Summer Recreation | Bemidji Visitors & Convention Bureau - VCB

Summer Events

Jaycees Water Carnival
4th of July

Family oriented Fourth of July Celebration. Fireworks, Midway, Kiddie Parade, Water Show, Bingo Tent, Live Music, Craft Fair, Parade

For information, call 800-458-2223

The First City Celebration of the Arts
& Art in the Park
July

The festival will feature four large activity tents, right on the lake in downtown Bemidji. The Headwaters School of Music and the Arts will have a tent full of hands-on arts activities for kids. Artists will demonstrate their talents in the Demonstration Tent. Local musicians will be playing along with musicians from other parts of Minnesota in the Performance Tent. The Headwaters Science Center will sponsor a tent featuring many hands-on activities for you to experiment with sound, air and water. 16 ethnic food booths will be included.
The First City Celebration of the Arts in Bemidji, Minnesota is the place to be in July.

For information, call 800-458-2223

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 800-458-2223

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

Beltrami County Fair
End of July

Beltrami County hosts a fun and lively Fair, traditionally, the 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 animals. Our desire is to maintain the traditional arts and activities, provide exposure to developing arts, breeds, activities and to honor the best of both traditional and new.

We look forward to people from across the region joining us in July into August at the Beltrami County Fair in a celebration of excellence of individual achievement, Northwoods culture, life style and values. It is fun for the entire family and reaffirms the proud heritage and traditions of the Northwoods.

Everyone may submit entries to the Open Class Competitive Exhibits. You do not need to reside in Beltrami County, you just need to be in the area during the Fair. Just bring your entries to the Beltrami County Fairgrounds on the 1st day of the Fair. Items must remain in the exhibit during the Fair and can be picked up after 5 pm on the last day.

TENNIS UNDER THE LIGHTS
July 6-16
218-556-1337 dgrabbrian@bemidjistate.edu