Below is a list of upcoming events for Brainerd Lakes and the surrounding area through July 4th weekend. Many of these events are family friendly and free to the public. We have included links below each event if you need more information on date, time and details. Enjoy!
Thursday, June 18
Market in the Park
Pequot Lakes 9:00am-4:00pm
More Information: http://www.explorebrainerdlakes.com/about-brainerd-lakes/communities/pequot-lakes-breezy-point-jenkins/
Outdoor Movies at Crosslake Campground
8:30-11:00pm
More Information: http://www.recreation.gov/camping/crosslake-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73141
Friday, June 19
Pine River Duck Races
1:30-2:30pm
More Information: http://www.pinerivermn.com/Activities_Duck_Races.htm
Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 20
Hackensack Hot Jazz Festival
Hackensack Community Center, 7:30-10:30pm
More Information: http://www.northwoodsartscouncil.org
Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21
Modern Automotive Performance Proving Grounds
Brainerd International Raceway
More Information: http://brainerdraceway.com
Saturday, June 20
Crosslake Outdoor Music Series 2015
Crosslake Town Square, 7:00pm
Music Series Schedule: http://cloud.chambermaster.com/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1/File/2015OutdoorMusic001.jpg
Bands in the Park 2015
Pequot Lakes
More Information: http://www.pequotlakes-mn.gov/index.asp?SEC=31A7E5AE-D3ED-4758-8AE2-845377B2B52F&Type=B_BASIC
The Johnny Holm Band
Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 7:30-Midnight
More Information: http://www.johnnyholm.com
Annual Whitefish Chain Antique and Classic Wood Boat Rendezvous
More Information: http://www.whitefishchainboatshow.com
Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, June 21
Ernie’s on Gull Lake Concert Series
More Information: http://www.ernieongull.com
Tuesday, June 23
8th Annual Chamber Sporting Clays Summer Fling
Rice Creek Hunting and Recreation in Little Falls, 12:00-4:30pm
Registration: http://www.explorebrainerdlakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-Sporting-Clays-Registration.pdf
Big Fun Tuesdays
Crosslake Town Square, 1:00-3:00pm
More Information: http://www.lakesareagallery.com
Thursday, June 25
Music in the Park – Crosby
Crosby Memorial Park, 6:00-9:00pm
More Information: http://cuyunalakes.com
Thursday, June 25 – Saturday, June 27
Lakes Jam
Brainerd International Raceway
More Information: http://www.lakesjam.com/
Saturday, June 27
Bands in the Park 2015
Pequot Lakes
More Information: http://www.pequotlakes-mn.gov/index.asp?SEC=31A7E5AE-D3ED-4758-8AE2-845377B2B52F&Type=B_BASIC
Crosslake Outdoor Music Series 2015
Crosslake Town Square, 7:00pm
Music Series Schedule: http://cloud.chambermaster.com/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1/File/2015OutdoorMusic001.jpg
Saturday, June 27 – Sunday, June 28
Ernie’s on Gull Lake Concert Series
More Information: http://www.ernieongull.com
Tuesday, June 30
Big Fun Tuesdays
Crosslake Town Square, 1:00-3:00pm
More Information: http://www.lakesareagallery.com
Friday, July 3
Freedom Days Celebration and Parade
Nisswa, 10:00am-midnight
More Information: http://www.nisswa.com
Celebrate America – Crosslake’s 45th Annual Fireworks Display
10:00pm
Details: View the fireworks from the water and shores of Cross Lake. Fireworks launch from Sand Island on the south end of the lake.
More Information: http://www.crosslake.com
The American Celebration
Brainerd High School, Noon-11pm
Noon- Corn on the cob feed – Brainerd Eagles Club
4 pm- American Celebration Parade
6:30 pm- Entertainment Pop Rocks – Brainerd High School South 5th St. parking lot
10 pm- Presentation of Fla and singing of The National Anthem – Brainerd High School South 5th St. parking lot
10:15 pm- World Class Fireworks – Brainerd High School South 5th St. parking lot
More Information: http://brainerdcommunityaction.org/4th_of_july.html
Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye 2015
Crosslake Community Center, 7:30-10:30am
More Information: http://minnesotawaters.org/whitefishareapropertyowners/run-walleye
Nisswa Firecracker 5k & 10k
Downtown Nisswa, 8:00-10:00am
More Information: http://www.runnisswa.com
Garrison Bay Fireworks
At Dusk
More Information: http://garrisonmncom.fatcow.com/?page_id=14
Friday, July 3 – Saturday, July 4
Stars & Stripes Days
Pequot Lakes, Trailside Park and East of Downtown
July 3
5 p.m.- 11 p.m. Beer Garden sponsored by Community Action
5 p.m. Food Vendors
7 p.m.- 10 p.m. DJ & Karaoke by Teddy Bear Sound
8 p.m. – Glow Trot along the Paul Bunyan Trail
After Dusk Fireworks by Zambelli Fireworks at the International- High School Ball Fields
July 4
9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Flea Market, Craft Fair & Food Vendors – Trailside Park
10:00 a.m.- Money in the Haystack- Trailside Park
10:30 a.m. – Kiddie Parade Registration-Chamber Building Parking Lot
11 a.m. – Kiddie Parade-Chamber Building Parking Lot
12 p.m. – Stars & Stripes Parade
For more information email: [mailt_to email=”Jenna@pequotlakes.com”]Jenna@pequotlakes.com[/mail_to]
Saturday, July 4
Bands in the Park 2015
Pequot Lakes
More Information: http://www.pequotlakes-mn.gov/index.asp?SEC=31A7E5AE-D3ED-4758-8AE2-845377B2B52F&Type=B_BASIC
Crosslake Outdoor Music Series 2015
Crosslake Town Square, 7:00pm
Music Series Schedule: http://cloud.chambermaster.com/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1/File/2015OutdoorMusic001.jpg
Saturday, July 4 – Sunday, July 5
Ernie’s on Gull Lake Concert Series
For more information: http://www.ernieongull.com
Sunday, July 5
Arts in the Park
Gregory Park, 10am-4pm
More Information: http://brainerdcommunityaction.org/arts_in_the_park.html
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