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There’s always something fun or interesting
going on around the Byway communities throughout the year. From annual
happenings to cultural festivals, the Lake Country Scenic Byway offers
some of the top events in the state. Here are some of the most noteworthy
ones:
JANUARY
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PARK RAPIDS
Lake trout fishing opens SnoDeo Weekend Dance and
Radar Run
Dog Sled Races Polar Dash Sled Dog Races Pee Wee
B Invitational Youth Hockey Tournament Eagles Fishing Derby, Big Detroit
Lake Crossing Sled Dog Rendezvous WSA Pro Ice Race
FEBRUARY
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W ALKER
Annual Eelpout Festival
PARK RAPIDS
Annual American Legion Community Fishing Contest-Fish
Hook LakeOtto Matic Three-Mile Walk/Run Nevis Trailblazers Sno-Mo-Blast
Radar Run Muskie, Walleye, Bass Fishing Closes
DETROIT LAKES
Midnite Riders Old Timers Snow Run Old Timers Hockey
Tournament MN USA Winter Rendezvous Girl’s Hockey Jamboree Freeze
Your Buns Off Walk/Run Polar Fest celebrates winter with family fun.
Polar Plunge-Take a dip in Detroit Lake. Dog & sled races. Kid’s
fishing derby Candlelight cross-country skiing Golf on lake Sledding
& sleigh rides Music & food
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PARK RAPIDS
Maple sugaring begins Lake Trout Winter Fishing Closes
St. Urho’s Day, Menahga Home, Sport & Cabin Show Return of
the great blue heron.
DETROIT LAKES
Lotvola Cup Cross-Country Ski Race at Maplelag Detroit
Lakes Blades Ice Show, Detroit Lakes Sports Arena Northwest Old-Timers
Wrestling Tour, Detroit Lakes Sr. High School Lakes Area Figure Skating
Show
WALKER
Annual North Country Women’s Expo
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PARK RAPIDS
Bald eagles and great blue herons lay eggs Trout
streams open Spring Turkey Opens
DETROIT LAKES
Village of Vergas Maple Syrup Fest
WALKER
Northstar Sportsmen’s Club Wild Game Feed
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WALKER
Walleye-Northern Fishing Opener Largemouth Bass Fishing
Opener park rapids Walleye-Northern Fishing Opener Largemouth Bass Fishing
Opener Lake Trout Summer Fishing Opens Golf Week Clean Out Your Closet
Book Sale Loons return to nesting territories Bald eagles & great
blue herons lay eggs, Annual Rotary Wine and Culinary Experience
DETROIT LAKES
Pine-To-Prairie Birding Trail Count Walleye Fishing
Opener Annual Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds A celebration of migration.
Enjoy guided field trips, workshops, speakers and trade show Shady Hollow
Flea Market Grand opening for the summer season Bass Opener
JUNE back
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WALKER
Mercury Walleye Classic Leech Lake hosts the largest
non-profit team walleye tournament in the Midwest Muskie Fishing Opener
Reed’s Summer Classic Two-Man Best Ball Tournament-Tianna Country
Club, Crazy Days, Marine and Power Sports Show, Moondance “Jammin Country” Fest
PARK RAPIDS
Golf Week Muskie Fishing Opener Dorset’s Heartland
Run/Walk Walt Winskowski Memorial Fishing Tournament, Osage Loon chicks
hatch Take A Kid Fishing Weekend Relay For Life, Park Rapids Showy lady
slippers bloom late June Lake N’ Pine Craft Festival, Park Rapids
Akeley Paul Bunyan Days White Earth Traditional Pow Wow, White Earth
Woodtick Theatre: Akeley
DETROIT LAKES
Muskie Opener Maryville Golf Tournament at Detroit
Country Club & Wildflower Golf Courses 14th Annual Woodcarvers Show
Eagles Annual Walleye Tournament White Earth Indian Pow Wow celebrates
1876 treaty between Sioux and Chippewa. Pizza Masterz Golf Tournament
at Detroit Country Club Street Faire at the Lakes Artisans & entertainment
on Washington Ave. in Detroit Lakes
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WALKER
Moondance Jam MN’s largest outdoor rock n’
roll festival for over a decade, Tianna Ladies Invitational-Tianna Country
Club Annual Muskie/Northern Derby Days,Crazy Days, Old Fashion Family fun on the 4th of July, Yikes Bikes for Habitat for Humanity, Annual Muskie/Northern Derby Days
PARK RAPIDS
4th of July Parade & Fireworks Headwaters PRCA
Rodeo & PBR Bull Ride Minnesota’s largest rodeo, celebrating
its 25th anniversary in Park Rapids in 2002. Spectators see the same
professional cowboys and tough bulls as on ESPN and TNN. Firecracker
Foot Race Hubbard County Shell Prairie Fair Midsummer Festival, Menahga
Gene Cirks Memorial Catch & Release Tournament Lindow/Companeros
Golf Open, Fair Haven Golf Course Muskie Days All School Reunion, Nevis
Blues Fest, Silver Star Park Blueberry Festival, Lake George Summertime
Annual Art & Craft Celebration University of MN Farm & Adventure
Tours
DETROIT LAKES
Fourth of July Festival Over Little Detroit Lake
Annual Northwest Water Carnival 10-day summer extravaganza of contests
and family activities Spirit Fest Midwest, Soo Pass Ranch One of the
largest Christian music festivals in the world. Three days of concerts
and worship Detroit Lakes Vacationland Tennis Classic
Arts & Crafts in the Park, Detroit Lakes Little
Britches Rodeo Phelps Mills Art Festival
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WALKER
Leech Lake Art League-Northern Reflections Northern
MN Indian Golf Tourney-Tianna Country Club Reed’s Fall Classic
Leech Lake Regatta Short Stop Golf Tournament-Tianna Country Club Cajun
Fest, Walker Bay Days, Crazy Days, Leech Lake Regatta, Art Fair and Forestedge Winery, Cajun Fest at Northern Lights, Taste of Texas
PARK RAPIDS
Polka Fest & Ethnic Celebration, Silver Star
Park International Snowsnake Games, Itasca State Park Taste of Dorset
Famous sampling of excellent food choices at Dorset’s five restaurants
that showcases the town’s distinctive choice in eateries. North
Star Arts & Crafts Festival Music Meltdown, Silver Star Park Northern
Knights’ Run to the Rapids Pine Point Powwow Headwaters Invitational
Osage Lions Peach Sales Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers Show, Itasca
State Park Fish Hook Challenge Half-Marathon or 5K Run Radio Control
Airplane Fun Fly Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show
DETROIT LAKES
WE Fest, Soo Pass Ranch Three-day outdoor country
music festival. World’s top country music performers. 100,000+
country music lovers each year. Pine-To-Palm Golf Tournament at the
Detroit Country Club. Part of state’s famed “Resort Tour”
Becker County Fair Traditional family fun at the fair. See different
animals, eat wonderful food, ride all the rides
SEPTEMBER
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WALKER
Bear Hunting Season Opener Annual Ethnic Fest Street
dance and music that is a celebration of cultural diversity in America
Muskies Inc. Fishing Tournament Good Citizen Golf Tournament-Tianna
Country Club Leech Lake Scholarship Tourney-Tianna Country Club Deer
& Goose Hunting Seasons Open (Bow) Annual Walker/North Country Marathon
Muskie Inc Fishing Tournament, Muskies Inc. Tournament, Ethnic Fest, Fall Has It All, Northwood’s Quilt Show, Wine and Fashion Walk Luncheon, North Country Marathon, “No Class” Car Show
PARK RAPIDS
Black Bear Season Opens Canadian Goose Season Opens
Fall Classic Fishing Tournament on Long Lake Deer Bow Season Opens Small
Game Opens Three-Man Scramble, Headwaters Country Club Park Rapids Headwaters
100 Bike Ride Waterfowl Season Opens Trout Streams Close Lake Trout
Summer Fishing Closes
DETROIT LAKES
Dick Beardsley 1/2 Marathon & 5K First weekend
after Labor Day in September. Attracts over 600 runners and walkers
Ladies Loppet Mountain Bike Race, at Maplelag Muskie Fishing Tournament
on Detroit Lake Tamarac Fall Open House
WALKER
Pheasant Hunting Season Opens, Rotary Extravaganza, Fall has It All
PARK RAPIDS
Pheasant Opens Fall Turkey Opens Park Rapids Tricks
& Treats
NOVEMBER
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DETROIT LAKES
Santa’s Parade of Lights
WALKER
Deer Hunting Season Opens (Firearms) Annual Festival
of Lights Day after Thanksgiving celebration to start the holiday season.
Participants are encouraged to donate food and toys during the holidays
PARK RAPIDS
Hubbard Boutique Craft Show Deer hunting opens (firearms)
Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair Main Street Tree Lighting Ceremony
and Yuletide Sampler Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens
DECEMBER
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WALKER
Reed’s Ice Classic Darkhouse Spearing
Opens For more information contact the local chamber
of commerce.
Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber:
http://www.visitdetroitlakes.com
Park Rapids Area Chamber:
http://www.parkrapids.com
Leech Lake Area Chamber:
http://www.leech-lake.com
Itasca State Park:http://www.dnr.state.mn.us
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