Events
Community
Bean Hole Days
This nationally recognized July event starts with burying pots of beans and cooking them overnight on a wood fire at the Chamber's Trailside Center in Pequot Lakes. The delicious beans are served to several thousand attendees, along with a bun and lemonade. An arts and crafts show accompanies the even that attracts a crowd of more than 2,500 each year.
Craft Vendor Application
2010 Event Details
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Commerce & Industry Marketplace
The area's largest consumer trade show. About 150 businesses display their products and services during this two-day event in March at the Brainerd Civic Center & Gold Medal Arena. Attendance of about 10,000 people.
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Crosslake Days
This five-day family celebration in August features a variety of different activities including the famous Crosslake Chili Cook-off. Crosslake area businesses offer specials and host fun events throughout the week.
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Crosslake
The area's largest and well-attended St. Patrick's Day parade; costume contest; prize drawing held in March on the Saturday closest to St. Patrick's Day. Attendance: Crowd is estimated at 5,000 people. Chamber members may participate in the parade at no charge; non-members $100 per entry.
Vendor Contract
2011 Event Details
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Stars & Stripes Days Breezy Point-Pequot Lakes July 4th Celebration
The July 4th celebration features the annual Pequot Lakes 4th of July parade, fireworks, and fun family events. Attendance at the July 4th parade and celebration crowd is estimated at 10,000 people. Chamber members may participate in the parade at no charge; non-members $100 per entry.
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Taste of Pequot Arts & Crafts Show
Area restaurants and organizations showcase tantalizing food along the Paul Bunyan Trail at this annual September event at Pequot Lakes. There are also many unique arts and craft vendors to enjoy.
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Chamber
Annual Dinner
Celebrate your Chamber and recognize the outstanding volunteer leaders who work on your behalf during this annual gala event. Held in October.
Business Gives Recognition Program
Golf Classic
Participate in the lakes area's premier golf event and raise funds for Chamber operations. The event starts with breakfast on the patio, then golf, followed by a social hour. Everyone golfing is entered into a drawing for almost $5,000 in prizes. Held in August at the Legacy Courses at Cragun's for up to 36 teams of five people and 18 Business on the Tee options. The golf fee to participate: $700 per team or $140 per individual (not available to non-members).
2011 Photo Album
Sporting Clays
Participate in the lakes area's spring sporting clay event. Staring with lunch and an options Annie Oaklie shoot, you will then enjoy the afternoon with a team of four on an twelve-station course and Flurry Shoot competition. Held in June at Rice Creek Hunting and Recreation in Little Falls.
2011 Photo Album
