No matter when you decide to visit, you’ll find events happening. We host signature events like the Pequot Lakes Stars & Stripes Days in July. Have you been to the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Minnesota?! You’ll find the parade in Crosslake. How about kickin’ your boots up at Lakes Jam—the Lakes Area’s biggest country and rock fest. Other local businesses and communities host festivals, live music, and even fireworks. Make these popular events a family tradition.
2026 STARS & STRIPES DAYS
Friday, July 3, 2026 4:00 PM - Saturday, July 4, 2026 2:00 PM
(CDT)
Description
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
Celebrate our Nation’s Independence on July 3rd & 4th in Pequot Lakes! You’ll find fun activities for the whole family: food vendors, bean bag tournament, kid's activities, music, craft fair, parade, fireworks, and more! You won't want to miss Minnesota’s BEST small town Fourth of July celebration.
5:00 PM // Food Vendors (South Trailside Park)
5:00 PM // Bean Bag Toss Tournament Registration (South Trailside Park)
More Info Coming Soon
5:00 PM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park)
Bungee Trampoline, Bounce House, & Kids Climb
6:00 PM // Bean Bag Toss Tournament (South Trailside Park)
More Info Coming Soon
7:00-7:30 PM // Sign up for Loon Calling Contest (South Trailside Park near band)
Test your loon calling skills in the Loon Calling Contest. Age groups include: 12 & Under and 13 & Older.
Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded to 1st place in both age groups!
7:30 PM // Loon Calling Contest
8:00 PM // LIVE MUSIC by The Rusty Zippers (South Trailside Park)
Band will start immediately following the Loon Calling Contest between 8:00-8:15PM.
DUSK // Fireworks by North Star Fireworks (Pequot Lakes High School)
Friday, July 4, 2025
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM // Pancake Breakfast (Pequot Lakes Fire Hall on Main Street)
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM // Craft Fair & Food Vendors (South Trailside Park)
Get a yummy bite to eat: fresh squeezed lemonade, mini donuts, french fries, cheese curds, corn dogs, kettle corn, cotton candy and more!
9:00 AM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park)
Bungee Trampoline, Bounce House & Kids Climb, Water Wars.
9:30 AM // Kiddie Parade - (Band Shelter, North Trailside Park)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM // Parade Line Up (Pequot Lakes Middle School Parking Lot)
12:00 PM // Stars and Stripes Day Parade Parade begins at west side of the Pequot Lakes School
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Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce
31095 Government Drive
Pequot Lakes,
MN
56472
United States
Friday, July 3, 2026 4:00 PM - Saturday, July 4, 2026 2:00 PM
(CDT)
July 3rd: 5PM-10PM
July 4th: 7AM-2PM
Categories
Holiday Events
Musical Events
Family Activity
Community Events
Festivals & Celebrations
Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
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2026 STARS & STRIPES DAYS
Friday, July 3, 2026 4:00 PM - Saturday, July 4, 2026 2:00 PM (CDT)
Description
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
Celebrate our Nation’s Independence on July 3rd & 4th in Pequot Lakes! You’ll find fun activities for the whole family: food vendors, bean bag tournament, kid's activities, music, craft fair, parade, fireworks, and more! You won't want to miss Minnesota’s BEST small town Fourth of July celebration.
5:00 PM // Food Vendors (South Trailside Park)
5:00 PM // Bean Bag Toss Tournament Registration (South Trailside Park)
More Info Coming Soon
5:00 PM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park)
Bungee Trampoline, Bounce House, & Kids Climb
6:00 PM // Bean Bag Toss Tournament (South Trailside Park)
More Info Coming Soon
7:00-7:30 PM // Sign up for Loon Calling Contest (South Trailside Park near band)
Test your loon calling skills in the Loon Calling Contest. Age groups include: 12 & Under and 13 & Older.
Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded to 1st place in both age groups!
7:30 PM // Loon Calling Contest
8:00 PM // LIVE MUSIC by The Rusty Zippers (South Trailside Park)
Band will start immediately following the Loon Calling Contest between 8:00-8:15PM.
DUSK // Fireworks by North Star Fireworks (Pequot Lakes High School)
Friday, July 4, 2025
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM // Pancake Breakfast (Pequot Lakes Fire Hall on Main Street)
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM // Craft Fair & Food Vendors (South Trailside Park)
Get a yummy bite to eat: fresh squeezed lemonade, mini donuts, french fries, cheese curds, corn dogs, kettle corn, cotton candy and more!
9:00 AM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park)
Bungee Trampoline, Bounce House & Kids Climb, Water Wars.
9:30 AM // Kiddie Parade - (Band Shelter, North Trailside Park)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM // Parade Line Up (Pequot Lakes Middle School Parking Lot)
12:00 PM // Stars and Stripes Day Parade Parade begins at west side of the Pequot Lakes School
Images
Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce
31095 Government Drive
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 United States
31095 Government Drive
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 United States
Friday, July 3, 2026 4:00 PM - Saturday, July 4, 2026 2:00 PM
(CDT)
July 3rd: 5PM-10PM
July 4th: 7AM-2PM
Categories
Holiday Events
Musical Events
Family Activity
Community Events
Festivals & Celebrations
Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Area Events
Holiday Events
Musical Events
Family Activity
Community Events
Festivals & Celebrations
Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Area Events
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