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Annual Festivals and Events

What
Where
When
Why you should go
Grand Brewfest
Emily Day
Emily
July 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.
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.
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.

Weekly Events

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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