JUNE 2018 JULY 2018 AUGUST 2018 SEPTEMBER 2018

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1 Fifty Lakes Outdoor Summer Market Every 2nd & 4th Sat., 9am-Noon Corner of Hwy 1 & Hwy NORTHLAND PRESS SUMMERTIME SPECIAL SECTION FREE JUNE 2018 June 21 Bike Club, Crosslake Community Center, Thurs. 4 pm June 21-Sept. 27 Boot Camp Fitness, Crosslake Community Ctr: Thurs 3-4 pm June 23 Alpaca Spinning & Weaving, Pequot Lakes Historical Society, 2 pm June 23-Sept. 29 Cuyuna Range Farmers Market, Main Street Crosby, Sat. 9 am-noon June 23-Sept 29 Farmers Market at Ideal Green Market, Ideal Corners Sat. 9 am-1 pm June 24 5th Annual 18 FORE CCS Fundraiser, Crosswoods Golf Course, 11:30 am June 28-July 1 Cass County Fair, Pine River Fair Grounds June 30 Fifty Lakes Family Fun Day, 10 am-10pm June 30 Historic Pine River Depot, Pine River, 10 am-2 pm June 30 Mission Twp Independence Day Parade June 30 Turtle Town Art Fair, Salem Lutheran Church, Longville, 9 am-3 pm JULY 2018 July 3 Pequot Lakes Fireworks, High School, dusk July 3-4 Stars & Stripes Days: Parade at Noon Wednesday, Pequot Lakes July 4 Crosby Fire Dept. Annual 4th of July Celebration, Parade at 11 am July 6-7 Crosslake Community Ctr Library Book Sale: Fri 12-4 pm, Sat 11 am-3 pm July 7 42nd Annual Grandpa s Run for the Walleye, Crosslake, 8am July 7 Crooked Lake Firemen s Dance, Crooked Lake Fire Hall, Outing, 8PM July 7 Crosslake's Original Craft and Flea Market, CR3 & CR 103, 9 am-4 pm July 7 Crosslake's 48th Annual Fireworks Display, Crosslake, dusk July 7 Fireworks, Lawrence Lake, Outing, dusk July 7 Grandpa s Run for the Walleye, Crosslake Community Ctr, Register 7-8:15 am July 7 Pontoon Parade, Roosevelt Lake, 1 pm July 7 48th Annual Fireworks Display, Crosslake, dusk July 9 Swimming Lessons, Crosslake Campground, ALL week July Bean Hole Days & Arts & Crafts Fair, Pequot Lakes, Tue 5pm 10pm, Wed 9am 4pm July 12-Aug 16 Summer Reading Club - Crosslake Area Library, Thurs. 9:30-11am July 13 Outdoor Movie at US Army Corps, Crosslake Dusk July 14 Kayaking at the Crosslake Campground July 14 Park Fest & Car Show, Merrifield Lions Park, 10am 2pm July 14 & 28 Historic Pine River Depot, Pine River, 10 am-2 pm July 16 Swimming Lessons, Crosslake Campground, ALL week July th Annual Northern Lights Rug Hooking Camp, Crosslake Pine Peaks Lodge July th Annual KAXE Mississippi River Festival, Jul 20 at 6pm, Jul 21 at 2pm, KAXE amphitheater, Grand Rapids July 21 Annual Butterfly Release, 11 am Pelican Woods Cemetery, Breezy Point July 21 Crosslake Ideal Lions Flea Market, Town Square, 8:30 am-3:30 pm July 21 Emily Days July 21 Camp Knutson Night Under The Stars, 4:30-8:30pm July 22 Emily Day s Go Low for Dough 9 hole scramble, Emily Greens July 23 Swimming Lessons, Crosslake Campground, ALL week July Pine River Summerfest, Art Club Show and Parade July 27 Paddle to the Moon & Back, Non-Motorized Paddle, Crosslake Campground, 5-11 pm July 28 Kayaking at the Crosslake Campground July 28 Annual Classic Car & Antique Tractor Show, Pine River State Bank, Pine River, registration 8 am July 28&29 Powerboat Races, Crosby Memorial Park 12 4pm July 31-Aug 4 Crow Wing County Fair AUGUST 2018 Aug 3-4 Crosslake Community Ctr Library Book Sale: Fri 12-4 pm, Sat 11 am-3 pm Aug 4 11th Annual Chokecherry Festival, Trailside Park, Pequot Lakes Aug 4 3rd Annual Whitefish Warrior Adventure Run, Crosslake Community Ctr, 6 am Aug 4 Kids Fishing Derby, US Army Corp, Crosslake, 8:30 am-1pm Aug 5 Love of Lake Event 11am-4pm, Luscher's Park, Outing. Aug 5 Annual Battle of the Bars Golf Tournament, Emily Greens Aug 8 Ideal Beef Feed, Ideal Township Fire Hall, 4-8 pm Aug 9 Lake Country Crafts & Cones Ice Cream Eating Contest, Crosslake, 3 pm Aug 9-11 Crosslake Art Show, Crosslake Community Ctr 10am-5pm Aug 10 Outdoor Movie at US Army Corps, Crosslake Dusk Aug 11 Dru Sjodin Purple Elephant 5K-10K Run/Walk, Pequot, 8am Aug 11 & 25 Historic Pine River Depot, Pine River, 10 am-2 pm Aug 11 Kayaking at the Crosslake Campground Aug 11 Log Village Heritage Day, Crosslake Historic Log Village Aug 11 The Babinski Foundation First Anniversary Bash, Pequot Lakes, 5 pm Aug 11 Quilt Auction, Camp Knutson, 9:30 am 4 pm Aug Deerwood Summerfest, 9am 5pm Aug Remer Annual Harvest Festival Aug 11 Crosslake Firefighter Car Show and Pig Roast, Crosslake Fire Station, 9 am-4 pm Aug 11 Cardboard Boat Races, Moonlite Bay, Crosslake, 12-5 pm Aug 18 Crosslake Ideal Lions Flea Market, Town Square, 8:30 am-3:30 pm Aug 18 Lakers Lions Corn Feed, 11am Granny s in Emily Aug 19 Cuyuna Lakes Crusher Mountain Bike Race Aug Crosby Heritage Days, Crosby Memorial Park Aug Lakes Bluegrass Festival, Pine River/Cass County Fairgrounds Aug 24 Annual Mike Wilder Memorial Golf Tournament Aug 25 Kayaking at the Crosslake Campground Aug 25 14th Annual MC Ride for Homeless/Wounded Warriors, Emily Log Cabin, registration for event 9:30am 11am Aug 25 Breakfast with our Veterans, Crosslake Campground Aug 25 Outdoor Movie at US Army Corps, Crosslake Dusk Aug 25 Wolfhound Golf Tournament, Emily Greens SEPTEMBER 2018 Sept 1 Pancake Breakfast, Camp Knutson. 8:30 10:30 am Sept 1 RALALA Raffle Drawing, 5 pm at Village Inn, Outing Sept 6-9 Pine River Heritage Days Sept 8 Green Jacket Open, Emily Greens/w Andy s Bar & Grill Sept 16 A Round for the Kids Camp Knutson Golf Tournament, Whitefish Golf Club, Register 10:30 am, Noon start Sept 16 Camp Knutson Golf Tournament 110:30 am Whitefish Golf Club Sept 22 Community Light Up The Dam Day, Crosslake Campground Sept 22 14th Annual Gary Stiner Ironman Classic, Emily Greens Sept Crosslake Days Sept 28 Drive By Brats! Support Light Up the Dam, Crosslake Campground Sept 28 Historic Pine River Depot, Pine River, 10 am-2 pm Sept 29 Chili Cook-Off, Crosslake, Noon 3 pm Sept 29 16th Annual Custom Classic Car, Tractor, Motorcycle Show Sept 29 Candlelight and Cider Tour, Crosslake Historic Log Village, 7-9pm Crosslake OUTDOOR MUSIC SERIES Sat. Nights 6-8pm June 23-Sept. 1 Crosslake Town Square BIG FUN TUESDAYS Crosslake June 19-Aug pm every Tuesday PINE RIVER DUCK RACES EVERY FRIDAY JUNE 22-AUG 17 REGISTRATION 1:45 RACES 2-3PM Pine River Market Square Fridays May 25-Sept 28 2:30-5:30pm Music in the Park at the Crosby Memorial Park 2nd & 4th Thursdays June 14-Aug pm Bands in the Park Pequot Lakes Saturdays June 16-Aug 25 Trailside Park 7-9pm

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3 HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY 4TH OF JULY Paddle to the Moon...and back. What: Community Paddle (anything non-motorized) When: Friday, July 27, 2018 (night of full moon) Where: Launch from USAC campgrounds at 6p, from the North Boat Launch. Length: 2 miles along shore of Cross Lake to Moonlite Restaurant (Light supper and beverage provided) and paddle back Cost: $25 per person. All proceeds go to the new school in Crosslake. You must register and pay in advance by July 15, Required: 18+ years or attended by an adult. Each paddler must have a bright light and a properly fitted PFD. Contact: Jim Bergquist at

4 4 Crosslake Firefighters Pig Roast & Classic and Custom Car Show August 11, :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Crosslake Firefighters host their Annual Pig Roast & Classic and Custom Car Show. Come and the Crosslake Fire see Department and equipment, visit with local firefighters to learn more about the services provided. Fun for the whole family with Fire Truck Rides, and "Put Out the Fire House". Roasted pork sandwiches with all the trimmings served from 11 am till gone. Classic and Custom Car show begins at 9 a.m. with awards at 2 p.m. Motorcycles welcome! Clubs can show as a group, call Jeff Cripps or Dean Olson evenings 2018 Crosslake Area Historical Society Cider and Candlelight Tour Crosslake Area Historical Society Cider and Candlelight Tour will be held during Crosslake Days. The Society will participate in the Chili Cook-off at noon on Saturday, September 29, 2018 and end with the Cider and Candlelight Tour of the Village from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Area Historical Crosslake Society Historic Log Village County Road 3 Crosslake, MN 56442

5 Grandpa's Run for the Walleye Saturday, July 7th Support the Walleye and all the fish in the Whitefish Chain! Join the annual community-wide effort to maintain the Whitefish Area's gamefish habitat. Established in memory of Grandpa Boots Buthman, this Crosslake tradition offers events for all ages and abilities. Run, walk or dash for the fun and for the fish.! Then spend the day enjoying the lake and attend the fireworks over Cross Lake in the evening. EVENT COURSES Family 5K/10K Easy 5k Run/Walk or 10k Run along a flat scenic route through beautiful Crosslake. Water stop and post-race refreshments available at the Crosslake Community Center. Kids Sunfish Dash Kid-friendly, age-appropriate course at the Crosslake Community Center for ages: 0-2, 3-4, 5-7, and REGISTRATION FEES The run provides all participants with professional chip timing and results on a certified race course. For race results go to Pickle Events. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, July 6th: - 4:00-6:00pm: Early Packet Pick Up at the Community Center. Registration will also be available at this time. Saturday, July 7th: - 7:00am - 8:15am: Race Day Registration - 8:15am: 10K Race - 8:30am: 5k Race - 9:30am: Awards followed by Kids Sunfish Dash 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run Before June 26th - $25 each June 26th thru race day - $35 each Kids Sunfish Dash Thru race day - $7 each PRIZES T-shirts for all entrants who preregister and for race day registrants while supplies last. Awards to top runners in each age group. Winner's ribbons and a prize for all Sunfish Dash finishers. 5

6 6 KAXE/KBXE Mississippi River Festival July The 14th Annual Mississippi River Festival is set for Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21 under the Rotary Tent the KAXE Studios. FRIDAY Humbird will kick off our festival with eclectic folk music. Led by Siri Undlin (from Undlin & Wolfe) on vocals, the band has set themselves apart in the strong Americana scene in Minnesota as evolving and creative folksters. Their influences are wideranging, crediting Bjork, Bill Frisell and Aoife O Donovan as inspirations. Undlin & Wolfe collaborator, Dexter Wolfe is also part of Humbird, as are Pat Keen & Peter Quirsfeld. Wisconsin folk/bluegrass group and former Great Northern Radio Show performers, Them Coulee Boys, will take the stage after Humbird. The band recorded a new album at Pachyderm Studios with producer, Dave Simonett (Trampled by Turtles) that will be released later this year. Friday will close with Crankshaft & The Gear Grinders, a band that everyone still talks about three years after their first appearance at the Mississippi River Festival. They ll bring their blend of blues, rock and punk to the stage once again. Get ready to dance. SATURDAY Saturday of the festival begins at 2pm with a full day of music, starting with roots-blues performer Kerri Powers. Out with a new album now, Starseeds, Powers exemplifies American music, channeling country, blues, roots, and rock. Y La Bamba is up next with their psychedelic Latin-inspired folk sounds that will display perfectly with the Mississippi River as a backdrop. Led by Luz Elena Mendoza, NPR Music said their last album, Ojos del Sol establishes Mendoza as one of the most innovative and exciting young vocalists around. From New Orleans, Luke Winslow-King and his band are out with a new album, Blue Mesa, playing a blend of Mississippi delta blues, folk, traditional and vintage jazz, and roots rock and roll. King has collaborated with the likes of Dr. John, Little Freddy King, Washboard Chaz, has been featured on Nick Spizter s American Routes, and appeared on notable stages such as Austin City Limits, New Orleans JazzFest, and next, the KAXE Rotary Tent! Fun Fact: Luke Winslow-King worked as an extra in Bill Murray s Groundhog Day as a child. Closing out the festival is the Minnesota/Oakland Country AllStars, starring Erik Koskinen and Actual Wolf. A collaboration planned specifically for the Mississippi River Festival, this band is sure to help us end the weekend on a high.

7 7 Camp Knutson Night Under the Stars Saturday, July 21, 2018 Camp Knutson Volunteers invite you to stop by for a glass of wine, or stay for dinner, at the beautiful Camp Knutson camp grounds on Trout Lake near Crosslake Saturday evening July 21. The Camp K volunteers will host the annual fundraising Night Under the Stars event celebrating the At the Hop era featuring 1950 icons familiar to young and old. If you don t own a poodle skirt, no worries, one will be furnished for a souvenir photo opportunity commemorating the evening. Camp Knutson, is a service of Lutheran Social Services and provides a unique camping experience to kids who live with heart disease, chronic skin disease, autism, Down syndrome HIV/AIDS and youth experiencing homelessness. One com- ment by a Camp Knutson camper was At camp you get to be your true self because you get to be around other people that know exactly what life is like for you. You don t have to hide anything because there s no judging. Be part of supporting these special campers by attending the Camp Knutson fundraiser Night Under the Stars, or volunteer your time and talents serving these kids while they enjoy a unique camping experience. Buy your At the Hop tickets for the July 21 Night Under the Stars event by visiting and click on Night Under the Stars or call Sharon Elmquist for tickets at To check volunteer opportunities visit the site and click on Volunteer Opportunities or call Jared Griffin at and leave a message. September 27-29, 2018 custom car, motorcycle and tractor show, Crafters' Fair, chili cook-off, kid's activities, live music and much more. Thousands flock to Crosslake each September to enjoy Crosslake Days. The celebration offers something for all ages including a classic and Join us and enjoy this fall festival while taking in the natural beauty of Crosslake, splashed in the glorious autumn colors. Crosslake is the place to be September 27-29, Wear your beads and cash in on sweet and spicy deals from Chamber member merchants all over Crosslake!

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9 Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway celebrates 20 years as a State Scenic Byway Designated as both a state and national scenic byway, the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway is a 54mile driving route with hiking and walking trails, recreational parks, lakes, gardens, wildlife and forest management area, and historical artifacts. Vision: To strengthen the quality of life and visitor experience along the Scenic Byway s route by promoting and enhancing the area s resources and amenities that support economic vitality. Mission: To promote, preserve and enhance the recreational, historical, cultural, scenic, natu- ral and archeological resources along the 54-mile Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. entertaining themselves with natural resources this scenic byway offers. The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway was designated a Minnesota Scenic Byway in June 1998 and is a non-profit 501c3 organization managed by an active Association lead by a Board of Directors. Support what you enjoy! For more information Today locals and visitors still carry on traditions common in the legends of Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack. Travelers go distances far and near, by land and water, to visit and work here; exploring the historic beauty and There s always something fun to do in the northland! Have a safe and enjoyable summer! 9

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11 Ideal Beef Feed Aug. 8, 2018, 4-8 p.m. Township Fire Ideal Department invites you to join them at the annual Ideal Beef Feed. Come rain or shine. The department has sponsored this annual fundraiser since It is always held on the second Wednesday in August. The menu consists of boneless baron of beef, all the fresh corn on the cob you can eat, buns, coleslaw and watermelon. Firefighters cook the beef and corn the day of the feed. Location: Ideal Township Fire Hall Butternut Point Rd Pequot Lakes, MN

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