Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo

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Get ready for BIG fun at the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo on Friday, March 21 (12PM / NOON-7PM) and Saturday, March 22 (9AM-5PM)! Presented by Advantage Home Pros and Finken Aqua Systems, this event is a LARGER THAN LIFE showcase you won’t want to miss! Here’s a sneak peek at all the amazing things waiting for you:

• 170+ regional businesses showing off their products and services—whether you’re looking for home improvement tips, local services, or just something new, you’ll find it here!
• Laura Ernst, the one-woman Cirque du Soleil, will be performing 5 FREE shows! Watch her jaw-dropping stunts and hilarious antics that will have you on the edge of your seat!
• Family fun is a must, with: FREE bounce house, live entertainment, face painting, children’s play area, pop-up brewery, tasty food vendors, and so much more!

It’s a fun-filled event for all ages—whether you’re learning about local businesses, watching cool demonstrations, or just having fun with the whole family!

ADMISSION
Pay at the door with cash or check, and enjoy all the live entertainment, bounce houses, and more—all for FREE with admission! Don’t miss this awesome event!

• Adults (16+): $5
• Seniors (65+): $4
• Kids 15 & under: Free with a paid adult!

PARKING:

• Main lot of the Essentia Health Sports Center
• Side streets (do not block entrances / driveways)
• Westgate Mall (2 blocks west of the Essentia Health Sports Center)

NO PARKING AREAS:

• Jackson Street
• Department of Veterans Affairs parking lot on Friday

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025
12PM (NOON)-7PM

• All Day // 170+ Exhibitors
• All Day // Food Vendors
• All Day // FREE bounce house in the Children's Play Area by Lakes Party and Bounce House
• All Day // Pop Up Brewery. Sponsored by Jack Pine Brewery
• All Day // Lakes Proud Stamp Card
• All Day // Career Expo. Exhibitors will have information for employment opportunities and will be accepting applications.
• ALL DAY // FREE face painting for children by The Painted Turtle Face Painting
• All Day // Large building blocks for creative play in the Children's Play Area. Sponsored by WonderTrek Children's Museum
• 4PM // FREE Live Entertainment, Laura Ernst (Juggler, Aerial, Human Sized Hamster Ball, Acrobatics)
• 6PM // FREE Live Entertainment, Laura Ernst (Juggler, Aerial, Human Sized Hamster Ball, Acrobatics)

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
9AM-5PM

• All Day // 170+ Exhibitors
• All Day // Food Vendors
• All Day // Pop Up Brewery. Sponsored by Jack Pine Brewery
• All Day // FREE bounce house in the Children's Play Area by Lakes Party and Bounce House
• All Day // Face painting & glitter tattoos for children by The Painted Turtle Face Painting (cost $5 or more)
• All Day // Lakes Proud Stamp Card
• All Day // Career Expo. Exhibitors will have information for employment opportunities and will be accepting applications
• All Day // Giant Legos for creative play in the Children's Play Area. Sponsored by WonderTrek Children's Museum
• 9AM-4PM // High School Construction Contest (3 high schools- Brainerd, Pequot Lakes & Menahga)
• 11AM // FREE Live Entertainment, Laura Ernst (Juggler, Aerial, Human Sized Hamster Ball, Acrobatics)
• 11:30AM-12PM // Kid's Donut Decorating sponsored by The Center
• 1PM // FREE Live Entertainment, Laura Ernst (Juggler, Aerial, Human Sized Hamster Ball, Acrobatics)
• 3PM // FREE Live Entertainment, Laura Ernst (Juggler, Aerial, Human Sized Hamster Ball, Acrobatics)

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
LAURA ERNST: A One-Woman Cirque du Soleil!

Get ready for an unforgettable show with International Award-Winning Juggler Laura Ernst—featured on America’s Got Talent! From jaw-dropping stunts to sidesplitting comedy, she’s got something for everyone! Here’s a taste of what’s in store:

• Juggling: Watch in awe as Laura juggles everything from balls to flaming torches—prepare for some mind-blowing tricks!
• Human-Sized Hamster Ball: Ever wondered what it’s like to roll around inside a giant hamster ball? Now’s your chance to find out!
• Acrobatics: Get ready to be amazed as Laura performs gravity-defying flips, bends, and twists—showing off some serious athleticism!
• Aerial Acts: Hold your breath as she takes to the skies with stunning aerial stunts that’ll leave you speechless!

Whether it’s death-defying or ridiculously funny, Laura’s performance will keep you on the edge of your seat and laughing the whole way through! Don’t miss out on this thrill ride!

SHOW TIMES: SHOWS ARE FREE WITH ADMISSION!

• Friday, March 21 (2 Shows!): 4PM and 6PM
• Saturday, March 22 (3 Shows!): 11AM, 1PM and 3PM

There's something here for everyone - join us for a larger than life community trade show in Brainerd, MN!