Events

There's Always Something To do in The Brainerd Lakes Area

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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7/16/2026 - 7/17/2026
WED
July
15 18
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Lonesome Cottage Furniture Co. — Annual Tent Sale Wednesday–Saturday, July 15–18 Your home (or cabin) deserves furniture that feels like it belongs there, and getting it has never been more affordable during the Annual Lonesome Cottage Tent Sale. ...

THU
July
16 22

The American Solar Challenge (road event) and Formula Sun Grand Prix (track event) are collegiate level competitions, organized by Innovators Educational Foundation, to design, build, and drive solar vehicles.

THU
July
16
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Register today!

THU
July
16
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Enjoy an evening of fabulous live music!

THU
July
16
5:15 PM - 10:00 PM

July 16 • 6:00 pm (Gates open at 5:15 pm) The Pines Driving Range The summer fun continues as we celebrate 11 years of unforgettable music featuring our Summer Concert Series! Get ready for a chill night with The Lonesome Losers, bringing you the ...

THU
July
16
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us Thursdays for Music Bingo!

THU
July
16
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
16
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
16
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meat Raffle begins at 6PM on both Wednesday and Thursday! We have the meat!

FRI
July
17
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join us for our weekly Friday night meat raffle at 5:30 and support our local non-profit groups.

FRI
July
17
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Join us Friday, July 17 for a leisurely walk in nature. Bring your family (or just yourself!) and join Happy Dancing Turtle staff as we walk the trails and see what we can find out in nature. Can't make this one? Good news! There is another walk August 21

FRI
July
17
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

That’s right, your two favorite dawgs (The Babinski Foundation & Zorbaz) are joining forces again this summer to make your summer extra fun and zpecial! We'll have live muzic, puppiez, and a chance to buy some raffle ticketz while you’re enjoying the ...

FRI
July
17
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
FRI
July
17
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This series is designed to bridge the gap between technical strength and creative expression, helping you develop the "floor to air" intelligence that makes movement look effortless. Over the next six weeks, we will focus on melting into the floor, ...

FRI
July
17
Into the woods Logo
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Everyone's favorite musical fairytale mash up will be live on the Pequot Lakes stage July 17 - 26! Get tickets at www.glapa.org or call 218-568-9200 (M-Th, 9 am - 4 pm).

FRI
July
17
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

featuring Mark Mraz

FRI
July
17
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Mn Based folk musician, songwriter and multi instrumentalist. Known for a soulful blend of acoustic folk/blues and american roots music. Guitar, banjo and washtub bass.

FRI
July
17
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Get ready for a night of legendary hits and nonstop entertainment at Dockside with Doug Allen Nash’s Johnny Cash & Neil Diamond Tribute and Party Show! From the deep, iconic sound of Johnny Cash to the singalong favorites of Neil Diamond, Doug delivers ...

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