Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo

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:

2026 Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza

The Brainerd Jaycees is a non-profit organization made up of members between the ages of 18 to 40. The mission of the organization is to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change. The organization hosts many events throughout the year and all proceeds raised get donated back to local charities and organizations.

Bold & Cold Winter Festival

Why not be BOLD during the coldest month of winter and come out and experience the COLD at our Annual Bold & Cold Winter Festival in Owatonna, MN! Stay tuned for event activities!
This weekend celebration has events and activities that are designed to highlight the Minnesota psyche of "cold noses and warm hearts."

Bluegrass and Lemonade in the Shade

Come on down for a free old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgarden
Museum! Bring a banjo, fiddle, guitar, dulcimer, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele,
cello, or bass and learn new tunes!

Play along, or just sit back and listen to old favorites,
played in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to play along, sing, listen, or even
dance!

Lemonade and lawn chairs are provided for this outdoor family-friendly event. (If there's inclement weather, Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade will be held indoors in the Valkommen Hus.)

46th Anniversary of the Ely Blueberry Arts Festival

Join us at the 45th Anniversary of the Ely Blueberry Arts Festival featuring Artists, Crafters, Food Court, Beer Tent (Ely Fire Department Fundraiser), and don't forget the Blueberry Pie! Alongside this three-day event in the city park, there are special Blueberry Discounts and Themed events and sales throughout town, so take a peek on your walk through downtown Chapman Street, Sheridan Street, and the Avenues leading to the park!

The Hold Steady

Formed in 2003, The Hold Steady have released nine albums, numerous singles, and has played over a thousand shows. The Brooklyn-based band has performed in all 50 states in the USA and throughout Canada, Europe and Australia. The Hold Steady’s music has appeared in movies, advertising, and TV, including on Game Of Thrones and Billions. In addition, the band has written original material for the Seth Meyers cartoon The Awesomes and Meyers’ 2019 stand-up special, Lobby Baby.

Bentleyville "Tour of Lights"

An unforgettable holiday experience awaits you at Bentleyville in Duluth, Minnesota. Whether you’re making magical memories with your family, planning a cozy outing with your special someone, or exploring the lights on a winter getaway, Bentleyville offers something special for everyone.

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s EXPRESS CONCERT: Dvořák, Jlin, Moore and Navarro

This genre-blurring chamber music program offers a rich,
rhythmic blend of the soulful, the contemplative and the inventive. From
Romantic, lyrical string trios to contemporary works of propulsive beats and
bold musical colors, this program flows like a conversation across time and
culture, beginning with Antonín Dvorák’s Terzetto for Two Violins and Viola
before springing forward to explore chamber music from the 21st century. It’s a
vibrant showcase of small groups of musicians, with works for strings and wind
ensembles.