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Jaycees
Water Carnival
4th of July
Family oriented Fourth of July Celebration. Fireworks,
Midway & Food vendors, Kiddie
Parade, Bingo Tent, Live Music, Craft Fair, Parade
For information, call 800-458-2223
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International Day
Held in July & August
An annual celebration of linguistic and cultural diversity held at the renowned
Concordia Language Villages.
The event draws people from across the country. Tour the villages while enjoying
music, food, games and more.
For information, call 800-222-4750
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Bemidji
Game Fair & Pet Expo
Held in June
Annual, family fun
event with hands-on and educational
demonstrations including archery,
IronDog Challenge, Dock Dogs
National Competition, Retrieving
Competition and MUCH more. All
well-behaved, leashed, vaccinated
dogs are welcome.
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Art in the Park
Held in July
The annual Art
in the Park week-end event is a juried show that features artists from across the state and nation.
Ethnic food booths are included in this colorful event.
For information, call
218-444-7570
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Beltrami County
Fair
The end of July
Beltrami County hosts a fun and lively Fair. Everyone is
invited to join us for these hectic, sense filling few days each
summer when town and country meet. At the Beltrami County Fair
you will find friendly competition of the best products and
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Dragon Boat
Festival
First weekend in August
The Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival
features two full days of fun for the entire family.
Spectators can view the entire race course from the shady and
natural amphitheater of the waterfront park venue. Great
food, music, kid's activities, a parade of teams, downtown Crazy
Dayz Shopping and much more make this the event of the year!
For information, call 800-458-2223
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Pow Wows
Held throughout the year
Native American culture, dance and friendship are renewed several times each year at
authentic
pow wows. Traditional activities
include dance contests with drum groups and singers.
For information, call 800-458-2223
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FALL
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Fall
Covered Wagon Tours
September
Bemidji's
fall colors are spectacular when you
take a guided tour by authentic
covered wagon. The narrated
ride follows a historic trail and
overlooks the
Continental Divide.
For more information, call
800-777-7958
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First
City of Arts:
STUDIO CRUISE
October
Artisans
from a 40 mile radius of Bemidji
open their studios for this scenic
drive-yourself tour.
Bemidji
has more visual, performance and literary
artists than would seem to be its’
share.
Whether it is the pristine natural
surroundings, the relaxed pace or the
educational atmosphere, many artists
create their life’s work quietly tucked
away in their individual studios.
In an effort to raise awareness of these
artists, the
First City of Arts: Studio Cruise offers the public an unique opportunity to
witness and learn about and discuss the creative
process with each artist.
In addition, the artists will also
be able to demonstrate and sell their work
directly to the visitor.
The tour is free
and open to the public.
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WINTER
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THE NIGHT WE
LIGHT
Day After Thanksgiving
Please join with Bemidji, the day after
Thanksgiving, for the annual 'Night We Light' celebration. The
evening festivities begin with the First City of Lights parade,
followed by the countdown to lighting over one quarter of a million
lights on the trees at the waterfront and downtown buildings. An
appearance by Santa Claus and horse-drawn Sleigh Rides add to the family
fun. Make this a traditional event for the whole family!
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Madrigal Dinners
December
For the past 3 decades,
Bemidji State
University
has recreated a 15th century English feast. Beautiful
costumes and exceptional singing blends with humorous skits - all performed while you
enjoy a delightful dinner. Reservations are recommended.
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Santa Lucia Fest
December 13
Experience
the traditional Scandinavian
'Festival of Lights' celebrated each December
13th at
6:00 a.m. The festival includes the
crown of candles procession followed by a customary breakfast
ushering in the Christmas season.
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Brrrrmidji
Polar Daze
January
This week long festival is filled with good eats, including the delicious "Taste
of Northern MN". There's lots of entertainment including snow sculptures,
concerts, and an old time winter carnival. Polar Daze features an unmatchable list
of winter sporting events that include: Golf on Ice, Polar
Plunge, Broomball, 5 K
walk/run, hockey
tournaments, downhill ski races, snowboarding, snow shoeing,
bonspiels, & more!
For more information, call 800-458-2223
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Annual Logging Days
1st Saturday of
February
Return to the historic lumberjack era of the north for one glorious day. Watch
horse teams at work as you marvel at the ancient logging skills, performed just as they
were in the early years of logging using authentic equipment and harvesting methods.
Enjoy a lumberjack pancake feed, sleigh rides, old-time music,
saw 'n ax chopping
and throwing contests. Chain saw sculpting, woodcarving,
crafts and Paul Bunyan Magic Show. Historic exhibits.
For more
information call 218-243-2231
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MN
Finlandia Ski Marathon
February
Termed "The Nordic Festival of the North," the Finlandia is a premier North
American ski event attracting over 600 national and international elite and citizen
skiers. 2006 marks the 25th year the race has been held on the scenic and challenging
trails that crisscross the
Continental Divide
at
Buena Vista. The event
schedule includes:
For information on
Finlandia, call 218-751-0041
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