Community Events - 2009
2009 Scheduled Events
July 4th-Independence Day Neighborhood Picnic Celebrations -Aitkin City Park-4 p.m. pie & ice cream social, novelties, Independence Day Program, and don't forget to pack your picnic! Food vendors will be available too...and of course, the best fireworks in the area!! Buy your fireworks raffle tickets NOW for a chance to win great prizes!
July 4th -Crosby-Parade at 11am, music in the park and fireworks.
Aitkin County Fair-July 8-11- at the fairgrounds in Aitkin. Exhibits, carnival, food-Come into the Chamber booth for tons of great information about Aitkin County!
Riverboat Heritage Days - July 15th-18th Downtown Aitkin! Aitkin's Annual Summer Festival. Parade, two street dances, food, children's activities, heritage tour, historical displays and pageants-Get your raffle ticket for some great prizes to begiven away on stage on July 18th!
July 9th-Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake-Music in the Park-6 p.m.
July 12-Riverwood Foundation Charity Event & Golf Tournament-Minnesota National Golf, McGregor. Contact 218-927-5158 or go to www.RiverwoodHealthcare.com
July 14th- Cuyuna Range Chamber of Commerce 9th Annual Golf Tournament. Contact the chamber office at 218-546-8131
July 17 – Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative’s free pancake breakfast served 7 a.m. til noon. Everyone invited!
July 18th-Emily Days Celebration
July 19-Outdoor Community Worship Service. 10 am at the Watters Pavaillion. Aitkin County Fairgrounds. Join the Aitkin United Methodist Church for a special service celebrating God's creation in word & song!Special music by the Riverboat Ramblers! Undesignated giving will be donated to the Food Shelf. Everyone is invited!
July17-August 22-Jaques Plein Air Events and Exhibition-contact Jaques Art Center to compete. 218-927-2363 or www.jaquesart.com
July 23-Culpepper-Merriweather Circus! 5p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Shows.Tickets On Sale NOW! Advance tickets will be available at the Chamber office-$8.00 for adults, $6.00 for children ages 2-12! This is the ONLY Chamber sponsored circus in our community!
July 23-Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake-Music in the Park-6 p.m.
July 24 & 25 - Crazy Days –Sidewalk sales - Shop for super bargains at ridiculous prices on streets and in the stores in downtown Aitkin.
July 24, & 25-Annual Rat Lake Music Festival - at Larson's Barn, Rat Lake. Live music in the barn, artisans and crafter's, food
July 25 & 26-Crosby Cuyuna Range Annual Serpent Lake Power Boat Races
July 25th-Garrison Play Days-11am-parade & fun.
July 31-Relay for Life-Aitkin County Fair Grounds-join the walk for cancer awareness. In the event of rain, the walk will be held at the Aitkin High School. Contact Elaine HIll-218-927-3469
August 1-Palisade River Fest. All events take place on Saturday! Firefighters competition at Berglund Park from 11 am to 3 pm. Other events begin downtown at 3! Games, raffles, drawings, music & food! DJ-3 to 7, beer garden, street dance with Billy Holiday-7 to midnight!
August 2-Knights of Columbus wil host the 1st Annual Car Show & Pancake Breakfast at St. James Church from 8am- 3pm. Adults only $7.00, kids 12 & under only $3.00. For more information contact Frank Zappa, 218-927-2281 or Marv Lutgen, 218-927-7093
August 6-7-8th-Polkafest 2009-Larson' Barn-218-426-3648
Aitkin Historical Pioneer Camp: 1st week: August 10, 12, 14, & 22nd 2nd week: August 17, 19, 21, & 22nd Students ages 8-13 are invited to join the Pioneer Camp. Only ten (10) openings in each weeks camp at a cost of $35.00 per student for the four days of camp.
August 13-Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake-Music in the Park-6 p.m.
August 14 & 15th- Deerwood Summerfest
August 14th-Long Lake Conservation Foundation Golf Tournament-contact 800-450-5522, email carol@llcc.org or go to www.llcc.org
August 22nd -Get to the Deerwood Lakes Lions Rummage Sale & Lunch Wagon at Bay Lake Marine on Bay Lake. 8:00 a.m. open to the public. To make donations call 218-764-3108 or 218-678-0005. While you're there, stop by the Bay Lake Area Lions Auction Sale 10:00 a.m. start. To make donations call 218-678-9090-See ya' there!
August 22-Serpent Lake Art Festival
August 23rd-Aitkin Riverboat Scramble Golf Tournament-Ruttger's Golf Course, 1 p.m. This is a brand new Aitkin event! Want to get involved? Call the Chamber office to play, sponsor or help! 218-927-2316
August 27th-Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake-Music in the Park-6 p.m.
August 28th-October 3rd-see the funy side of life in this all around town cartooning exhibit!
September 4th -Moonlight Madness-downtown Aitkin-free community appreciation meal begins at 5 p.m., bed races, vegetable contest, drawings, special sale items, music!
September 4th-5th-Wild Rice Days-downtown McGregor-events around the lake-music, food, and fun!
September 5th-Grand Timber Bank- 21st Annual Car Show-registration 8am-11am-Awards at 1 pm-218-768-2410
September 6th-McGregor Lions Corn Feed-old-fashioned small town fun!
September 12th-Tour of Cuyuna Bike Ride-check in between 7 and 9 a.m. lunch served between 11:30 and 2, Route support ends at 3 p.m. Make a day of it and join in! call 218-545-4545 for more information---Aitkin/Crosby/Deerwood
September 17th-Downtown Aitkin-Ladies Night Out- special sale items and events for women.
Festival of Adventures and Mud River Music Fest – September 19th & 20th, 2009 -Aitkin City Park. This is a great educational family event! This historical rendezvous and music fest is provided by dedicated re-enactors and talented Celtic musicians. Buttons will be on Sale Sept. 1, with the cost of $5 pre-sale, $7 at the gate. Kids 15 & under are FREE!
September 26-Women's Expo and Fall Arts & Crafts Fair-Hallett Community Center-Crosby
2nd Tuesday of every month-the Ripple River Quilters Guild will meet in shared interest and friendship. Do you want to start a new hobby, try your hand at an historic skill, or just work alongside friends? Call Carol for information and location at 218-927-5760
Oct 17th-Oktoberfestat Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge-www.ruttgers.com
Nov 20-Lights of Love Tree Lighting-Riverwood Health Care Center
World Famous Fish House Parade–Friday, Nov 27th- Want to get involved? We are always looking for a celebrity Grand Marshal-Friday after Thanksgiving-Celebrate Minnesota Ice Fishing! Food, Laughs, Crafts, and Music!
Aitkin Chamber Holiday Craft Sale – Friday after Thanksgiving
Gear up for winter in the "Up North" area-great snowmoblie trails, ski trails, and lakes for ice-fishing! Trail maps and open resort information is available at our areas Chambers of Commerce!!
Dec 4 through Christmas-Aitkin retail stores open late Friday nights with Christmas music, special sales and welcoming treats!
Dec 9-Cuyuna Range Chamber of Commerce Christmas in the Park-Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake
Commerce and Sports Show - 2010 Show will be held March 13th & 14th at the Aitkin High School. Free admission. This is a GREAT SHOW! Plan ahead to attend or participate as a business!
June 6th-Tour of Lakes Bike Ride-Paul Bunyan Cyclists-for more information go to www.paulbunyancyclists.com
June 6th-McGregor Area Fishing Tournament-9 am-3 pm-Big Sandy & Lake Minnewawa-contact the McGregor Chamber of Commerce-877-768-3692
June 11th- Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake-Music in the Park-6 p.m.
June 12th-Jaques Art Center Golf Tournament-Minnesota National Golf-1 p.m. scramble. Register before June 1 for an Early Bird Drawing. Contact Jaques Art Center for registration, dinner or sponsorship. 218-927-2363