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*PLEASE NOTE WITH THE UNSEASONABLE WEATHER, WE RECOMMEND YOU CHECK EVENT PAGES FOR UPDATES LEADING UP TO THE EVENT DATE FOR CANCELLATIONS, ETC. 

Breezy Point Ice Fest 

JANUARY 5TH + 6TH | BREEZY POINT RESORT, BREEZY POINT, MN 

Enjoy specialty drinks, great food, and ice skating on Breezy Bay with a full schedule of events. See more info on their Facebook page. 

Haapajoki Memorial Cup 

JANUARY 6TH | BAXTER, MN 

The Jake Haapajoki Memorial Cup is a 3 on 3 hockey tournament in memory of Jake Haapajoki who took his life in 2018. Jake was a bright, loving, and caring kid who could always make everyone laugh. In his memory, the tournament raises money for suicide prevention and awareness and funds a scholarship to give to students at Brainerd High School. Check out their website here! 

[CANCELLED] Dunmire's 100 

JANUARY 6TH - JANUARY 7TH | BRAINERD, MN 

Formerly known as the "Nisswa 100", Dunmire's 100 is now located on North Long Lake in Brainerd in front of Dunmire's on the Lakes. See more info on this event here. 

Back to Hack 

JANUARY 11TH - 14TH | HACKENSACK, MN 

Snow sculpting, medallion hunt, frostbite fun run, family ice fishing contest, penguin plunge, fish fry, fireworks + more! A full schedule of events can be found on their Facebook page.

Snarky Loon Fermented Bus Tour

JANUARY 20TH | JENKINS, MN + BEYOND 

6 stops, $50 and $5 pints! The Snarky Loon Fermented Tour will include a branded long-sleeve t-shirt & beer discounts at the stops below via 2 shuttle buses (limited seating). The bus will start at Snarky Loon and will make stops at Roundhouse Brewery, Big Axe, 14 Lakes, Woodlore Cider, and B* Merri/The Woods. Sign up here!

Icykel Fat Tire Bike Race 

JANUARY 21ST | CUYUNA COUNTRY RECREATIONAL AREA | IRONTON, MN  

10k, 20k, and 40k race routes all in the infamously groomed trails of the Cuyuna State Rec Area. Get ready for a weekend of fun and fat biking in the Cuyuna Iron Range. Get all of the info here.

Ice Fishing Contest & Snowman Building Competition

JANUARY 27TH | DUN MIRE'S ON THE LAKES | BRAINERD, MN 

The festivities begin at 9:00am! Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more info. 

2024 Crosslake Winterfest 

FEBRUARY 1ST - FEBRUARY 3RD | CROSSLAKE, MN 

34th Annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza 

FEBRUARY 3RD | GULL LAKE, MN 

Bobber Bocce 

FEBRUARY 10TH | PEQUOT LAKES, MN 

Lodging recommendations for Bobber Bocce: 

ANCHOR BAY ON MAYO LAKE 

PEQUOT LAKES, MN |  3 BEDROOMS | 1.5 BATHROOMS | SLEEPS 8 

Book Anchor Bay on Mayo Lake here.

19th Annual Gull Lake Frozen Fore Weekend

FEBRUARY 23RD - 25TH | GULL LAKE, MN 

VALHALLA ON BASS LAKE

PEQUOT LAKES, MN | 5 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHROOMS | SLEEPS 11

Book Valhalla here.

5 PINES ON OSSIE 

BREEZY POINT, MN | 5 BEDROOMS | 1.75 BATHROOMS | SLEEPS 10

Book 5 Pines on Ossie here.

SHADY PINES

PEQUOT LAKES, MN | 7 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | SLEEPS 18

Book Shady Pines here.

Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo 

MARCH 22ND - 22RD | brainerd, MN 

This event is open to the public and all ages. Learn about Brainerd Lakes Area businesses, view demonstrations, enjoy tasty food, + more! Hosted at the Essentia Health Sports Center. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time here.

Looking for even more fun? Check out our blog "Winning Big This Winter" for the lowdown on the area's best Meat Raffles, Trivia Nights + Bingo! 

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