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SUMMARY:Wide Open Wednesdays – Drags & Drift
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) for the Wide Open Wednesdays where street-legal cars\, trucks\, and motorcycles hit the track for high-energy racing action! \nEvent Details:\n\nGates Open: 4:00 PM\nRacing Starts: 5:00 PM (Ends at dusk)\nLocation: Brainerd International Raceway\nEntry Fee:\n\n$35 – Racer Entry\n$10 – Spectator Ticket (Get your tickets at the gate!)\n\n\n\nThis event is open to anyone with a street-legal vehicle. Test your skills using the Christmas tree\, burn-out box\, and scoreboard while an announcer calls all the action!
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/wide-open-wednesdays-drags-drift-autox-4/
LOCATION:Brainerd International Raceway – BIR\, 5523 Birchdale Road\, Brainerd\, MN\, 56401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T180000
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert in Gregory Park: MVRROW
DESCRIPTION:Free summer concert in Gregory Park. Join Friends of Gregory Park for our 2026 summer concert series at the Gregory Park Bandstand! \nCome hear MVRROW! Mvrrow is a 4 piece band from Minnesota with a large focus on metal health. \nBring a chair\, bring a friend!
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/summer-concert-in-gregory-park-mvrrow/
LOCATION:Hackensack American Legion\, 200 1st St N\, Hackensack\, Minnesota\, 56452\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Gregory Park":MAILTO:friendsofgregorypark@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
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SUMMARY:Nisswa Freedom Days Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate FREEDOM in Nisswa on Friday\, July 3\, 2026 with a full schedule of fun! Activities throughout the day including Turtle Races\, live music\, food vendors and more. \nThe Freedom Days parade starts at 7 pm. Spectators line Main Street to watch the parade. Stick around for fabulous fireworks at dusk! \nFull schedule of events to come. \nView more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/nisswa-freedom-days-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Nisswa\, Nisswa\, MN\, 56468\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
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SUMMARY:2026 Stars & Stripes Days
DESCRIPTION:July 3-4\, 2026 \nFriday\, July 3\, 2026 (Event list subject to changes) \n5PM // Food Vendors (South Trailside Park) \n5PM // Bean Bag Toss Tournament Registration (South Trailside Park)\nMore info coming soon \n5PM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park)\nBungee Trampoline\, Bounce House\, & Kids Climb \n6PM // Bean Bag Toss Tournament (South Trailside Park)\nMore info coming soon \n7:00-7:30 PM // Sign up for Loon Calling Contest (South Trailside Park near band)\nTest your loon calling skills in the Loon Calling Contest. Age groups include: 12 & under and 13 & Older. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded to 1st place in both age groups! \n7:30 PM // Loon Calling Contest \n8:00 PM // LIVE Music The Rusty Zippers  (South Trailside Park)\nBand will start immediately following the Loon Calling Contest between 8:00-8:15PM. \nDUSK // Fireworks by North Star Fireworks (Pequot Lakes High School) \n\nSaturday\, July 4\, 2026 (Event list subject to changes) \n7AM – 11AM // Pancake Breakfast (Pequot Lakes Fire Hall on Main Street) \n9AM – 2PM // Craft Fair & Food Vendors (South Trailside Park)\nGet a yummy bite to eat: fresh squeezed lemonade\, mini donuts\, french fries\, cheese curds\, corn dogs\, kettle corn\, cotton candy and more! \n9AM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park)\nBungee Trampoline\, Bounce House & Kids Climb\, Water Wars. \n9:30 AM // Kiddie Parade – (Band Shelter\, North Trailside Park) \n10AM – 11:30 AM // Parade Line Up (Pequot Lakes Middle School Parking Lot) \n11:15 AM // Unicycling Unicorn performs on Government Drive – Fun for the entire family. Come and watch the show! \n12PM // Stars and Stripes Day Parade \nParade begins at west side of the Pequot Lakes School \nParade Route has changed for 2026\n\n \nView more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/2026-stars-stripes-days/
LOCATION:Downtown Pequot Lakes\, MN\, 30951 Government Drive\, Pequot Lakes\, MN\, 56472\, United States
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SUMMARY:CRA Superbike Racing
DESCRIPTION:The weekend action at BIR brings CRA Superbike Racing on BIR’s 2.5 Mile Road Course\, adding high-speed\, wheel-to-wheel motorcycle racing to an already packed schedule. Bracket Drag Racing Series is also on the schedule this weekend. Tickets are available online at www.birmn.com\, by phone at 866-444-4455\, or at the gate.
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/cra-superbike-racing/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Brainerd International Raceway – BIR\, 5523 Birchdale Road\, Brainerd\, MN\, 56401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crosslake's Original Craft & Flea Market
DESCRIPTION:Crosslake’s Original Craft & Flea Market\, south of town at the corner of County Road 3 and County Road 103. \n\nSat. May 23 (Memorial Day Weekend)\nFRIDAY July 3 (4th of July Weekend)\nSat. Sept. 5 (Labor Day Weekend)\n\nVendors contact Al Schewe for reservations 612-597-1827 or afschewe@gmail.com
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/crosslakes-original-craft-flea-market/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Mission of the Crosslake Lutheran Church\, 13716 County Road 103\, Crosslake\, 56442\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brainerd Fourth of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JULY 4\, 2026 (Tentative Schedule) \nThe Fourth is on a Saturday this year!! Come Out and Enjoy All of the Festivities as Brainerd Celebrates a Weekend of Freedom and Fun. \nGrab your flags and join us starting at 6pm on Saturday July 4th right here in Minnesota’s Fourth of July Capital – The Brainerd Lakes! \nParade – 6pm Parade in Downtown Brainerd \nLive Music – 8pm Lyman P. White Park Amphitheater (East River Road) \nFamily Relays – 8pm Don Adamson Field (East of High School Football Playing Surface) \nFireworks – 10:15pm Don Adamson Field (High School Football Stadium) \nTraveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/brainerd-fourth-of-july-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Brainerd\, Brainerd\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fireworks – Crosslake 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th on the Whitefish Chain! 2026 marks the 56th year that the community of Crosslake has come together to celebrate America’s freedom with a spectacular fireworks display! This longstanding tradition brings families\, friends\, and visitors together to enjoy a breathtaking show over the waters of Cross Lake. \nJoin us at dusk on Saturday\, July 4\, 2026\, for this unforgettable experience. Whether you choose to watch from the shore or from your boat on the lake\, you’ll be treated to a dazzling display launched from Sand Island\, lighting up the night sky in honor of our nation’s independence. \nFor the full experience\, tune into Skeeter 101.5 FM to hear the fireworks display synchronized to music\, enhancing the show with a perfectly choreographed soundtrack. \nView more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/fireworks-crosslake-2026/
LOCATION:Sand Island Cross Lake\, Crosslake\, 56442\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T170000
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SUMMARY:Wide Open Wednesdays – Drags\, Drift & AutoX
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) for the Wide Open Wednesdays where street-legal cars\, trucks\, and motorcycles hit the track for high-energy racing action! \nEvent Details:\n\nGates Open: 4:00 PM\nRacing Starts: 5:00 PM (Ends at dusk)\nLocation: Brainerd International Raceway\nEntry Fee:\n\n$35 – Racer Entry\n$10 – Spectator Ticket (Get your tickets at the gate!)\n\n\n\nThis event is open to anyone with a street-legal vehicle. Test your skills using the Christmas tree\, burn-out box\, and scoreboard while an announcer calls all the action!
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/wide-open-wednesdays-drags-drift-autox-5/
LOCATION:Brainerd International Raceway – BIR\, 5523 Birchdale Road\, Brainerd\, MN\, 56401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T200000
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert in Gregory Park: The Smoking Desk
DESCRIPTION:Free summer concert in Gregory Park. Join Friends of Gregory Park for our 2026 summer concert series at the Gregory Park Bandstand! \nJoin local band The Smoking Desk for a rocking evening! The Smoking Desk is a 6-piece band from the Brainerd Lakes Area\, Minnesota\, performing a blend of rock\, jazz\, bluegrass\, and Americana. \nBring a chair\, bring a friend!
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/summer-concert-in-gregory-park-the-smoking-desk/
LOCATION:Gregory Park Bandstand\, 424 N 5th Street\, Brainerd\, MN\, 56401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Gregory Park":MAILTO:friendsofgregorypark@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
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SUMMARY:Bracket Drag Racing Series at BIR
DESCRIPTION:BIR’s Bracket Drag Racing Series showcases some of the Midwest’s best amateur drag racing\, with 250+ racers competing across 10 classes featuring dragsters\, cars\, trucks\, bikes\, snowmobiles\, and Junior Dragsters\, all battling for prize money\, hardware\, and season championship points. A cornerstone of BIR’s program for more than 30 years\, bracket racing delivers close\, highly competitive action through a handicapped format that allows vehicles of different performance levels to race head-to-head\, while creating a welcoming community atmosphere for racers\, families\, and fans. The weekend action is complemented by CRA Superbike Racing on BIR’s 2.5 Mile Road Course\, adding high-speed\, wheel-to-wheel motorcycle racing to an already packed schedule.
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/bracket-drag-racing-series-at-bir-2/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Brainerd International Raceway – BIR\, 5523 Birchdale Road\, Brainerd\, MN\, 56401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T184500
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SUMMARY:Saturday Night Racing @ North Central Speedway
DESCRIPTION:TICKET PRICES 
Adults – $15\,
 Juniors 7-17 – $8\,
 6 & Under – FREE \nRACING STARTS @ 6:45 PIT PASS PRICES
 Ages 14 and up – $30
 Juniors 5-13 – $15 Pit Gate Opens at 4:00 PM 
Draw Cut off at 6:05 PM Sharp Sorry\, no checks accepted\, ATM on site
Visa\, MasterCard & Discover cards accepted. \nGates Open at 5:00 PM Tailgating/Backstretch: Tailgating is first come first serve on a weekly basis. **NO Glass Bottles! Backstretch & Tailgating Prices
 Adults – $20\, 
Juniors 7-17 – $15\,
 6 & Under – FREE
 Vehicle Parking – $20 per spot
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/saturday-night-racing-north-central-speedway/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:North Central Speedway\, 9651 MN-371 Business / 5 Miles South of Brainerd\, Brainerd\, MN\, 56401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T140000
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SUMMARY:Pups in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd annual Pups in the Park is a community event to raise funds for a local animal shelter\, The Babinski Foundation. There will be demo’s from local dog trainers\, face painting\, vendor fair (10% of profits donated)\, games and pie eating contest for dogs and kids\, costume contest\, silent auction\, food and treats\, and more!
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/pups-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Lum Park\, 1619 NE Washington Street\, Brainerd\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T132043Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T132043Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert in Gregory Park: Speak EZs
DESCRIPTION:Free summer concert in Gregory Park. Join Friends of Gregory Park for our 2026 summer concert series at the Gregory Park Bandstand! \nThe Speak EZ’s are bringing their original Brainerd Lakes Rock to Gregory Park! Showcasing songs off their first EP\, yet to be recorded\, get ready to dance and grove to the sweet sounds of the Speak EZs. \nBring a chair\, bring a friend!
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/summer-concert-in-gregory-park-speak-ezs/
LOCATION:Gregory Park Bandstand\, 424 N 5th Street\, Brainerd\, MN\, 56401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Gregory Park":MAILTO:friendsofgregorypark@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804
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SUMMARY:Powercruise at BIR
DESCRIPTION: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 the cruising sessions\, where you can cruise next to the toughest modified street machines\, hot rods\, imports and drag cars\, whether they’re turbo charged\, supercharged\, nitrous injected…all with your family and friends in the car with you! The weekend includes events like powerskids (longest rolling burnouts)\, off-street drags (old-style street flag drop)\, drifting\, burnouts Aussie-style\, Dyno comps\, Show & Shine\, Miss Powercruise stage shows and heaps more fun stuff. On-site camping is available. Tickets are available online at www.birmn.com\, by phone at 866-444-4455\, or at the gate.
URL:https://calendar.brainerd.com/event/powercruise-at-bir/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Brainerd International Raceway – BIR\, 5523 Birchdale Road\, Brainerd\, MN\, 56401\, United States
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