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 school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
This is a day-long program to provide your teenagers with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe behind the wheel of a car. They learn how to emergency brake, recover from hydroplaning and skidding, and a whole lot more. It includes one-on-one instruction from expert driving instructors. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…
Brainerd International Raceway is opening its paved pro pads for drifting only. It’s as much fun to watch as it is to participate. Watch as novice and experienced drivers navigate the course in controlled skids. Drivers can give it a try, as experienced drifters will be on hand to answer questions and help you get…
Powercruise, the premier modified car event in the country, returns to Brainerd International Raceway this year. It's known as the place where you can do everything with your car that you’re not allowed to do anywhere else. Powercruise allows you to drive your car on BIR's race track along with other like-minded petrol heads in…
Free to the public! First 100 participants receive a free t-shirt! Enjoy a paddle down the Mississippi River, browse booths and discover new groups/organizations and experience an authentic fur-trade encampment! Hosted by the Mississippi Headwaters Board and Crow Wing County. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Join us for a 5k-ish course and great, local beer at Roundhouse Brewery on Saturday, Aug 1 at 10 AM We are the Minnesota Brewery Running Series and we run for beer! Join us at Roundhouse Brewery on Saturday, Aug 1 at 10 AM for a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at this awesome…
Lakes Jam has been cancelled this year. We’re sorry for any inconvenience. Go to www.LakesJam.com for more details. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Join us for your favorite Fair Foods, and support lives being transformed! We will be hosting a drive-in on our Brainerd campus, offering you Freedom Fries AND many more YUMMY Fair favorites… without any of the crowds! All proceeds will go towards the programming for our Brainerd Campus clients! Gather your family and come HUNGRY.…
BEER. BLUES. BBQ. Saturday, August 8, 2020 | 5 – 9 p.m. Back and bluesier than ever! Two stages. Three Bands. Lots and lots of beer and BBQ! Presented by Bent Paddle Brewing Company. COST: General public: $25 for adults, $12 for children 12 Lodging Only resort guests: $15 for adults, $10 for children 12…
The fastest show on Earth has come to a standstill at BIR. The 39th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals has been postponed due to restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic. It was scheduled for Aug. 13-16. A new date has not been set. https://www.brainerdraceway.com/nhra-nationals/ Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
The Thunder at the Lakes has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We apologize for any inconvenience. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Two and a half day moto retreat in Jenkins, MN. Camping Friday and Saturday nights. Bike runs on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm. Live entertainment, laughs and tons of shenanigans. Campground Shenanigans include the following: Tattoo artist doing flash art Bag toss Axe throwing Acoustic campfire set Hammer Slam & much…
Saturday, August 24 | 5 – 9 p.m. Two Stages. Three Bands. An All-American Picnic Presented by Bent Paddle Brewing Company. COST: General public: $25 for adults, $12 for children 12 Lodging Only resort guests: $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 Ruttger’s Resort Plan Guests: Free for all ages Admission includes All-American Picnic AND…
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 either drifting or autocross. Experienced drivers will be on hand to answer questions for those who are trying it for…
Import cars and sport compacts take over Brainerd International Raceway for a wild weekend of drag racing, drifting, autocross, open lapping, car shows, burnout contests and much more. The Modern Automotive Performance Proving Grounds has quickly become one of the biggest events at BIR, so don't miss it! On-site camping available. Daily admission is $25.…
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 school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the…
The 32nd Annual GSTA Muscle Car Shootout is a great way to cap off your summer, with wild drag racing, insane Superbike racing, live music, a classic car show and more. Sponsored by the Gopher State Timing Association, the Shootout features the third and final drag race in the Muscle Car Series, with drag cars…
D&D beverage and Old Pickle Factory is hosting an event to help raise funds for the Nisswa Fire Department this Friday at the Pickle Factory in Nisswa from 4-7pm. Come join us, meet our local firefighters/first responders, and chances at winning several prizes. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
