Art in the Park

Pine City Arts Council presents free Family Entertainment ~ a tradition in Pine City that we are proud to share with residents and visitors to the area. Bring your lawn chair out to Robinson Park in Downtown Pine City and enjoy a night out with the family or bring your friends on Friday nights beginning Memorial Day weekend through August dates. Musical guests perform at 6:30 PM.

The Pine City Arts Council "Art in the Park" summer music series will extend for the following Friday night sessions this year including:

Art Fair at the Winery - Forestedge Winery

During the third weekend In August, Forestedge hosts its annual Art Fair at the Winery. The Art Fair at the Winery is a celebration of wine, food, music, and art. During the weekend the winery grounds are transformed into a must-see event featuring around 30 artisans from the region. There is live music each day, ending with a performance by the Bemidji Jazz. The parking lot becomes a food court and of course award winning Forestedge wine is available throughout the weekend. The Art Fair runs from 10:00am to 5:30pm on Saturday and from 10:00am to 4:30pm on Sunday.

Arbor Lakes Art Fair

Tap Into Your Artistic Side: Arbor Lakes Art Fair 2025!
June 21 & 22

23rd Annual Arbor Lakes Art Fair

The Arbor Lakes Art Fair offers original work from more than 45 local fine artists in media including ceramics, leather goods, paintings, jewelry, glass, photography, pottery, wood, mixed media, culinary and fiber art.

Visitors of all ages can enjoy engaging activities designed to spark inspiration and appreciation for the arts. Connect with the local creative community, support local talent, and experience art in an open and welcoming setting.

An Appalachian Christmas with Ruckus in the Bear Brush

The ruckus is a rowdy trio of skilled multi-instrumentalist musicians who are full of shenanigans, stories, and song. Their inspiring music is loved by audiences of all ages. They bring forth long forgotten folk tales, history, and music from the Appalachian territories of the United States. Through their story and song they transport audiences back to a simpler time.

Anthony Shore - An Elvis Christmas

An evening celebrating Elvis Presley’s incredible Christmas Songbook. Internationally-renowned Elvis tribute artist Anthony Shore and his All-Star Band which include a horn section present their very popular holiday revue. Selling out at multiple venues each year, this intimate evening of The King of Rock & Rolls holiday classics appeals to audiences of all ages, with performances of timeless hits like Blue Christmas, Silver Bells, On a Snowy Christmas Night, and many more.

Anoka's 27th Annual Fireworks

Join Anoka for its 27th Annual Fireworks display as we celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks will light up the night sky at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Castle Field (600 Castle Field Blvd/7th Ave.).

Annual Independence Day Carillon Concert

In its 31st year, the July Carillon Recital Series is sponsored by the House of Hope Presbyterian Church. This is an outdoor concert played on the 49 bells of the Noyes Memorial Carillon. The series begins with the annual Independence Day concert. Recitalist for July 4 is Timothy Short of the House of Hope Church. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic basket of snacks and enjoy the music on this illustrious carillon in the historic neighborhood of Summit Avenue. Free.

Annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races

Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
JULY 16, 2025
4:00 pm
ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF RACES, RAFFLES, GOOD FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP!

The annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races will take place Wednesday, July 16, 2025. This community gathering and fundraiser will begin at 4 p.m. on the south shore of Gunflint Lake, at the Gunflint Lodge harbor. The underlying mission of the Races is to support the efforts of the Gunflint Trail Fire Department (GTFD) while bringing together residents and visitors to the Trail for an evening of Northwoods-style fun.

Animal Tracks of the Prairie

Learn about the mammal species of our prairie by examining tanned hides, skulls, and other bones. Visitors will have the opportunity to work up close and personal with nature by making a plaster cast of an animal track.

One of our site interpreters will provide a brief lecture on local prairie species and assist in making track casts.