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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7/22/2026 - 7/23/2026
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.

WED
July
22
6:00 AM - 7:30 PM

🌸🍷 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞́ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 🍷🌸 One of our favorite summer evenings returns! Join us for the 2nd Annual Pretty in Pink Rosé Wine Tasting at UpNorth Social, where we'll celebrate one of summer's most beloved wines ...

WED
July
22
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM

A monthly tourism roundtable where lodging, attraction, and tourism leaders align on performance trends, upcoming events, visitor insights, shared challenges, and strategic collaboration to strengthen the Brainerd Lakes Area.

WED
July
22
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Visit - Explore - Learn

WED
July
22
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesdays Year-Round!

WED
July
22
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Pints for a Purpose as we raise a glass in support of the Northland Arboretum! Enjoy great beer while giving back to one of our community's most treasured natural spaces. A portion of beer sales during the event will benefit the Northland ...

WED
July
22
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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

WED
July
22
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for the 2nd Annual Pretty in Pink Rosé Wine Tasting at UpNorth Social, where we'll celebrate one of summer's most beloved wines with a guided tasting led by Ginny McClure, Certified Specialist of Wine. Together we'll explore a thoughtfully ...

WED
July
22
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Bring in your lead tackle for a chance to win prizes.

WED
July
22
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us each week for a test of your wits! Grab some friends and stop in each Wednesday for food, beer and fun trivia!

WED
July
22
7:00 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.

THU
July
23
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Enjoy an evening of fabulous live music!

THU
July
23
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join local artist Molly Mae at The Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library for a welcoming, beginner‑friendly workshop focused on one of the trickiest subjects in art: drawing hands. Even seasoned artists find hands challenging, but Molly will guide ...

THU
July
23
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
THU
July
23
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
THU
July
23
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us Thursdays for Music Bingo!

THU
July
23
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
23
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bring in your lead tackle for a chance to win prizes.

THU
July
23
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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

THU
July
23
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
THU
July
23
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
23
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Set sail on the Breezy Belle for the Margaritaville Cruise featuring Nashville recording artist Doug Allen Nash! Get ready for a high-energy, feel-good night on the water as Doug has you smiling, singing, and dancing along to classic island-inspired ...

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