For 23 years we've been celebrating WinterFest in Crosslake with good old-fashioned winter fun for the entire family! Three days of indoor and outdoor activities throughout Crosslake for all ages to enjoy!
Get all the WinterFest gear to immerse yourself in ALL the fun:
This event will be held March 21st, 2020 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Runestone Community Center Building in Alexandria, Minnesota and brings together over 90 vendors from the upper Midwest. The regions best spearing decoy carvers and duck decoy carvers will be in attendance. THE SHOW IS FREE TO ATTEND! Hours are 9am to 4pm. Presented by the Mid-state Chapter of the Minnesota Darkhouse and Angling Association.
2024 Willmar/Spicer Polar Plunge into Green Lake
Saturday, January 27th
Plunge begins at 12pm
The Polar Plunge is back in Spicer for the 19th year in a row! The Willmar/Spicer Plunge has raised over $1,031,740 in its 18-year history. In 2023, 249 Plungers raised $67,155!
Are you ready to do something wild for something good? Every dollar you raise supports Special Olympics Minnesota. You got this!
PRE-REGISTRATION/CHECK IN
Fri, Jan 26, 2024 | 5-7 PM
at Zorbaz
This annual celebration welcomes local, national, and international filmmakers. The viewing audiences votes for which short film walks away as the evening's big winner.
Music by Bud Berhow from 4-6 & Brett Feist from 7-10
Meals available $6 or discounted if you have a Celebration button.
Over 50 teams from 7 states compete for over $8,000 in prize money. Enjoy one of Midwest's finest BBQ/Steak/Chili/Chicken Wing competition, with an opportunity to sample the best BBQ/Chili around! Peoples' choice competition in chicken wings and chili on Friday night. ADMISSION IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC
On February 12, the temps may be cool, but the competition will be hot! Bobber Bocce on Ice will have you embracing the winter season like a seasoned Minnesotan. Bobber Bocce is a hybrid of bocce ball and curling played on plowed lanes on the ice. Gather your group of 4 mixed co-eds and head to Sibley Lake in Pequot Lakes. Here, you and your team will work together to see if you can be a top team. But it’s not all about winning. The day will be laid-back and full of laughs. It’ll be the ‘coolest’ event you’ll ever attend.
We’ll see you on the ice!
Come and Experience the Joy of Winter! The WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race celebrates the history and tradition of the working sled dog in northeastern Minnesota. Two days of sled dog fun. Pre-race events on Saturday and race on Sunday.
In North Branch’s Central Park (6250 Main St., North Branch, Minnesota 55056) we will be celebrating in patriotic style. Citizens Supporting Our Armed Forces (CSOAF) presents the 12th Annual Red Bull Military Appreciation Day June 28th - rain or shine. It will be a fun filled day dedicated to raising community support and awareness for the military, our veterans, and their families. CSOAF has been in existence for over twelve years and is a 100% volunteer, 501(c)(3) organization.
