Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge

Our 31st Annual Oktoberfest! The Arts & Crafts Fair at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge runs 9am-4pm. Food 11am-4pm. Music and entertainment all day. Stay in the middle of the fun with our Oktoberfest Package (October 21-23, 2016) or just come for the festivities on Saturday and stay for the famous dinner buffets! View more Brainerd MN Events…

CELEBRATING 120 YEARS OF FAMILY FUN JUNE 1-3, 2018 Ruttger’s is turning back the clock to different eras at the resort by bringing back events, activities, features and specials from the past. The weekend will include: 120th celebration open house and all employee reunion A Ruttger’s museum (and antique road show type of event) A car…

The Bay Lake Improvement Association presents the Independence Day Fireworks at Ruttger's on Friday, July 6 at dusk. A truly spectacular fireworks show. FREE and open to the public. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Back by popular demand! This Minneapolis-based reggae/funk/jazz band that has played for audiences around the world. A regular at Ruttger’s for more than 10 years, Wain, Juju, and Greg McFarlane will have you grooving, singing along and maybe even have you join them on stage. Part of Ruttger's 2018 Summer Concert Series. Great live outdoor…

Brainerd’s own classic rock band, featuring your classic rock and blues favorites. Part of Ruttger's 2018 Summer Concert Series. Great live outdoor music from the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Free for resort guests. $5 for the public. Seating is provided, or you can bring your own lawn chairs. Food and drinks are available. View…

Classic-rock, 80’s rock, 90’s rock, modern rock, country-rock, you-rock, we-rock, let’s all rock! Part of Ruttger’s Labor Day Celebration. Free for resort guests. $5 for the public. Outdoor concert event on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Seating is provided, or you can bring your own lawn chairs. Food and drinks are available. View more Brainerd…

Ruttger's Farmer's Market Harvest Festival 3 - 5 p.m. A farmer's and crafts market with hayrides, games and activities for the kids. Featuring live music by J-Pack. Admission into the event is free to the public. Farm-2-Fork Feast 5 p.m Cost is $25 per person. Limited to the first 100 people. Reservations required: 218-678-4644 Produce…

Race registration: 2 p.m. | Race begins: 3 p.m. | Awards: 4 p.m. The golf course at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge $40 per racer. Sign up early and save $5. This is the spookiest 5k you’ll run all year! This costume 5k is a race through the picturesque, wooded golf course at Ruttger's, but beware!…

Join us at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge for our annual Thanksgiving buffet. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Take part in the maple experience on Saturday, April 6 $60 per adult $25 per child (17 and under) Maple experience includes: SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Maplelicious Breakfast 7 – 9 a.m.  |  Ruby’ Dining Room Maple Syrup Presentation by Clayhill Farm 9 – 10 a.m.  |  Ballroom Maple Tapping & Sap Collection 10 – 11 a.m.  |  The Grounds at Ruttger’s Lunch 11 a.m. – noon  |  Ruby’s Dining Room Maple Syrup Processing  1 –…

EASTER BUFFET BRUNCH SUNDAY, APRIL 21 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. Adults $26 | Children $12 | Under 5 free Price does not include tax & gratuity RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. CALL 218-678-4644 EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET MENU View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

AN ENTIRE WEEKEND OF YOGA, FEASTS, FRIENDS AND A FEW BUNNIES! THE PERFECT GIRLS (AND WELLNESS) WEEKEND! ONLY $65 PER PERSON FOR ALL YOGA SESSIONS (Includes lunch and snacks on Saturday) See the full schedule of events here: https://ruttgers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Spring-Yoga-Expo-Schedule-of-Events.pdf “NAMA-STAY & PLAY” GETAWAY April 25-27 Make a whole weekend out of it by staying overnight on…

Another season of golf at Jack’s 18 at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge kicks off on Friday, April 26, when the course open to the public, Ruttger’s PGA Golf Professional Dave Sadlowsky announced today. Alec’s 9 will open later in the spring The start date is subject to change in the event of more inclement weather,…

We are pleased to announce that the Kinship Partners Crosby office will be hosting its 6th Annual Taste of the Cuyuna Lakes on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge to recognize and celebrate the fine restaurants and chefs from the Cuyuna Lakes area. ***A limited number of tickets will be sold and…

Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge welcomes you to come treat your mom to a wonderful brunch buffet!   View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

A competitive, catch-and-release Northern Pike fishing tournament with a $750 first place prize. After the tournament, everyone is invited to a fish fry on the shores of Bay Lake. Hosted by Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge! Entry fee is $100 per boat. SIGN UP: Limit 70 boats https://ruttgers.com/pike-a-palooza/ View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts |…

Fish Fry at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge $15 for adults, $10 for children On the shores of Bay Lake (weather permitting) or in Ruby's Dining Room Open to the public The fish fry follows the Pike-a-Palooza Fishing Tournament. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

The beer is named Devil’s Washboard Bavarian Märzen and was brewed exclusively for Ruttger’s by Cuyuna Brewing Company. It is an amber-colored beer made with special Bavarian hops, giving it a distinct German flavor. This flavor palette is in honor of the Ruttger family’s heritage. “We’re proud to be able to have our own brand of…

Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available. Don’t miss a show. Purchase a season pass and save! Only $45 per person.…

A family friendly movie will be projected onto a big screen. Watch the movie on blankets, or chairs. Popcorn and candy will be sold. Drinks will also be available. THE GOONIES Saturday, June 1 at 9 p.m. A band of adventurous kids discover an old pirate map and follow it into an underground cavern in search…

Some cars transcend transportation. They roar with a voice that takes your breath away. Their curved steel, elegant lines and flashes of chrome are so perfect that your knees get weak. These classics are more than just cars – they are roarin’, rollin’, burning-rubber, petal-to-the-metal pieces of automotive art. These cars are Legends. Ruttger’s is…

Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available. Don’t miss a show. Purchase a season pass and save! Only $45 per person.…

A family friendly movie will be projected onto a big screen. Watch the movie on blankets, or chairs. Popcorn and candy will be sold. Drinks will also be available. FOOTLOOSE Friday, June 14 at 9 p.m. Part of Beer and Bacon Bonanza weekend. Kevin Bacon rebels against a small Midwestern down that has banned dancing. Rated…

Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available. Don’t miss a show. Purchase a season pass and save! Only $45 per person.…

A family friendly movie will be projected onto a big screen. Watch the movie on blankets, or chairs. Popcorn and candy will be sold. Drinks will also be available. HOOK Saturday, June 22 at 9 p.m. A middle-aged Peter Pan returns to Neverland to save the lost boys from Captain Hook. Rated PG View more Brainerd…

Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available. Don’t miss a show. Purchase a season pass and save! Only $45 per person.…

Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available. Don’t miss a show. Purchase a season pass and save! Only $45 per person.…

A family friendly movie will be projected onto a big screen. Watch the movie on blankets, or chairs. Popcorn and candy will be sold. Drinks will also be available. JAWS Sunday, July 7 at 9 p.m. You’re going to need a bigger boat. A giant great white shark terrorizes a sleepy beach town. Rated PG.…

Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available. Don’t miss a show. Purchase a season pass and save! Only $45 per person.…

Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available. Don’t miss a show. Purchase a season pass and save! Only $45 per person.…

A family friendly movie will be projected onto a big screen. Watch the movie on blankets, or chairs. Popcorn and candy will be sold. Drinks will also be available. THE MUPPET MOVIE Saturday, July 20 at 9 p.m. Kermit and the gang head to California is pursuit of a Hollywood movie career. Rated G. View…

Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available. Don’t miss a show. Purchase a season pass and save! Only $45 per person.…

A family friendly movie will be projected onto a big screen. Watch the movie on blankets, or chairs. Popcorn and candy will be sold. Drinks will also be available. DIRTY DANCING Saturday, Aug 3 at 9 p.m. A restless teenage girl find summer love and adventure when she meets a dreamy dance instructor at a…

Back and bluesier than ever! Two stages. Three Bands. Lots and lots of beer and BBQ! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS BBQ FEAST & BEER TASTING 5-6 p.m. Great BBQ paired with complementary beers, served picnic style on the decks and East Lawn. Bruce Archer will perform during the all-you-can-eat feast. The Ruttger’s culinary team will serve…

Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available. Don’t miss a show. Purchase a season pass and save! Only $45 per person.…

Two stages. Three bands. An all-american picnic!! ALL-AMERICAN PICNIC WITH LIVE MUSIC 5-6 p.m. An all-you-can-eat All-American picnic feast on the  East Lawn, paired with live music by Jenna & Martin. The Ruttger’s culinary team will serve a fun and delicious All-American menu. So tasty! MAIN STAGE BLUESGRASS CONCERT  6 – 9 p.m. | West…

  Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available. Don’t miss a show. Purchase a season pass and save! Only $45 per…

Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available. Don’t miss a show. Purchase a season pass and save! Only $45 per person.…

Farm-fresh fun for the whole family. Includes a farmer's market, arts, crafts and food booths, hay rides, games and live music by J-Pack. https://ruttgers.com/fall-harvest-fest View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

One of the region’s most popular Oktoberfest celebrations. Thousands flock to Ruttger’s to enjoy traditional live German music, beer and entertainment tents, 150+ arts & crafts booths, fabulous food, lots and lots of beer, games and activities for all ages! https://ruttgers.com/oktoberfest View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

This is the spookiest 5k you'll run all year! You race through the picturesque, wooded course, but beware! There are zombies prowling the course and they're hungry. If you make it through to the finish line with your brain intact, it's party time! A beer (or non-alcoholic beverage for the kiddos) awaits you. This is…

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