Community Events - 2008
Want to get involved in a fun project? Join the Blind Lake ATV Club. Meetings are held the second Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at Aiktin City Hall.
May 1st-6:00 p.m., Slimming Spa demonstration, testimonals and information will be the topic of discussion during this meeting hosted by Harmony In Healing-Please register at 927-9990.
May 3-The Great River Strings Spring Concert will be held Saturday, May 3 at the Crosby-Ironton High School Auditorium at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 4, 2008 at lst Lutheran Church in Aitkin at 2:00 PM. "Scandinavian Sounds" will feature the GRS ("violins") playing selected pieces by Scandinavian composers and The Skal Klubben Spelmanslag ("fiddles") playing traditional and original Scandinavian Folk Music tunes. Both styles will be celebrated as they join together to play a composition written especially for this concert by local composer Arnie Anderson. Come be a part of this "Cutting Edge Celebration"! Adults $5, Seniors/Students $3 and Family $15.
May 10th-6th Annual Big Sandy Lodge & Resort Fishing Contest-call 218-426-3333 or go to www.BigSandyLodgeandResort.com
May 17th-Arts in Aitkin-Start your walking art tour through Aitkin beginning a noon in downtown Aitkin. Several artists working in a variety of meduim will offer goods and demonstrations as you watch. At 4 p.m join us all at the Moose Lodge for an artists reception, music by the Andante Stings Quartet and a comedy/magic show prsented by Magic Norm! Bring friends and enjoy a great day of art, music, and fun! Tickets are $40, or 2 for $75. Limited Seating!Contact the Aitkin Chamber at 927-2316 or Jaquest Art Center
for information / hours/ticket availablity.
Tuesday-Saturday 11-4:00 / (218)927-2363 / e-mail - info@jaquesart.com
May 22-Kinship Art Auction-this event is held at the McGregor Community Center with an Italian Dinner being served by Busy Beavers 4-H. Contact Kinship at 927-4039 or the Aitkin Independent Age at 927-3761 for ticket information.
June 14th, 2008-Rippleside Elementary School in Aitkin-Aitkin County River & Lakes Fair-9a.m. to 2 p.m.fun programs and exhibits relating to water resources! Featured programs include Turtle Mania from Underwater Adventures Aquarium, Loons by Author Stan Tekiela, Rain Gardens by Aitkin County Master Gardeners, and much more! Tons of fun for kids and information for adults. Contact Janet Smude at 218-927-6565 for more information.
June 19, 2008 -Ladies Night Out! Shop downtown Aitkin and get deals just for women!
June 20th, 2008-4th Annual "Frolic For Hope" fundraiser, sponsored by Advocates Against Domestic Abuse. Musical entertainment, food, prizes. Take a stand against violence.
June 21-first day of summer Summer Kickoff Outdoor concert with te Rockin' Hollywoods and Stever Turner Band, crab feast, outdoor BBQ, and outdoor bar. Captain Jack will be there for the kids, face painting, making balloon animals, juggling, and lots of fun. Just $10 cover charge for adults and $3 for kids 12 & under.218-426-3333 or www.BigSandyLodgeand Resort.com
Aitkin "Heat's Up" In July
June 29th-Fly -In /Drive In
July 4th-Independence Day Neighborhood Picnic
July 9th-12th-Aitkin County Fair
July 16th-19th Riverboat Heritage Days
July 25th-26th-Crazy Days
Watch this page for details on each event!!
Fly-In/Car Show – June 29, 2008 - Aitkin Airport - Classic autos, vintage planes and tractors on display. Flea market, pancake breakfast, church service, and lunch. Great family event.
Independence Day Celebrations - July 4th, 2008 Aitkin City Park
The dates for the Aitkin County Fair have changed! July 9-12- at the fairgrounds in Aitkin. Exhibits, carnival, food-Come into the Chamber booth for tons of great information about Aitkin County!
July 12th-Amazing Race on Water @ Big Sandy Lodge & Resort. For more information call 218-426-3333 or go to www.BigSandyLodgeand Resort.com
Riverboat Heritage Days - Aitkin's Annual Summer Festival. Parade, two street dances, food, children's activitites, heritage tour, historical displays and pageants
Crazy Days – July 25 & 26 - Sidewalk sales - Shop for super bargains at ridiculous prices on streets and in the stores in downtown Aitkin.
8th Annual Rat Lake Music Festival - July - at Larson's Barn, Rat Lake. Live music in the barn, artisans and crafters, food
Cuyuna Range Annual Serpent Lake Power Boat Races - July Crosby
Firefighter Competition - August - Berglund Park, Palisade. Great family entertainment. Food available.
August 16th-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 30-Annual Summer Clsoe Out Party @ Big Sandy Lodge & Resort.For more information call 218-426-3333 or go to www.BigSandyLodgeand Resort.com
Tamarack Hey Day - August - BBQ food in the park, crafters, kids' games, parade. Adult dance at the Tamarack City Park. Refreshments at the Tamarack Sno-Flyers.
21st Annual Polka Fest - Larson's Barn on Rat Lake. Featuring 9 bands, music in the barn and outside under the big tent, food, camping under the starts at the barn
Deerwood Summerfest - Featuring a craft fair, bake sale, street dance, beer garden, bingo adn corn feed.
Heritage Days - Crosby
Moonlight Madness - August 29-Friday night of Labor Day Weekend
Festival of Adventures and Mud River Music Fest – September
Nov. 14-16, 2008 -The Scrapbook & More offers a wekend scrapbooking retreat. Just $175 per person. Scrapbooking & a lot more fun! Call Dori at 218-92-3457 for more information.
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
World Famous Fish House Parade – 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
Commerce and Sports Show - March 14th & 15th, 2009 at the Aitkin High School. Free admission. This is a GREAT SHOW!
March 2009-Cuyuna Range Chamber Trade & Sport Show Show-open 10 a.m.-4 p.m on Saturday, 10 a.m.- 3p.m. on Sunday-Free Swimming sonsored by the city of Crosby both days-noon -3 p.m and 1-3 p.m.