Don't miss this one!
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Sep 6, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Sep 6, 2013 -
Saturday Sep 7, 2013
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Categories: Recreation
Friday Sep 6, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Sunday Sep 8, 2013
Walker
Northern Lights Casino presents Chubby Checker.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Monday Sep 9, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Tuesday Sep 10, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Wednesday Sep 11, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Sep 12, 2013
Brainerd
A ladies 9 hole golf tournament fund raiser to support the Pink Ribbon Cupboard, a local fund helping families undergoing breast cancer treatment.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event
Friday Sep 13, 2013 -
Sunday Sep 15, 2013
Brainerd
The Central Roadracing Association brings exciting Superbike racing to BIR's road courses. Watch as racers challenge the tight turns on BIR's highly technical road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Sep 13, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Sep 13, 2013
Brainerd
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Saturday Sep 14, 2013
Pequot Lakes
19th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair and Taste of Pequot. There is nothing better than enjoying a beautiful fall day and celebrating the end of a busy summer! Enjoy strolling through the Trailside Park in the heart of Pequot Lakes and observing the bountiful array of hand-made crafts. Get those taste buds ready for the many local flavors catered to you.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Culinary Event, Premier Annual Events
Saturday Sep 14, 2013 -
Sunday Sep 15, 2013
Brainerd
Snowmobile racing on open water? That's what IWA Watercross is all about! Snowmobiles drag race across Lake BIR and compete in oval racing. And sometimes they sink to the bottom of the lake, only to be pulled out, dried off and lined up again for more racing. It's great entertainment for the whole family.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Sunday Sep 15, 2013
Fort Ripley
Join the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) for a 10K run, 5K run/walk, and a kids fun run in the Camp Ripley forest along the Mississippi River. Course is scenic and flat.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Monday Sep 16, 2013
Baxter
Every week locally grown produce, canned goods (and even fresh baked goods occasionally!) will be featured. Offerings change every week, but always the freshest the area offers!
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Categories: Community Event, Culinary Event
Tuesday Sep 17, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Wednesday Sep 18, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness