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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Crow Wing County Fair
2019 Fair Dates: July 30 - August 3
(Schedule Subject to Change)
The Crow Wing County Fair is an annual event held in Brainerd, MN every summer. The Brainerd fair is packed with family and adult activities including a full midway, grand
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August
1
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, Fresh salad, seasonal fresh fruit, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with
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August
1
Gull Lake Cruises Pizza Party Happy Hour Cruise
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Welcome Aboard!
Join the Captain and crew on our Pizza Party cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices along with interesting and fun narration from the Captain and fun trivia questions for all to. This cruise includes a pizza buffet and fresh garden salad al
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August
1
Pit Happens @ Roundhouse Brewery
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Serving up some classic smoked chicken thighs and drummies, summer slaw with seasoned chips!
Come support your favorite local musicians at Open Mic Night (7:00) and get your beer and bbq fix ;-)
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August
1
Grand View Lodge Summer Concert Series: Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Unconscious-Takin' it to the Limit
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Grand View Lodge’s 4th Annual Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Hubbard Broadcasting and Tito’s Vodka! The Summer Concert Series will be on the driving range at the Pines Golf Course. Enjoy live music by Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Unconscious-Tak
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August
1
Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Unconscious
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Grand View Lodge’s 4th Annual Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Hubbard Broadcasting and Tito’s Handmade Vodka! The Summer Concert Series will be on the driving range at the Pines Golf Course. Enjoy live music by Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Uncons
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August
2
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers this “Camper” painting class with Mary Wolfe. All supplies are included for this 11”x 14” acrylic on canvas. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us. Please RSVP by 4p
FRI
August
2
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Mary Wolke. All supplies are included for this 11”x 14”, acrylic on canvas, of a Camper in the pine trees. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours
FRI
August
2
2019 Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library
FRI
August
2
Kids Night Out @ The Yard in Pequot Lakes
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dodgeball! Pizza! Smoothies! Fun!!!! Kiddos ages 5+ are invited to come out and have a BLAST!
Reservations required & space is limited-
Call 218.568.8080 or go to www.TheYardPL.com (Chose Clinic registration - log in or create account - chose Schedul
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August
2
Lakes Area Music Festival – Rhapsody in Blue Gala
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7 p.m. – Doors open at NP Center Event Space, cash bar
8 p.m. – Program and performance
A hotsy-totsy evening for flappers on the go! Your ticket will include:
Pre-concert cocktail hour (cash bar) with our 60-person orchestra
2019 s
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August
3
12th Annual Chokecherry Festival
12th Annual Chokecherry Festival
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2019! PEQUOT LAKES
The first Saturday in August marks the 12th Annual Chokecherry Festival in Pequot Lakes and it’s scheduled for August 3rd, 2019.
From the Chokecherry culinary contest, pi
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August
3
Kids Fishing Derby - Crosslake
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Crosslake Recreation Area will host a free youth fishing derby for kids age 14 and under. Participants must be at the main boat launch by 8:30 a.m. to register. There will be educational programs at 9:00 a.m. followed by fishing at 10:00 a.m. The child
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August
3
Adult Drawing Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a beginning drawing class with Eileen Kulseth. All supplies are included for this 9”x 12”, pencil on paper, drawing class. No experience is necessary for those of you who would like to grow in confidence in your drawing ability. Yo
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August
3
2019 Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library
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August
3
Meet the Artist and Boot Trunk Show
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Meet Minneapolis artists from Groovy Grains Inc. & Lippie's Little Luxuries. Handmade woodworking items and artisan natural stone jewelry. Place custom orders on woodworking engraving and tailored jewelry. Get your Fall fashion boots and meet Dan Post, D
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August
3
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
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August
3
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Appetizer Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
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August
3
Pequot Lakes 3rd Annual Street Dance
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pequot Lakes Third Annual Street Dance, new location!
On Patriot Avenue next to Pestello’s Pequot Pub!
Bean Bag Tournament 6 to 7, Wyld Ryce Band 7 to 10, and Backpack Cash Raffles!
Beer Garden serving a variety of beers, including an IPA, Food availab
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August
3
Gull Lake Cruises Dinner Cruise
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.
Dinner includes Chefs choice, two entree choices along with fresh salad, vegetable, potato or rice, fresh baked bread
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August
3
2019 4th Annual Whitefish Warrior Adventure Run
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
A 2 mile journey through the Nordic Ridge Recreation area that will present a variety of fun and challenging adventures (emphasis on fun). You will conquer walls, slippery valleys, test your skills in archery, complete a kayak course and crawl through the
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August
3
Lakes Area Music Festival – Brahms' First
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1
Johannes Brahms was in his forties when he finally completed his first symphony. New to LAMF this year, our Symphony 101 program will feature Conductor Edwin Outwater leading the audience thr
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August
3
Moonlight Movie Night
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
A family friendly movie will be projected onto a big screen. Watch the movie on blankets, or chairs.
Popcorn and candy will be sold. Drinks will also be available.
DIRTY DANCING
Saturday, August 3 at 9 p.m.
A restless teenage girl find summer love
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August
4
Gull Lake Cruises Brunch Cruise
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Citrus salad. Compl
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August
4
Lakes Area Music Festival –Concert for Families
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Concert for Kids I GOT RHYTHM!
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Our annual family concert invites audiences of any age to experience the joy of rhythm. Boogie with Beethoven and groove with Gershwin! After the concert, participate in our instrument petting zoo
SUN
August
4
Brainerd Ski Loons
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Brainerd Ski Loons will be performing a FREE water ski show at Lum Park! Come and watch human ski pyramids, ski jumpers, bare foot skiers , and skiers being pulled 360 degrees around the boat! This event is great fun for the whole family. Concessions w
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August
5
9
Community appreciation week
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
We love our Community and Clients! Come join us for a FREE Community Appreciation Week. Sidewalk Sale, Food, Vendors and Give Aways!
Monday Events:
SpanAm; 10am-3pm
Cheese and wine; 4pm-5pm
Meet the owner, Gretchen Rogers
Tuesday Events:
CPAP Dem
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August
5
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing/Appetizer 2 hour cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration with local trivia from the captain. Enjoy a light buffet of assorted appetizers while cruising beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds
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August
6
BIR Performance Driving School
Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the
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August
6
Gull Lake Cruises Double Bubble Live Music with Joe Mcgown Cruise
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Its a Double Bubble Tuesday Happy Hour live music, sun and fun kind of cruise!
Join Joe Mcgown the Captain and crew for a great day on the water. Joe will kick it up with great tunes from all your favorites including, Van Morrison, Jimmy Buffet, Keith Urb
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August
6
National Night Out Fundraiser
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a fun filled night that supports our local Police!!
ALL profits will go to the Pequot Lakes Police Department
Many fun things going on in the park for the kids that night!
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August
6
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.
Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
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August
7
Cygneture's 3rd Annual Community Celebration
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Our 2019 Community Celebration will be held Wednesday, August 7th from 12:00 - 6:00 PM.
Everyone is invited to attend Cygneture Title Solutions' 3rd Annual Community Celebration with great food, games, bouncy house, fun for all ages and prizes!!
This
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August
7
40th Anniversary of The Center
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come join us at The Center for a 4 hour celebration! We have music, tours of the building, prizes, appetizers, cake, and donuts! We'll also have the kitchen open for you to come make donuts with us! This is an event you DON'T want to miss!
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August
7
Lakes Area Music Festival – France Nuveau
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Claude Debussy: Syrinx
Sonora Slocum, flute
Jules Massenet: Poeme d’avril
Zachary Wilder, tenor
Mary Box, piano
Ernest Chausson: Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet
Jonathan Magness, violin
Tanya Gabrielian, piano
The freshness of Fre
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August
7
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians.
Following evening performance
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August
8
Blue Ox Success Series: Build a Customer First- Website that Supports Sales and Operations
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Success Series: Build a Customer First- Website that Supports Sales and Operations
Who Should Attend:
Business Owners and Managers
Marketing Professionals
Non-Profit Organizations
About This Session:
Most small businesses have a hard
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August
8
2019 Crosslake Art Show
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Crosslake Art Club's 35th Annual Art Show and Sale, is August 8-10, from 10 am - 5 pm at the Crosslake Community Center. Over 50 local artists will display and sell their original art work in oil, watercolor, collage, pastel, pottery and jewelry.
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August
8
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
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August
8
Fun With Heroes
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
FREE FAMILY EVENT
Come have fun with your local heroes! We will have fire, military, helicopter, and police to visit with, all of their vehicles to explore and face painting!
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August
8
CLC Brainerd Campus New Student Registration Session
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
New Student Registration Session for all programs
Sign up online at: http://www.clcmn.edu/registration/, or walk in registrations are always welcome! Please feel free to contact us at 218-855-8000 or email us at askclc@clcmn.edu with questions.
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August
8
2019 Lake Country Crafts & Cones Ice Cream Eating Contest
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
For more than 11 years Lake Country Crafts & Cones has been hosting an annual ice cream eating contest! With categories for all ages, it's not just the kids who dive into the bowls to compete.
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August
8
Adult Ceramic Class
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a clay Class with Laura Lynn Kotsmith. All supplies are included for this 8”x 9” heart shape ceramic Platter. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours with us. Please RSV
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August
9
10
Nisswa Crazy Days
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us in downtown Nisswa for CRAZY DAYS! This is the 2 day annual event where merchants put merchandise on sale at ridiculous bargains. Tents will be out on the street... some stores open at 8 am; others open at 10:00am.
August 9th from 8:00am to 5:0
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August
9
2019 Crosslake Art Show
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Crosslake Art Club's 35th Annual Art Show and Sale, is August 8-10, from 10 am - 5 pm at the Crosslake Community Center. Over 50 local artists will display and sell their original art work in oil, watercolor, collage, pastel, pottery and jewelry.
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August
9
Deerwood Golf Open
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sign up now for the 28th annual Deerwood Open Golf Scramble on Friday, August 9th at Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course. This 4-person team scramble is hosted by Cuyuna Rolling Hills and includes golf/cart/range/dinner/ and prizes. The first place team will
FRI
August
9
Gull Lake Cruises Beach Balls & Brats Live with Bruce and Tiki D!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Welcome aboard!
Let’s Party! It's back to the beach with brats on the grill and live music! 3 hour live Island music with Bruce Neuman and Tiki D!! Margarita and summer time fun cocktail specials flowing at the bar. Island style brats for snacking (first
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August
10
2019 Crosslake Firefighters Pig Roast & Classic and Custom Car Show
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
?Crosslake Firefighters host their Annual Pig Roast & Classic and Custom Car Show. Come and see the Crosslake Fire Department and equipment, visit with local firefighters to learn more about the services provided. Fun for the whole family with Fire Truck
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August
10
24th Annual Northwoods Art and Book Festival
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, August 10: The Northwoods Art and Book Festival will feature artists, authors and author presentations in the Hackensack Community Building, Union Congregational Church, and along Lake Avenue East. The 2019 festival will be “bigger, better and
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August
10
Support Your Local Heroes
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This event offers the opportunity to meet & greet your local first responders, the men and women that are there to protect and serve every day to keep our communities safe. This event we will have exhibits and activities throughout the day.
While raisi
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August
10
Annual Camp Knutson Quilt Auction
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Camp Knutson Quilt Auction
Join us at the Annual Camp Knutson Quilt Auction! The quilt viewing and silent auction begin at 9 a.m. and the live auction will begin at 12 noon. Refreshments will be available. Bring your family and friends for a fun day at Ca
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August
10
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40th Annual Pioneer Days
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
!!! MUSEUM IN MOTION !!!
Join Paul Bunyan Land at This Old Farm Pioneer Days.
Includes; All Rides and Attractions at the Amusement Park, Petting Barn, Pioneer Village, Daily Parades, Vendors, Tractor Exhibit and skill driving, Single Cylinder Gas Eng
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August
10
2019 Crosslake Art Show
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Crosslake Art Club's 35th Annual Art Show and Sale, is August 8-10, from 10 am - 5 pm at the Crosslake Community Center. Over 50 local artists will display and sell their original art work in oil, watercolor, collage, pastel, pottery and jewelry.
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August
10
Roundhouse Brewery Run for Beer
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
We are the Minnesota Brewery Running Series and we run for beer!
Join us at Roundhouse Brewing on Saturday Aug 10th @ 10AM** for a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at this awesome brewery!! Weave through the surrounding area at whatever pace you
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August
10
Gull Lake Cruises Pirates & Mermaids Cruise
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
We have tons of fun for the family and yer mateys from photos with our fun photo props to eye patches and lost treasure hunt. Join the Captain and crew on a fun filled 2 hour cruise with squid legs (hot dogs) on the grill, a mermaid and sailors favorite al
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August
10
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
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August
10
Ruttger's Summer Concert Series Presents The Dee Miller Band with special guest Javier Matos
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MUSIC. LAKE. FRIENDS.
Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and
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August
10
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.
Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
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August
10
Lakes Area Music Festival - Shaker Loops
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Igor Stravinsky: Danses concertantes
Reinaldo Moya: Vestida de Mar (Dressed in the Sea) [World Premiere]
Francesca Anderegg, violin
John Adams: Shaker Loops
Featuring dance partner House of Makers
The Lakes Area Music Festival’s first world-pr
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August
10
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians.
Following evening performance
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August
11
Gull Lake Cruises Brunch Cruise
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Citrus salad. Compl
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August
11
2019 Dru Sjodin Open at Whitefish Golf Club
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
We’re inviting you to join us on Sunday, August 11 to honor the memory of Dru Sjodin, a local Pequot Lakes girl, whose life was tragically taken in 2003. By playing in this event you will help support two important causes that positively impact the lives o
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August
11
Lakes Area Music Festival - Shaker Loops
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Igor Stravinsky: Danses concertantes
Reinaldo Moya: Vestida de Mar (Dressed in the Sea) [World Premiere]
Francesca Anderegg, violin
John Adams: Shaker Loops
Featuring dance partner House of Makers
The Lakes Area Music Festival’s first world-pr
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August
11
Brainerd Ski Loons
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Brainerd Ski Loons will be performing a FREE water ski show at Lum Park! Come and watch human ski pyramids, ski jumpers, bare foot skiers, and skiers being pulled 360 degrees around the boat! This event is great fun for the whole family. Concessions wi
MON
August
12
Crazy Days in Crosslake Town Square
Crosslake Town Square merchants are hosting CRAZY DAYS! Two days of sidewalk sales, in-store specials and good deals galore! Monday & Tuesday, August 12-13, 2019
Participating merchants include:
Encompassing Beauty
Lakes Area Gallery & Frame Shoppe
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August
12
Enbridge Update Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Special Government Affairs Luncheon:
Enbridge Update & Business Opportunities
11:30 to 1:00 | Monday, August 12th
CTC Room, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Join the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee for a complimentary luncheon with Enbri
MON
August
12
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Appetizer Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing/Appetizer cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration with local trivia from the captain. A Buffet of fabulous Appetizers provided. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake soun
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August
13
Crazy Days in Crosslake Town Square
Crosslake Town Square merchants are hosting CRAZY DAYS! Two days of sidewalk sales, in-store specials and good deals galore! Monday & Tuesday, August 12-13, 2019
Participating merchants include:
Encompassing Beauty
Lakes Area Gallery & Frame Shoppe
P
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August
13
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
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August
13
Business After Hours - Encompassing Beauty
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Encompassing Beauty as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM at their location in Crosslake. Enjoy light appetizers provided by the host: meat, cheese, and cracker tray with pickles and olives. Also served will
TUE
August
13
Gull Lake Cruises Dinner Cruise
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.
Dinner includes Chefs choice, two entree choices along with fresh salad, vegetable, potato or rice, fresh baked bread
WED
August
14
2019 30th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament & Fundraiser
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Brainerd Lakes Chamber and Grand Casino Mille Lacs (Major Sponsor) invite Chamber members to participate in the 30th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament & Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at The Pines at Grand View Lodge. This is a great day of netw
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August
14
Ideal Beef Feed
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ideal Township Fire Department invites you to join them at the annual Ideal Beef Feed. Come rain or shine. The department has sponsored this annual fundraiser since 1978. It is always held on the second Wednesday in August and consists of boneless baron
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August
14
Bonnie Cutts: Lecture and Demo
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Throughout this two-hour presentation, attendees will learn about a variety of GOLDEN acrylics and the inherent possibilities of acrylic materials. Extensive information about acrylic paints, gels and mediums is presented, including OPEN and High Flow acry
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August
14
Brainerd Ski Loons
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Brainerd Ski Loons will be performing a FREE water ski show at Lum Park! Come and watch human ski pyramids, ski jumpers, bare foot skiers, and skiers being pulled 360 degrees around the boat! This event is great fun for the whole family. Concessions wi
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August
14
Lakes Area Music Festival –Journey to Bach
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Chloe Fedor, leader
Claudio Monteverdi: Toccata and Prologue from L’Orfeo
Anna Dennis, soprano
Heinrich Schütz: Es steh Gott auf, SWV 356
Zachary Wilder, tenor John Taylor Ward, baritone
Heinrich Biber: Battalia à 10
Dieterich Buxtehude: Sonata in C
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August
14
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians.
Following evening performance
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August
15
16
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Rummage Sale
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Find Bargains at the Rummage Sale presented by Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Pequot Lakes
FREE WILL PROCEEDS GO TO MISSIONS
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August
15
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
THU
August
15
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam
Meet at the Dam Tender Building next to the Dam for this free informative 45-minute tour
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August
15
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
THU
August
15
Road to Recovered
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Josh is a North Memorial AirCare Paramedic that was involved in a helicopter crash on June 28, 2019. He was critically injured. His medical bills are covered, however, there are other things that aren't which is the goal of this benefit dinner and sile
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August
15
2019 Crosslaker Community Gathering
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Everyone is welcome to attend the Crosslaker Community Gathering! Residents, Seasonal residents, Weekenders and Visitors! If you have a passion for Crosslake, then this gathering is for you!
Come hear updates on Crosslaker projects including The National
THU
August
15
Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Kathi Mann and Suzanne Fabel. All supplies are included for this 16”x 22” acrylic on a wood pallet, of Stylized Pumpkins. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a f
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August
15
Ladies Night at Sherwood Forest
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sherwood Forest is excited to host Ladies night - every 3rd Thursday of the month! You will get an opportunity to unWINEd with radio celebrity Tess Taylor and celebrate good times, good company, good food and good fun! Consider this a night out for ladies
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August
16
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Reeds Fall Classic
Try Before You Buy - On the Water Demo Days
Take a test drive with a Factory Expert on Saturday & Sunday Only!
Call 800-346-0019 to make your test drive reservation today!
Huge sale on Water Sports, Fishing, and Outdoor Gear.
FRI
August
16
Alcohol Ink Workshop
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Patricia Lintner will lead students through the process of exploring alcohol inks on non-pourous paper to experience the fluidity and vibrancy of the medium. Students will create beautiful abstract effects. This class is open to ages 10 and up. No experien
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August
16
17
2019 Crazy Days in Pequot Lakes & Breezy Point
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Go Crazy in Pequot Lakes during Crazy Days Friday and Saturday, August 16-17!
Area Specials to GO CRAZY about:
Asian Accents- 10% off all items
Expressions- all on sale!
It’s a Wing Ding Thing- 20% off hand crafted art deco metal coolers
J
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August
16
Gull Lake Cruises Pizza and Pitcher Fun Day Friday
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Welcome Aboard, Its Funday Friday!!
Join the Captain and crew on our Pizza and Pitcher Funday Friday cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, along with your first pitcher of domestic beer for your group up to 4 people per pitcher or bottomless pitcher of p
FRI
August
16
Gull Lake Cruises Elvis Tribute 42 Years of Memories Cruise
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Let's rock this boat!
Welcome aboard our live performance three hour cruise with Chris Olsen! Chris is one of the most loved Elvis impersonators in the country. We will rock Gull Lake with songs of Elvis from "Jail House Rock" to "Are You Lonesome Tonight
FRI
August
16
GODSPELL in concert presented by Grace United Methodist Church & Friends
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Come to Grace on August 16th & 17th at 7 p.m. for a presentation of the music of Godspell. The music tells the story of Jesus according to the Gospel message of Matthew. The songs selected are in harmony with Grace’s summer sermon series on the parables of
SAT
August
17
Pequot Lakes Historical Society Guest Speaker Lost in the Woods
The Pequot Lakes Historical Society will be hosting Author James Henderson on Saturday, August 17th at 2 p.m.
SAT
August
17
Kayaking at the Campground
10:30 AM
Kayaking at the Campground
Wind, Water & Wheels will teach you everything you need to know to have fun in a kayak! Join us at the Beach located in the US Army Corps of Engineers Campground. Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life
SAT
August
17
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
SAT
August
17
Ruttger's Summer Concert Series Presents Copperhead Creek
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MUSIC. LAKE. FRIENDS.
Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and
SAT
August
17
GODSPELL in concert presented by Grace United Methodist Church & Friends
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Come to Grace on August 16th & 17th at 7 p.m. for a presentation of the music of Godspell. The music tells the story of Jesus according to the Gospel message of Matthew. The songs selected are in harmony with Grace’s summer sermon series on the parables of
SAT
August
17
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.
Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
SAT
August
17
Lakes Area Music Festival –The Beautiful Helen of Troy
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Music by Jacques Offenbach
Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy
Premiered December 17, 1864 at the Théâtre des Variétés, Paris Sung in French with English supertitles, spoken dialogue in English (translation by Richard Traubner)
This hysteri
SAT
August
17
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians.
Following evening performance
SAT
August
17
2019 Log Village Heritage Day
11:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Crosslake Area Historical Society Heritage Day
The Historic Log Village comes alive with historic displays, crafts, entertainment and food.
SUN
August
18
Gull Lake Cruises Brunch Cruise
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Citrus salad. Compl
SUN
August
18
Lakes Area Music Festival –The Beautiful Helen of Troy
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Music by Jacques Offenbach
Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy
Premiered December 17, 1864 at the Théâtre des Variétés, Paris Sung in French with English supertitles, spoken dialogue in English (translation by Richard Traubner)
This hysteri
TUE
August
20
Customer Picnic & Open House for Crosslake Communications
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Come to Crosslake Communications Annual Customer Appreciation Open House & Picnic. Enjoy delicious food, gift for each family, door prizes and information booth.
TUE
August
20
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
WED
August
21
25
Lakes Bluegrass Festival 2019
Lakes Bluegrass Festival is the Upper Midwest's Premiere Bluegrass Festival and receives rave reviews! This is a family-friendly event so bring the kids and come for a day, an evening or camp all weekend.
Located in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area in
WED
August
21
Gull Lake Cruises Sunsets in Paradise Cruise with Bruce & Tiki D
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bruce and Tiki D are back! Island style music with a full dinner buffet. Join us for a relaxing three hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful full dinner buffet along with live island style music to sway the night away on beautiful Gul
WED
August
21
Lakes Area Music Festival – Beethoven's Pastorale
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Courtney Lewis, conductor
Franz Shrecker: Chamber Symphony
Maurice Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, Pastoral
Often times composers’ internal vision outpaced the conventions of their time. Beethoven characteristicall
WED
August
21
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians.
Following evening performance
THU
August
22
Gull Lake Cruises Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour Cruise
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour and sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the Captain, and trivia for all. Try one of our bartender's favorites or our Lakeside Colada! This is a 2
THU
August
22
Adult Clay Class
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a clay class with Laura Lynn Kotsmith. All supplies are included for this “Ceramic Vase” made of clay. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and invest in yourself. Please RSVP by 4pm on August 2
FRI
August
23
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Mary Wolke. All supplies are included for this 11”x 14” acrylic on canvas titled “ Aspens”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us. Please RSVP
FRI
August
23
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
FRI
August
23
12th Annual Mike Wilder Memorial Golf Tournament
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4 Person - 18 Hole Golf Scramble
Join the Fun, Benefiting Project New Hope, a Lions Club program for Veterans.
Sponsored by: Lakers Lions Project New Hope Mission: To provide Veterans and their families the education, training, and skills necessary t
FRI
August
23
BBQ Dinner at The Center
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Come enjoy a great BBQ dinner cooked by BBQ Master Mike Jay!
Our menu for the night includes: choice of ribs or chicken, cole slaw, corn on the cob, beans, corn bread, pie, and ice cream!
There will be dinner served at 5pm to 6pm then again at 6:30pm
FRI
August
23
Outdoor Movie Night at Trailside Center
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
This is a free event open to anyone! Bring your chair, blankets, pillows, or whatever it takes to get comfy. Enjoy the popcorn! (It's free too) Watch for clues as to what movie will be showing, come to the movie and get put in a drawing, if you're correct
SAT
August
24
Nisswa Viking Festival
A new area event, the Viking Festival © is planned for August 24, 2019 in the Nisswa Pioneer Village. This exciting event will be family-friendly and designed to be both entertaining and educational.
Travel back in time as you walk through an encampmen
SAT
August
24
"Lucky Me" Scholarship Run
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Help us raise money for our scholarship fund so that children can have the opportunity to learn and grow at summer camp.
August 24th
7:30-9:00am - Race Check-In and Packet Pick-Up
Pastries and Coffee by Adirondack Coffee
9:00am - The Run Around
SAT
August
24
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 12”x16” acrylic on canvas titled “Spring Clover”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us. Please
SAT
August
24
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, August 24, 2019 is the date of this year’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”. This year’s event will take place at Mills Ford Automotive parking lot in Baxter. Proceeds from the event will go to Sexual Assault Services in Brainerd. So please challenge y
SAT
August
24
Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The Ruttger's Fall Fashion Show will now take place in Ann's Bay Lake Boutique and will feature complimentary wine and cheese instead of a sit-down luncheon. This event is FREE for everyone and includes:
20% off all Fall clothes and shoes
Extra 1
SAT
August
24
1st Annual Ruttger's Bluegrass Festival
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Two stages. Three bands. An all-american picnic!!
ALL-AMERICAN PICNIC WITH LIVE MUSIC
5-6 p.m.
An all-you-can-eat All-American picnic feast on the East Lawn, paired with live music by Jenna & Martin. The Ruttger’s culinary team will serve a fun an
SAT
August
24
"Tribute to Woodstock 50th Anniversary: Feelin' Alright" Greater Area Performing Arts
7:00 PM
Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts presents this tribute concert to the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. The show will feature American Pie with Pat and Donna Surface. .
SAT
August
24
Lakes Area Music Festival – Strauss and Tchaikovsky
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Courtney Lewis, conductor
Richard Strauss: Don Juan
Karol Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 2
Itamar Zorman, violin
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
Each year we celebrate the end of our season with a spectacular symphonic finale, and
SAT
August
24
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians.
Following evening performance
SAT
August
24
Outdoor Movies at the Crosslake Campground
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Outdoor Movie at the Crosslake Campground - A Dogs Way Home
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 eac
SUN
August
25
Lakes Area Music Festival – Symphony Orchestra
More information coming soon!!
All concerts are provided free, with donations accepted. No tickets or reservations are required.
Seating is general admission, with doors opening an hour prior to performances (a half hour before pre-concert lectures).
SUN
August
25
Gull Lake Cruises Brunch Cruise
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Citrus salad. Compl
SUN
August
25
Lakes Area Music Festival – Strauss and Tchaikovsky
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Courtney Lewis, conductor
Richard Strauss: Don Juan
Karol Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 2
Itamar Zorman, violin
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
Each year we celebrate the end of our season with a spectacular symphonic finale, and
SUN
August
25
End of Season Bash
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Celebrate the end of a fantastic season with our musicians! Head on over to the Roundhouse Brewery after the final concert of the season where beer, Festival friends, and memories of the season are all on tap
SUN
August
25
Bay Lake Environmental Fund Benefit- Trivia Contest
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Trivia Contest – Everybody Welcome!!
Bay Lake Environmental Fund Benefit
Sunday, August 25, 2019. Registration 6:30, Contest Begins at 7:00.
Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge, 25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN 56444
Cost: $150.00 per table (up to 8), or $20
MON
August
26
30
The Center Weekly Activities
Monday 26th
7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms
8 a.m. - Card Recycling
8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann
9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons
MON
August
26
BIR Performance Driving School
Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the
MON
August
26
Gull Lake Cruises Pirates & Mermaids Cruise
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
We have tons of fun for the family and yer mateys from photos with our fun photo props to eye patches and lost treasure hunt. Join the Captain and crew on a fun filled 2 hour cruise with squid legs (hot dogs) on the grill, a mermaid and sailors favorite al
MON
August
26
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Appetizer Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing/Appetizer 2 hour cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration with local trivia from the captain. Enjoy a light buffet of assorted appetizers while cruising beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds
TUE
August
27
Special Workshop- Intro to Traction EOS
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Special Workshop- Intro to Traction EOS
Are You Running Your Business or Is Your Business Running You? A Hands-On Workshop based on the Best Selling Book, Traction®
Do you recognize any of the following challenges in your business?
Lack of Control
TUE
August
27
Luncheon with Congressman Pete Stauber
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
11:30 to 1:00 | Tuesday, August 27th
Clow Stamping training center in Merrifield
(Smaller building to the left/south of the main facility)
Please join us for a business luncheon with Congressman Pete Stauber. The Congressman is making a special visi
TUE
August
27
Gull Lake Cruises Appetizers and Lee Bone Sherseth Americana Style
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Welcome Aboard!
Put on your shades and come aboard the North Star to enjoy a 3 hour cruise with some of the best Blues and Americana style music around, along with a variety of appetizers served in the main salon.
In his laid back style, Lee Bone deliver
TUE
August
27
Business After Hours - Brenny Funeral Chapel
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Brenny Family Funeral Chapel as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at their location in Baxter. Meet and learn more about John, Karolyn and their son Alex Brenny, the new owners. Baxter Catering will be ser
WED
August
28
Wednesday Night Street Drags
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at drifting, which is driving through a course i
WED
August
28
2019 Youth Gardening 101 Garden Clean-up
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Garden Clean-up for the Event from June 5, 2019-August 28, 2019.
WED
August
28
Studio Wednesday: Artist Trading Cards
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Trisha Peterson will be our guest artist leading the exploration of creating Artist Trading Cards (ATC).Artist Tading Cards are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Participants will explore a wide array of media such as watercolors, p
THU
August
29
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
THU
August
29
Smile Fest with Okee Dokee Brothers & Seth Doud
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Smile Fest offers free admission, free food & beverages to the first 1,000 attendees. Bring your own lawn chairs or blanket. Featuring Grammy Award winning artists of Okee Dokee Brothers and Seth Doud.
Premiere Sponsors are B.I.C. - Brainerd Industrial
THU
August
29
The Night Out
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The CLC Foundation Presents our 3rd Annual The Night Out
Join us on Thursday, August 29th at the Northern Pacific Event Space at 5:30 PM. Guests will enjoy heavy appetizers from Prairie Bay specially paired with beverage selections from Cash Wise, Ful
THU
August
29
Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 9”x12” watercolor titled “Prairie Flowers”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours with us. Please
THU
August
29
Ladies Only Poker Night!!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This game is all about the ladies!!!
Ever wanted to play Texas Hold’em but not be intimidated?
Want to learn how to play cards with the best of them?
Then THIS NIGHT is for you! We will teach and play a tournament of Texas Hold’em! And the winners g
FRI
August
30
Pequot Lakes East Side Street Dance
Pequot Lakes businesses will host a street dance featuring the Rusty Crayfish Brass Band from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, on North Washington Avenue.
The event, including outdoor games, is free and open to everyone.
Rusty Crayfish is a New Orlean
FRI
August
30
State of the Lakes Area Event
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us to hear about The State of the Lakes Area in Crosslake and be one of the first to hear about the huge developments in the Crosslake area, including the National Loon Center. For our seasonal neighbors, finding information on what is happening in yo
FRI
August
30
The Woods Patio Party & Corn Feed!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a Patio Party & Corn Feed on August 30th from 6-9! Meat Raffle, Live Music, Corn Feed & Fun! Buy a drink, get your corn free!!!!
FRI
August
30
Fourteen Stories @ Roundhouse Brewery
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Acoustic renderings of Country, Rock, and Pop music from the 60’s to today!
SAT
August
31
2019 Crosslake Original Craft and Flea Market
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Take advantage of excellent and unique shopping opportunities at Crosslake's Original Craft and Flea Market located at the intersection of County Roads 3 and 103.
Held three times each year, Memorial Weekend, 4th of July weekend and Labor Day weekends.
SAT
August
31
Bend and Brew Series
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Enjoy 60 minutes of inspiring yoga inside your favorite 150 year old taproom. All ability levels are welcome. Hosted by instructor Matt Rohr of Central Lakes Healing Arts. Cost is $20 and includes one beverage of choice, including cold press coffee and kom
SAT
August
31
Craft & Vendor Show @ Latte Coffee & Gifts in Pequot Lakes
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Latte Da Coffee and gifts is hosting another craft and vendor show! We always have such a great variety of items for our shows. For information on space rental message Sarah (218) 568-5550 or
sarahblaeser@tds.net
.
SAT
August
31
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Jill Glass. All supplies are included for this 16”x20” abstract acrylic on canvas titled “A Blank Slate”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us
SAT
August
31
Kayaking at the Campground
10:30 AM
Kayaking at the Campground
Wind, Water & Wheels will teach you everything you need to know to have fun in a kayak! Join us at the Beach located in the US Army Corps of Engineers Campground. Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life
SAT
August
31
Hangin’ with Our Heroes at Safari North Wildlife Park
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Join Our Furry Family as We Honor Our Military, Police and Rescue Personnel Past and Present with Animal Shows, an Honor Guard Flag Presentation and more!
Calling all Veterans, Active Duty, Peace Officers, Fire Fighters and EMT’s for a day dedicated to
SAT
August
31
Gull Lake Cruises Tribute to Sinatra Live Music Dinner Cruise with Kirk Bakken
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Aboard!
Take a trip back in time on our Live music Dinner cruise. Kirk Bakken will have you dancing the night away on this Tribute to Sinatra Cruise. From Las Vegas, the Caribbean, Breezy Point to Crosslake and now Gull Lake Kirk Bakken has perfor
SAT
August
31
Ruttger's Summer Concert Series Presents Shelby's Voyage
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MUSIC. LAKE. FRIENDS.
Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and
SAT
August
31
Nate Case Live at Roundhouse Brewery
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tunes range from Floyd to Neil Young, Grateful Dead to the Stones and Beatles, with a few originals sprinkled in.
MON
September
2
Crosslake Historical Log Village Closes for Season
Crosslake Area Historical Society Log Village Closes For Season
THU
September
5
8
Pine River Heritage Days
The Pine River Heritage Days is focused on the history of Pine River and the restored Pine River Railroad Depot which has been added to the National Register of Historic Buildings! Other events include a high tea at the Pine River Railroad Depot. A quilt s
THU
September
5
Gull Lake Cruises Thirsty Thursday Taco & Margarita Happy Hour Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour Taco and Margarita Cruise. Enjoy $5.00 Margaritas, tacos with all the trimmings, interesting and fun narration from the Captain, and trivia for all. Try one of our bartender's favorites or our La
THU
September
5
Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a Welcome Sign painting class with Sandy Anderson. All supplies are included for this 5-1/2”x 24” acrylic on wood. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours with us. Pleas
THU
September
5
Open Mic Night @ Roundhouse Brewery
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Open Mic Night at Roundhouse is a staple for any local musician or live music fan!
The night runs from 6-8:30 on the first Thursday of each month. Each participant will be able to sign up for 15 minutes to perform. Keep in mind, your 15 minutes will inc
FRI
September
6
2019 Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library
FRI
September
6
Gull Lake Cruises Tribute to Elvis Dinner Cruise
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome aboard our three hour Live performance cruise with Chris Olsen!! Chris is one of the most loved Elvis impersonators in the country. We will rock Gull lake with songs of Elvis from "Jail House Rock" to "Are You Lonesome Tonight!" and so many more!
FRI
September
6
Jack Swagger @ Roundhouse Brewery
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
As the front man of the Soviet Machines and The Modern Era Singer-Songwriter Jack Swagger has been honing his skills on the Twin Cities music scene for the better part of the last decade. His new musical direction turns back a page to focus on the craft of
SAT
September
7
Light Up the Dam Day
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Light Up the Dam Day
An opportunity for volunteers to help string lights at the US Army Corps of Engineers Crosslake Recreation Area. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.
SAT
September
7
Lakewood Mini-Duathlon
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Lakewood Health System will host the 2019 Staples-Motley Mini-Duathlon on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 9 a.m. The event will take place at Lakewood Health System’s Senior Campus (401 Prairie Ave. NE, Staples).
The duathlon consists of a one-and-a-hal
SAT
September
7
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers her “Quiet Reflections” painting class with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 16”x 20” acrylic on canvas. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and invest in yourself. Please RSVP b
SAT
September
7
2019 Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library
SAT
September
7
8
2nd Annual Rager on the Range
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Starting off with West 55 at 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Lamont Cranston will take the stage, 6 p.m. Ticket sales for $1,000 Double Mega Meat Raffle will start selling, 7 p.m. tickets will draw, and at 7:30 p.m. The Young Country Band will take the stage for 2 hrs.
SAT
September
7
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
SAT
September
7
Gull Lake Cruises Family Fun Sightseeing Cruise
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 1-1/2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights.
SAT
September
7
Gull Lake Cruises Sunsets in Paradise Cruise with Bruce & Tiki D
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bruce and Tiki D are back! Island style music with a full dinner buffet. Join us for a relaxing two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful full dinner buffet along with live island style music to sway the night away on beautiful Gull
SAT
September
7
Brat and Kettle Corn Sale
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Brat and Kettle Corn Sale Sponsored by Light Up the Dam
Like the Lights? Eat a Brat! Taste Some Kettle Corn!
The Crosslake Light Up the Dam committee is serving up hot grilled brats and fresh kettle corn to eat while you watch the outdoor movie ! 100%
SAT
September
7
Drew Peterson @ Roundhouse Brewery
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Drew Peterson returns to Roundhouse for a fun night of original, lyrically-driven Americana music, paired with the best beer around!
https://www.facebook.com/musicbydrewpeterson/
SAT
September
7
Breezy Point North Stars Home Opener
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Come cheer on the Breezy Point North Star Junior Hockey team as they take on the Willmar Warhawks
SUN
September
8
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
MON
September
9
BIR Performance Driving School
Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the
MON
September
9
Gull Lake Cruises Happy Hour Appetizer Sightseeing Cruise
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing/Appetizer 2 hour cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration with local trivia from the captain. Enjoy a light buffet of assorted appetizers while cruising beautiful Gull Lake where all the wonderful lake sounds
TUE
September
10
Windows 10 - Free Technology Seminar
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Windows 10 - Free Seminar
Do you have Windows 7? Did you know Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7 in January of 2020?
Get ahead of the game and learn about the transition to Windows 10. We will cover the differences between the two operatin
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September
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Business After Hours - Executive Express
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Executive Express as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at their location in the Baxter Industrial Park. Executive Express will be serving a variety of light appetizers accompanied with bottled water. All
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September
10
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.
Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
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September
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Ribbon Cutting/ Honoring Military and Service Members
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Brainerd Chamber of Commerce New Member Ribbon Cutting
Honoring All Military and Service Members
Free Donuts, Cookies and Coffee!
5% Military Discount and $15 Good Sam Membership
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September
12
Blue Ox Success Series: Get a Grip on Your Business
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Success Series: Get a Grip on Your Business
6 Keys to Getting What you Want from an Entrepreneurial Company
Who Should Attend:
Business Owners, Managers and Department Supervisors
Entrepreneurs
Non-Profit Organizatio
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September
12
Common Goods Celebrating 10 years
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Common Goods is celebrating being in the Brainerd Lakes area for 10 years! An open house is planned for Thursday September 12th, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
During the event, shoppers can enjoy 25 percent off store wide, as well as complementary refreshment
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September
12
Takedown Grand Re Opening
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Takedown's Grand Re Opening. Come see the newly remodeled Takedown. Demonstrations will be happening with the different classes offered at the gym for anyone to try out, as well as tours of the remodel.
Anyone new attending the event will get a FREE 30
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September
12
Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers “Van Gogh’s Sunflowers” with Sandy Anderson. All supplies are included for this 12”x 16” acrylic on canvas. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us. Please RSVP by 4pm
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September
13
Gull Lake Cruises Pizza and Pitcher Fun Day Friday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Welcome Aboard, Its Funday Friday!!
Join the Captain and crew on our Pizza and Pitcher Funday Friday cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, along with your first pitcher of domestic beer for your group up to 4 people per pitcher or bottomless pitcher of p
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September
13
Fantastic Fibers exhibit
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This exhibition features a selection of artwork from fourteen artists working in a variety of different fiber mediums from embroidery and hand-dyed fabrics, to quilting and mixed media sculptural and installation pieces. Each artist on display has re-envis
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September
13
Relay For Life of Crow Wing County
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
HELP ATTACK CANCER IN OUR COMMUNITY
Beating cancer takes more than breakthrough research. It takes things like our 24/7 cancer help line and free rides to chemo. Most of all, it takes you. Join Relay For Life. And help attack cancer in our community.
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September
13
Kids Night Out @ The Yard in Pequot Lakes
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dodgeball! Pizza! Smoothies! Fun!!!! Kiddos ages 5+ are invited to come out and have a BLAST!
Reservations required & space is limited-
Call 218.568.8080 or go to www.TheYardPL.com (Chose Clinic registration - log in or create account - chose Schedul
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September
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September
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Autumn Fun Walk
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Folkssports are leisure-time activities for people of all ages alone or in groups with no competitive requirements but plenty of rewards in a unique location near you or somewhere you want to visit.
Crow Wing State Park
Sanctioned for 12km, made up of th
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September
14
Crossing Arts Kids, Featured Artist, and the Fantastic Fibers exhibit
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
. Explore Mosaics with guest artist Trisha Peterson. This class is sponsored by Alice Larson, Shelly Bolt, Jean Kraft, and Julie Despot. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Visit crossingarts.org or call Crossing Arts at 218-833-0416 to enroll.
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September
14
Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come shoot Singles, Doubles, Handicap, 5 Stand and Skeet!
Cost is $8.00 per round.
Shells will be available for purchase for $6/box or $55/case
Win Prizes: Get a ticket for every 10 clay target hit for the basket prizes
Prizes will be drawn at 5:30 pm
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September
14
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Amy Hubbard. All supplies are included for this 9”x12” acrylic on canvas called “Loon Call”. It a majestic Loon at sunset. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a
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September
14
Gull Lake Cruises Family Fun Sightseeing Cruise
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Come aboard our family fun sightseeing cruise. We have some great family games like Giant Jenga and Ring toss to play. Put together teams and see how high you can get on the Jenga, 36 levels is the record! We have music throughout the boat and can play som
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September
14
Gull Lake Cruises Tribute to Sinatra Live Music Appetizer Cruise
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Welcome Aboard!
Take a trip back in time on our Live music cruise. We will have you dancing on this Tribute to Sinatra Cruise. From Las Vegas the Caribbean, Breezy Point to Crosslake and now Gull Lake. Kirk Bakken has performed alongside of some of the G
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September
14
Alcohol Ink Flowers with Patricia Lintner
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Learn to create beautiful abstract flowers by exploring the vibrant medium of alcohol inks on non-porous paper. Ages 12 and up, no experience necessary
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September
14
Harvest Hoedown
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our biggest fundraiser of the year which we just love to get down and enjoy some good ol' fasion food, fun, and music!
Come enjoy an afternoon for your whole family! Help us be able to reach our community by supporting this event!
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September
14
2nd Annual Farmers Market & Harvest Festival
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Farmer’s Market Harvest Festival
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 | 3 – 5 P.M.
Farm-fresh fun for the whole family!
Farmer’s market
Arts, craft and food booths
Hay rides
Games
Live music by J-Pack
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September
14
Harbor and Home @ Roundhouse Brewery
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Harbor & Home is an alternative rock band from Minneapolis, MN. Their sound embodies modern roots americana with classic rock n' roll.
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September
15
TAP - Harvest Moon
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP at the New Iron Range Coffee House in Emily!!
Sunday, Sept 15 | 12-2:30pm
$35/person
*Food & Drink Additional
TAP Inspiration: Harvest Moon
• • • Easy - Medium Skill Level
PLEASE NOTE // Tickets must b
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September
15
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.
Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
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September
16
Gull Lake Cruises Monday Madness Happy Hour Cruise
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our CRAZY priced Happy Hour and Sightseeing Cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds an
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September
16
TAP - Pumpkin Spice
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
—>X<— Create your very own Fall Decor with TAP at Bites in Pine River!
Paint your own 16x20 acrylic masterpiece with the step by step instruction from our creative guide! All art supplies, and aprons included!
Monday, September 16 | 6-8:30pm
$35/
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TAP - Weeping Tree
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP the 612 Station in downtown Brainerd !
Monday, September 16 | 6-8:30pm
$35/person
*Food/Drink options available for additional fee!!
TAP Inspiration: Weeping Tree
• • • Easy - Medium Skill Level
Original
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September
17
Beer Tasting
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
We invite you and a guest to join us to sample beer from a local brewery!
This event will be hosted by Lillie Pearo. Lillie is a financial adviser with Stroot, Schumer & Associates and she will be available to answer any questions or give advise for all
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September
17
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.
Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
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September
17
TAP - Calm Paddle
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP at Big Axe Brewing Company on main street, Nisswa!
Tuesday, Sept 17 | 6-8:30pm
Inspiration: Calm Paddle
• • • Easy - Easy Skill Level
$35/person • 16+
*Food & Beverage Additional
PLEASE NOTE // Ticke
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September
18
Used Electronic Equipment Disposal
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A special concern to MPCA is the disposal of electronic equipment. In 2003, Minnesota required that cathode-ray tubes (TV’s and Monitors) may not be placed in municipal solid waste after July 1, 2005. To ensure proper management of these items, the Crow
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September
18
Annual Chili Cook Off
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us in celebrating 50 years of community giving with a Golden Celebration at the highly anticipated Chili Cook-Off, United Way's annual campaign kick off and community fundraiser!
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September
19
Nisswa Women's Club Monthly Meeting
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Program: “How locally Produced Lake Country Journal was Born and Continues to Thrive” - Jodie Tweed, Editor
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4th Annual Roundhouse Brewery Oktoberfest
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
4th Annual Roundhouse Brewery Oktoberfest Celebration.
Grab your Steins, Lederhosen and Dirndl’s. Brush off your polka shoes and prepare for the sights, sounds, and tastes of southern Germany, right here in Brainerd!
Thursday:
The tapping of Der Zu
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September
19
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam
Meet at the Dam Tender Building next to the Dam for this free informative 45-minute tour
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September
19
Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a “Dala Horse” painting class with Sandy Anderson. All supplies are included for this 14”x17” acrylic on wood. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours with us. Please RS
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September
19
TAP - Harvest Moon
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Paint this Harvest Moon inspiration with TAP at Main Street Ale House! Add your creative touches with guided art instruction by our talented and fun TAP artist!
// This is a smaller venue, space is limited! Purchase your ticket today!
Thursday, Sept
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Roadmap to Health
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us at the Nisswa Community Center for a free health screening to check your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and more. A team of independent and trusted medical professionals will give you the information you need to help prioritize your he
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September
20
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
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September
21
Nisswa Fall Festival and Smokin' Hot BBQ
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a fun filled day! Pancake breakfast - 5K, 10K run, BBQ contest, Kidszone fun, outdoor music concert - food and fun!
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September
21
Intro to Wet-Felting with Lisa Jordan
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Working with a variety of fibers, students will be introduced to the art of wet felting. We will create 8-10 pieces of felt that can be used as a reference piece for future projects, or as art pieces themselves. Applying these principles, the students will
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September
21
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers “Autumn Breezes” with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 12”x16” acrylic on canvas. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and invest in yourself. Please RSVP by 4pm on September 21 t
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September
21
Gull Lake Cruises Family Fun Sightseeing Cruise
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Come aboard our family fun sightseeing cruise. We have some great family games like Giant Jenga and Ring toss to play. Put together teams and see how high you can get on the Jenga, 36 levels is the record! We have music throughout the boat and can play som
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September
21
Bunyan Boys on Stage
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Well-known storyteller, Mary Schmidt, launches her clever presentations from a Paul Bunyan perspective. This year, it’s Bunyan Boys On Stage. The presentation is a hilarious historical review of entertainment, from simple Saturday night dances to travelin
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September
21
TAP - American Tradition Deer
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
TAP into your creativity at the Brainerd American Legion this Summer and paint your very own version of our "American Tradition Deer" inspiration painting!!!
Saturday, September 21 | 3-5:30pm
708 Front Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
Inspiration: America
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Game and Grub
5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Enjoy a Taco and come watch the Breezy Point North Stars take on the Alexandria Blizzards and support Youth Hockey!
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22
Gull Lake Cruises Brunch Cruise
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Citrus salad. Compl
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23
BIR Performance Driving School
Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the
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September
24
Downtown Input & Ideas Breakfast
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Please join us for a special meeting of downtown business owners! Lots of great things are happening downtown, and community interest is at an all-time high. We need your positive energy, enthusiastic support and big ideas!!!
7:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Tuesda
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September
24
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
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September
24
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.
Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
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September
24
TAP - Pumpkin Spice
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
—Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP at our newest destination location Brand Burger Bar at Grand Casino Mille Lacs and create our "Pumpkin Spice" inspiration! All art supplies, and aprons included in the ticket price!
Tuesday, September 24 | 6-8
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TAP | Couple's Moon & Tree • Brainerd, Roundhouse
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
// PAINT A Couple's Moon & Tree with your significant other or a family member and drink Beer at Roundhouse!!!
Tuesday, September 24 | 6-8:30pm
Roundhouse Brewery
1551 Northern Pacific Rd | Brainerd, MN
TAP | Inspiration: Couple's Moon & Tree
Med
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September
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Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a fun “Pumpkins” class with Kathi Mann and Suzanne Fabel. All supplies are included for this 16”x20” acrylic on wood. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend some time investing in yourse
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September
26
Paint & Decorate Paper Mach'e Pumpkins
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Paint & Decorate Paper Mach'e Pumpkins at Kicks on Route 66.
ARTCrosslake will guide you through all the steps to create your own traditional or glamour paper mach'e pumpkin!
All supplies included!
ARTcrosslake located at Kicks in Route 66.
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September
26
TAP - Pumpkin Spice
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
TAP into your creativity at our new Downtown Brainerd Destination, Last Turn Saloon & Eatery and join us to paint in their newly remodeled event space!
Enjoy this guided art event with a twist and paint your original acrylic "Pumpkin Spice" inspiration
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September
26
Texas Hold’em at Roundhouse Brewery
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Roundhouse Brewery & Brainerd Lakes Area Poker League is holding a free monthly Texas Hold’em Poker tournament! Every third Thursday of each month starting at 6:00pm. First place walks away with a $25 gift certificate and Second Place wins a Growler w/ fil
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September
27
Drive By Brats and Kettle Corn
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 and kettle corn to your car! 100% of the proceeds will be used to provide seasonal lighting displays on t
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September
27
Outdoor Movies at the Crosslake Campground
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Outdoor Movie at the Crosslake Campground - Mighty Ducks
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 m
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September
28
Crosslake Ideal Lions Flea Market 2019
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Crosslake Ideal Lions Club Flea Market
You'll find all kinds of treasures at the summer Crosslake Ideal Lions Flea Market! Held in conjunction with Crosslake Days, more than 30 vendors offer something for everyone!
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September
28
Craft Fair -- Crosslake Days!
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Handcrafted arts and crafts plus yummy foods are offered by over talented 50 vendors during Crosslake Days -- all day on Saturday only. Look at the variety of goods they are offering!
Food Vendors:
All Fried Up -- chicken strips, fried pickles & gr
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September
28
Northern Trackers Open House
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Northern Minnesota Railroad Heritage Association "Home of the Northern Trackers" is in the process of building a one-of-a-kind facility to house model railroad exhibits in Crosslake. The organization was formed in March 2006 to operate as a 501(c)(3)
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September
28
National Loon Center Loon Calling Contest
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bring your best Loon Call to Crosslake Town Square Pavilion during Crosslake Days and have some fun in the 1st Annual Loon Calling Contest! All ages welcome and prizes will be awarded.
PLUS ONE SILENT AUCTION ITEM - Bidding stops at 2 p.m. - 4 tickets to
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September
28
Jacktoberfest
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Polka in the afternoon, live music from The District in the evening, all day beer, fun, and lots of shenanigans! You don't want to miss this!
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September
28
Log Church Womens Ministry Luncheon
12:00 PM
The Log Church Womens Ministry is hosting a luncheon featuring speaker Patt Wadenpfuhl from Ancient Path Ministries who will lead worship and speak on "Healing the Wounded Heart". A luncheon will be served in the Fellowship Hall at 12 p.m. Weather permit
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September
28
Live Music at JAG
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Visit JAG Interior Solutions during Crosslake Days! Julie and crew will be serving up hot Chili for the Crosslake Days Chili Cookoff and hosting the Rusty Crayfish Brass Band entertaining you from 12 noon until 2:30 on Sat. Sept 28, 2019.
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September
28
The Princess Ball - A Miss Pequot Lakes Fundraiser
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A Daddy Daughter Dance! A fun event to bring your daughter to. This is a fundraiser is for the Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Fund. Admission is $40 per girl. (Dad. Grandparent, Mentor is Free) Family rate is $40 per girl and $10 for additional family membe
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September
28
Crosslake Days Disc Golf Classic
2:00 PM
The PAL Foundation is sponsoring a disc golf tournament in conjunction with Crosslake Days!
Register now, or arrive at 1:30 on Sat. Sept. 28th and sign up.
Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers.
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September
28
Annual Lutefisk and Meatball Supper @ Our Savior's Lutheran Church
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Pequot Lakes is hosting the Annual Lutefisk and Meatball Supper (@ the corner of Front & Brown Street). Traditional Dinner with Lefse and all the trimmings. Everyone is welcome and cordially invited.
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September
28
Gull Lake Cruises Fall Colors Sunset Dinner Cruise
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Welcome aboard our Fall colors Dinner Cruise .Let our crew and Captain take you along a leisurely cruise with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. We feature a state of the art sound system playing songs of the past and present while our friendly staff
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September
28
Adopt A Pet Night
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Come Early for Pre-Game Fun w/ Skeeter 101.5 broadcasting live at 5:30pm! Giveaways and sign up for some great prizes... who knows maybe you go home with new furry friend??
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September
28
Live Music featuring Charlie Farley
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Charlie Farley Live at Big Al's in Emily Minnesota
$25 General Admission
$75 Eat and Greet
Eat and greet will be a full meal limited to 12 people with Charlie, the band and Big Al. Drinks not included.
This is a 21+ show, you MUST have VALID ID
Ticket
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September
28
Bruce Archer at Roundhouse
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bruce brings his energetic finger-picking back to Roundhouse where he'll be playing songs from his new album THE HALLOWED LAND! Help him celebrate its release and enjoy his rollicking combination of blues, bluegrass, country, and folk. His finger-picking a
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September
29
Beat Beethoven Run/Walk and Sonatina Scamper 1/2 Mile
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Heartland Symphony Orchestra challenges you to the Beat Beethoven 5K on September 29, 2019. Participants who finish the 5K before the last note of the Beethoven 5th Symphony (approximately 31 minutes) will receive a free ticket to one of the HSO season
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29
What's In Your Beer?! Sunday FUNDay
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the harvest season and meet the producers of the ingredients for a grain to glass beer and a farm to table meal!
Brewer Chuck Martin from Roundhouse Brewery has created two beers for this event exclusively featuring locally sourced ingredient
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September
30
TAP - Thankful Pumpkin
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Eat. Drink. Create & Socialize with TAP at Mission Tavern in Merrifield! Enjoy this 2.5 hour guided art instruction with a twist!
Monday, September 30 | 6-8:30pm
// Mission Tavern
13036 SW Horseshoe Lake Rd,
Merrifield, MN 56465
$35/ person | Age
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Crow Wing County Fair
2019 Fair Dates: July 30 - August 3 (Schedule Subject to Change) The Crow Wing County Fair is an annual event held in Brainerd, MN every summer. The Brainerd fair is packed with family and adult activities including a full midway, grand
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, Fresh salad, seasonal fresh fruit, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with
Gull Lake Cruises Pizza Party Happy Hour Cruise
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Welcome Aboard! Join the Captain and crew on our Pizza Party cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices along with interesting and fun narration from the Captain and fun trivia questions for all to. This cruise includes a pizza buffet and fresh garden salad al
Pit Happens @ Roundhouse Brewery
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Serving up some classic smoked chicken thighs and drummies, summer slaw with seasoned chips! Come support your favorite local musicians at Open Mic Night (7:00) and get your beer and bbq fix ;-)
Grand View Lodge Summer Concert Series: Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Unconscious-Takin' it to the Limit
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Grand View Lodge’s 4th Annual Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Hubbard Broadcasting and Tito’s Vodka! The Summer Concert Series will be on the driving range at the Pines Golf Course. Enjoy live music by Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Unconscious-Tak
Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Unconscious
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Grand View Lodge’s 4th Annual Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Hubbard Broadcasting and Tito’s Handmade Vodka! The Summer Concert Series will be on the driving range at the Pines Golf Course. Enjoy live music by Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Uncons
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers this “Camper” painting class with Mary Wolfe. All supplies are included for this 11”x 14” acrylic on canvas. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us. Please RSVP by 4p
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Mary Wolke. All supplies are included for this 11”x 14”, acrylic on canvas, of a Camper in the pine trees. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours
2019 Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Crosslake Area Library Book Sale Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library
Kids Night Out @ The Yard in Pequot Lakes
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dodgeball! Pizza! Smoothies! Fun!!!! Kiddos ages 5+ are invited to come out and have a BLAST! Reservations required & space is limited- Call 218.568.8080 or go to www.TheYardPL.com (Chose Clinic registration - log in or create account - chose Schedul
Lakes Area Music Festival – Rhapsody in Blue Gala
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7 p.m. – Doors open at NP Center Event Space, cash bar 8 p.m. – Program and performance A hotsy-totsy evening for flappers on the go! Your ticket will include: Pre-concert cocktail hour (cash bar) with our 60-person orchestra 2019 s
12th Annual Chokecherry Festival
12th Annual Chokecherry Festival SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2019! PEQUOT LAKES The first Saturday in August marks the 12th Annual Chokecherry Festival in Pequot Lakes and it’s scheduled for August 3rd, 2019. From the Chokecherry culinary contest, pi
Kids Fishing Derby - Crosslake
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Crosslake Recreation Area will host a free youth fishing derby for kids age 14 and under. Participants must be at the main boat launch by 8:30 a.m. to register. There will be educational programs at 9:00 a.m. followed by fishing at 10:00 a.m. The child
Adult Drawing Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a beginning drawing class with Eileen Kulseth. All supplies are included for this 9”x 12”, pencil on paper, drawing class. No experience is necessary for those of you who would like to grow in confidence in your drawing ability. Yo
2019 Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Crosslake Area Library Book Sale Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library
Meet the Artist and Boot Trunk Show
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Meet Minneapolis artists from Groovy Grains Inc. & Lippie's Little Luxuries. Handmade woodworking items and artisan natural stone jewelry. Place custom orders on woodworking engraving and tailored jewelry. Get your Fall fashion boots and meet Dan Post, D
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Appetizer Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
Pequot Lakes 3rd Annual Street Dance
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pequot Lakes Third Annual Street Dance, new location! On Patriot Avenue next to Pestello’s Pequot Pub! Bean Bag Tournament 6 to 7, Wyld Ryce Band 7 to 10, and Backpack Cash Raffles! Beer Garden serving a variety of beers, including an IPA, Food availab
Gull Lake Cruises Dinner Cruise
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. Dinner includes Chefs choice, two entree choices along with fresh salad, vegetable, potato or rice, fresh baked bread
2019 4th Annual Whitefish Warrior Adventure Run
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
A 2 mile journey through the Nordic Ridge Recreation area that will present a variety of fun and challenging adventures (emphasis on fun). You will conquer walls, slippery valleys, test your skills in archery, complete a kayak course and crawl through the
Lakes Area Music Festival – Brahms' First
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Edwin Outwater, conductor Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1 Johannes Brahms was in his forties when he finally completed his first symphony. New to LAMF this year, our Symphony 101 program will feature Conductor Edwin Outwater leading the audience thr
Moonlight Movie Night
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
A family friendly movie will be projected onto a big screen. Watch the movie on blankets, or chairs. Popcorn and candy will be sold. Drinks will also be available. DIRTY DANCING Saturday, August 3 at 9 p.m. A restless teenage girl find summer love
Gull Lake Cruises Brunch Cruise
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Citrus salad. Compl
Lakes Area Music Festival –Concert for Families
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Concert for Kids I GOT RHYTHM! Edwin Outwater, conductor Our annual family concert invites audiences of any age to experience the joy of rhythm. Boogie with Beethoven and groove with Gershwin! After the concert, participate in our instrument petting zoo
Brainerd Ski Loons
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Brainerd Ski Loons will be performing a FREE water ski show at Lum Park! Come and watch human ski pyramids, ski jumpers, bare foot skiers , and skiers being pulled 360 degrees around the boat! This event is great fun for the whole family. Concessions w
Community appreciation week
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
We love our Community and Clients! Come join us for a FREE Community Appreciation Week. Sidewalk Sale, Food, Vendors and Give Aways! Monday Events: SpanAm; 10am-3pm Cheese and wine; 4pm-5pm Meet the owner, Gretchen Rogers Tuesday Events: CPAP Dem
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing/Appetizer 2 hour cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration with local trivia from the captain. Enjoy a light buffet of assorted appetizers while cruising beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds
BIR Performance Driving School
Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the
Gull Lake Cruises Double Bubble Live Music with Joe Mcgown Cruise
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Its a Double Bubble Tuesday Happy Hour live music, sun and fun kind of cruise! Join Joe Mcgown the Captain and crew for a great day on the water. Joe will kick it up with great tunes from all your favorites including, Van Morrison, Jimmy Buffet, Keith Urb
National Night Out Fundraiser
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a fun filled night that supports our local Police!! ALL profits will go to the Pequot Lakes Police Department Many fun things going on in the park for the kids that night!
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
Cygneture's 3rd Annual Community Celebration
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Our 2019 Community Celebration will be held Wednesday, August 7th from 12:00 - 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend Cygneture Title Solutions' 3rd Annual Community Celebration with great food, games, bouncy house, fun for all ages and prizes!! This
40th Anniversary of The Center
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come join us at The Center for a 4 hour celebration! We have music, tours of the building, prizes, appetizers, cake, and donuts! We'll also have the kitchen open for you to come make donuts with us! This is an event you DON'T want to miss!
Lakes Area Music Festival – France Nuveau
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Claude Debussy: Syrinx Sonora Slocum, flute Jules Massenet: Poeme d’avril Zachary Wilder, tenor Mary Box, piano Ernest Chausson: Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet Jonathan Magness, violin Tanya Gabrielian, piano The freshness of Fre
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians. Following evening performance
Blue Ox Success Series: Build a Customer First- Website that Supports Sales and Operations
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Success Series: Build a Customer First- Website that Supports Sales and Operations Who Should Attend: Business Owners and Managers Marketing Professionals Non-Profit Organizations About This Session: Most small businesses have a hard
2019 Crosslake Art Show
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Crosslake Art Club's 35th Annual Art Show and Sale, is August 8-10, from 10 am - 5 pm at the Crosslake Community Center. Over 50 local artists will display and sell their original art work in oil, watercolor, collage, pastel, pottery and jewelry.
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
Fun With Heroes
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
FREE FAMILY EVENT Come have fun with your local heroes! We will have fire, military, helicopter, and police to visit with, all of their vehicles to explore and face painting!
CLC Brainerd Campus New Student Registration Session
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
New Student Registration Session for all programs Sign up online at: http://www.clcmn.edu/registration/, or walk in registrations are always welcome! Please feel free to contact us at 218-855-8000 or email us at askclc@clcmn.edu with questions.
2019 Lake Country Crafts & Cones Ice Cream Eating Contest
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
For more than 11 years Lake Country Crafts & Cones has been hosting an annual ice cream eating contest! With categories for all ages, it's not just the kids who dive into the bowls to compete.
Adult Ceramic Class
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a clay Class with Laura Lynn Kotsmith. All supplies are included for this 8”x 9” heart shape ceramic Platter. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours with us. Please RSV
Nisswa Crazy Days
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us in downtown Nisswa for CRAZY DAYS! This is the 2 day annual event where merchants put merchandise on sale at ridiculous bargains. Tents will be out on the street... some stores open at 8 am; others open at 10:00am. August 9th from 8:00am to 5:0
2019 Crosslake Art Show
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Crosslake Art Club's 35th Annual Art Show and Sale, is August 8-10, from 10 am - 5 pm at the Crosslake Community Center. Over 50 local artists will display and sell their original art work in oil, watercolor, collage, pastel, pottery and jewelry.
Deerwood Golf Open
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sign up now for the 28th annual Deerwood Open Golf Scramble on Friday, August 9th at Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course. This 4-person team scramble is hosted by Cuyuna Rolling Hills and includes golf/cart/range/dinner/ and prizes. The first place team will
Gull Lake Cruises Beach Balls & Brats Live with Bruce and Tiki D!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Welcome aboard! Let’s Party! It's back to the beach with brats on the grill and live music! 3 hour live Island music with Bruce Neuman and Tiki D!! Margarita and summer time fun cocktail specials flowing at the bar. Island style brats for snacking (first
2019 Crosslake Firefighters Pig Roast & Classic and Custom Car Show
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
?Crosslake Firefighters host their Annual Pig Roast & Classic and Custom Car Show. Come and see the Crosslake Fire Department and equipment, visit with local firefighters to learn more about the services provided. Fun for the whole family with Fire Truck
24th Annual Northwoods Art and Book Festival
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, August 10: The Northwoods Art and Book Festival will feature artists, authors and author presentations in the Hackensack Community Building, Union Congregational Church, and along Lake Avenue East. The 2019 festival will be “bigger, better and
Support Your Local Heroes
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This event offers the opportunity to meet & greet your local first responders, the men and women that are there to protect and serve every day to keep our communities safe. This event we will have exhibits and activities throughout the day. While raisi
Annual Camp Knutson Quilt Auction
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Camp Knutson Quilt Auction Join us at the Annual Camp Knutson Quilt Auction! The quilt viewing and silent auction begin at 9 a.m. and the live auction will begin at 12 noon. Refreshments will be available. Bring your family and friends for a fun day at Ca
40th Annual Pioneer Days
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
!!! MUSEUM IN MOTION !!! Join Paul Bunyan Land at This Old Farm Pioneer Days. Includes; All Rides and Attractions at the Amusement Park, Petting Barn, Pioneer Village, Daily Parades, Vendors, Tractor Exhibit and skill driving, Single Cylinder Gas Eng
2019 Crosslake Art Show
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Crosslake Art Club's 35th Annual Art Show and Sale, is August 8-10, from 10 am - 5 pm at the Crosslake Community Center. Over 50 local artists will display and sell their original art work in oil, watercolor, collage, pastel, pottery and jewelry.
Roundhouse Brewery Run for Beer
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
We are the Minnesota Brewery Running Series and we run for beer! Join us at Roundhouse Brewing on Saturday Aug 10th @ 10AM** for a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at this awesome brewery!! Weave through the surrounding area at whatever pace you
Gull Lake Cruises Pirates & Mermaids Cruise
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
We have tons of fun for the family and yer mateys from photos with our fun photo props to eye patches and lost treasure hunt. Join the Captain and crew on a fun filled 2 hour cruise with squid legs (hot dogs) on the grill, a mermaid and sailors favorite al
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
Ruttger's Summer Concert Series Presents The Dee Miller Band with special guest Javier Matos
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MUSIC. LAKE. FRIENDS. Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
Lakes Area Music Festival - Shaker Loops
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Igor Stravinsky: Danses concertantes Reinaldo Moya: Vestida de Mar (Dressed in the Sea) [World Premiere] Francesca Anderegg, violin John Adams: Shaker Loops Featuring dance partner House of Makers The Lakes Area Music Festival’s first world-pr
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians. Following evening performance
Gull Lake Cruises Brunch Cruise
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Citrus salad. Compl
2019 Dru Sjodin Open at Whitefish Golf Club
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
We’re inviting you to join us on Sunday, August 11 to honor the memory of Dru Sjodin, a local Pequot Lakes girl, whose life was tragically taken in 2003. By playing in this event you will help support two important causes that positively impact the lives o
Lakes Area Music Festival - Shaker Loops
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Igor Stravinsky: Danses concertantes Reinaldo Moya: Vestida de Mar (Dressed in the Sea) [World Premiere] Francesca Anderegg, violin John Adams: Shaker Loops Featuring dance partner House of Makers The Lakes Area Music Festival’s first world-pr
Brainerd Ski Loons
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Brainerd Ski Loons will be performing a FREE water ski show at Lum Park! Come and watch human ski pyramids, ski jumpers, bare foot skiers, and skiers being pulled 360 degrees around the boat! This event is great fun for the whole family. Concessions wi
Crazy Days in Crosslake Town Square
Crosslake Town Square merchants are hosting CRAZY DAYS! Two days of sidewalk sales, in-store specials and good deals galore! Monday & Tuesday, August 12-13, 2019 Participating merchants include: Encompassing Beauty Lakes Area Gallery & Frame Shoppe P
Enbridge Update Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Special Government Affairs Luncheon: Enbridge Update & Business Opportunities 11:30 to 1:00 | Monday, August 12th CTC Room, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce Join the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee for a complimentary luncheon with Enbri
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Appetizer Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing/Appetizer cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration with local trivia from the captain. A Buffet of fabulous Appetizers provided. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake soun
Crazy Days in Crosslake Town Square
Crosslake Town Square merchants are hosting CRAZY DAYS! Two days of sidewalk sales, in-store specials and good deals galore! Monday & Tuesday, August 12-13, 2019 Participating merchants include: Encompassing Beauty Lakes Area Gallery & Frame Shoppe P
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
Business After Hours - Encompassing Beauty
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Encompassing Beauty as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM at their location in Crosslake. Enjoy light appetizers provided by the host: meat, cheese, and cracker tray with pickles and olives. Also served will
Gull Lake Cruises Dinner Cruise
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. Dinner includes Chefs choice, two entree choices along with fresh salad, vegetable, potato or rice, fresh baked bread
2019 30th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament & Fundraiser
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Brainerd Lakes Chamber and Grand Casino Mille Lacs (Major Sponsor) invite Chamber members to participate in the 30th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament & Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at The Pines at Grand View Lodge. This is a great day of netw
Ideal Beef Feed
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ideal Township Fire Department invites you to join them at the annual Ideal Beef Feed. Come rain or shine. The department has sponsored this annual fundraiser since 1978. It is always held on the second Wednesday in August and consists of boneless baron
Bonnie Cutts: Lecture and Demo
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Throughout this two-hour presentation, attendees will learn about a variety of GOLDEN acrylics and the inherent possibilities of acrylic materials. Extensive information about acrylic paints, gels and mediums is presented, including OPEN and High Flow acry
Brainerd Ski Loons
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Brainerd Ski Loons will be performing a FREE water ski show at Lum Park! Come and watch human ski pyramids, ski jumpers, bare foot skiers, and skiers being pulled 360 degrees around the boat! This event is great fun for the whole family. Concessions wi
Lakes Area Music Festival –Journey to Bach
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Chloe Fedor, leader Claudio Monteverdi: Toccata and Prologue from L’Orfeo Anna Dennis, soprano Heinrich Schütz: Es steh Gott auf, SWV 356 Zachary Wilder, tenor John Taylor Ward, baritone Heinrich Biber: Battalia à 10 Dieterich Buxtehude: Sonata in C
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians. Following evening performance
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Rummage Sale
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Find Bargains at the Rummage Sale presented by Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Pequot Lakes FREE WILL PROCEEDS GO TO MISSIONS
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam Meet at the Dam Tender Building next to the Dam for this free informative 45-minute tour
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
Road to Recovered
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Josh is a North Memorial AirCare Paramedic that was involved in a helicopter crash on June 28, 2019. He was critically injured. His medical bills are covered, however, there are other things that aren't which is the goal of this benefit dinner and sile
2019 Crosslaker Community Gathering
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Everyone is welcome to attend the Crosslaker Community Gathering! Residents, Seasonal residents, Weekenders and Visitors! If you have a passion for Crosslake, then this gathering is for you! Come hear updates on Crosslaker projects including The National
Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Kathi Mann and Suzanne Fabel. All supplies are included for this 16”x 22” acrylic on a wood pallet, of Stylized Pumpkins. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a f
Ladies Night at Sherwood Forest
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sherwood Forest is excited to host Ladies night - every 3rd Thursday of the month! You will get an opportunity to unWINEd with radio celebrity Tess Taylor and celebrate good times, good company, good food and good fun! Consider this a night out for ladies
Reeds Fall Classic
Try Before You Buy - On the Water Demo Days Take a test drive with a Factory Expert on Saturday & Sunday Only! Call 800-346-0019 to make your test drive reservation today! Huge sale on Water Sports, Fishing, and Outdoor Gear.
Alcohol Ink Workshop
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Patricia Lintner will lead students through the process of exploring alcohol inks on non-pourous paper to experience the fluidity and vibrancy of the medium. Students will create beautiful abstract effects. This class is open to ages 10 and up. No experien
2019 Crazy Days in Pequot Lakes & Breezy Point
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Go Crazy in Pequot Lakes during Crazy Days Friday and Saturday, August 16-17! Area Specials to GO CRAZY about: Asian Accents- 10% off all items Expressions- all on sale! It’s a Wing Ding Thing- 20% off hand crafted art deco metal coolers J
Gull Lake Cruises Pizza and Pitcher Fun Day Friday
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Welcome Aboard, Its Funday Friday!! Join the Captain and crew on our Pizza and Pitcher Funday Friday cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, along with your first pitcher of domestic beer for your group up to 4 people per pitcher or bottomless pitcher of p
Gull Lake Cruises Elvis Tribute 42 Years of Memories Cruise
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Let's rock this boat! Welcome aboard our live performance three hour cruise with Chris Olsen! Chris is one of the most loved Elvis impersonators in the country. We will rock Gull Lake with songs of Elvis from "Jail House Rock" to "Are You Lonesome Tonight
GODSPELL in concert presented by Grace United Methodist Church & Friends
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Come to Grace on August 16th & 17th at 7 p.m. for a presentation of the music of Godspell. The music tells the story of Jesus according to the Gospel message of Matthew. The songs selected are in harmony with Grace’s summer sermon series on the parables of
Pequot Lakes Historical Society Guest Speaker Lost in the Woods
The Pequot Lakes Historical Society will be hosting Author James Henderson on Saturday, August 17th at 2 p.m.
Kayaking at the Campground
10:30 AM
Kayaking at the Campground Wind, Water & Wheels will teach you everything you need to know to have fun in a kayak! Join us at the Beach located in the US Army Corps of Engineers Campground. Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
Ruttger's Summer Concert Series Presents Copperhead Creek
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MUSIC. LAKE. FRIENDS. Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and
GODSPELL in concert presented by Grace United Methodist Church & Friends
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Come to Grace on August 16th & 17th at 7 p.m. for a presentation of the music of Godspell. The music tells the story of Jesus according to the Gospel message of Matthew. The songs selected are in harmony with Grace’s summer sermon series on the parables of
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
Lakes Area Music Festival –The Beautiful Helen of Troy
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Music by Jacques Offenbach Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy Premiered December 17, 1864 at the Théâtre des Variétés, Paris Sung in French with English supertitles, spoken dialogue in English (translation by Richard Traubner) This hysteri
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians. Following evening performance
2019 Log Village Heritage Day
11:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Crosslake Area Historical Society Heritage Day The Historic Log Village comes alive with historic displays, crafts, entertainment and food.
Gull Lake Cruises Brunch Cruise
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Citrus salad. Compl
Lakes Area Music Festival –The Beautiful Helen of Troy
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Music by Jacques Offenbach Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy Premiered December 17, 1864 at the Théâtre des Variétés, Paris Sung in French with English supertitles, spoken dialogue in English (translation by Richard Traubner) This hysteri
Customer Picnic & Open House for Crosslake Communications
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Come to Crosslake Communications Annual Customer Appreciation Open House & Picnic. Enjoy delicious food, gift for each family, door prizes and information booth.
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights. We
Lakes Bluegrass Festival 2019
Lakes Bluegrass Festival is the Upper Midwest's Premiere Bluegrass Festival and receives rave reviews! This is a family-friendly event so bring the kids and come for a day, an evening or camp all weekend. Located in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area in
Gull Lake Cruises Sunsets in Paradise Cruise with Bruce & Tiki D
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bruce and Tiki D are back! Island style music with a full dinner buffet. Join us for a relaxing three hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful full dinner buffet along with live island style music to sway the night away on beautiful Gul
Lakes Area Music Festival – Beethoven's Pastorale
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Courtney Lewis, conductor Franz Shrecker: Chamber Symphony Maurice Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, Pastoral Often times composers’ internal vision outpaced the conventions of their time. Beethoven characteristicall
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians. Following evening performance
Gull Lake Cruises Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour Cruise
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour and sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the Captain, and trivia for all. Try one of our bartender's favorites or our Lakeside Colada! This is a 2
Adult Clay Class
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a clay class with Laura Lynn Kotsmith. All supplies are included for this “Ceramic Vase” made of clay. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and invest in yourself. Please RSVP by 4pm on August 2
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Mary Wolke. All supplies are included for this 11”x 14” acrylic on canvas titled “ Aspens”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us. Please RSVP
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
12th Annual Mike Wilder Memorial Golf Tournament
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4 Person - 18 Hole Golf Scramble Join the Fun, Benefiting Project New Hope, a Lions Club program for Veterans. Sponsored by: Lakers Lions Project New Hope Mission: To provide Veterans and their families the education, training, and skills necessary t
BBQ Dinner at The Center
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Come enjoy a great BBQ dinner cooked by BBQ Master Mike Jay! Our menu for the night includes: choice of ribs or chicken, cole slaw, corn on the cob, beans, corn bread, pie, and ice cream! There will be dinner served at 5pm to 6pm then again at 6:30pm
Outdoor Movie Night at Trailside Center
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
This is a free event open to anyone! Bring your chair, blankets, pillows, or whatever it takes to get comfy. Enjoy the popcorn! (It's free too) Watch for clues as to what movie will be showing, come to the movie and get put in a drawing, if you're correct
Nisswa Viking Festival
A new area event, the Viking Festival © is planned for August 24, 2019 in the Nisswa Pioneer Village. This exciting event will be family-friendly and designed to be both entertaining and educational. Travel back in time as you walk through an encampmen
"Lucky Me" Scholarship Run
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Help us raise money for our scholarship fund so that children can have the opportunity to learn and grow at summer camp. August 24th 7:30-9:00am - Race Check-In and Packet Pick-Up Pastries and Coffee by Adirondack Coffee 9:00am - The Run Around
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 12”x16” acrylic on canvas titled “Spring Clover”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us. Please
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, August 24, 2019 is the date of this year’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”. This year’s event will take place at Mills Ford Automotive parking lot in Baxter. Proceeds from the event will go to Sexual Assault Services in Brainerd. So please challenge y
Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The Ruttger's Fall Fashion Show will now take place in Ann's Bay Lake Boutique and will feature complimentary wine and cheese instead of a sit-down luncheon. This event is FREE for everyone and includes: 20% off all Fall clothes and shoes Extra 1
1st Annual Ruttger's Bluegrass Festival
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Two stages. Three bands. An all-american picnic!! ALL-AMERICAN PICNIC WITH LIVE MUSIC 5-6 p.m. An all-you-can-eat All-American picnic feast on the East Lawn, paired with live music by Jenna & Martin. The Ruttger’s culinary team will serve a fun an
"Tribute to Woodstock 50th Anniversary: Feelin' Alright" Greater Area Performing Arts
7:00 PM
Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts presents this tribute concert to the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. The show will feature American Pie with Pat and Donna Surface. .
Lakes Area Music Festival – Strauss and Tchaikovsky
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Courtney Lewis, conductor Richard Strauss: Don Juan Karol Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 2 Itamar Zorman, violin Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 Each year we celebrate the end of our season with a spectacular symphonic finale, and
Lakes Area Music Festival- Afterglow
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After each of our evening performances, we keep the celebration going at Prairie Bay in Baxter! Enjoy a gourmet menu and relive your favorite moments from our concerts, all while making connections with our amazing musicians. Following evening performance
Outdoor Movies at the Crosslake Campground
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Outdoor Movie at the Crosslake Campground - A Dogs Way Home 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 eac
Lakes Area Music Festival – Symphony Orchestra
More information coming soon!! All concerts are provided free, with donations accepted. No tickets or reservations are required. Seating is general admission, with doors opening an hour prior to performances (a half hour before pre-concert lectures).
Gull Lake Cruises Brunch Cruise
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Citrus salad. Compl
Lakes Area Music Festival – Strauss and Tchaikovsky
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Courtney Lewis, conductor Richard Strauss: Don Juan Karol Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 2 Itamar Zorman, violin Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 Each year we celebrate the end of our season with a spectacular symphonic finale, and
End of Season Bash
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Celebrate the end of a fantastic season with our musicians! Head on over to the Roundhouse Brewery after the final concert of the season where beer, Festival friends, and memories of the season are all on tap
Bay Lake Environmental Fund Benefit- Trivia Contest
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Trivia Contest – Everybody Welcome!! Bay Lake Environmental Fund Benefit Sunday, August 25, 2019. Registration 6:30, Contest Begins at 7:00. Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge, 25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN 56444 Cost: $150.00 per table (up to 8), or $20
The Center Weekly Activities
Monday 26th 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8 a.m. - Card Recycling 8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons
BIR Performance Driving School
Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the
Gull Lake Cruises Pirates & Mermaids Cruise
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
We have tons of fun for the family and yer mateys from photos with our fun photo props to eye patches and lost treasure hunt. Join the Captain and crew on a fun filled 2 hour cruise with squid legs (hot dogs) on the grill, a mermaid and sailors favorite al
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Happy Hour Appetizer Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing/Appetizer 2 hour cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration with local trivia from the captain. Enjoy a light buffet of assorted appetizers while cruising beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds
Special Workshop- Intro to Traction EOS
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Special Workshop- Intro to Traction EOS Are You Running Your Business or Is Your Business Running You? A Hands-On Workshop based on the Best Selling Book, Traction® Do you recognize any of the following challenges in your business? Lack of Control
Luncheon with Congressman Pete Stauber
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
11:30 to 1:00 | Tuesday, August 27th Clow Stamping training center in Merrifield (Smaller building to the left/south of the main facility) Please join us for a business luncheon with Congressman Pete Stauber. The Congressman is making a special visi
Gull Lake Cruises Appetizers and Lee Bone Sherseth Americana Style
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Welcome Aboard! Put on your shades and come aboard the North Star to enjoy a 3 hour cruise with some of the best Blues and Americana style music around, along with a variety of appetizers served in the main salon. In his laid back style, Lee Bone deliver
Business After Hours - Brenny Funeral Chapel
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Brenny Family Funeral Chapel as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at their location in Baxter. Meet and learn more about John, Karolyn and their son Alex Brenny, the new owners. Baxter Catering will be ser
Wednesday Night Street Drags
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at drifting, which is driving through a course i
2019 Youth Gardening 101 Garden Clean-up
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Garden Clean-up for the Event from June 5, 2019-August 28, 2019.
Studio Wednesday: Artist Trading Cards
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Trisha Peterson will be our guest artist leading the exploration of creating Artist Trading Cards (ATC).Artist Tading Cards are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Participants will explore a wide array of media such as watercolors, p
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
Smile Fest with Okee Dokee Brothers & Seth Doud
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Smile Fest offers free admission, free food & beverages to the first 1,000 attendees. Bring your own lawn chairs or blanket. Featuring Grammy Award winning artists of Okee Dokee Brothers and Seth Doud. Premiere Sponsors are B.I.C. - Brainerd Industrial
The Night Out
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The CLC Foundation Presents our 3rd Annual The Night Out Join us on Thursday, August 29th at the Northern Pacific Event Space at 5:30 PM. Guests will enjoy heavy appetizers from Prairie Bay specially paired with beverage selections from Cash Wise, Ful
Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 9”x12” watercolor titled “Prairie Flowers”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours with us. Please
Ladies Only Poker Night!!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This game is all about the ladies!!! Ever wanted to play Texas Hold’em but not be intimidated? Want to learn how to play cards with the best of them? Then THIS NIGHT is for you! We will teach and play a tournament of Texas Hold’em! And the winners g
Pequot Lakes East Side Street Dance
Pequot Lakes businesses will host a street dance featuring the Rusty Crayfish Brass Band from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, on North Washington Avenue. The event, including outdoor games, is free and open to everyone. Rusty Crayfish is a New Orlean
State of the Lakes Area Event
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us to hear about The State of the Lakes Area in Crosslake and be one of the first to hear about the huge developments in the Crosslake area, including the National Loon Center. For our seasonal neighbors, finding information on what is happening in yo
The Woods Patio Party & Corn Feed!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a Patio Party & Corn Feed on August 30th from 6-9! Meat Raffle, Live Music, Corn Feed & Fun! Buy a drink, get your corn free!!!!
Fourteen Stories @ Roundhouse Brewery
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Acoustic renderings of Country, Rock, and Pop music from the 60’s to today!
2019 Crosslake Original Craft and Flea Market
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Take advantage of excellent and unique shopping opportunities at Crosslake's Original Craft and Flea Market located at the intersection of County Roads 3 and 103. Held three times each year, Memorial Weekend, 4th of July weekend and Labor Day weekends.
Bend and Brew Series
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Enjoy 60 minutes of inspiring yoga inside your favorite 150 year old taproom. All ability levels are welcome. Hosted by instructor Matt Rohr of Central Lakes Healing Arts. Cost is $20 and includes one beverage of choice, including cold press coffee and kom
Craft & Vendor Show @ Latte Coffee & Gifts in Pequot Lakes
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Latte Da Coffee and gifts is hosting another craft and vendor show! We always have such a great variety of items for our shows. For information on space rental message Sarah (218) 568-5550 or sarahblaeser@tds.net .
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Jill Glass. All supplies are included for this 16”x20” abstract acrylic on canvas titled “A Blank Slate”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us
Kayaking at the Campground
10:30 AM
Kayaking at the Campground Wind, Water & Wheels will teach you everything you need to know to have fun in a kayak! Join us at the Beach located in the US Army Corps of Engineers Campground. Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life
Hangin’ with Our Heroes at Safari North Wildlife Park
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Join Our Furry Family as We Honor Our Military, Police and Rescue Personnel Past and Present with Animal Shows, an Honor Guard Flag Presentation and more! Calling all Veterans, Active Duty, Peace Officers, Fire Fighters and EMT’s for a day dedicated to
Gull Lake Cruises Tribute to Sinatra Live Music Dinner Cruise with Kirk Bakken
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Aboard! Take a trip back in time on our Live music Dinner cruise. Kirk Bakken will have you dancing the night away on this Tribute to Sinatra Cruise. From Las Vegas, the Caribbean, Breezy Point to Crosslake and now Gull Lake Kirk Bakken has perfor
Ruttger's Summer Concert Series Presents Shelby's Voyage
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MUSIC. LAKE. FRIENDS. Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and
Nate Case Live at Roundhouse Brewery
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tunes range from Floyd to Neil Young, Grateful Dead to the Stones and Beatles, with a few originals sprinkled in.
Crosslake Historical Log Village Closes for Season
Crosslake Area Historical Society Log Village Closes For Season
Pine River Heritage Days
The Pine River Heritage Days is focused on the history of Pine River and the restored Pine River Railroad Depot which has been added to the National Register of Historic Buildings! Other events include a high tea at the Pine River Railroad Depot. A quilt s
Gull Lake Cruises Thirsty Thursday Taco & Margarita Happy Hour Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour Taco and Margarita Cruise. Enjoy $5.00 Margaritas, tacos with all the trimmings, interesting and fun narration from the Captain, and trivia for all. Try one of our bartender's favorites or our La
Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a Welcome Sign painting class with Sandy Anderson. All supplies are included for this 5-1/2”x 24” acrylic on wood. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours with us. Pleas
Open Mic Night @ Roundhouse Brewery
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Open Mic Night at Roundhouse is a staple for any local musician or live music fan! The night runs from 6-8:30 on the first Thursday of each month. Each participant will be able to sign up for 15 minutes to perform. Keep in mind, your 15 minutes will inc
2019 Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Crosslake Area Library Book Sale Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library
Gull Lake Cruises Tribute to Elvis Dinner Cruise
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome aboard our three hour Live performance cruise with Chris Olsen!! Chris is one of the most loved Elvis impersonators in the country. We will rock Gull lake with songs of Elvis from "Jail House Rock" to "Are You Lonesome Tonight!" and so many more!
Jack Swagger @ Roundhouse Brewery
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
As the front man of the Soviet Machines and The Modern Era Singer-Songwriter Jack Swagger has been honing his skills on the Twin Cities music scene for the better part of the last decade. His new musical direction turns back a page to focus on the craft of
Light Up the Dam Day
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Light Up the Dam Day An opportunity for volunteers to help string lights at the US Army Corps of Engineers Crosslake Recreation Area. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.
Lakewood Mini-Duathlon
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Lakewood Health System will host the 2019 Staples-Motley Mini-Duathlon on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 9 a.m. The event will take place at Lakewood Health System’s Senior Campus (401 Prairie Ave. NE, Staples). The duathlon consists of a one-and-a-hal
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers her “Quiet Reflections” painting class with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 16”x 20” acrylic on canvas. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and invest in yourself. Please RSVP b
2019 Crosslake Area Library Book Sale
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Crosslake Area Library Book Sale Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library
2nd Annual Rager on the Range
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Starting off with West 55 at 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Lamont Cranston will take the stage, 6 p.m. Ticket sales for $1,000 Double Mega Meat Raffle will start selling, 7 p.m. tickets will draw, and at 7:30 p.m. The Young Country Band will take the stage for 2 hrs.
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
Gull Lake Cruises Family Fun Sightseeing Cruise
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 1-1/2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights.
Gull Lake Cruises Sunsets in Paradise Cruise with Bruce & Tiki D
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bruce and Tiki D are back! Island style music with a full dinner buffet. Join us for a relaxing two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful full dinner buffet along with live island style music to sway the night away on beautiful Gull
Brat and Kettle Corn Sale
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Brat and Kettle Corn Sale Sponsored by Light Up the Dam Like the Lights? Eat a Brat! Taste Some Kettle Corn! The Crosslake Light Up the Dam committee is serving up hot grilled brats and fresh kettle corn to eat while you watch the outdoor movie ! 100%
Drew Peterson @ Roundhouse Brewery
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Drew Peterson returns to Roundhouse for a fun night of original, lyrically-driven Americana music, paired with the best beer around! https://www.facebook.com/musicbydrewpeterson/
Breezy Point North Stars Home Opener
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Come cheer on the Breezy Point North Star Junior Hockey team as they take on the Willmar Warhawks
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
BIR Performance Driving School
Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the
Gull Lake Cruises Happy Hour Appetizer Sightseeing Cruise
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing/Appetizer 2 hour cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration with local trivia from the captain. Enjoy a light buffet of assorted appetizers while cruising beautiful Gull Lake where all the wonderful lake sounds
Windows 10 - Free Technology Seminar
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Windows 10 - Free Seminar Do you have Windows 7? Did you know Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7 in January of 2020? Get ahead of the game and learn about the transition to Windows 10. We will cover the differences between the two operatin
Business After Hours - Executive Express
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Executive Express as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at their location in the Baxter Industrial Park. Executive Express will be serving a variety of light appetizers accompanied with bottled water. All
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
Ribbon Cutting/ Honoring Military and Service Members
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Brainerd Chamber of Commerce New Member Ribbon Cutting Honoring All Military and Service Members Free Donuts, Cookies and Coffee! 5% Military Discount and $15 Good Sam Membership
Blue Ox Success Series: Get a Grip on Your Business
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Success Series: Get a Grip on Your Business 6 Keys to Getting What you Want from an Entrepreneurial Company Who Should Attend: Business Owners, Managers and Department Supervisors Entrepreneurs Non-Profit Organizatio
Common Goods Celebrating 10 years
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Common Goods is celebrating being in the Brainerd Lakes area for 10 years! An open house is planned for Thursday September 12th, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. During the event, shoppers can enjoy 25 percent off store wide, as well as complementary refreshment
Takedown Grand Re Opening
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Takedown's Grand Re Opening. Come see the newly remodeled Takedown. Demonstrations will be happening with the different classes offered at the gym for anyone to try out, as well as tours of the remodel. Anyone new attending the event will get a FREE 30
Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers “Van Gogh’s Sunflowers” with Sandy Anderson. All supplies are included for this 12”x 16” acrylic on canvas. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us. Please RSVP by 4pm
Gull Lake Cruises Pizza and Pitcher Fun Day Friday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Welcome Aboard, Its Funday Friday!! Join the Captain and crew on our Pizza and Pitcher Funday Friday cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, along with your first pitcher of domestic beer for your group up to 4 people per pitcher or bottomless pitcher of p
Fantastic Fibers exhibit
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This exhibition features a selection of artwork from fourteen artists working in a variety of different fiber mediums from embroidery and hand-dyed fabrics, to quilting and mixed media sculptural and installation pieces. Each artist on display has re-envis
Relay For Life of Crow Wing County
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
HELP ATTACK CANCER IN OUR COMMUNITY Beating cancer takes more than breakthrough research. It takes things like our 24/7 cancer help line and free rides to chemo. Most of all, it takes you. Join Relay For Life. And help attack cancer in our community.
Kids Night Out @ The Yard in Pequot Lakes
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dodgeball! Pizza! Smoothies! Fun!!!! Kiddos ages 5+ are invited to come out and have a BLAST! Reservations required & space is limited- Call 218.568.8080 or go to www.TheYardPL.com (Chose Clinic registration - log in or create account - chose Schedul
Autumn Fun Walk
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Folkssports are leisure-time activities for people of all ages alone or in groups with no competitive requirements but plenty of rewards in a unique location near you or somewhere you want to visit. Crow Wing State Park Sanctioned for 12km, made up of th
Crossing Arts Kids, Featured Artist, and the Fantastic Fibers exhibit
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
. Explore Mosaics with guest artist Trisha Peterson. This class is sponsored by Alice Larson, Shelly Bolt, Jean Kraft, and Julie Despot. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Visit crossingarts.org or call Crossing Arts at 218-833-0416 to enroll.
Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come shoot Singles, Doubles, Handicap, 5 Stand and Skeet! Cost is $8.00 per round. Shells will be available for purchase for $6/box or $55/case Win Prizes: Get a ticket for every 10 clay target hit for the basket prizes Prizes will be drawn at 5:30 pm
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Amy Hubbard. All supplies are included for this 9”x12” acrylic on canvas called “Loon Call”. It a majestic Loon at sunset. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a
Gull Lake Cruises Family Fun Sightseeing Cruise
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Come aboard our family fun sightseeing cruise. We have some great family games like Giant Jenga and Ring toss to play. Put together teams and see how high you can get on the Jenga, 36 levels is the record! We have music throughout the boat and can play som
Gull Lake Cruises Tribute to Sinatra Live Music Appetizer Cruise
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Welcome Aboard! Take a trip back in time on our Live music cruise. We will have you dancing on this Tribute to Sinatra Cruise. From Las Vegas the Caribbean, Breezy Point to Crosslake and now Gull Lake. Kirk Bakken has performed alongside of some of the G
Alcohol Ink Flowers with Patricia Lintner
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Learn to create beautiful abstract flowers by exploring the vibrant medium of alcohol inks on non-porous paper. Ages 12 and up, no experience necessary
Harvest Hoedown
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our biggest fundraiser of the year which we just love to get down and enjoy some good ol' fasion food, fun, and music! Come enjoy an afternoon for your whole family! Help us be able to reach our community by supporting this event!
2nd Annual Farmers Market & Harvest Festival
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Farmer’s Market Harvest Festival SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 | 3 – 5 P.M. Farm-fresh fun for the whole family! Farmer’s market Arts, craft and food booths Hay rides Games Live music by J-Pack
Harbor and Home @ Roundhouse Brewery
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Harbor & Home is an alternative rock band from Minneapolis, MN. Their sound embodies modern roots americana with classic rock n' roll.
TAP - Harvest Moon
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP at the New Iron Range Coffee House in Emily!! Sunday, Sept 15 | 12-2:30pm $35/person *Food & Drink Additional TAP Inspiration: Harvest Moon • • • Easy - Medium Skill Level PLEASE NOTE // Tickets must b
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
Gull Lake Cruises Monday Madness Happy Hour Cruise
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our CRAZY priced Happy Hour and Sightseeing Cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds an
TAP - Pumpkin Spice
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
—>X<— Create your very own Fall Decor with TAP at Bites in Pine River! Paint your own 16x20 acrylic masterpiece with the step by step instruction from our creative guide! All art supplies, and aprons included! Monday, September 16 | 6-8:30pm $35/
TAP - Weeping Tree
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP the 612 Station in downtown Brainerd ! Monday, September 16 | 6-8:30pm $35/person *Food/Drink options available for additional fee!! TAP Inspiration: Weeping Tree • • • Easy - Medium Skill Level Original
Beer Tasting
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
We invite you and a guest to join us to sample beer from a local brewery! This event will be hosted by Lillie Pearo. Lillie is a financial adviser with Stroot, Schumer & Associates and she will be available to answer any questions or give advise for all
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
TAP - Calm Paddle
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP at Big Axe Brewing Company on main street, Nisswa! Tuesday, Sept 17 | 6-8:30pm Inspiration: Calm Paddle • • • Easy - Easy Skill Level $35/person • 16+ *Food & Beverage Additional PLEASE NOTE // Ticke
Used Electronic Equipment Disposal
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A special concern to MPCA is the disposal of electronic equipment. In 2003, Minnesota required that cathode-ray tubes (TV’s and Monitors) may not be placed in municipal solid waste after July 1, 2005. To ensure proper management of these items, the Crow
Annual Chili Cook Off
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us in celebrating 50 years of community giving with a Golden Celebration at the highly anticipated Chili Cook-Off, United Way's annual campaign kick off and community fundraiser!
Nisswa Women's Club Monthly Meeting
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Program: “How locally Produced Lake Country Journal was Born and Continues to Thrive” - Jodie Tweed, Editor
4th Annual Roundhouse Brewery Oktoberfest
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
4th Annual Roundhouse Brewery Oktoberfest Celebration. Grab your Steins, Lederhosen and Dirndl’s. Brush off your polka shoes and prepare for the sights, sounds, and tastes of southern Germany, right here in Brainerd! Thursday: The tapping of Der Zu
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam Meet at the Dam Tender Building next to the Dam for this free informative 45-minute tour
Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a “Dala Horse” painting class with Sandy Anderson. All supplies are included for this 14”x17” acrylic on wood. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours with us. Please RS
TAP - Harvest Moon
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Paint this Harvest Moon inspiration with TAP at Main Street Ale House! Add your creative touches with guided art instruction by our talented and fun TAP artist! // This is a smaller venue, space is limited! Purchase your ticket today! Thursday, Sept
Roadmap to Health
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us at the Nisswa Community Center for a free health screening to check your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and more. A team of independent and trusted medical professionals will give you the information you need to help prioritize your he
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
Nisswa Fall Festival and Smokin' Hot BBQ
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a fun filled day! Pancake breakfast - 5K, 10K run, BBQ contest, Kidszone fun, outdoor music concert - food and fun!
Intro to Wet-Felting with Lisa Jordan
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Working with a variety of fibers, students will be introduced to the art of wet felting. We will create 8-10 pieces of felt that can be used as a reference piece for future projects, or as art pieces themselves. Applying these principles, the students will
Adult Painting Class
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers “Autumn Breezes” with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 12”x16” acrylic on canvas. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and invest in yourself. Please RSVP by 4pm on September 21 t
Gull Lake Cruises Family Fun Sightseeing Cruise
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Come aboard our family fun sightseeing cruise. We have some great family games like Giant Jenga and Ring toss to play. Put together teams and see how high you can get on the Jenga, 36 levels is the record! We have music throughout the boat and can play som
Bunyan Boys on Stage
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Well-known storyteller, Mary Schmidt, launches her clever presentations from a Paul Bunyan perspective. This year, it’s Bunyan Boys On Stage. The presentation is a hilarious historical review of entertainment, from simple Saturday night dances to travelin
TAP - American Tradition Deer
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
TAP into your creativity at the Brainerd American Legion this Summer and paint your very own version of our "American Tradition Deer" inspiration painting!!! Saturday, September 21 | 3-5:30pm 708 Front Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 Inspiration: America
Game and Grub
5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Enjoy a Taco and come watch the Breezy Point North Stars take on the Alexandria Blizzards and support Youth Hockey!
Gull Lake Cruises Brunch Cruise
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Citrus salad. Compl
BIR Performance Driving School
Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the
Downtown Input & Ideas Breakfast
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Please join us for a special meeting of downtown business owners! Lots of great things are happening downtown, and community interest is at an all-time high. We need your positive energy, enthusiastic support and big ideas!!! 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Tuesda
Gull Lake Cruises Lunch Cruise
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut
Gull Lake Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C
TAP - Pumpkin Spice
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
—Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP at our newest destination location Brand Burger Bar at Grand Casino Mille Lacs and create our "Pumpkin Spice" inspiration! All art supplies, and aprons included in the ticket price! Tuesday, September 24 | 6-8
TAP | Couple's Moon & Tree • Brainerd, Roundhouse
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
// PAINT A Couple's Moon & Tree with your significant other or a family member and drink Beer at Roundhouse!!! Tuesday, September 24 | 6-8:30pm Roundhouse Brewery 1551 Northern Pacific Rd | Brainerd, MN TAP | Inspiration: Couple's Moon & Tree Med
Adult Painting Class
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kicks on Route 66 offers a fun “Pumpkins” class with Kathi Mann and Suzanne Fabel. All supplies are included for this 16”x20” acrylic on wood. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend some time investing in yourse
Paint & Decorate Paper Mach'e Pumpkins
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Paint & Decorate Paper Mach'e Pumpkins at Kicks on Route 66. ARTCrosslake will guide you through all the steps to create your own traditional or glamour paper mach'e pumpkin! All supplies included! ARTcrosslake located at Kicks in Route 66.
TAP - Pumpkin Spice
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
TAP into your creativity at our new Downtown Brainerd Destination, Last Turn Saloon & Eatery and join us to paint in their newly remodeled event space! Enjoy this guided art event with a twist and paint your original acrylic "Pumpkin Spice" inspiration
Texas Hold’em at Roundhouse Brewery
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Roundhouse Brewery & Brainerd Lakes Area Poker League is holding a free monthly Texas Hold’em Poker tournament! Every third Thursday of each month starting at 6:00pm. First place walks away with a $25 gift certificate and Second Place wins a Growler w/ fil
Drive By Brats and Kettle Corn
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 and kettle corn to your car! 100% of the proceeds will be used to provide seasonal lighting displays on t
Outdoor Movies at the Crosslake Campground
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Outdoor Movie at the Crosslake Campground - Mighty Ducks 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 m
Crosslake Ideal Lions Flea Market 2019
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Crosslake Ideal Lions Club Flea Market You'll find all kinds of treasures at the summer Crosslake Ideal Lions Flea Market! Held in conjunction with Crosslake Days, more than 30 vendors offer something for everyone!
Craft Fair -- Crosslake Days!
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Handcrafted arts and crafts plus yummy foods are offered by over talented 50 vendors during Crosslake Days -- all day on Saturday only. Look at the variety of goods they are offering! Food Vendors: All Fried Up -- chicken strips, fried pickles & gr
Northern Trackers Open House
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Northern Minnesota Railroad Heritage Association "Home of the Northern Trackers" is in the process of building a one-of-a-kind facility to house model railroad exhibits in Crosslake. The organization was formed in March 2006 to operate as a 501(c)(3)
National Loon Center Loon Calling Contest
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bring your best Loon Call to Crosslake Town Square Pavilion during Crosslake Days and have some fun in the 1st Annual Loon Calling Contest! All ages welcome and prizes will be awarded. PLUS ONE SILENT AUCTION ITEM - Bidding stops at 2 p.m. - 4 tickets to
Jacktoberfest
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Polka in the afternoon, live music from The District in the evening, all day beer, fun, and lots of shenanigans! You don't want to miss this!
Log Church Womens Ministry Luncheon
12:00 PM
The Log Church Womens Ministry is hosting a luncheon featuring speaker Patt Wadenpfuhl from Ancient Path Ministries who will lead worship and speak on "Healing the Wounded Heart". A luncheon will be served in the Fellowship Hall at 12 p.m. Weather permit
Live Music at JAG
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Visit JAG Interior Solutions during Crosslake Days! Julie and crew will be serving up hot Chili for the Crosslake Days Chili Cookoff and hosting the Rusty Crayfish Brass Band entertaining you from 12 noon until 2:30 on Sat. Sept 28, 2019.
The Princess Ball - A Miss Pequot Lakes Fundraiser
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A Daddy Daughter Dance! A fun event to bring your daughter to. This is a fundraiser is for the Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Fund. Admission is $40 per girl. (Dad. Grandparent, Mentor is Free) Family rate is $40 per girl and $10 for additional family membe
Crosslake Days Disc Golf Classic
2:00 PM
The PAL Foundation is sponsoring a disc golf tournament in conjunction with Crosslake Days! Register now, or arrive at 1:30 on Sat. Sept. 28th and sign up. Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers.
Annual Lutefisk and Meatball Supper @ Our Savior's Lutheran Church
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Pequot Lakes is hosting the Annual Lutefisk and Meatball Supper (@ the corner of Front & Brown Street). Traditional Dinner with Lefse and all the trimmings. Everyone is welcome and cordially invited.
Gull Lake Cruises Fall Colors Sunset Dinner Cruise
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Welcome aboard our Fall colors Dinner Cruise .Let our crew and Captain take you along a leisurely cruise with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. We feature a state of the art sound system playing songs of the past and present while our friendly staff
Adopt A Pet Night
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Come Early for Pre-Game Fun w/ Skeeter 101.5 broadcasting live at 5:30pm! Giveaways and sign up for some great prizes... who knows maybe you go home with new furry friend??
Live Music featuring Charlie Farley
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Charlie Farley Live at Big Al's in Emily Minnesota $25 General Admission $75 Eat and Greet Eat and greet will be a full meal limited to 12 people with Charlie, the band and Big Al. Drinks not included. This is a 21+ show, you MUST have VALID ID Ticket
Bruce Archer at Roundhouse
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bruce brings his energetic finger-picking back to Roundhouse where he'll be playing songs from his new album THE HALLOWED LAND! Help him celebrate its release and enjoy his rollicking combination of blues, bluegrass, country, and folk. His finger-picking a
Beat Beethoven Run/Walk and Sonatina Scamper 1/2 Mile
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Heartland Symphony Orchestra challenges you to the Beat Beethoven 5K on September 29, 2019. Participants who finish the 5K before the last note of the Beethoven 5th Symphony (approximately 31 minutes) will receive a free ticket to one of the HSO season
What's In Your Beer?! Sunday FUNDay
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the harvest season and meet the producers of the ingredients for a grain to glass beer and a farm to table meal! Brewer Chuck Martin from Roundhouse Brewery has created two beers for this event exclusively featuring locally sourced ingredient
TAP - Thankful Pumpkin
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Eat. Drink. Create & Socialize with TAP at Mission Tavern in Merrifield! Enjoy this 2.5 hour guided art instruction with a twist! Monday, September 30 | 6-8:30pm // Mission Tavern 13036 SW Horseshoe Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465 $35/ person | Age