Celebrate Labor Day + Kick Off Fall with Woods to Water

The last long weekend of summer is here! Whether you’re catching live music, teeing off at a PGA Tour Americas event, or sneaking in one last lakeside getaway, the Brainerd Lakes Area is packed with ways to celebrate Labor Day week.

We’ve rounded up the highlights across Nisswa, Crosslake, and Pequot Lakes so you can plan your perfect weekend.

FEATURE EVENT: CRMC Championship – PGA Tour Americas

When: Thursday–Sunday, Aug 21–24, 2025
Where: Cragun’s Legacy Courses, Brainerd

World-class golf comes to the Lakes Area! Book the BLA is proud to be a community sponsor of the CRMC Championship, part of PGA Tour Americas. Don’t miss this premier event showcasing top golfers on one of Minnesota’s most iconic courses.

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LIVE MUSIC THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Friday, Aug 29

• AJ Spoff @ Roundhouse Brewery (6–9 PM)

• Fourteen Stories @ Moonlite Bay (5–8 PM)

Saturday, Aug 30

• Always Tired @ Roundhouse Brewery (1–4 PM)

• The Rusty Zippers @ Snarky Loon (5–8 PM)

• Norm’s Bait & Tackle Choir @ Roundhouse Brewery (6–9 PM)

• Elvis on the Dockside Deck – Pequot Lakes (8:30–10:30 PM)

Sunday, Aug 31

• Connor Wilson @ Roundhouse Brewery (1–4 PM)

• Michael Pink @ Roundhouse Brewery (6–9 PM)

• One Night Stand @ Snarky Loon (4–7 PM)

Monday, Sept 1 (Labor Day)

• Andy Austin @ Quarterdeck Resort (5–8 PM)

• Kyle Colby @ Zorbaz (5–8 PM)

OTHER HOLIDAY WEEK HIGHLIGHTS

NISSWA

• Monday: Margarita Mondays!

• Tuesday: Cribbage Night

• Thursday: Nisswa Farmer’s Market

• Friday: Live Music – AJ Spoff @ Roundhouse

• Saturday: Live Music – Always Tired & Norm’s Bait & Tackle @ Roundhouse

• Sunday: Pup Pawtio Party + Live Music with Michael Pink & Connor Wilson @ Roundhouse

CROSSLAKE

• Friday:

  • Moonlite Bay Summer Deck Music (5–8 PM)

  • Live Music with Emily Hammer (6–9 PM)

• Saturday:

  • Camp Knutson Pancake Breakfast (8:30–10:30 AM)

  • Craft & Flea Market (9 AM–4 PM)

  • Moonlite Bay Summer Deck Music (3–7 PM)

• Sunday:

  • Moonlite Bay Summer Deck Music (2–5 PM)

PEQUOT LAKES

• Tuesday: Tournament Tuesday Cribbage (6–8 PM)

• Wednesday: Initials Game Live @ Roundhouse (6:30–8:30 PM)

• Thursday: Trivia Mafia – Fourth Wing Theme (6:30–8:30 PM)

• Friday: Live Music with One Life @ Snarky Loon (5–8 PM) + AJ Spoff @ Roundhouse (6–9 PM)

• Saturday:

  • Razz @ Snarky Loon (1–4 PM)

  • Always Tired @ Roundhouse (1–4 PM)

  • The Rusty Zippers @ Snarky Loon (5–8 PM)

  • Norm’s Bait & Tackle Choir @ Roundhouse (6–9 PM)

  • Elvis on The Dockside Deck (8:30–10:30 PM)

• Sunday:

  • Blueberry Pancake Breakfast @ American Legion (8–11:30 AM)

  • Pup Pawtio Party (12–6 PM)

  • End of Summer Luau (12–3 PM)

  • One Night Stand @ Snarky Loon (4–7 PM)

SEND SUMMER OFF IN STYLE

Whether you’re soaking in the last patio sunsets, grabbing blueberry pancakes at the Legion, or catching Elvis lakeside, the Brainerd Lakes Area knows how to close out summer.

Looking for a last-minute stay? Book the BLA has cabins, lake homes, and condos ready for your long weekend escape. From Crosslake’s Sundance Ridge Resort to cozy gems like the Emily A-Frame or Loonstar Lodge in Crosby—you’re covered.

Explore stays here: bookthebla.com

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