The Barn Theatre Presents: The Cemetery Club

The Barn Theatre Presents: The Cemetery Club
By Ivan Menchell
Directed by: Mary Haugen

Synopsis: Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. What will they do when Sam’s presence begins to interfere with their cemetery visits?

Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds

Welcome to the Annual Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced birder, the Festival of Birds has something for you! Detroit Lakes is located in a unique merging of three biomes – tallgrass prairie, hardwood and conifer forests with a landscape peppered with lakes and wetlands. This habitat is a migration hotspot for more than 250 species of birds! Our festival goal is to provide you with a quality birding experience.

Gem Days

Join us for this fun summer time event! Ice Cream Social & Old Car Cruise-In, Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales, Kiddie Parade, Food Vendors, Music, and more.

St. Paul Cherry Blossom Festival

The annual celebration of the gift of cherry trees from the Japanese government in 2012 will take place from 9 to 11:30 am on Saturday, May 3rd. Taikollaborative will start us off with a BANG at 9 am near the Mannheimer Memorial, Sansei Yonsei Kai will perform traditional Sakura dances and also invite the audience to participate. We have two special guests this year. Edo Bayashi will perform a traditional Lion Dance and former Nagasaki mayor Tomihisa Taue will be in attendance!

Classics by the Lake Car Show

A show of 100's of classic cars and rods all parked on the beautiful shores of Buffalo Lake. For car buffs or just a great family get together! Food and music!

2026 City of Lights Celebration & Holiday Fireworks

Nisswa is the place to be the day after Thanksgiving! While others are thinking about the hustle and bustle of Black Friday shopping, the Nisswa downtown is creating a Norman Rockwell scene. Festivities for the annual event begin in the afternoon with wagon rides, storytelling, food vendors, bonfires, Polar Express story reading in the historic caboose, holiday carolers and live reindeer. Pioneer Village is the setting for the live nativity, and Love Lights a Tree program, which supports Good Samaritan Society's Home Hospice program.

Chili Cook-Off

Cabin fever got you down? Then celebrate winter's waning days in Longville! The festivities start early at the Docksider with a chill cook-off, where you can vote for the winners!
After that, make a short trip over to Girl Lake for a winter fireworks display.
Chili cook-off begins 12:00 pm at the Docksider in Longville. Entry fee: $5
Tasting fee: $5
CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
(All proceeds go toward the cost of the evening's fireworks.)
For more information on the Chili Cook-Off, contact Sara at the Docksider at (218) 363-2565.

Celebrate the Light of the World

The Celebrate the Light of the World display at the Koosman home began as one man’s idea and grew into an amazing family tradition. As the lights have grown so has their family and their love for their community. After ten years, the Koosmans have handed the responsibility for Celebrate the Light of the World to Willmar Fests. The tradition will continue for years to come for the Willmar Lakes Area and all those who come to see and Celebrate the Light of the World!

Cats Incredible Catfish Days

This popular two-day fishing tournament brings in some of North Americas top anglers. There are also plenty of fun events and activities for both adults and kids, plus lots of tasty treats.

Cardboard Boat Races at Moonlite Bay

The Annual Cardboard Boat Races will be sponsored by Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar with special thanks to Central Package & Display and the White Fish Yacht Club. Cash Prizes will be awarded!

The boats are constructed of nothing but cardboard and Elmer's glue. Come watch them attempt to float and compete in some heated racing action.

More information and Cardboard Boat Kits are available by calling Moonlite Bay at 218-692-3575.