Stay, Play, B.L.A. - a blog

Check out our list of local events happening in the north this Winter. Bundle up and get out to mingle with the locals!

Every Wednesday + Saturday: Bend + Brew at MN Traders Co. Register for a Saturday class here. Register for a Wednesday class here.

January 11th 6-7pm: Every Tuesday Bingo at Roundhouse Brewery

January 13th 6-8pm: Every Thursday Meat Raffle at Roundhouse Brewery

January 14th-16th: Back to Hack Snowmobile Days. Hackensack's annual activity-filled weekend full of fun and winter entertainment.

January 14th 6-9pm: Bruce Archer LIVE MUSIC at Roundhouse Brewery

January 15th 6-9pm: Ted Feyder LIVE MUSIC at Roundhouse Brewery

January 21st 6-9pm: Mark Peterson Band - LIVE MUSIC at Roundhouse Brewery

January 21st-22nd: Antique Snowmobile Rendezvous -  Snowmobiles built in 1966 and before "race" at speeds up to 18 mph. Competitions include drag, oval, reverse oval and obstacle rallies.

January 22nd 8:00am-3:00pm: America's Ice Fishing Tournament put on by the Brainerd Jaycees - Catch a fish, win a truck!

Buy tickets now: https://shop.virtualicefishing.org/products/americas-virtual-ice-fishing-tournament-ticket

January 22nd 9:30am-11:30am: Woman’s Wellness Workshop at MN Traders Co hosted by Jami’s Just Juice. 

January 22 4:30-6:30pm: Kelly Smith - LIVE MUSIC at MN Traders Co.

January 29 4:30-6:30pm: Andy Fischer - LIVE MUSIC at MN Traders Co.

January 29th:  Jaycee’s Fishing Extravaganza 

February 3rd - 5th: Crosslake Winter Fest family fun with activities throughout the weekend.

THURSDAY Feb. 3, 2022 Celebrate WinterFest! 

• 9 a.m. Find the Lost Medallion - First of three daily clues released at local merchants, on the Crosslake App and here! Find the Lost Medallion and cash in on a prize package valued at more than $1,500 courtesy of Chamber member businesses!

FRIDAY Feb. 4 ,2022

•  9 a.m. Find the Lost Medallion - 2nd clue released 

• 7 - 9 p.m. Celebrate WinterFest! OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN! Crosslake Community Center (14126 Daggett Pine Road) Ice Rink and Pond Skating, Snow Mountain Sledding, Cross Country Skiing. Bonfire, cocoa and S'mores. 

• Flashing Thunder Fireworks at 9 p.m. at the Crosslake Community Center (14126 Daggett Pine Road)

SATURDAY Feb. 5, 2022 

• 9 a.m. Find the Lost Medallion - 3rd and final clue released 

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Open House & Tours (Northern MN Railroad Trackers 36184 CR 66) 

• 11 a.m. - Manhattan's Bingo

• 12p.m. Outdoor Family Fun Activities (US Army Corps of Engineers 35507 CR 66) Bonfire, Water Safety Swag and Paul Bunyan take home activities during SoupFest Pick up your coloring contest form - for all ages- and win a new life jacket! 

• 12 p.m. SOUPFEST Soup samples served at participating business throughout Crosslake Download the Crosslake App and vote for your favorite soup by 3 p.m. 

• 2 p.m. -  Live music featuring Shane Martin & Mike Derus (Manhattan's 39051 CR 66)

February 4th - 6th: Northwoods Pond Hockey Classic @Breezy Point Resort 

Calling all pond hockey players! Top division takes $1000.00.

Register or buy gear: https://northwoodspondhockeyclassic.com/ 

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/Northwoodspond/

February 5th 4-6pm: Andy Fischer - LIVE MUSIC at MN Traders Co.

February 11th 6-7pm: Macrame Plant Hanging Workshop / Galentine's event at MN Traders Co. Register here.

February 12th at 9AM: Bobber Bocce on Ice

Schedule of Events:

8AM: Shuttle starts at TDS.  Team Check-In at the lake.

9AM-4PM: Bobber Bocce on Ice & 50/50 Raffle

11AM-3PM: My Famous Friends LIVE band - Sponsored by Widseth

9AM-3PM Brainerd Jaycees will be serving alcohol

11AM-3PM SKOL Food Truck will be serving

3PM: 50/50 Raffle Drawing (Don't forget to bring cash to play!)

8AM-4PM: Shuttle Service to and from TDS in Pequot Lakes

All Day: Fire on Ice

All Day: Ice Games

February 12th 5-7pm: Make & Take Charcuterie + wine tasting at MN Traders Co. Buy tickets 

February 18th-20th: Nisswa Jubilee

February 18 5-8pm: Mark & Vanessa Ross – LIVE MUSIC at Roundhouse Brewery

February 19th: "Fishing for Ducks" Ice Fishing Contest on Garrison Bay on Lake Mille Lacs

February 25th-27th: Gull Lake Frozen Flop + Frozen Fore 

February 26th 8:00am-4:00pm: Nisswa 100 snowmobile race in Hole in the Day Bay - Hosted by Cor PowerSports Race Series + The Nisswa Chamber: A mixture lake, ditches, woods, & fields and approx. 100 miles in length.

February 26th Ice Tee Open at Moonlite Bay: 11am-4pm Bring your own golf clubs, the ball will be provided.

March 4th 6-9pm: Jack Swagger – LIVE MUSIC at Roundhouse Brewery

March 5th: LIVE MUSIC at MN Traders Co. with Brendan Flynn

https://www.facebook.com/brendanleeflynnmusic/

March 5th: Polar Bear Plunge costume contest on Pelican Lake to support Special Olympics

March 19th: St. Patricks Day Parade + Festivities in Crosslake. Stay tuned for more St. Patty's events TBD

ALL EVENTS LISTED BELOW ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 Saturday, March 19 

 The Clover Dash 5K 

• 7:45 a.m. - Race Day Registration Whitefish Lodge & Suites (14150 Swann Drive) 
• 9 a.m. - Kids Race 
• 9:30 a.m.-Clover Dash 5K Starting and finish line in Crosslake Town Square (14281 Gould Street) 
• Awards presented at 10:30 a.m. 

  11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Parade Participant Shuttle Service - for parade participants only 

• Park & Ride free shuttle transportation from the Crosslake Log Church (37218 CR 66) to parade lineup in Crosslake Town Square (35770 Allen Ave). 
• Drop off all your float riders/walkers in the Town Square parade lineup area. 
• One vehicle driver can then proceed to The Log Church to take the shuttle back to meet your group. 

  10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Entertainment, Shopping and Festivities in Town Square 

• General parade lineup begins at 12 p.m. at Swann Drive and Allen Avenue 

   2 p.m. 48th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE - Shamrocks & Shenanigans

• Chamber Bucks awarded to top 3 for-business entries and top 1 non-profit organization entry. 
• Parade judges are located in the Sunspace of Brainerd, Duluth and Fargo Sunhome in Town Square 

   4 p.m. - Post Parade Entertainment: at Crosslake businesses and establishments city-wide 

2022 St. Patrick's Day Committee: Laura Goerges (Pequot Tool and Manufacturing), Dawn Maucieri (Maucieri's Italian Bistro), Heather Jones (The Log Church), Brandon Pederson (Edina Realty), Brian Thull (North Country Lawn Care), Bob Heales (Community Member), Melissa Krueger (Simply Rustic Floral Design), Amy Wannebo (Lakes Area Septic Design), Elysha Novak (Crow Wing Kayaks), Katheryn & Corey Palmer (The Wharf) and Cindy Myogeto (Crosslake Chamber) 

2019 Parade Favorites

• 1st Place Best of Parade - Crosslake Veterinary Hospital! Your paper mâché float was fabulous! 
• 2nd Place - Lake Country Crafts & Cones - How many Leprechauns can one float hold?
• 3rd Place Wes Hanson - Lucky Charms? Our favorite! 
• Best Non-Profit - The Babinski Foundation - Because there’s is a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow!

Details coming soon: Cuyuna Lakes Whiteout Mountain Biking Event -  A winter cycling event to raise funds for the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails

Details coming soon: 23rd Annual One Lunger-100 -  Long Lake Vintage snowmobiling Association.  

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