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 Annual Festivals and Events - work in progress!

What

Where

When

Description

Emily Spring Fling

Emily

20-May

Local Activities open house, music, sales

Northland Arboretum

Annual Plant Sale

Northland Arboretum, Brainerd

20-May

Ojibwa Memorial Day

Pow Wow

Onamia

5/29, noon - 5pm

Woodtick Races

Cuyuna, Woodtick Inn

10-Jun

Food, flea market and woodtick heats

Mille Lacs History

Fest & Rendezvous

6 miles south of Isle

June 24 & 25 2017
9-5pm Saturday
9-4pm Sunday

The 24th Annual Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous is being presented June 25 and 26. It will be located six miles south of Isle or 16 miles north of Ogilvie on Hwy. 47 and one mile west on Red Road. This living history event brings the early 1800s to life with woodsman, frontiersmen, trappers, traders and artisans. There will be demonstrations, storytellers, musicians, food, entertainment, a black powder shooting competition and competitions of other old- time armaments.  Something will be going on every hour!  Public admission is $3 and is free to those 10 and under.
The Mille Lacs Lake Historical Society and its friends and sponsors, along with a small but dedicated band of volunteers, have presented this educational and entertaining event since 1993. It brings 150-plus participants and hundreds of visitors to the Mille Lacs area each year.

Art in the Park

Gregory Park, Brainerd

Sunday of July 4th weekend
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Widely known and respected as one of central Minnesota's finest arts presentations. Come stroll through the park and enjoy the art booths, entertainment, and food offered for all ages.

Isle Days

Isle

July 7-9 2017

Community Events with a fun run, parade, vendors, craft fair, car show, quilt show, street dances, golf tournament etc.

Onamia Days

Onamia

July 9 - 11

Demolition derby, antique car show, kids games, sidewalk sales, carnival, beer garden, food wagons, parade, flea market and street dances

Bean Hole Days

Pequot Lakes

July 11-12, 2017

it’s time to dig out Thor, Big Bertha, Ole, Sven, Lena and Baby Olga for the Pequot Lakes Bean Hole Days celebration. Since 1938, this tradition brings thousands together as they share a free lunch of baked beans, dinner roll, and beverage. 

Emily Days

Emily

7/15/2017
7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Flea Market, craft fair, food booths, kids games, parade, beer gardens, live music, fireworks and pancake breakfast. Kids Tractor Pedal Pull.

Garrison Play Days

Garrison

7/21-7/23

Parade, beer garden, dance, arts and crafts, softball/volleyball tournaments and more

Deerwood Summerfest

Deerwood

August 11 - 12, 2017

Summerfest provides family-friendly fun and entertainment for all ages! There are many events, vendors, and yummy food including: a bake sale, 10k/5k/Zer0k run, raffle, street dance, live music, team fire challenge, silent auction, golf tournament, pancake breakfast, spaghetti dinner, beer garden, tractor pull, emergency vehicle display, play area, kids races, games & prizes, dunk tank…

Wahkon Days

Wahkon

August 16-20

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwa

Annual Pow Wow

Onamia

18-Aug

American Indian Dancers from across the country will participate in traditional dances and drum ceremonies. Also contests, food, crafts, raffle, horseshoe tournaments, parade and fun, fun, fun,

Crosslake Days

Crosslake

Late September

The celebration offers something for all ages including a classic and custom car, motorcycle and tractor show, arts & crafts fair, chili cook-off, kid’s activities, live music and much more. Join us and enjoy this fall festival while taking in the natural beauty of Crosslake, splashed in the glorious autumn colors! 

Grand Brew fest

Nisswa, Grand View Lodge

Late November

Grand Brewfest—a two day event featuring Minnesota-brewed beer, food, live entertainment, and lodging at the resort.

Ice House Parade

Aitkin, MN

Friday after Thanksgiving, Parade starts as noon

The World Famous Fish House Parade! Join the 3,000 plus parade goers from all over the U.S. for a day of wild and crazy fun. Start your day out with the Fishhouse 5K, attend the craft fair and of course the parade. Dress warm!

Little Falls Christmas Tours

Little Falls

10 days starting on the Friday after Thanksgiving

City of Lights

Celebration & Holiday

Fireworks

Nisswa

Friday after Thanksgiving

Festivities for the 35th annual event begin in the afternoon with horse-drawn wagon rides, storytelling, food vendors, bonfires, holiday carolers and live reindeer.  At 5:30, the LIGHTS come on throughout town and Santa Claus greets the children, followed by Fireworks at 7:30.

Old Tyme Fall Fest

Isle, Mille Lacs Lake Museum

September 30, 2017
10 - 4pm

The Annual Olde-Tyme Fall Fest is being presented on Saturday September 30th from 10 AM to 4 PM by the Mille Lacs Lake Historical Society at the Mille Lacs Lake Museum in Isle, MN, in cooperation with the Isle Chamber of Commerce.

MN Summer Sampler

Northland Arboretum, Brainerd

7/17/2017
5-8:30pm

Riverboat Heritage Days

Aitkin, MN

August 4 - 6


Weekly Events - work in progress!

What
Where
When
Why you should try it
Garrison VFW Broasted Chicken Dinner
Garrison, VFW
Every Wednesday night.   During the summer the wait can be long so it is best to arrive early.
Best Broasted Chicken around!  The chickens are never frozen and prepared on order.  That's about as fresh as you can get.   And the price is right, only 7.95 for 1/2 of a chicken!
Garrison VFW Bar Bingo
Garrison, VFW
Every Thursday night, $1 for a 3 card play.  2 cover progressive coveralls.
A little gambling for a good cause without going to the casino.

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