NORTHWEST MINNESOTA TOURISM DIRECTORY 

 

 

 

 

Calendar of Annual Events


The events are listed based on the month when they occur.  The community where the event occurs is listed first in dark red.


Note:  You can e-mail Jennifer Olson at jolson@nwrdc.org to update your listing.  Remember no specific dates are listed - this is just a reference for visitors.  If they need more specific information they can call the contact number listed.  We will include contact e-mail addresses and/or web links where appropriate if you provide the information to Jennifer. 



January


  Ada   Norman County Crops, Seed and Trade Show   

  218-784-7183                                                       

  Contact: Ken Pazdernik

  Held in late January or early February. Commercial exhibits, crop and seed exhibits, educational programs.
 

  Crookston   United Way Soup & Chili Cook Off

  218-281-4547                                         

  Contact: United Way of Crookston

  Amateurs and professionals compete for trophies.
 

  Erskine   Ice Stock Car Racing

  218-686-2709                                                        

  Contact: Scott Shrimpa

  Join the fun of watching cars racing on ice.  Season extends throughout the winter months.
 

  Kennedy   Broomball & Chili Cook-off

  218-674-4179                                                                      

  Contact: Tom
 

  Oklee   Snowmobile Safari

  218-796-5494

  Held on third Sunday of January. Sponsored by the Moonlighters Snowmobile Club.
 

  Warroad   Lions Fly In Breakfast

  218-386-1818 or 218-386-2098                                  

  Contact: Dave Paulson

  "Warroad Lions Winter Wings" event.  Warroad American Legion, planes landing on the Warroad River or Warroad Airport.  Prizes for pilots.  Donations accepted for the breakfast.
 


February


  Badger  Antique Snowmobile Derby

  218-782-2265                                                          

  Contact: Wayne Lee
 

  Crookston     Ice Buster Daze

  218-289-2261                                                         

  Contact: Eric Rudnik

  Ice fishing tournament, prizes & trophies.  Snowmobile radar runs, skating &

  sledding.  Dinner and dance plus a silent auction and door prizes.
 

  Greenbush    Winter Wonderland

  218-782-2884                                                       

  Contact: Hal Anderson

  Sponsored by the communities of Greenbush and Strathcona.  Moonlight trail ride,  fun run with prizes, steak fry and dance. Strathcona snowmobile and ATV races, antique snowmobile display, guide service and 300 miles of groomed trails.
 

  Kennedy     Outdoor Curling Bonspiel

  218-674-4142

  VFW Middle Room
 

  Lake Bronson    Lions Club Ice Fishing Tournament

  218-754-4911
 

  Lancaster   Sno-Wonderful Weekend

  218-762-4390                                                            

  Contact: Diane Rice

  Presidents Weekend - snow sculpture contest, winter games for kids, free hotdogs and cocoa and Lion's fish fry.
 

  Red Lake Falls   Comet Ride

  218-253-2171                                                          

  Contact: Steve Seeger

  First Saturday in February.  Sponsored by Pathfinders Snowmobile Club.
 

  Strathcona     Strathcona Snowmobile Races

  218-781-2656 or 218-781-3341

  Third weekend in February.
 

  Thief River Falls    Knights of Columbus Fishing Derby

  218-681-5571                                                     

  Contact:  Jim Amundson

  Held the first Sunday of February on the Red Lake River. Prizes for all ages.
 

  Twin Valley    SNO MO Days

  218-584-5195 or 218-584-5254                                 

  Contact: Rod Thoreson

  Mini Sports Show, skating and sledding races, craft show, and much more.  Several community activities.
 

  Warroad   Fishing Derby

  800-328-4455

  * 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  Prizes, cash, drawings.  Muskeg Bay just off Springsteel Resort.
 


March


  Flom     Aspelund Fish Fry

  218-567-8160

  Located at Flom Hall
 

  Hallock     Figure Skating Show

  218-843-2626

  Location: Hallock Area
 

  Halstad    Red River Sled Dog Derby

  701-352-2029                                                           

  Contact: Todd Lerol

  http://www.redriversleddogderby.com/

  Dog sled race from Halstad to Grand Forks on the Red River on the first weekend in March
 

  Red Lake Falls   Red Lake Falls Ag Days

  218-253-4304                                                  

  Contact: Shirley Thompson

  Program includes demonstrations, exhibits, music, food and contests.
 

  Thief River Falls   Home, Sport and Family Show

  218-681-4450                                                           

  Contact: TRF Times

  Location: Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center
 

  Thief River Falls    Ice Show

  218-681-2183

  Location: Ralph Engelstad Arena
 

  Thief River Falls    Jose' Cole Circus

  218-681-3720

  Location: Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center
 

  Warren    Fun Ride for MS

  218-745-4886 or 218-745-5849                      

  Contact: Don McGregor/Jim Folz

  Sponsored by Sno-Cat Riders, Inc.  Maps available.
 


April


  Argyle    March For Parks

  218-437-8174

  Location: Old Mill State Park

  3rd weekend in April.  Organize your group to help the park celebrate Earth Day and raise money for Education in the Park.
 

  Grygla    Lions Smelt Fry

  (218) 294-6292

  Community Center
 

  McIntosh    Swing Into Spring

  218-563-3043

  Community Center

  Appreciation day with pancake and sausage feed.
 

  Roseau    Home, Sports & Family Show

  218-463-3814                                                     

  Contact: Lonnie Swanson

  Roseau City Arena

  3rd weekend in April.  A variety of vendors display/demonstrate/sell their products.
 

  Twin Valley    City Consignment Auction

  218-584-5195                                                       

  Contact: Rod Thoreson

  Location: Twin Valley Community Center
 

  Warren   Easter Egg Hunt

  * 11:00 a.m.

  * Free

  Held Saturday of Easter weekend.  Easter egg hunt in Holiday Park with kid's bike giveaways.  Sponsored by Warren Jaycees.
 


May


  Borup    Annual Smelt Fry

  Mothers Day in the Borup Community Center
 

  Climax   Small Town Saturday Night

  218-857-2455                                                         

  Contact: Jane Vigness

  Car show, kids games, music, 3 K Bike/hike trail over the Sand Hill River, bike-hike and canoeing, evening BBQ pork, picnic, dance and Friday pre-celebration bonfire.  May 30, 2009.
 

  Greenbush   Memorial Celebration

  Memorial Day at the Greenbush/Middle River School, Greenbush Campus. 

  Sponsored by the American Legion Post 88.
 

  Halma   Halma & Lake Bronson Memorial Day Service

  218-265-2849 

  Contact: Shane Olson

  Location: Halma Community Center

  * 11 AM (Memorial Day)

  The Halma-Lake Bronson American Legion Annual Memorial Day Service.  Honoring the 18 servicemen from the Halma-Lake Bronson area who died in service of our country during our country's wars.  Military service follows at Riverside Cemetery in Lake Bronson (Odd numbered years) and Eidsvold Cemetery in Halma (Even numbered years).  Over 80 flags are flown in memory.
 

  Lengby   Memorial Day Dinner

  Yearly community dinner on Memorial Day at Spring Lake Park.
 

  Roseau    Communitywide Garage Sale

  218-463-3979                                                         

  Contact: Pam Hetteen

  2nd Weekend in May
 

  Thief River Falls    Archery Tourney

  218-681-2106                                                       

  Contact: Darrell Janisch

  28 Target 3-D Archery Tourney - Outdoor field course.  42 target 3-D Archery Tourney & 14 Target Dakota Round - Outdoor field course.
 

  Thief River Falls    Hugos Kids Triathlon

  218-683-2718                                                         

  Contact: Jim Langland

  50 yd swim, 2.4 mile bike and 1.2 mile run.
 

  Thief River Falls   TRF Dakota Clinic Triathlon

  218-683-2718                                                         

  Contact: Jim Langland

  500 yd swim, 12 mile bike and 3 mile run.
 

  Twin Valley   Trails in Heaven

  218-584-5577                                                       

  Contact: Danette Gwin

  Horse ride and campout on Memorial Day weekend that honors past members of the Twin Valley Riders Club.
 

  Warren   Marshall County Racing Association

  218-683-7239                                                        

  Contact:  Rod Peterson

  Fairgrounds

  Dirt track racing - late model, super stock, etc.  Late May through September.
 


June


  Ada     Norman County Fair

  218-784-3391

  Carnival, livestock show, horseshoe tournament, softball tournament, grandstand show, enduro/sprint car races, demolition derby, dance, stock car races, 4-H exhibits and more.
 

  Argyle   Meet Your Neighbor Day

  218-437-6621

  Last Saturday in June.  Parade, activities for young and old, free breakfast (7-9 a.m.).  Various food stands throughout the day.
 

  Argyle      Music Festival

  218-437-8174                                                       

  Contact: Ryan Sansnass

  Location: Old Mill State Park

  Last Sunday in June.  Enjoy the musical skills of local performers under the shade in the picnic area at the park.
 

  Argyle   Open House Day

  218-437-8174                                                       

  Contact: Ryan Sansnass

  Location: Old Mill State Park

  First Sunday in June.  Help celebrate MN State Parks Statewide Open House. No vehicle permit is required to enter any MN State Park.
 

  Crookston   Crookston Farmers Market

  218-281-7875                                                        

  Contact: Steve Dufault

  Tuesday Market: Mid-June - Labor Day, 201 N. Bdwy, 4 pm - 7 pm

  Friday Market: June - Labor Day, CHS Parking Lot off Fisher Ave., 4 pm - 7 pm September Saturdays, CHS Parking Lot, 1 pm - 4 pm
 

  Crookston   Small Engines & Tractor Show

  218-281-1038                                                      

  Contact: Clayton Briggs

  Location: Museum
 

  Crookston    Summer Musical

  218-281-4533                                                           Contact:  George Noel

  Location: Northland Inn

  Crookston Community Theater annual musical production.
 

  East Grand Forks    Grand Cities Art Fest

  701-738-8354

  Occurs in downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks

  www.downtowngrandcities.org

  This event  features more than 150 high-end artisans and quality crafters, tantalizing food concessions, a free Rockin' the River party, live entertainment, a Kids' Corner and much more.  It occurs on the second Saturday and Sunday in June.
 

  Erskine   Take a Kid Fishing Day

  218-687-2635
 

  Erskine   Water Carnival

  218-687-4678                                                       

  Contact:  Doug Planten
 

  Gary     Gary Days

  218-356-8600

  Sponsored by the Gary Community Club.  Held the third weekend in June.  Parade, basketball tournament for kids, volleyball tournament, craft show, children's games, street dance and more.
 

  Hallock   Back Home Days

 

  Lake Bronson  Mid Summer Day/Rhubarb Festival

  218-754-4100

  Location: Kittson County Museum

  Looks at the heritage of Kittson County.
 

  Lancaster     Heritage Days

  218-762-4390                                                             

  Contact: Diane Rice

  Golf tournament, ethnic foods, side walk sales, kid games, fireman's rodeo, street dance, softball tournament and a variety of other entertainment.
 

  McIntosh    Community Rummage Sale

  218-563-3043
 

  Newfolden    City Wide Rummage Sales

  218-874-7135

  * 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  First weekend in June.
 

  Red Lake Falls   Fly-In

  218-253-2684

  Airport fly-in w/breakfast, classic car show, vintage aircraft, and plane rides.
 

  Roosevelt    Wildflower Celebration

  218-386-2744

  View wild orchids, classes, festival, food.
 

  Roseau    Roseau Scandinavian Festival/Car Show

  218-463-3979                                                        

  Contact:  Pam Hetteen

  in Downtown and at Pioneer Farm and Village

  Two day celebration with music, Scandinavian folk art, demonstrations, food, historical presentations including geneology workshops.  Pioneer farm also has activities on Sunday including music, entertainment, and food.  Car show held at Pioneer Farm & Village.
 

  Tabor     Farm Fest

  218-745-5037

  On County 23, 17 miles Northeast of East Grand Forks.

  Last full weekend in June, Thursday - Sunday.  40 hours of dancing and listening pleasure.  9 Bands, free beverage and Czech tacos one evening, old fashioned barn dance, polka church service, overnight camping with showers provided, acres of parking, shuttle car from parking lot, food served all four days.
 

  Thief River Falls   Creative Craft Festival

  218-681-5712                                                         

  Contact: Dede Coltom

  Location: Floyd B. Olson Park

  Large outdoor craft show.
 

  Warren/Middle River    Miss Marshall County Pageant

  218-478-3092                                                        

  Contact: Jan Anderson
 

  Warroad     NCC Motorhead Classic

  800-328-4455

  North Country Cruiser's Car Club car show and cruise.
 

  Winger    Lions Annual Fish Fry

  218-938-4495                                                    

  Contact: Steve Massmann
 

  Winger    Winger Craft Show

  218-938-4125                                                       

  Contact: Jeanine Joans

  Held in mid to late June.
 


July


  Alvarado   Lions' Corn Feed

  Location: Alvarado City Park
 

  Argyle    Creamery Picnic

  218-437-8174

  Location: Old Mill State Park

  Fourth Sunday in July.  Picnic and play at the park.  Enjoy free ice cream compliments of the Marshall County Dairy Association.  Games, entertainment and music fills the day.
 

  Badger  Badger All School Reunion

  218-528-3223                                                   

  Contact: Pete Christianson

  Parade, games, entertainment.  Held every 5 years.  Last held in 2001.
 

  Borup     Borup Days

  Parade, craft show, horseshoe and karaoke
 

  East Grand Forks/Fertile    Sertoma 4th of July Celebration & Polk County Fair

  218-945-6266 or 218-687-3637           

  Contact: Danny Grunhovd or Mike Moore
 

  Fosston     Crazy Days

  218-435-6171                                                        

  Contact: Greg Mireault

  July 24-25, 2009. Flea/farmers market and craft bazaar at the East Polk Heritage Center (Contact Dean Vikan at 218-435-6594)
 

  Goodridge    4th of July Celebration

  218-378-4113                                                     

  Contact: LouAnn Kiesow
 

  Greenbush   4th of July Celebration

  July 4th parade with several other activities and events throughout the day.
 

  Hallock    Kittson County Fair

  218-762-6661                                                      

  Contact: Barb Peterson

  2nd Week in July.  Carnival, petting zoo, demo auto racing, livestock show, grandstand entertainment, stock car races.
 

  Halma   Frog Fest

  218-265-2084                                                        

  Contact: Ronda Davis

  Annual event that includes lawn mower races, karaoke contest, kids games and a street dance
 

  Hendrum    Summer Fest

  218-861-6210
 

  Kennedy    Celebrate Kennedy Weekend

  218-674-4142                                                

  Contact: Shannon Mortenson
 

  Lengby    4th of July Dinner

  Yearly community dinner on the 4th of July at Spring Lake Park.
 

  Mentor    4th of July Celebration

  218-637-2911

  Main St.

  Street dance on July 4th, live music and fireworks.
 

  Mentor   Maple Lake Arts & Crafts Festival

  218-637-2491 or 701-885-5266                                  

  Contact: Duaine Sanden

  Occurs June 30 - July 1.
 

  Oklee    Red Lake County Fair

  218-253-2990                                                       

  Contact: Don Vatthauer

  Carnival, livestock exhibits, art show, kiddie parade, live grandstand show.
 

  Oklee     Sedestal Laget

  218-796-5486                                                        

  Contact: Glen Hofstad

  Norwegian Heritage Event.
 

  Oslo    Catfishing Contest

  218-695-2201                                                       

  Contact: Willie Johnson
 

  Red Lake Falls      Summerfest

  218-253-2684    

  Contact: City Hall

  Last weekend in July
 

  Roosevelt    Flea Market

  218-442-7715

  Location: Roosevelt Arena, located downtown

  Every 3 and 4th of July.  Antiques, collectibles, crafts, tools and much more.  Concessions available.
 

  Roseau   Art In The Park

  218-425-7667                                                       

  Contact: Dawn Johnson

  Location: Pioneer Village - west of Roseau

  Sponsored by Roseau Area Arts Association
 

  Roseau     Roseau County Fair

  218-463-1009                                                     

  Contact: Buddy Erickson

  6 days Sunday thru Friday.  Children's barn, headline entertainment for three nights, carnival, livestock showing, demolition derby, food stands.  Approximately 45,000 visitors.
 

  Stephen    Summerfest

  218-478-3092

  Last Saturday in July.  Noon meal, fishing contest, golf tournament, steak fry, music, dance, ice cream & pie social and antique machinery display.  Kids games at the pool.
 

  Thief River Falls   Pennington County Fair

  218-681-4287                                                       

  Contact:  Ray Safranski

  Next to the Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center.

  Held in July for five days.   Live "bandshell" music, demolition derby, carnival, livestock shows, horseshow and bullride.
 

  Thief River Falls     Thunder on Hooves P.B.R.A. Bullride

  218-681-3720                                             

  Contact: Chamber of Commerce

  Held in conjunction with the Pennington County Fair each July.
 

  Trail    July 4th Celebration

  218-268-4465                                                        

  Contact: Helen Sordahl

  Fireworks, dance, street games for children, kiddie parade.
 

  Twin Valley   Town & Country Days

  218-584-5195                                                       

  Contact:  Rod Thoreson

  Located downtown

  Second or Third Friday and Saturday of July. Set as to not conflict with Norman County Fair.  Appreciation supper, street dance, and many other activities.
 

  Wannaska     Wannaska Summerfest

  218-425-7679 or 218-425-7529                                   

  Contact: Dean Brateng

  Sunday prior to the 4th of July.  Band, dunk tank, food, refreshments, flea market and dinner. Sponsored by the Wannaska Lions Club and 4-H Club.
 

  Warren    Marshall County Fair

  218-686-3507                                                   

  Contact: Scott Peters

  29114 260th St. NW

  Location: E. Johnson & 8th St.

  www.marshallcountyfair.org

  Held in late July/early August for five days - Wednesday through Sunday, with a parade on Wednesday to kick off events.  Amateur talent show, carnival, grandstand shows, demolition race, derby, bingo, Settler Square historical activities, 4-H and craft exhibits.
 

  Warroad   4th of July Celebration

  800-328-4455

  Street and lighted boat parade.  Fireworks, food vendors and games.  Annual Chili Cookoff.  A street dance occurs the night before.
 

  Warroad   Art In The Yard

  218-386-3168

  Area artists display on Lake Street during the July 4th celebration.
 


August


  Argyle    Grinding Days

  218-437-8174

  Location: Old Mill State Park

  The century old grist mill and 1878 Case #359 steam engine are operated to demonstrate flour grinding.  Marshall County Historical Society members share tales of pioneer lore and early days.  Pioneer cabin open for viewing and fresh stone-ground flour is available for sale.
 

  Crookston   Ox Cart Days

  218-281-4320                                                

  Contact: Crookston Chamber

  107 West 2nd St., PO Box 115

  1-800-809-5997  Held the third weekend in August.  Attractions include: Torchlight Parade, dances in the park, games and entertainment, childrens activities, bed race, street fair, stage shows and fireworks.
 

  East Grand Forks   Cats Incredible

  701-772-7271

  Catfishing tournament with cash-prizes, outdoor concerts, concession stands, children games and contests.
 

  East Grand Forks    Heritage Days

  218-773-3959     

  Contact: Julie Jenson

  Shocking and bundling, steam threshing, Saw Mill demonstration, blacksmith demonstration, historical skits and story telling.  Pioneer Village, parade of antique machinery, cars, horses, dancing and music programs.
 

  Fertile    Crazy Days

  218-945-6692

  Customer appreciation day.
 

  Fosston    2nd Annual Classic Car Show

  218-435-1188                                                     

  Contact: Steve Godtland

  Hwy 2 East

  At the East Polk Heritage Center

  August 29, 2009

 

  Grygla    Grygla Fall Festival

  218-294-6292  

  Contact: City Clerk

  www.grygla.govoffice2.com

  Last full weekend in August before Labor Day weekend. Street dances, softball tournament, demo derby, ATV mud run, parade, mutton busting, kiddie tractor pull and other childrens games.
 

  Karlstad      Moose Fest

  218-436-2178                                                        

  Contact: Wayne Ruud

  Sponsored by the Karlstad Lions.
 

  Lake Bronson    Annual Fine Arts Show

  Location: Kittson County Museum

  Artists Unlimited sponsored show.
 

  Lake Bronson    International Woodcarvers Festival

  218-754-2200

  Held in Lake Bronson State Park.  Demonstrations, displays, sales and judging, craft show, and music.
 

  Red Lake Falls   French Chautauqua and Arts Festival

  218-253-2270                                                        

  Contact: Virgil Benoit

  Location: Old Treaty Crossing Park

  Annual history Chautauqua and arts festival sponsored by The Association of the French of the North.  A celebration of the French presence in North America and the history of the Red River Valley from frontier to settlement times. Singing, dancing and family fun.
 

  Roosevelt   Roosevelt - 9

  218-442-5551

  Location: 9 miles North on County 17

  Lake of the Woods Threshing Bee - Threshing demonstration, sawmill

  demonstration, food stands.  Antique tractors and machinery.  Shingle mill, parade, flea market, toy museum, log home, pioneer schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, camping available.
 

  Roseau     Pioneer Farm and Village Festival

  218-424-7648                                                     

  Contact:  Tom Jacobson

  Kiddie parade, festival, parade, music and stage entertainment Historic displays and demonstrations.  Two days of activity.
 

  Roseau     Roseau River Fishing Tournament

  218-463-9913                                           

  Contact: Denny's Outdoor Sports

  on Roseau River
 

  Strathcona     Strathcona Fall Festival

  218-781-2812 or 218-781-2670

  * 9:00 am to dusk

  Held the 2nd Sunday in August.  Flea market, craft sales, concession stands, non-denominational church services, live music, parade, lunch in the park, kids games, softball games.  Over 3,000 persons attend.
 

  Thief River Falls   Archery Tourney

  218-681-2106                                                       

  Contact: Darrell Janisch

  28 Target 3-D Archery Tourney - Outdoor field course.  42 target 3-D Archery Tourney & 14 Target Dakota Round - Outdoor field course.
 

  Thief River Falls    Bountiful Harvest

  218-681-5767         

  Contact: Caryl Bugge

  Location: Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village

  A Farmers Market
 

  Thief River Falls     Kick'n Up Kountry

  218-754-2861 or 877-KICKNUP

  www.kicknupkountry.com

  Labor Day weekend
 

  Twin Valley   City Wide Rummage Sales

  218-584-5195 (to place ads)                                     

  Contact:  Rod Thoreson

  Second weekend of August.
 

  Warren    Crazy Days

  218-745-5174                                   

  Contact: Nancy Mattson, Warren Sheaf

  Parade, pool activities and side walk sales.
 

  Warroad   Community Appreciation Dinner

  800-328-4455                                  

  Contact: Warroad Chamber of Commerce

  Outdoor picnic at the City Park, live music.
 


September


  Ada    Fun in the Flatlands

  218-784-3542                                                     

  Contact: LeeAnn Konkin

  Location: West Side Park & various sites

  Held the weekend after Labor Day in conjunction with 4-H Achievement Day. Three days of activities and entertainment.  Horseshoe tournament, chili cook-off, Art in the Park (Westside Park), parade, craft sale, a dance, car races and many other family events.  Sponsored by the Ada Chamber of Commerce.
 

  Badger    Badger Fall Festival

  218-528-2108     

  Contact: Tia Hietala

  Street dance, tournaments, parade, games for children, entertainment, lunch and dinner.
 

  Brooks    Blast to Brooks

  218-698-4220

  Downtown Brooks

  First Saturday after Labor Day. Tournaments, games, cook-out, street dance.
 

  Crookston     King of Trails Marketplace

  218-281-4320 or 800-809-5997                                

  Contact: Crookston CVB

  Held the first Saturday after Labor Day.  Farmers Market, flea market and city-wide garage sales.
 

  Crookston    Museum Threshing Bee

  218-218-1038                                                       

  Contact: Clayton Briggs

  On Hwy 2 E
 

  Flom     FlomFest

  218-567-8160

  Dinner, dance, mud run, skeet shooting contest, kids games and more
 

  Fosston    Heritage Days

  218-435-6594  

  Contact: Dean Vikan

  Location: At Heritage Center, Hwy 2 East near hospital

  One day festival with special events and activities celebrating our special history.  Music, crafters, food and more. First Saturday after Labor Day.
 

  Halstad    Fall Festival

  Activities include a fun run, co-ed softball tournament, kiddie parade, ice cream social, free will supper and a street dance.
 

  Lake Bronson    Paintaway

  218-762-6371                                                

  Contact: Margaret Anderson

  Artists Unlimited paintaway at Itasca State Park, headwaters hosted. All artists welcome.
 

  Lancaster   Fall Festival

  218-762-4390    

  Contact: Diane Rice

  Held second Saturday in September.  Kiddie parade, side walk sales, community rummage sales, pie social & bake sale.
 

  McIntosh     Craft and Market Day

  218-563-3043

  Held the third Saturday in September.
 

 Newfolden    Newfest

  218-874-7135

  Parade, dance, carnival, community supper, treasure hunt, fun run, food stands, and flea market.  Weekend after labor day.
 

  Stephen   Fall Festivities

  218-478-3092

  King of Trails activities along Highway 75.  Rummage sales, etc.  Activities are advertised.
 

  Strathcona     Northland Threshing Bee

  218-782-2866                                                     

  Contact: Melroy Wiskow

  Follow State Hwy 32 North to Co. 8 East 6 1/2 miles

  Held the weekend after Labor Day.  Old Fashion Threshing using steam tractors.  2 day event.
 

  Thief River Falls     Everybodys Market

  218-681-3720                                             

  Contact: Chamber of Commerce

  Location: Downtown & Floyd B. Olson Park

  Outdoor craft show and flea market.  Held the second Saturday in September.
 

  Thief River Falls     Great American Block Party

  218-681-3720                                             

  Contact: Chamber of Commerce

  Street dance and food booths.  2nd Saturday of September.
 

  Twin Valley   Wagon Train Across the Prairie

  218-584-5577   

  Contact: Danette Gwin

  Horse ride and wagon train in the fall that is approximately 15-18 miles long.  Leaves from the Twin Valley Riders Club Arena.
 


October


  Badger    Community Halloween Party

  218-528-2108                                                      

  Contact: Badger Jaycees

  * 5:30 - 7:00 pm

  Games, family event, costume contests, prizes on Halloween.
 

  East Grand Forks   Arts and Crafts Show

  218-773-0525       

  Contact: Darlene Gust

  Location: VFW Arena & Civic Center Arena

  1st weekend in October.  Sponsored by the EGF Arts & Crafts Council.
 

  Fertile    Community Craft Sale

  218-945-6786   

  Contact: Linda Widrig

  Location: Fertile-Beltrami School
 

  Greenbush   Greenbush Halloween Party

  Location: Greenbush/Middle River School, Greenbush Campus

  Halloween Party on October 31st.
 

  Lake Bronson    Christmas Fest in October

  Location: Museum Country Church

  1st Sunday

 

  Middle River    Middle River Goose Festival

  218-222-3521                                          

  Contact: Colleen Ness

  Parades, dance, exhibits, food stands, games, childrens games and theater production. For more detailed information, please see this document.


  Oklee    Community Craft Sale

  218-796-5105        

  Contact: Emily Bernier

  2nd Avenue
 

  Williams     Potato Days

  218-783-6435                                                    

  Contact:  Henrietta Olson

  Queen crowned, show, educational information and festival.
 


November


  Argyle    Wreath Workshop

  218-437-8174                                                      

  Contact: Ryan Sansnass

  Location: Old Mill State Park

  * Park vehicle permit required

  Last weekend in November.  Registration required before November 15.
 

  Crookston    Christmas Craft Show

  218-281-2796                                 

  Contact: Wanda Wilkens, Eagles Auxillary

  Weekend after Thanksgiving.  Registration required to display.
 

  Crookston   Red River Valley Arts & Craft Show

  218-281-8190                                          

  Contact: Eric Burgess, UMC/SIFE

  Registration required to display.
 

  Fosston   Craft Show

  218-435-6434                                                      

  Contact: Karen Graham

  * 9-4

  Sponsored by the Swim Club.  Held at the High School on the 1st Saturday in November.
 

  Grygla     Hunters Supper

  Community Center

  1st weekend of deer hunting, Sat. - serve turkey, mashed potatoes and all the trimmings.  2nd weekend, Sat. - Lutefisk, meatballs and potatoes.
 

  Lake Bronson   Christmas Open House

  Location: Kittson County Museum

  Craft & Bake Sale the Saturday before Thanksgiving
 

  Roseau    Arts & Crafts Show/Sale

  218-463-1472                                                   

  Contact: Carol Amundson

  Location: Roseau School

  * 10am - 6pm Fri., 10am - 3pm Sat.

  Thanksgiving weekend annually.  Dozens of crafters from all over Minnesota display/sell their products.
 

  Thief River Falls    Country Crafters Craft Sale

  218-681-8730   

  Contact: Becky

  Location: VFW Club

  Selling crafts, baked goods, homemade soups & lunch.
 

  Thief River Falls    Holiday Craft Fair

  218-681-2183

  Location: Ralph Engelstad Arena

  * 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  Crafts of numerous kinds.
 

  Warren     Thanksgiving Dinner

  * 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  * Free

  Free thanksgiving dinner served for anyone in the area alone at Senior Center.  Sponsored by Warren Jaycees.
 


December


  Ada    Old Fashioned Family Christmas Festival

  218-784-3540                                                     

  Contact: LeeAnn Konkin

  Location: Ada VFW, Fire Hall

  Held first Saturday in December.  Parade, Santa, craft show, free movies and a dance.
 

  Badger    Santa Claus Day

  218-528-2108                                                     

  Contact: Badger Jaycees

  Badger Community Hall, 203 North Main St

  Second Saturday in December.
 

  Crookston    Winter Wonderland

  218-281-4320                                                

  Contact: Crookston Chamber

  Held the first Friday in December.  Sleigh rides in the park.  Skating and bonfires.  Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.  A variety of activities for children.  Local stores are filled with holiday savings and treats.
 

  East Grand Forks   First Night

  218-230-4231                                                 

  Contact: Sheryl Holter-Vogel

  Bring in the New Year with non-alcoholic celebration festivities.  Music, children's activities and food throughout downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks.
 

  East Grand Forks     Heritage Village Christmas Festival

  218-773-2066

  Location: Heritage Village across from Northwest Tech. College

  Christmas carols, program, sleigh rides, cocoa & cookies.  Meet Santa.
 

  Erskine     Magical Holiday Craft Show

  218-687-2737

  Community Center

  Held the first Saturday in December.
 

  Flom    Cowboy Christmas

  218-584-8441    

  Contact: Don Jensen

  Occurs the second weekend in December.  Activities include pictures with santa and an antique wagon, cowboy poetry, stick horse rodeo, program with local talent, dance and a potluck supper.  1880's dress encouraged with an authentic dress contest.  Proceeds raised go to the Ronald McDonald House.  Santa Claus Day always follows Cowboy Christmas.
 

  Greenbush   Holiday Weekend/Santa Claus

  First weekend in December.  Features include a craft fair, bake sale, Santa workshop, holiday music, movies, sleigh rides, and a Santa visit.
 

  Hendrum  Santa Day

  218-861-6210

  Sponsored by Hendrum Rec Club
 

  Kennedy   Santa Supper

  218-674-4142

  VFW Middle Room
 

  Lancaster     Santa Clause Day

  218-762-4390       

  Contact: Diane Rice

  Held the 1st Saturday in December.  Bingo, treats and a visit from Santa.
 

  Newfolden     Holiday Tour of Homes

  218-874-7135

  Bake sale and tour of selected homes in the community.
 

  Red Lake Falls    Radar Run

  218-253-2171      

  Contact: Steve Seeger

  Weekend before Christmas.  Sponsored by Pathfinders Snowmobile Club.
 

  Roseau      Christmas Treasures

  218-463-2825

  Location: Covenant Church

  On stage at the theater.  Sponsored by Roseau Area Friends of the Library.
 

  Tabor    WinterFest

  218-687-4646

  Horse drawn sleigh rides, Santa visit, craft sales, turkey drawings, face painting and much more.
 

  Thief River Falls   Tree Walk for Hospice

  218-681-6189     

  Contact: Kelly Rogalla

  Location: Eagles Club

  Public is invited to vote for their favorite tree with a monetary donation.  Refreshments served.  Bake sales and pictures with Santa.
 

  Twin Valley    Santa Day

  218-584-5254

  Location: Twin Valley Community Center

  1st Saturday in December.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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