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At the Heart of Every Family Tradition Lies a Great Experience Worth Repeating

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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9/24/2021 - 9/25/2021
THU
September
23 25

Beautiful Fall colors are the drop back for our 34th Annual Crosslake Days Fall Festival!  This premier annual event is a weekend of family fun with activities for all ages!   We're bringing back your favorite events, including the Art & Craft fairs, Lost

THU
September
23 24

REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2021-2022 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN FILLED.  IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ON A WAIT LIST, PLEASE CONTACT PAULA AT BLUEOX@BRAINERDLAKESCHAMBER.COM.  PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Blue Ox Business Academy's Leadership Experience is an immersiv

THU
September
23 25

Round up the family and get outside to search for the Crosslake Days Lost Chili Pepper!  Somewhere within the City limits of Crosslake lays, hangs, dangles or sits the lost pepper!  One of three clues will be released daily at 9 a.m. to guide you to it's l

THU
September
23 25
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rummage Sale at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Pequot Thursday-Friday, Sept 23-24  8:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday, Sept 25 8:00AM - 12:00 Noon

FRI
September
24 26
12:00 AM

Join Snarky Loon Brewing Co for their very first Annual Octoberfest! -11 German Beers on Tap -Live Music -Bean Bag Tournament -Brat Eating Contest -Stein Hoist -Stein Race -Grain Sack Toss -Costume Contest -Bounce House LIVE MUSIC -Tangled Cho

FRI
September
24 25

Fall colors are the back drop for our 34th Annual Crosslake Days Fall Festival and this premier event holds events and activities for all ages!   Get your Crosslake Days VIP Badge at our Platinum Sponsor Crosslake Ace Hardware, and Gold and Silver Sponsor

FRI
Sep Oct
24 5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

SHOP ONLINE and support our BOOK FAIR! CCS’ Book Fair will run through October 5th. Visit www.crosslakekids.org for the ordering link

FRI
September
24
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Want to win DELICIOUS prizes and give back to the community? Join the Brainerd Lions at Jack Pine Brewery October 13th from 6pm-8pm for a Surf and Turf Meat Raffle! Win incredible prizes from Morey's and Von Hanson's! Tell your friends, fun night, ...

FRI
September
24
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Drive-By-Brats Sponsored by Light Up the Dam Like the Lights?  Eat a Brat! The Crosslake Light Up the Dam committee is serving up hot grilled brats to your car!  100% of the proceeds will be used to provide seasonal lighting displays on the Dam. Drive b

FRI
September
24
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Outdoor Movie at the Crosslake Campground. The US Army Corps of Engineers - Crosslake Campground will be the site for outdoor movies in Crosslake this summer!  Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a different family friendly movie each month.  All mo

FRI
September
24
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

"What’s Going On?": Songs From The Vietnam War Era" is a moving concert experience that incorporates live music, live narration and video to provide the audience a multi-media deep dive into the 60’s and early 70’s and of course, the Vietnam War. Through s

SAT
September
25

Crosslake Town Square will be the site for the Family Fun Zone during Crosslake Days!  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a great lineup of  Live Music under the gazebo.  Enjoy inflatables, crafts, and other games and activities like bean bag toss, 9 square,

SAT
September
25
8:00 AM - 11:45 PM

Join us Downtown Brainerd on September 25th for music, food, and fun! We cannot wait to see your smiling faces for some family fun, bbq and live music! Street Fest is a free all day event put on annually by the Brainerd Jaycees in the heart of the Brai

SAT
September
25
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for the 2021 Power of Aging Expo in Crosslake!  Crosslake Cares connects seniors to services that improve their lives! Our Keynote Speaker for 2021 will be WCCO Newscaster, Paul Douglas sponsored by  Whitefish at the Lakes. In addition, we

SAT
September
25
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Crosslake Days is a fun mix of activities for the whole family!  The weekend brings a Hunt for the Lost Chili Pepper, Corn Hole Tournament, Pickle Ball Tournament, Chili Cook-off, Senior Expo, musical entertainment, deals and discounts on food and beverage

SAT
September
25
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

National Public Lands Day is a national day of service being sponsored by Minnesota Master Naturalists in cooperation with other local partners such as you! The Northland Arb is a host site.  We will meet at the visitor center at 9:00 am. Please bring y

SAT
September
25
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Crosslake Days Chili Cook-off   For more than 30 years, Crosslake Businesses have been mixing up their special blends for a shot at the title.  The judges are self proclaimed culinary enthusiasts, and while they determine who wins the Crosslake Days

SAT
September
25
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

The National Loon Center is hosting a Loon Calling Contest during Crosslake Days!  Join us in the Crosslake Town Square Gazebo to share your best Loon call!   The National Loon Center's "Nest" will also be open so you can learn more about upcoming projects

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