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.
Grandpa's Run for the Walleye
Saturday, July 4, 2026 (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
(CDT)
Description
Click here to register for the 29th Annual Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye
Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye has become one of the signature events of the Crosslake 4th of July Celebration. Established 29 years ago in memory of Grandpa Boots Buthman, the race is traditionally held on the morning before the evening fireworks festivities.
Participants may pick up race packets and register from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at the Crosslake Community Center. Race-day registration will also be available from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.
The event takes place at the Crosslake Community Center and features:
- 10K Run – 8:15 a.m.
- 5K Run/Walk – 8:30 a.m.
- 5K and 10K Awards Ceremony – 9:30 a.m.
- Kids Sunfish Dash – 9:45 a.m.
Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome in the 5K event.
The race is sponsored by the Whitefish Area Property Owners Association (WAPOA). Proceeds from the event support fish habitat improvement projects throughout the Whitefish Chain of Lakes.
Crosslake Community Center
14126 Daggett Pine Rd
Crosslake,
MN
56442
United States
Saturday, July 4, 2026 (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
(CDT)
Categories
Racing
Family Activity
Community Events
Recreation
Area Events
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Grandpa's Run for the Walleye
Saturday, July 4, 2026 (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) (CDT)
Description
Click here to register for the 29th Annual Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye
Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye has become one of the signature events of the Crosslake 4th of July Celebration. Established 29 years ago in memory of Grandpa Boots Buthman, the race is traditionally held on the morning before the evening fireworks festivities.
Participants may pick up race packets and register from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at the Crosslake Community Center. Race-day registration will also be available from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.
The event takes place at the Crosslake Community Center and features:
- 10K Run – 8:15 a.m.
- 5K Run/Walk – 8:30 a.m.
- 5K and 10K Awards Ceremony – 9:30 a.m.
- Kids Sunfish Dash – 9:45 a.m.
Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome in the 5K event.
The race is sponsored by the Whitefish Area Property Owners Association (WAPOA). Proceeds from the event support fish habitat improvement projects throughout the Whitefish Chain of Lakes.
Crosslake Community Center
14126 Daggett Pine Rd
Crosslake, MN 56442 United States
14126 Daggett Pine Rd
Crosslake, MN 56442 United States
Saturday, July 4, 2026 (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
(CDT)
Categories
Racing
Family Activity
Community Events
Recreation
Area Events
Racing
Family Activity
Community Events
Recreation
Area Events
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