2026 Crosslake Days

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Experience The Classic Up-North Fall Festival

Beautiful Fall colors are the backdrop for the annual Crosslake Days Fall Festival! This premier annual event is a weekend of family fun with activities for all ages!

We've got all the favorite events, including the Art & Craft Fairs, Chili Cook-off, Lost Chili Pepper Hunt, Cider & Candlelight Tour, Knights of Columbus Corn-Hole Tournament, and Crosslake Ace Hardware's Street Dance to make this a weekend jam packed full of fun!

2026 Event Schedule

EVENTS LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026

7:30 AM - 4 PM // Sit -to-Stand Challenge. Select Therapy - 35544 Sandpoint Drive Suite A

9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper The first of three daily clues will be released to guide you to the Lost Chili Pepper. Find clues here, the Crosslake App, Crosslake Chamber member businesses and at the Crosslake Chamber Welcome Center. 

4 - 7 PM // Northern MN Railroad Heritage Assn. Spaghetti Meatball Fundraising Dinner. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant - 37627 CR 66

6 - 8 PM // Loon & Lakes Trivia hosted by WAPOA/National Loon Center. Up North Social - 35494 CR 3

8 PM // Trivia. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper Second of three daily clues released.

9 AM - 5 PM // 2027 Model Showcase Event. Enter to win a Lake Days Marine Swag Bag! Lake Days Marine - 36685 CR 66

5 - 9 PM // Whistling Werewolf Haunted Mini Golf. 18 holes of haunting creatures and eerie effects. Whistling Wolf Mini Golf - 36006 CR 66

5:30 - 6:30 PM // Sound Bowl Session. Dark Horse Brew - 35734 Allen Ave

5:30 - 8:30 PM // Maple Leaf: Paint Along. Kicks the Art Place - 36066 CR 66

6 - 9 PM // Live Music by Kevin James. 14 Lakes Pub & Brewery - 36846 CR 66

5:30 - 6:30 PM // Meat Raffle 50/50 Drawing. 5:30 ticket sales, 6:30 raffle begins. Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - 35112 CR 3

7 - 10 PM // Live Music. Maucieri's Italian Bistro - 34650 CR 3

10 PM - CLOSE // Lakes Area's Best DJs. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

8 AM - 4 PM // Log Church Youth Group Breakfast and Lunch. The Log Church - 37218 CR 66

8:30 AM - 2:30 PM // Jul Fest Craft & Bake Sale. Crosslake Lutheran Church - 35960 CR 66

9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper. Third and FINAL clue released.

9 AM - 12PM // Shoreline Cleanup for National Public Lands Day. National Loon Center Nest - 14303 Gould Street

9 AM - 2 PM // 2027 Model Showcase Event. Enter to win a Lake Days Marine Swag Bag! Lake Days Marine - 36685 CR 66

9 AM - 4 PM // Hand Crafted Arts and Crafts Fair. More than 65 artisans present! Coffee & espresso drinks, food vendors, live music, kids' playground and more! The Log Church - 37218 CR 66

9:30 AM // JUNIOR Search for the Lost Chili Pepper. Ages 12 and under. The Yellow House - 36084 CR 66

10 AM - 12 PM // DIY Wooden Coasters and Magnets. All materials free while supplies last. Create Chaos at Squirrelly Mama Boutique - 335579 Pioneer Drive

10 AM - 3PM // Dry Dock Boat & Auto Show. The Old Exchange Lot - 36095 CR 66

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM // Exotic Petting Zoo. Whistling Wolf Mini Golf 36006 CR 66

11 AM - 1 PM // Kids Tote Decorating. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar 37627 CR 66

11 AM - 2 PM // Scholastic Book Fair. Purchase books and other items and support the school. Crosslake Community School - 35808 CR 66

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM // Live Music featuring the Rusty Crawfish Brass Band. JAG Interior Solutions - 35762 CR 3

12 PM until gone // Crosslake Days Chili Cook-off. Served at locations throughout Crosslake. Sample one, or sample them all and Vote for your favorite by 3 p.m. using the Crosslake App! 

12 - 3 PM // Fun at The Campground. Bonfire & S’mores, Water Safety Trinkets and meet Bobber the Water Safety Dog! Crosslake Dam Recreation Area - 35507 CR 66

12 - 5 PM // Music by DJ Adam Cross. Zorbaz on Crozz Lake - 36215 CR 66

1 - 4 PM // Live Music featuring Andy Austin. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar 37627 CR 66

1 - 5 PM // River Bar Open with Live Music. Riverside Tavern - 35322 CR 3

1 - 5 PM // 7th Annual Crosslake Knights of Columbus Cornhole Tournament. (Check in at 12:30PM, tossing begins at 1:30PM) Ace Hardware - 35592 Pioneer Drive

1:30 - 3:30 PM // Bingo. Doors open at 12, Bingo begins at 1:30. Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - 35112 CR 3

3 PM // 7th Annual Loon Calling Contest. The National Loon Center Nest - 14303 Gould St.

4:30 - 6 PM // Surf 'N Turf Raffle. Andy's Bar & Grill - 35453 CR 3

5 - 9 PM // Whistling Werewolf Haunted Mini Golf.18 holes of haunting creatures and eerie effects. Whistling Wolf Mini Golf - 36006 CR 66

5 - 9 PM // Ace Hardware Street Dance. Featuring Live Music by the T.C. Jammers // Maucieri's Food/Beverage Truck. Ace Hardware - 35592 Pioneer Dr

6 - 9 PM // Live Music by Nathan Griner. 14 Lakes Pub & Brewery - 36846 CR 66

7 - 9 PM // Cider & Candlelight Tour. Enjoy wagon rides, live music by Bruce Archer, apple cider and treats in the Livery, and root beer served in the Saloon. Crosslake Log Village - 35404 County Road 3

7 - 10 PM // Live Music featuring Mark Johnson & Brent Passarella. Patrick's Cedar Chest - 33350 CR 3

10 PM - CLOSE // Lakes Area's Best DJs. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66