Join the Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce 51st Old-Fashioned 4th of July at the Tractor Pull on Saturday, July 5, 2025, West of the Ball Diamonds at Victory Field, Blooming Prairie, MN.
Join the Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce and the 51st Old-Fashioned 4th of July at our annual celebration where there are a variety of things to do and experience. This year we have 13 food vendors including HammerQ, Reubens Things Tips & Tails, Ole & Lena's, Tom Thumb Donuts & more. We also have free activities for the kids including a balloon artist, face painter on July 3rd. Kids Pedal Tractor Pull with registration at 4:30pm South of the Blooming Prairie Elementary School. Live Music in the Large Gazebo with the new community band.
Join the 51st Old-Fashioned 4th of July for our annual street dance back on Main Street this year with new owner, Samantha Wohlferd, at BP Tavern & Offsale. This year's band is Highway 30 out of Hayfield, MN. Street Dance begins at 8:30pm and there is a $5 Cover Charge. Must be 21+ to attend. Food Vendor on Site.
Join us on Saturday, Aug. 16, as we fill the street in front of the museum with fun for the whole family. We’ll have a live D.J. and dancing, a giant blow-up slide, tons of fun games and activities, and more! The block party is FREE and open to everyone! Block party does not include museum admission.
Big Time Rush is gearing up for a massive 2025 with the announcement of a brand-new tour, BIG TIME RUSH IN REAL LIFE WORLDWIDE.
The Benton County Fair is an annual fair that takes place on the Benton County Fair Grounds. The fair has everything from rides, food, animals, and much more!
Belle Plaine BBQ Days are BACK! Join us for one of the hottest weekends of the summer — BBQ Days is packed with fun for all ages! Live Music Thrilling Carnival Rides 5K Run & Kids Fun Run Mouthwatering BBQ & Great Food Parade Fun for the Whole Family Spectacular Fireworks Show July 18th, 19th and 20th Belle Plaine, MNBring your family, your appetite, and your sense of adventure — this is a weekend you won't want to miss! Stay tuned for a full schedule of events.
Join us on Thursdays in July and August (starting July 10th) for al fresco food and beverages on the Duluth Harbor featuring a local selection of beer, hard cider, wine, and local non-alcoholic options.
Each week will feature a performance by a local musical artist/group along with a rotating selection of food trucks. See schedules below for details.
2025 Food Truck Schedule -
? July 10th - Tom’s Taste of Chicago
? July 17th - ACME Chicken Bowls
? July 24th - Bowlz N’ Thangz
? July 31st - Johnny B’s Food Truck
The 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops will be held Aug. 20-22 on Minnesota’s famed Leech Lake in Walker, marking the first time the prestigious collegiate event has visited the storied fishery.
College anglers from across the country will compete for a national title on one of the Upper Midwest’s premier bass fisheries, adding a new chapter to the championship’s history while showcasing the continued growth of the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops.
At our next Bakkenalia, we’re adding a new chapter to the story.
Experience the best of our popular summer events with a 21+ twist. Share your story, explore our blooming outdoor spaces, and enjoy delicious samples of locally made beverages.
