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.
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July
1
5
Celebrate America 250 in Crosslake
✨ Celebrate our past. Honor our present. Inspire our future.
WED
July
1
Wide Open Wednesdays
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wide Open Wednesdays – 2026 Season
Experience the Thrill of Drag Racing, Drifting, and Autocross!
Join us at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) for the Wide Open Wednesdays where street-legal cars, trucks, and motorcycles hit the track for ...
WED
July
1
Meat Raffle at Lucky's Tavern
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Meat Raffle begins at 6PM on both Wednesday and Thursday! We have the meat!
THU
July
2
4th of July Weekend Special Beer Release
Join us on Thursday, July 2nd as we kick off the 4th of July weekend with the exclusive release of two limited-edition summer favorites!
First up is Neon Pink Cream Ale, our take on a classic cream ale with a vibrant cotton candy twist. Smooth, ...
THU
July
2
3
Mryls BBQ Food Tent
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
TWO DAYS! BBQ food tent serving smash burgers and BBQ meats and sides. July 2nd 4-8pm, July 3rd 11-8pm or until the food runs out!
ALSO music on July 2nd 7-10pm with Eric Whitson.
THU
July
2
Leinie Patio Party & Live Music at Zorbaz on Cross Lake
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Kick of the 4th of July Celebration on Thursday!
THU
July
2
THU
July
2
Live Music with Wayne McArthur at Quarterdeck Resort
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us at Quarterdeck Resort Thursday, July 2nd from 5p - 8p for live music with the very talented David Lee!
THU
July
2
Meat Raffle at The North Star
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The meat raffle and races starts at 6:00 p.m. and should last about an hour.
THU
July
2
Sophie Diumenti on the Antlers Patio
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sophie Diumenti is an American singer-songwriter whose music encompasses many genres. Sophie grew up in the tiny town of Ottertail, Minnesota where country music surrounded her, but she swore she’d never become a fan. There are hints of it in her ...
THU
July
2
Live Music w/ Todd & Randy
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us on Thursday, July 2nd, for an evening of great beer and live music at Jack Pine Brewery! Todd and Randy from Third Wheel will be bringing their signature acoustic sound, performing a mix of crowd favorites, classic hits, and feel-good tunes ...
THU
July
2
Meat Raffle at Lucky's Tavern
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Meat Raffle begins at 6PM on both Wednesday and Thursday! We have the meat!
THU
July
2
Brainerd Ski Loons at Ruttger's
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Brainerd Ski Loons and Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge are excited to announce that they are teaming up to bring back water ski shows to Bay Lake.
The Evolution of Water Skiing showcases the diversity of anything you can pull behind a boat. From babies on
THU
July
2
Music with Eric Whitson
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Music with Eric Whitson 7-10pm on the patio. About: Eric Whitson has been entertaining people in the lakes area with his guitar and singing all his life. Come enjoy Eric as he shares his favorite classic hits and obscure tunes from the 60’s and 70’s ...
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WED
July
1
5
Celebrate America 250 in Crosslake
✨ Celebrate our past. Honor our present. Inspire our future.
WED
July
1
Wide Open Wednesdays
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wide Open Wednesdays – 2026 Season Experience the Thrill of Drag Racing, Drifting, and Autocross! Join us at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) for the Wide Open Wednesdays where street-legal cars, trucks, and motorcycles hit the track for ...
WED
July
1
Meat Raffle at Lucky's Tavern
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Meat Raffle begins at 6PM on both Wednesday and Thursday! We have the meat!
THU
July
2
4th of July Weekend Special Beer Release
Join us on Thursday, July 2nd as we kick off the 4th of July weekend with the exclusive release of two limited-edition summer favorites! First up is Neon Pink Cream Ale, our take on a classic cream ale with a vibrant cotton candy twist. Smooth, ...
THU
July
2
3
Mryls BBQ Food Tent
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
TWO DAYS! BBQ food tent serving smash burgers and BBQ meats and sides. July 2nd 4-8pm, July 3rd 11-8pm or until the food runs out! ALSO music on July 2nd 7-10pm with Eric Whitson.
THU
July
2
Leinie Patio Party & Live Music at Zorbaz on Cross Lake
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Kick of the 4th of July Celebration on Thursday!
THU
July
2
THU
July
2
Live Music with Wayne McArthur at Quarterdeck Resort
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us at Quarterdeck Resort Thursday, July 2nd from 5p - 8p for live music with the very talented David Lee!
THU
July
2
Meat Raffle at The North Star
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The meat raffle and races starts at 6:00 p.m. and should last about an hour.
THU
July
2
Sophie Diumenti on the Antlers Patio
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sophie Diumenti is an American singer-songwriter whose music encompasses many genres. Sophie grew up in the tiny town of Ottertail, Minnesota where country music surrounded her, but she swore she’d never become a fan. There are hints of it in her ...
THU
July
2
Live Music w/ Todd & Randy
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us on Thursday, July 2nd, for an evening of great beer and live music at Jack Pine Brewery! Todd and Randy from Third Wheel will be bringing their signature acoustic sound, performing a mix of crowd favorites, classic hits, and feel-good tunes ...
THU
July
2
Meat Raffle at Lucky's Tavern
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Meat Raffle begins at 6PM on both Wednesday and Thursday! We have the meat!
THU
July
2
Brainerd Ski Loons at Ruttger's
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Brainerd Ski Loons and Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge are excited to announce that they are teaming up to bring back water ski shows to Bay Lake. The Evolution of Water Skiing showcases the diversity of anything you can pull behind a boat. From babies on
THU
July
2
Music with Eric Whitson
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Music with Eric Whitson 7-10pm on the patio. About: Eric Whitson has been entertaining people in the lakes area with his guitar and singing all his life. Come enjoy Eric as he shares his favorite classic hits and obscure tunes from the 60’s and 70’s ...
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