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Pleasureland RV Show & Go
A Fourth of July tradition for more than three decades, the PleasureLand RV Show & Go features Muscle Car Series drag racing, SCCA road racing, fireworks, a classic car show and on-site camping. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Drive-In Retro Theater at The Woods
Drive-In Retro Theater at The Woods
Join us every Thursday and Friday night through July. The Woods has a full concession stand as well as a restaurant menu to order from, delivered right to your vehicle! Movies start at dusk. $20 per car. Pack ’em in! Friday, July 2: Austin Powers Thursday, July 8: Up Friday, July 9: Pee Wee’s Big…
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Pequot Lakes Stars & Stripes Days
Come celebrate America’s Independence Day in Pequot Lakes on July 3rd & 4th with fireworks, fun activities, parades, live music and SO MUCH MORE!! July 3rd Schedule of Events 5:00PM Food Vendors- fresh squeezed lemonade, mini donuts, french fries, cheese curds, corn dogs, kettle corn, cotton candy, snow cones, caramel apples & hot dogs. Bean…
Nisswa Freedom Days
Celebrate FREEDOM in Nisswa on Saturday, July 3rd with a full schedule of fun! Activities throughout the day including Turtle Races, Water Wars, live music, food vendors and more. The Freedom Days parade starts at 7 pm. Spectators line both sides of Main Street to watch the parade that includes various floats, marching veterans' groups,…
Memories of Elvis Show
Memories of Elvis Show
Chris Olson wows the crowds with his “Memories of Elvis Show” outside on the Dockside Stage, for 27 consecutive summers now. His performance starts between 8:00 and 9:00pm, (when the sun starts to go down behind the tree’s) Chris has brought his Tribute Show to Minnesota’s We-Fest, and Wisconsin’s Country Fest. And also did an…
Fireworks – Crosslake
Fireworks – Crosslake
Tune into Skeeter 101.5FM to hear patriotic music simulcast to the fireworks, launched from Sand Island on the south end of Cross Lake. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Fireworks – Pequot Lakes
Fireworks – Pequot Lakes
10:10PM Fireworks by Flashing Thunder- Pequot Lakes High School practice field Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Fireworks – Breezy Point Resort
Fireworks – Breezy Point Resort
You can watch the Breezy Point Resort fireworks from the resort or from the water on Pelican Lake. The fireworks show starts at dusk. Open to the public! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Crosby Fourth of July Celebration
Fourth of July in Crosby! Plan now for a spectacular Fourth of July in Crosby. The parade starts at noon on Sunday July 4th. The route will start in Ironton and follow Highway 210 to the east near Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake - a modified route due to the road construction project through…
Longville Independence Day Celebration
9:30 am: Inflatables for the Kids - FREE 10 am: Food Court opens with a large selection of food from the Longville Chamber, the Longville Lion's, food trucks and local restaurants. 10 am - 2 pm: Bake Sale from the Young-At-Heart Senior Club Contact Ed Pommier, 612-719-4337. 11 am: Parade followed by Kid Races, Contest…
Brainerd Fourth of July Parade
Brainerd Fourth of July Parade
The 4th of July Parade, which will be themed for Brainerd’s 150-year anniversary, is near downtown Brainerd on July 4 at 6:00 p.m. It starts near Kiwanis Park, travels north on East River Road, to Laurel Street, South 5th Street, and then heads south to College Drive. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area…
Fireworks – Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort
Fireworks – Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort
Enjoy spectacular fireworks at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort. See the show from the shores of Ruttger’s or from the waters of Bay Lake. Grab a bite to eat before the fireworks. Open to the public. Show starts at dusk. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Fireworks – Gull Lake
Fireworks – Gull Lake
Madden’s and Cragun’s on Gull Lake partner to provide fireworks starting around 10 p.m. You can watch from the East Gull Lake airport, the Madden’s driving range on County Road 77, or watch by boat on the south end of Gull Lake Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Fireworks – Crosby
Fireworks – Crosby
Fun in the park all day (beer tent, food vendors, live music and more) then a spectacular fireworks display at dusk over Serpent Lake brought to you by Deerwood Bank. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Fireworks – Longville
Fireworks – Longville
DUSK: Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over Girl Lake in front of Patrick's. Come by boat or car. Unforgettable! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Fireworks – Brainerd
Fireworks – Brainerd
Watch the Brainerd fireworks over Don Adamson Field starting around 10:15 p.m. The high school hill won’t be available because of construction. But the grandstand bleachers will be open for seating! You must enter at the western gates along the East River Road. Tune in to B93.3 as they’re doing a special broadcast before the…
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Big Fun Tuesdays- FREE Family Fun!
Big Fun Tuesdays- FREE Family Fun!
Lots of FREE Family Fun, brought to you by Participating Crosslake Town Square Merchants, the Crosslake Community School and Countryworks! see you there! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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DIVAS Through the Decades
DIVAS Through the Decades
Divas Through the Decades is a musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music, featuring songs from the 40's, through today's current hits! The show features music made famous by various Divas including Tina Turner, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Beyonce, Shania…
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Art Work(ers) Exhibition
Crossing Arts presents 'Art Work(ers)', An Exhibition Of Artwork From Crossing Arts Staff, Board Members, And Volunteers. This exhibition features the work of Crossing Arts staff, board members, and volunteers. Outside of their roles at Crossing Arts helping to support and spread the arts in our community, these individuals engage in the arts in many…
CRA Motorcycle Racing
CRA Motorcycle Racing
The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. Whether you’re a motorcycle racing enthusiast or not, CRA Superbike Racing is about as…
Historic Downtown Brainerd Walking Tour
Historic Downtown Brainerd Walking Tour
Take in the sights of picturesque downtown Brainerd, MN. A local historian and tour guide will lead you around the charming brick buildings that align the downtown streets where you will look up, down and all around at things that will surprise and enlighten you. Your guide will stop and talk about the significance of…
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Iconic Fest
Iconic Fest is an annual two day outdoor music festival featuring Iconic artists of 1970's - 1990's. It's held at The Green Lantern which is 9 miles east of Brainerd, MN on Hwy 18. tickets available NOW! Click Link for Lineup and Tickets: http://www.iconicfest.com/tickets.html SAT NiGHT Diamond Rio 9 pm John Conlee 7 pm The…
2021 Hopper Tourney
2021 Hopper Tourney
43rd Annual Brainerd Men's Softball Tourney Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
1st Annual Ruby’s Red, White & Blue 5k
1st Annual Ruby’s Red, White & Blue 5k
Join us for a 5K Race and Family Day https://www.AcornHillGiving.com Proceeds help support Acorn Hill EAAT, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides Hippotherapy (therapy on horseback) for children and adults with physical and emotional needs. Runners and walkers are welcome! Meet our star therapy horse Ruby and discover how we help serve Central Minnesota. Family…
Second Saturday – Creativity Kit Giveaway
Second Saturday – Creativity Kit Giveaway
Join us on Saturday, July 10th, 10 to noon, when we will be giving out creativity kits to anyone who wants a little bit of creative fun. Kits will be available on tables inside of Crossing Arts. This month's kit is all about printing, featuring projects to learn about monoprinting, stamping, and other creative mark-making…
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Sunday Scavenger Hunt in Crosslake
Sunday Scavenger Hunt in Crosslake
Our sneaky staff will be hiding a gift certificate in our Crosslake store every Sunday this summer. Follow this event page for hints as to its location. If you're the lucky winner you can redeem it immediately OR use it any time you shop at either location. You can start searching our Crosslake store every…
Paul Bunyan Golf Classic
Paul Bunyan Golf Classic
Bring your friend, Best ball golf scramble on the beautiful Cragun’s Legacy golf course. This supports over 250 boys and girls in the Brainerd Lakes area. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Bean Hole Days
Come and celebrate Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes July 13-14, 2021! The huge cast iron kettles of beans are buried on Tuesday, July 13 so they can cook overnight and be served on Wednesday, July 14 at noon. It's rootin' tootin' good fun! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, July 13th 5:30 PM Burying of the Beans- Watch as…
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Brainerd Ski Loons Water Show
Brainerd Ski Loons Water Show
2021 Show Dates at Lum Park Sunday, July 18, 5:00 pm Sunday, August 1, 5:00 pm Sunday, August 15, 5:00 pm Wednesday, August 18, 6:30 pm Free Family-Friendly Shows! Concessions available for purchase. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Pine River Summerfest
Pine River celebrates the height of summer in style with its annual Summerfest celebration Wednes-day-Sunday, July 21-25. A full slate of activities awaits res-idents and visitors during Pine River’s largest summer festival featuring fun for the entire family. Activities include an art show along with arts and crafts displays, merchant side-walk sales, flea market, library…
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Smokey Jake’s BBQ Food Truck at Jack Pine Brewery
Smokey Jake’s BBQ Food Truck at Jack Pine Brewery
Join Smokey Jake’s BBQ at Jack Pine Brewery. Serving up delicious home-made BBQ in our parking lot. Come check them out! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
A Forest Walk at Northland Arb
A Forest Walk at Northland Arb
Do you know what is in your forest? yes, trees obviously. But what kind of trees? How many? How many of each kind? How old are they? Are the trees healthy? What is their size? What is your purpose for owning your forest? Does the forest condition match your purpose? The Minnesota Women’s Woodland Network…
Bandstand Summer Food & Concert
Bandstand Summer Food & Concert
2021 BANDSTAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (concert begins at 7:00 p.m.) GREGORY PARK – 6:00 PM – JULY 22, 2021 2021 Bandstand Summer Concert Series In commemoration of the 150th Anniversary, Saint Francis Church is the sponsor of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir Concert, they perform a mix of gospel, Christian Contemporary and Americana Themed…
Performance in Gregory Park
Performance in Gregory Park
Bring your lawn chair or a blanket. Relax and enjoy the sounds of the bands performing at 7 pm in Gregory Park. Rain out site is The Center, 803 Kingwood Street, Brainerd. A collaboration between the City of Brainerd Parks & Recreation and The Center. Performances are made possible by financial support from the Brainerd…
Drive-In Retro Theater at The Woods
Drive-In Retro Theater at The Woods
Join us every Thursday and Friday night through July. The Woods has a full concession stand as well as a restaurant menu to order from, delivered right to your vehicle! Movies start at dusk. $20 per car. Pack ’em in! Thursday, July 22: Moana Friday, July 23: Raiders of the Lost Ark Traveling for this…
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Friday Night Meat Raffles
Friday Night Meat Raffles
Join us every Friday, ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Friday Night Meat Raffle! Numbers drawn at 6:30! Happy Hour 4-6pm. Weekly features and Prime Rib on special! Join us for a fun night and WIN! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Meat Raffle
Meat Raffle
Brainerd American Legion Friday Night Meat Raffle. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Two American Icons, One Main Event at Dockside
Two American Icons, One Main Event at Dockside
This show is a tribute to their “Man In Black” & Neil Diamond! A multi media theatrical show combining with a larger-than-life projected big screen images, state of the art intelligent lighting, great vocals and A-list musician capture the authentic sounds of Johnny Cash & Neil Diamond. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area…
DJ Dance Party!
DJ Dance Party!
Get Your Dance on at Zorbaz! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Drive-In Retro Theater at The Woods
Drive-In Retro Theater at The Woods
Join us every Thursday and Friday night through July. The Woods has a full concession stand as well as a restaurant menu to order from, delivered right to your vehicle! Movies start at dusk. $20 per car. Pack ’em in! Thursday, July 22: Moana Friday, July 23: Raiders of the Lost Ark Traveling for this…
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Historic Downtown Brainerd Walking Tour
Historic Downtown Brainerd Walking Tour
Take in the sights of picturesque downtown Brainerd, MN. A local historian and tour guide will lead you around the charming brick buildings that align the downtown streets where you will look up, down and all around at things that will surprise and enlighten you. Your guide will stop and talk about the significance of…
Memories of Elvis Show
Memories of Elvis Show
Chris Olson will be back at Dockside this summer where he has entertained audiences to rave reviews for the past 25 summer seasons. Performances begin between 8 and 9 pm. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Hike the Trails at Mount Ski Gull
Hike the Trails at Mount Ski Gull
Mount Ski Gull will be opening up the hill for running, walking, & hiking to our community on select days/evenings throughout the summer. Our goal is to encourage an active lifestyle for those who are interested in getting some exercise/spending time outside at Mount Ski Gull. Details: -Dates 2021: Monday’s 9AM-4PM: July 26th, August 2nd,…
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2021 Morrison County Fair
July 29th, 30th and 31st Free Fairgrounds Admission (No per person fee) Parking Fees: Daily Parking - $3.00 per car 3 day Parking Pass - $5.00 per car *No Pets Allowed* Service Animals Only Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Summer Block Party!
Join us for our yearly summer block party! We'll have games, food, and family fun! Everything's free, so join us for a great evening together! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Cheeseburgers in Paradise Live with Bruce and Tiki D
Cheeseburgers in Paradise Live with Bruce and Tiki D
Welcome Aboard Parrot Heads! Here we go again! Our 7th Annual Margaritaville Party on Gull Lake aboard the North Star! Three hours of fun with Bruce and Tiki D from Fort Myers Beach Florida. Performing hits of Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley, Kenny Chesney and many more. If you enjoy Jimmy Buffet Island style music, steel…
Drastic 5K + NoK
Drastic 5K + NoK
Run is on Thursday, July 29th @ 6:00 pm. Start and finish line will be @ Drastic Measures Brewing in Wadena, Mn. Tickets per person are $25 for 5K + NoK. All ages are welcome. No K tickets are for those that want the swag, but don't want to run for their beer. Check in…
Summer Concert at the Pines Golf Course – Xpedition
Summer Concert at the Pines Golf Course – Xpedition
The Summer Concert Series features three great shows on Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the driving range at the Pines Golf Course. We are excited to announce the 2021 lineup! Enjoy live music tributes featuring Journey, Kansas, Foreigner, Styx during the second concert in the series. Save your appetite and have…
Performance in Gregory Park
Performance in Gregory Park
Bring your lawn chair or a blanket. Relax and enjoy the sounds of the bands performing at 7 pm in Gregory Park. Rain out site is The Center, 803 Kingwood Street, Brainerd. A collaboration between the City of Brainerd Parks & Recreation and The Center. Performances are made possible by financial support from the Brainerd…
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National Superbike Racing
After a prolonged hiatus of 17 years, MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is bringing Superbike racing back to Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota, July 30-August 1, with the announcement that the series and all five of its classes will return to the land of 10,000 lakes for round seven of the 2021…
Hudson Magic at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort
Hudson Magic at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort
We've got a treat for you! Hudson Magic will be performing on various dates throughout June and July here at Ruttger's! Hudson has been performing magic for over 40 years and is one of the fortunate few to turn his hobby into his livelihood. Based in Minnesota, he has performed professionally across the USA and…
Two American Icons, One Main Event at Dockside
Two American Icons, One Main Event at Dockside
This show is a tribute to their “Man In Black” & Neil Diamond! A multi media theatrical show combining with a larger-than-life projected big screen images, state of the art intelligent lighting, great vocals and A-list musician capture the authentic sounds of Johnny Cash & Neil Diamond. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area…
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Paddling Day!
Join us Saturday, July 31st for the Mississippi Headwaters Boards annual Paddling Day! Start with Networking in Kiwanis Park, followed by a trip down the Mississippi River to the Crow Wing State Park where an authentic Fur Trade Encampment will be set up. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Ideal Farmers Market
Ideal Farmers Market
Providing fresh, local food and products. Farmer markets reconnect communities to their food system. They create an opportunity where farmers can simultaneously sell fresh, local food/products and serve as food educators, revitalizing the way consumers shop and eat. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Crosby Power Boat Races
Crosby Power Boat Races
The public is invited to experience the thrills of breath-taking and heart pounding championship powerboat racing along the shores of Serpent Lake at Crosby’s Memorial Park the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, July 31-Aug. 1, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. At the Twin Cities’ Power Boat Association’s races, some boats will top speeds over 100…
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Brainerd Ski Loons Water Show
Brainerd Ski Loons Water Show
2021 Show Dates at Lum Park Sunday, July 18, 5:00 pm Sunday, August 1, 5:00 pm Sunday, August 15, 5:00 pm Wednesday, August 18, 6:30 pm Free Family-Friendly Shows! Concessions available for purchase. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging