The Lake Country Scenic Byway is a haven for arts
and entertainment events throughout the year. The following are some of
the major events that are held.
MARCH
Detroit Lakes Blades Ice Show,
Detroit Lakes Sports Arena
Lakes Area Figure Skating Show,
Detroit Lakes
Village of Vergas Maple Syrup
Fest, Detroit Lakes
JUNE
Woodtick Theatre: Akeley
White Earth Indian Pow Wow
celebrates 1876 treaty between Sioux and Chippewa.
Street Faire at the Lakes,
Artisans & entertainment on Washington Ave. in Detroit Lakes
Moondance Country Jam in Walker is a new three day country music festival
JULY
Moondance Jam, Walker, MN’s
largest outdoor rock n’ roll festival for over a decade
Blues Fest, Silver Star
Park, Park Rapids
Spirit Fest Midwest, Soo
Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes: One of the largest Christian music festivals
in the world. Three days of concerts and worship
Detroit Lakes Arts &
Crafts in the Park
AUGUST
Polka Fest & Ethnic Celebration,
Silver Star Park, Park Rapids
Music Meltdown, Silver Star Park,
Park Rapids
Pine Point Powwow, Park Rapids
North Star Arts & Crafts,
Park Rapids
WE Fest, Soo Pass Ranch,
Detroit Lakes: Three-day outdoor country music festival. World’s
top country music performers. 100,000+ country music lovers each year.
SEPTEMBER
Annual Ethnic Fest, Walker,
Street dance and music that is a celebration of cultural diversity
in America Muskies Inc. Fishing Tournament
Walker hosts Fall Has It All- a 13 day festival celebrating many types of art
OCTOBER
Walker hosts Fall Has It All- a 13 day festival celebrating many types of art
NOVEMBER
Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair,
Park Rapids
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
