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.
WED
July
15
18
Lonesome Cottage Furniture Tent Sale
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
American Solar Challenge & Formula Sun Grand Prix
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.
SAT
July
18
Veteran Coffee
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
All military veterans and significant others are invited to coffee and donuts to connect, communicate and network with veterans while learning about VA benefits. Sponsored by the Brainerd VFW, it is a free event on the third Saturday of every month. ...
SAT
July
18
SAT
July
18
Step Inside An Authentic Native American Tipi at the Crosslake Log Village
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Join Diana Brown for a creative session where guests of all ages are invited to transform smooth, lake-washed stones into colorful works of art.
SAT
July
18
A beginners Introduction to Paper Quilling
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
In this introductory workshop, students are welcomed into the delicate and captivating world of paper quilling. Under the guidance of artist and instructor Nikki Besser, participants explore the foundational tools and techniques that bring this ...
SAT
July
18
Ernie's Reggae Party
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us for the party of the summer on Gull Lake! Ernie's Reggae Party is set for Saturday, July 18th and has been one of our favorite days at Ernie's! The authentic Reggae music this year will be performed by Innocent Reggae Band & Souljah! They are ...
SAT
July
18
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
SAT
July
18
Back Forty Fest
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Back Forty Fest is back—and it didn’t come back quietly. Tucked deep in the pines and a little off the radar, this is where the Northwoods turns the volume up for a day.
We’re stacking the stage from afternoon to night with a mix of local talent and ...
SAT
July
18
Saturday Under the Bobber XL
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
3PM-5PM Tail Gunners
5PM-7PM Whiskey River
7PM-9PM Ben Johnson
SAT
July
18
Live Music → DJ After Party at Zorbaz on Cross Lake
3:00 PM - 11:59 PM
featuring Mike Derus, Cassidy Deadwater and DJ Josh
SAT
July
18
Night Under The Stars Camp Knutson Benefit and Auction
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship with friends on the lovely grounds of Camp Knutson! The evening features a wine bar, silent auction, dinner, live auction and a program. All proceeds benefit Camp Knutson campers.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships ...
SAT
July
18
Yappy Hour at Dark Horse Brew
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come on over to Dark Horse Brew on July 18th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for live music in the square, where the Joyann Parker Band will be playing some lovely tunes! What could be better than a cocktail and live music? Cuddling with dogs and cats!
We’ll be ...
SAT
July
18
SAT
July
18
Into the Woods at Pequot Lakes Community Theatre
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)
SAT
July
18
Music with Scott Jasmin
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Scott Jasmin is a singer-songwriter-entertainer from Park Rapids. He specializes in easy-listening 70's radio: Eagles, America, Bread, Todd Rundgren, Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Carly Simon, Carole King, and many more. His motto is "You'll know every ...
SAT
July
18
Memories of Elvis on the Dockside Deck
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Join us for the Memories of Elvis Show with Chris Olson on the Dockside Deck at Breezy Point Resort! Enjoy great cocktails, dining and entertainment all while soaking in the perfect view of the sunset on Pelican Lake!
SUN
July
19
Sunday Breakfast!
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The public is welcome to Breakfast at the Brainerd VFW on the third Sunday of each month from 8 am to noon. Seven menu choices for $11. You can support this veteran organization at 309 South Sixth Street in downtown Brainerd. Find updates at: ...
SUN
July
19
SUN
July
19
Sunday Funday at Manhattan's with Live Music by Seth Doud
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Funday at Manhattan's with Live Music by Seth Doud from 1-4pm. $3 drink and tap of the day
SUN
July
19
Into the Woods at Pequot Lakes Community Theatre
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
See everyone's favorite fairytale mash up live on the Pequot Lakes stage July 17 - 26.
Get tickets at www.glapa.org or 218-568-9200 (M-Th, 9 am - 4 pm)
SUN
July
19
Passion on the Dockside Deck
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Turn up the energy at Dockside with PASSION, a powerhouse live band delivering nonstop fun and unforgettable entertainment! These four personable performers bring high-energy hits, exceptional vocals, and world-class musicianship together for a show ...
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WED
July
15
18
Lonesome Cottage Furniture Tent Sale
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
American Solar Challenge & Formula Sun Grand Prix
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.
SAT
July
18
Veteran Coffee
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
All military veterans and significant others are invited to coffee and donuts to connect, communicate and network with veterans while learning about VA benefits. Sponsored by the Brainerd VFW, it is a free event on the third Saturday of every month. ...
SAT
July
18
SAT
July
18
Step Inside An Authentic Native American Tipi at the Crosslake Log Village
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Join Diana Brown for a creative session where guests of all ages are invited to transform smooth, lake-washed stones into colorful works of art.
SAT
July
18
A beginners Introduction to Paper Quilling
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
In this introductory workshop, students are welcomed into the delicate and captivating world of paper quilling. Under the guidance of artist and instructor Nikki Besser, participants explore the foundational tools and techniques that bring this ...
SAT
July
18
Ernie's Reggae Party
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us for the party of the summer on Gull Lake! Ernie's Reggae Party is set for Saturday, July 18th and has been one of our favorite days at Ernie's! The authentic Reggae music this year will be performed by Innocent Reggae Band & Souljah! They are ...
SAT
July
18
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
SAT
July
18
Back Forty Fest
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Back Forty Fest is back—and it didn’t come back quietly. Tucked deep in the pines and a little off the radar, this is where the Northwoods turns the volume up for a day. We’re stacking the stage from afternoon to night with a mix of local talent and ...
SAT
July
18
Saturday Under the Bobber XL
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
3PM-5PM Tail Gunners 5PM-7PM Whiskey River 7PM-9PM Ben Johnson
SAT
July
18
Live Music → DJ After Party at Zorbaz on Cross Lake
3:00 PM - 11:59 PM
featuring Mike Derus, Cassidy Deadwater and DJ Josh
SAT
July
18
Night Under The Stars Camp Knutson Benefit and Auction
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship with friends on the lovely grounds of Camp Knutson! The evening features a wine bar, silent auction, dinner, live auction and a program. All proceeds benefit Camp Knutson campers. Sponsorships Sponsorships ...
SAT
July
18
Yappy Hour at Dark Horse Brew
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come on over to Dark Horse Brew on July 18th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for live music in the square, where the Joyann Parker Band will be playing some lovely tunes! What could be better than a cocktail and live music? Cuddling with dogs and cats! We’ll be ...
SAT
July
18
SAT
July
18
Into the Woods at Pequot Lakes Community Theatre
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)
SAT
July
18
Music with Scott Jasmin
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Scott Jasmin is a singer-songwriter-entertainer from Park Rapids. He specializes in easy-listening 70's radio: Eagles, America, Bread, Todd Rundgren, Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Carly Simon, Carole King, and many more. His motto is "You'll know every ...
SAT
July
18
Memories of Elvis on the Dockside Deck
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Join us for the Memories of Elvis Show with Chris Olson on the Dockside Deck at Breezy Point Resort! Enjoy great cocktails, dining and entertainment all while soaking in the perfect view of the sunset on Pelican Lake!
SUN
July
19
Sunday Breakfast!
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The public is welcome to Breakfast at the Brainerd VFW on the third Sunday of each month from 8 am to noon. Seven menu choices for $11. You can support this veteran organization at 309 South Sixth Street in downtown Brainerd. Find updates at: ...
SUN
July
19
SUN
July
19
Sunday Funday at Manhattan's with Live Music by Seth Doud
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Funday at Manhattan's with Live Music by Seth Doud from 1-4pm. $3 drink and tap of the day
SUN
July
19
Into the Woods at Pequot Lakes Community Theatre
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
See everyone's favorite fairytale mash up live on the Pequot Lakes stage July 17 - 26. Get tickets at www.glapa.org or 218-568-9200 (M-Th, 9 am - 4 pm)
SUN
July
19
Passion on the Dockside Deck
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Turn up the energy at Dockside with PASSION, a powerhouse live band delivering nonstop fun and unforgettable entertainment! These four personable performers bring high-energy hits, exceptional vocals, and world-class musicianship together for a show ...
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