Moose Madness Family Festival, in Grand Marais, MN is a family-themed event, held annually in October, during MEA weekend.
Bull moose and calf. Photo by Paul Sundberg.
Start of the "Rut Run" during Grand Marais' annual Moose Madness Family Festival.
Happy winners of the "Moose Medallion Hunt" in 2021, Lincoln Toombs and Rafael Narro.
Visit Cook County mascot "Murray the Moose" with tiny racers at the annual Lutsen 99er bike race.
Event Information
Downtown Grand Marais
116 West Highway 61Grand Marais, MN 55604
About
Moose Madness Family Festival, Oct. 18 & 19, 2024.
The Moose is Loose in Grand Marais during the annual Moose Madness Family Festival! This event is the ultimate family-focused celebration of all things moose. Enjoy the outdoors and learn a few facts about our celebrated mascot along the way with activities, scavenger hunts, quizzes, dance challenges and more.
Below are some of the activities and events you can enjoy during Moose Madness!
Complete this activity-packed toolkit, perfect for the whole family, ahead of your arrival at Moose Madness. The toolkit will include a quiz full of things to learn about Cook County, coloring sheets, videos and more. Check back for details on how to access the kit!
Moose on a Stoop
The Moose on a Stoop educational scavenger hunt will take families across downtown Grand Marais in search of facts about our favorite animal. Find the secret letter from each fact to complete the code word. Report the code word to Moose HQ at the Cook County Visitor Information Center and receive Moose Bucks you can spend at participating local businesses! (Check back for more details and updates on participating businesses)
Grand Marais State Bank Moose Medallion Hunt
For the sleuths in the crowd, the Grand Marais State Bank Moose Medallion Hunt is a hoot. The first clues are released Friday morning and go on until the medallion is found. Find the medallion? Bring it to Moose HQ at the Cook County Visitor Information Center to claim your prize — $100 dollars CASH!
Take a Moose-Safari
Exploring the boreal forest by foot and boat is the best way to find moose, but you can also take a drive through prime moose habitat with our moose driving routes. Ranging from 1-2 hours, these driving routes will give you an opportunity to find our favorite animal in the wild. Even if you don’t see a moose, you’ll enjoy scenery that cannot be beat!