14th Big Island State BBQ Championship

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

2022 Bobber Bocce on Ice

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!

Wolf Track Classic

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.

12th Annual Red Bull Military Appreciation Day

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.

12th Annual Chili Cook-off

What better way to warm a February day than to taste one-of-a-kind, homemade chilis and vote for your favorite?! We’re bringing back our Cornbread Competition and Brownie Bake-off too. Bring an appetite and a curious palate!

We promise creative competitors, prizes in several categories, opportunities to play in clay, and wheel-throwing demonstrations to entertain and educate.

$5 to Eat/Free to Compete

11@7 Concert Series

Come enjoy the wide variety of musical groups that perform every Thursday from May 30 to August 8, no concert July 4th, in Central Park. (In case of rain, concerts will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church.)

100 Years of Sinatra

One of the most recognizable voices of all time, Frank Sinatra would have turned 100 years old in 2015. The “Chairman of the Board” enjoyed a recording career that spanned from 1935-1995, signed with the most popular big bands of the ’40s, and won an Academy Award. He has sold hundreds of millions of records worldwide, received 11 Grammy Awards, and starred in 60 motion pictures. Hear your favorites including, “That’s Life,” Nice ‘n’ Easy,” “You Make Me Feel So Young,” “Fly Me To The Moon,” “New York, New York,” “My Way” and many, many others.

"Votes for Minnesota Women" Capitol Tour

In 1919, the US Congress passed the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote. Minnesota ratified the amendment in September, and by August 1920, it had been adopted by all states.

On the 100th anniversary, take a special guided tour that focuses on Minnesota women who played significant roles in securing the right to vote. Plus, learn about the first women elected to office in Minnesota, the roles they played in state government, and how women today participate in elected office.

Tours depart at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

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