2026 Business After Hours Holiday Extravaganza

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Get ready to Jingle & Mingle your way into the holiday spirit at the Business After Hours Holiday Extravaganza! Together with our Major Sponsor,TBD, we invite you to join 50+ local businesses and organizations for an evening of networking and holiday cheer! Chamber members, showcase your brand by signing up as an exhibitor, or everyone is welcome to attend for just $10. Whether you're reconnecting with familiar faces or making brand-new connections, this event is the perfect way to kick off the season in style.

Get ready to Jingle & Mingle your way into the holiday spirit at the Business After Hours Holiday Extravaganza happening Tuesday, December 8 from 4:00–7:30 PM at the beautiful Gull Lake Center of Grand View Lodge!

The public and Chamber members are welcome to join 50+ local businesses and organizations for a sparkling evening of networking, noshing, and nonstop holiday cheer! Whether you're reconnecting with familiar faces or making brand-new connections, this event is the perfect way to kick off the season in style.

Here’s what’s in store:

• Mouthwatering appetizers (included with entry!) 
• Tasty beverage samples + cash bars 
• Special drawing for an installed security system ($1400 value!) provided by Midwest Security and Fire
• Tons of prize giveaways
• Festive holiday shopping from unique local vendors 
• A fun, welcoming crowd of professionals and community members

Cost is just $TBD – bring your holiday spirit, a friend or coworker, and plenty of business cards! Rock your best festive attire (Santa hats, sparkles, ugly sweaters encouraged!) and come ready for a night of laughter, good vibes, and meaningful connections.

Whether you're in it for the networking, the treats, or the prizes — or all three — this is one holiday event you won’t want to miss. Let's toast to the season and support the amazing local businesses that make our community shine!

Register online today or pay at the door. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Try Your Luck & Win Big! Don't miss your chance to score one (or more!) of 50+ fabulous prizes donated by our generous exhibitors!

Raffle Tickets: 

• 5 for $TBD 
• 15 for $TBD
• 40 for $TBD

Here’s how it works: Browse the exhibitor tables, check out the amazing prize offerings, and drop your raffle tickets in the prize box of your choice. You pick what you want to win!

Winners will be drawn and announced on Monday, December 14, and all lucky winners can pick up their prizes at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber: 224 West Washington Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Get your tickets early and get ready to jingle all the way to a prize (or two)!