Community Events - Festival of Adventures & Mud River Music Fest

Fall will soon be in the air! It's time again for Aitkin's Festival of Adventures and Mud River Music Fest! This is a wonderful time and great or family entertainment! We continue to provide a living history lesson for about 700 school children across the northern Minnesota area, and 800 adult visitors, while entertaining with music, stories, and characters! Join us September 19th & 20th! Admission buttons are $5 pre-sale, on sale September 4th,and $7 at the gate! Children 15 & under are FREE!! The festival is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday! See you there!

This year, famous catroonist, Duane Barnhart will be using quill & ink to demonstrate his cartoons-come to meet him and see what he can do!


September 19th & 20th, 2009

Explore the rich past and colorful ethnic heritage!

  • Mud River Music Festival
  • Fur Trade Era Rendezvous Camp
  • Lumber Camp
  • Period Craft Demos
  • Wagon Rides
  • Great Food
  • Pioneer Camp
  • Schoolhouse
  • Living History Demonstrations
  • Kids' Games
  • Interactive experiences
  • and More....

Sponsored by the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Aitkin County Historical Society

Check out Festival of Adventures and this year's lineup for the Mud River Music Fest. Just click here.