It’s Fair Week! County fairs are community celebrations that brings everyone together each year. Citizens come together to socialize, learn, and enjoy good local food and entertainment. It’s events like these that many families plan their schedules around each year. The Crow Wing County Fair is ranked in the top 6 of all county fairs, so you’ll need to make sure to get out there! Cheese curds, anyone?
FAMILY FRIENDLY
- Crow Wing County Fair (Aug. 3-7)
- Sodbusters STOL Competition & Fly-in (Aug. 5-7)
- Powercruise at BIR (Aug. 6-8)
- Pre-Teen Talent Contest (Aug. 6)
- Teen Talent Contest (Aug. 6)
- Open Class Talent Contest (Aug. 6)
- Baja Rally Races (Aug. 6)
- Concert for Kids (Aug. 7)
- Dig for Coins (Aug. 7)
- Racing Derby (Aug. 7)
- 4-H Dog Exhibition (Aug. 7)
- Ray’s Promenaders (Aug. 7)
- Baja Rally Races (Aug. 7)
MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS
- James Squared at Notch 8 (Aug. 6)
- From The Heart live at The Woods (Aug. 6)
- Arena live at the Fair (Aug. 6)
- Recital: Chloe Fedor (Aug. 6)
- Two American Icons, One Main event at Dockside (Aug. 6)
- DJ Dance Party! (Aug. 6)
- DJ Dance Party! (Aug. 7)
- Memories of Elvis show (Aug. 7)
- Hans Blix live at Jack Pine Brewery (Aug. 7)
- Nathan Griner at Roundhouse Brewery (Aug. 7)
- Wayne Renn Band (Aug. 7)
- Mark Mraz live at Zorbaz on Gull (Aug. 8)
- One Night Stand band at Dockside (Aug. 8)
FOOD & DRINK
- Friday Night Meat Raffle at The Woods (Aug. 6)
- Meat Raffle at the American Legion in Brainerd (Aug. 6)
- Big Daddy’s Rockin BBQ at Jack Pine Brewery (Aug. 7)
- Taco Margarita Happy Hour Cruise on Gull Lake (Aug. 7)
- Sunset Cocktail Cruise on Gull Lake (Aug. 7)
- Brunch Cruise on Gull Lake (Aug. 8)
ARTS & CULTURE
- Northern Waters Exhibition (Aug. 6-Sept. 4)
- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet (Aug. 7)
- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet (Aug. 8)
- Spring Strings (Aug. 7)
- Spring Strings (Aug. 8)
OUTDOOR FUN, SPORTS & FITNESS
HANDS ON ACTIVITY
- Bar Bingo at the Brainerd Eagles (Aug. 7)
- Citrus Sunshine DIY Soap (Aug. 7)
SHOPPING
Farmers Market – Baxter (Aug. 6)