Shop, Swap & Snack
Join us October 12, 2024 from 10-5 for the first annual, "Shop, Swap & Snack" at the Proctor Fairgrounds in Proctor MN. This all new event features 100+ local makers and vendors to help you get a leg up on that Christmas list, over a dozen food trucks featuring some of the northlands best mobile food options, and a tack swap to help cowboys and cowgirls find new homes for some of their tack. Take advantage of the free parking by getting there early and making a whole day of it!
Fairmont Triathlon Sprint, 5K Bacon Fun Run/Walk, & Kids Triathlon
The Fairmont Triathlon offers an exciting challenge in the heart of southern Minnesota, set against the backdrop of Fairmont’s chain of five lakes. Compete in the triathlon sprint as an individual or a team, participate in the 5k Bacon Fun Run/Walk, or bring your kids on Friday for the youth triathlon. Together, these events create a lively and festive atmosphere for everyone involved. View their website for complete details and registration.
Saturday, June 21 2025
Bicycling Around Minnesota 4-Day Ride
By popular demand, the 2024 Bicycling Around Minnesota (BAM) 4-day tour will return to northeastern Minnesota’s scenic Iron Range – an area rich in mining history with its scenic vistas, vast red pits of old iron ore mines now filled with emerald green water, friendly communities, rugged north woods scenery, lakes and rivers, and the undulating Mesabi Trail, a premier bicycle trail winding through some of the most scenic parts of the state.
Art Leap 2024
Art Leap is an annual fall driving tour of Park Rapids and Heartland Lakes area artists' studios and cultural destinations. Hop from studio to studio, learn process, appreciate skill and support the artists. Let fall's natural beauty inspire you as it does the artists while you pass spectacular lakes and travel country roads.
2D Con 2024
2D Con is an annual gathering that celebrates the world of gaming. Hosted by a dedicated team of volunteers 2D Con welcomes gamers from all walks of life to come together for a weekend of fun. We focus on people and their passions all while raising money for charity. The event features consoles, arcades, tabletop, LAN, vendors, artists guest speakers, and much much more. We’re more than just a convention, we’re a community.
Rock, Roll, and Stroll
Do you enjoy checking out antique cars? Come stroll down Main Street of Pierz the first Thursday of the month beginning June - September to enjoy older or modern cars from owners around Morrision County. There is voting for favorite cars, pop up vendors, and local stores to stop in for amazing deals.
Pierz Oktoberfest
The festives begin at 11 a.m. with a city wide parade going throughout town. After the parade the fun continues down at the Pierz Golf Course with foods, drinks, a petting zoo, games, free bounce houses, face painting, and more!
Live Music at the Farm!!
Live Music at the Farm!! Our last music event of the season presents our local boy, moved to Tennessee Olin Halverson aka Olin Wallace!! Food available for sale by Later Tater ... grab a cooler and a lawn chair and head on over!!
Lake Superior Löyly Sauna Lounge
The Lakeside Löyly Lounge is a monthly sauna event held throughout winter on stunning Lake Superior. Take a north shore drive to enjoy a unique sauna experience this winter!
Ticket Includes All Day Sauna, Worlds Best Cold Plunges in Lake Superior + Alternative Cold Plunge Tubs, Outdoor Campfire + S'mores, Hot Tea Station, Skin Care Bar, and a $10 Lake Superior Burger Co. Certificate.