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2018 Crosslake Days
September 26, 2018 - September 29, 2018
2018 Crosslake Days!
Thousands flock to Crosslake each September to enjoy Crosslake Days. The celebration offers something for all ages! Join us and enjoy this fall festival while taking in the natural beauty of Crosslake, splashed in glorious autumn colors. Crosslake is the place to be September 27-29, 2018. Wear your beads and cash in on sweet and spicy deals from Chamber member merchants all over Crosslake!
Participation below is open for auto enthusiasts, car clubs and artists of handcrated items!
17th Annual Classic & Custom Car Motorcycle & Tractor Show
Arts and Crafts Fair
Participation below is open to Brainerd Lakes Chamber member businesses!
Sponsorship Opportunities Contract
Business Participation Form
32nd Annual Chili Cook-off
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
9:00 a.m. – Find the Hidden Chilli Pepper
The first of three daily clues will be released to guide you to the hidden Chili Pepper within the City of Crosslake. Find it, present it at Lake Country Crafts & Cones (36084 Rt 66) and you’ll enjoy a prize package valued at more than $1,000 in goods, services and gift cards compliments of Crosslake Chamber merchants!
4 – 5 p.m. – Bend & Brew Yoga
Encompassing Beauty – 35734 Allen Ave
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
9:00 a.m. – Find the Hidden Chili Pepper
Second clue released
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Drive By Brat Sale
Sponsored by Light Up the Dam
US Army Corps of Engineers Crosslake Campground – 35507 CR 66
7 p.m. – Outdoor Movie at the Crosslake Campground
US Army Corps of Engineers Crosslake Campground – 35507 CR 66
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
9:00 a.m. – Find the Hidden Chili Pepper
Third and final clue released
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – 42nd Annual Jul Kaffe Fest Bazaar
Crosslake Lutheran Church- 35960 CR 66
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – 17th Annual Custom & Classic, Car, Truck, Motorcycle & Tractor Show
Crosslake Town Square – 14287 Gould Street
All entries eligible for door prizes
Maucieri’s Beer & Food Garden & Live Music
9 a.m. – Same day registration
10 a.m. – Public Viewing begins
2:30 p.m. – Awards Announced
3 p.m. Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Fall Color Run
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Hand Crafted Arts & Crafts
Old Exchange Lot – 36095 CR 66
9:45 a.m. – 4th Annual Dam Walk 4 CMT
US Army Corps of Engineers
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bungee Jump Trampoline
Lake Country Crafts & Cones – 36084 CR 66
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Live Music featuring From the Heart – Gary & Kelsi Stacken
Kicks on Route 66 and Lake Country Crafts & Cones – 36066 CR 66
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Crosslake Community School – L.A.K.E. Center – 35808 CR 66
12 p.m. – 32nd Annual Chili Cook-off
Visit participating Chamber member businesses, sample and vote for your favorites!
Paper ballots available at Platinum, Gold & Silver Sponsor locations or cast your ballot on the Crosslake App!
3 p.m. Ballots collected
5 p.m. Winners notified and announced
12 – 2 p.m. – DJ Music featuring Stevie Ray
Curious Belongings – 36378 CR 66
2 – 3 p.m. – Live music featuring Kai Allen
Golden Horizons – 13631 East Shore Road
3 – 5 p.m. – 2nd Annual Electronic Scavenger Hunt
Crosslake Communications – 35910 CR 66
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