Celebration of the Lakes

Celebration of the Lakes 2023! Whether you're local to the Chisago Lakes Area, or making a trip out to see us, we're excited to host this event for you and your family! (Please note: Schedule may be subject to changes.) NEW events this year include a Kids Movie Night, Turkey Bowling and a Pond Hockey Tournament. There is so much to come out and do, join us at our 2023 Celebration of the Lakes!

Cats Incredible Catfish Days

This popular two-day fishing tournament brings in some of North Americas top anglers. There are also plenty of fun events/activities and tasty eats for the whole family.

Catherine Hearding Watercolor Workshop

Two day Watercolor Workshop with Catherine Hearding. Choose a Paint and Play package that best suits you. Simply Sisters has private bedrooms, plenty of bathrooms, and wonderful home-like atmosphere in an historic brick home.

Catfish Derby Days

Catfish Derby Days! Join us for the weekend which includes: a DNR approved fishing contest; street dances with live bands, softball, volleyball, chess and bean bag tournaments; Fire and Rescue 5k; queen contest and variety show; Sunday Kiddie and Grand Parades; crafts and vendors; kids pedal pull; music in the park; raffle; kiss the catfish contest; food and beer stands and much more!

Cass Lake Area Chamber/Cedar Lakes Casino Hotel SummerFest

SummerFest and 2020 Cass Lake/Bena All Class Reunion! We invite you to our annual community event. Includes: Miss Cass Lake/Little Miss Cass Lake selection. Dance on Friday and Saturday from 9-12. Games, food vendors, craft vendors, Pow Wow demonstration, parade on Sat. morning! Everyone Welcome to join the fun! Meet you in Cass Lake, "Where Eagles Soar"

Cass Lake Area Chamber/Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel Winter Fishing Challenge

Friday night is an Informational Program and Banquet at the NEW Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel. Door prizes drawn all evening! Saturday morning is the Ice fishing contest on beautiful Cass Lake! Lunch and Award Ceremony to follow at the Cedar Lakes Casino Banquet Room. Cash Prizes!
Enjoy this Minnesota Winter Sports Challenge with us!

Cass County Fair - Pine River

The Cass County Fair is an annual event held at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Pine River and is a sanctioned 4-H entry fair. It features a full array of activities and midway, Commercial displays, a kid's mini-farm and much more! It is a free fair with free general admission and free parking!

Carver County Fair

Visit the Carver County Fair held in Waconia, Minnesota just off of Hwy 5. One of the best county fairs in Minnesota! Demo Derby, animal barns, rides, 4-H, Live music, food!

Carter Christmas Lights Display

The Carter Family's Christmas Lights show in Albert Lea Minnesota synchronized to music with 45,000 LED lights. Christmas lights shows runs every ten minutes from 5-9pm from Thurs, Nov 23 – Dec 30. Fridays & Saturdays (and Christmas Eve/Christmas) the show runs until 10pm. In between shows, lights remain on for your enjoyment.. More information about this show can be found at www.carterxmas.com

Cars and Caves

The Cars & Caves car shows take place from April to September on the last Saturday of each month. The owners of the Chanhassen AutoPlex open their garage doors for the Cars & Caves Car Show. Most importantly, each show benefits a different charity, such as the Ronald McDonald House, Special Olympics, and others. The show is free and runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and we feature collector, muscle, antique, street rod, exotic vehicles, and vintage motorcycles.