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Legacy Destinations Celebrate Heritage, Outdoors & Arts

Legacy Destinations

The passage of the "Legacy Amendment" in 2008 created new funds to develop and support Outdoor Heritage, Clean Water, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage throughout Minnesota. Legacy Destinations will host a weekend of arts, history and outdoor events and activities during each month May through September. The events celebrate these local resources and organizations to their communities and offer Minnesota residents and visitors an eclectic assortment of fun activities throughout the year.

This is a statewide collaborative project between the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, Conservation Minnesota, Explore Minnesota Tourism and local community partners.

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Legacy Destinations

  • May 17 - 19, Detroit Lakes

    Join us as we celebrate culture and conservation in the Detroit Lakes area. Art, history, and outdoor recreational events compliment conservation workshops and the annual Festival of the Birds.
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  • June 11- 17, Bemidji

    Bemidji Legacy Week features the Bemidji Library Book Festival with a stellar line-up of authors and presenters. Concerts and outdoor activities at Lake Bemidji State Park round out the week. Celebrate the beautiful scenery, abundant recreation and inspiring arts of Bemidji.
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  • July 19 - 22, St. Cloud

    St. Cloud offers Legacy weekend visitors a variety of memorable experiences. Discover the history and unique natural features of the area. Enjoy the vibrant art and theater scene. Enjoy the many places to explore in Granite Country USA.
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  • August 17 - 19, Willmar Lakes Area

    There is so much to explore in the Willmar Lakes Area during the Legacy Weekend. Music Festival, Fine Arts Festival, theater, history, state park activities, biking and water skiing. There is an adventure for everyone.
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  • September 8 - 16, Cook County

    Cook County is the place to be in September. Take in the natural beauty of the Gunflint Trail on the cusp of fall. Enjoy the fruits of plein air artists, concerts and history tours. Whatever you choose, your experiences in Cook County will be way north of ordinary.
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