Photos courtesy of Aitkin Independent Age
Friday 8.1 Events
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Ripplesippi Music Fest
6PM - 10PM
4+ venues in Downtown Aitkin
Courtesy of Aitkin County Friends of the Arts -
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STAY Walk & Color Run for Life Friday Check-in
Skip the line & pick-up your kit early!
5PM - 7PM
Petals of Peace -
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Hosting an event?
Your Event. Our Crowd. It’s Free, Let’s Go!
Saturday 8.2 Events
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Riverboat Heritage Days Parade
3pm
Downtown Aitkin -
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STAY Walk & Color Run For Life
8AM - 9AM
Aitkin County Health Services
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Annual Car Show
9AM - 12:30PM
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Duck Run
11AM - 12:30PM
Riverview Lodge
Courtesty of Rosallini’s, Hazelwood Corp, & Riverview Lodge -
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Pancake Breakfast
8AM - 10AM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Courtesy of Aitkin All Starz -
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Kids Zone
11AM - 5PM
Don’t let the kids miss out on having some fun.
Brember Bank Parking Lot -
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Vendor Fair
10AM - 5PM
Downtown Aitkin -
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Sip N' Stroll
10AM - 5PM
Explore the downtown area bars and businesses bring your drink with you! -
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Ripplesippi Music Fest
4PM - 11PM
Downtown Aitkin
Courtesy of Aitkin County Friends of the Arts
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American Legion 86 Bag Toss Tourney
Come back for more info!
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Hosting an event?
Your Event. Our Crowd. It’s Free, Let’s Go!
NEWS & UPDATES
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Click here to see the plans.
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Aitkin's Beloved Dump Run Passes the Torch to the Inspiring STAY Color Run & Walk for Life
In a heartwarming and exciting development, Aitkin's cherished Dump Run is set to pass the torch to STAY, a vibrant event that promises to bring the community together for a cause that truly matters. This transition, in collaboration with the Committee for the Awareness and Prevention of Suicide (CAPS), marks a significant step towards promoting mental health and well-being in our community.
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This year’s design was created by a DAC Works artist, Christopher Gallagher.
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Ripplesippi Music Fest has moved to Riverboat Days weekend this year!
It all kicks off on Friday, August 1, 2025, with the "Little Nashville" event from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, featuring local and regional artists performing at multiple downtown venues(Friday is Free!). The festival continues on Saturday, August 2, with a street party from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM, showcasing bands like The4onthefloor, Songs of the South, and Verge .
GET INVOLVED
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Your Brand. Our Biggest Summer Celebration.
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Your Event. Our Crowd. Let’s Go!
Contact us! We will add it to the site and help get the word out.
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Get Seen. Get Cheered. Get Involved.
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Smiles Needed. No Experience Required.
Contact us about volunteer opportunities.
