Another Miracle on Christmas Lake

A hilarious sequel to the smash hit comedy Miracle on Christmas Lake! Join Martha, Neil and some zany new characters as they try to save their beloved town of Christmas Lake from annexation. A Hollywood location scout arrives, hailing Christmas Lake the perfect spot to film a new adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life. Colin and Tess scramble to put on a sparkly pageant that will draw tourists and hilarity ensues. There’s lutefisk and lizards, true love and tater tots, and best of all, unexpected miracles happen. A ridiculous and zany holiday comedy that you don’t want to miss!

Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair

The Annual Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair will be held in historic downtown Anoka. One of the Twin Cities largest summer craft/artist events, drawing in over 20,000 people. With over 150 juried artisans and crafters, a variety of creative and original work will be available including; jewelry, glasswork, pottery, paintings, woodwork, and much more. Families can enjoy plenty of food options and much more. FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING!!

Annual Meeting & Fundraising Dinner

The Museum will hold its Annual Meeting of the Membership at its Annual Fundraising Dinner to encourage attendance and participation while having fun with good food, fun prizes and socializing with other Museum supporters. Non-member attendants are welcome to attend!
As in the past, guests can expect a wide-array of quality raffle games and auction items, delicious food and fellowship, and a lovely evening celebrating the life of Dorothy Molter.

Annual Ice Fishing Contest and Scorpion Homecoming

Come join the fun at the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce annual Ice Fishing Contest at Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake with over $1,000 in cash prizes.

Join with hundreds of dedicated Scorpion collectors for an afternoon of memories as the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce presents Scorpion Homecoming. Held in conjunction with the Chamber’s Annual Ice Fishing Contest, Scorpion Homecoming dusts off those wonderful old machines and recalls a time when the Cuyuna Lakes was among the largest snowmobile producers in the world.

Annual Fun Run

Come join in on the fun at the annual Fun Run Snowmobile ride in the Ely Area. Participants will ride to checkpoints in Ely, Babbitt, and Tower. Money raised goes for trail grooming in the area. Great Prizes!

Annual Foodie Throwdown - It All Started With Sausage

Take part in this annual food competition featuring local chefs preparing foods according to the selected theme, and help determine the winner. Food tasting starts at 7 pm, voting until 8:30 pm. Entertainment, silent and live auction. $40 per person (HHH membership discount available). For more information, call 507-433-4243.

Fall Harvest Drive-By Bake Sale

Annual celebration featuring arts and crafts, wagon rides, demonstrations, pioneer activities for the whole family, Thresher's dinner, bake sale, live music, gunny sack races and candy blast, and much more. Outdoor exhibits open, including railroad car, log cabin, blacksmith's shop. Free and open to all ages. Call 507-437-6082 for more information.

Annie's Swedish Coffee Parties

Annie was the longest resident at Scandia's Gammelgarden - "small farm." We celebrate her tradition of a coffee party on the first three Saturdays in December. A 3-course Swedish coffee party is a perfect way to celebrate birthdays, Red Hat outings, a family get-together, or a special treat for yourself and a friend!

The three courses of food (along with your coffee) will include: Cardamom bread/butter, fruit-filled coffee cakes, sliced cheese and apples, rice pudding, and assorted Swedish Jul cookies. There will be Swedish Jul traditions and stories shared between courses.