2026 Crosslake Days

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A WEEKEND OF FALL FUN IN CROSSLAKE!

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!

EVENTS LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2026

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 26, 2025

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

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.

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

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2025

8 AM // 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 - 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.

11 AM - 3 PM //6th Annual Crosslake Knights of Columbus Friends and Family Cornhole Tournament Hosted at Crosslake Ace Hardware - 35592 Pioneer Drive. (check in at 11AM, tossing begins at 12PM)

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 PM - 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.

3 PM // 7th Annual Loon Calling Contest. (Two divisions: under 12 and over 12). 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 // Crosslake Ace Hardware Street Dance  featuring Live Music by the T.C. Jammers // Maucieri's Food Truck. hosted by Crosslake Ace Hardware - 35592 Pioneer Dr. 

7 - 9 PM // Cider and Candlelight Tour Crosslake. Historical Society Museum - 35404 CR 3.

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