Fun in the Summertime Bemidji - Pioneer by Bemidji Pioneer

FUN IN THE SUMMER TIME Have FUN in Bemidji

The Bemidji area offers something for everyone. It’s the perfect retreat, with beautiful scenery, abundant recreation, arts and cultural opportunities for those seeking a change of pace. Iconic roadside attractions, pristine lakes and forests and an events calendar packed for the adventure seeker ensure those who live and visit Bemidji have a bit of everything.

With that in mind, we’ve developed this guide of some Fun, Family oriented, with fabulous Food, keeping in mind your Fitness, your Faith, and marking your calendars with Festivals and other Featured events.

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Family Fun �� 2-3 Fitness �� 4 Faith �� 5 Food & Drink ��6-10 Fishing �� 11 Featured Events �� 12-13 Find Your Event �� 14-15

Family Fun Paul Bunyan and Babe

Paul Bunyan, towering 18 feet tall, and his Blue Ox Babe stand along the shore of Lake Bemidji near the Tourist Information Center. Paul and Babe were recognized by Eastman Kodak as the second most photographed icons in the nation behind only Mount Rushmore.

Pack up the troops and head out to one of these hot spots for some family time this summer.

Lake Bemidji State Park

This park is the perfect playground any time of year, offering visitors swimming, boating, fishing, bird watching, hiking, camping, biking, picnicking, snowmobiling, crosscountry skiing and yeararound naturalist-led activities. Hikers can explore the beauty of a tamarack bog carpeted with showy lady’s slippers, pitcher plants, dragon’s mouth, grass pink and insecteating sundews. Most flowers are blooming in A place where a wide varie- the bog during late spring and ty of arts activities take place, early summer. from chamber music concerts and children’s theater productions to largescale projects like clay arts, metal sculpture and mural painting. Artworks Programs on Saturdays and durQuarter-mile oval dirt track ing school vacations. Weekend auto racing east of Bemidji near workshops for children, teens Roosevelt Road. Most races are and adults featuring guest art- Sunday evenings from May to ists. Ongoing group classes and October. Check the Speedway’s private lessons for all ages in a calendar of events on Facebook. variety of artistic disciplines.

Headwaters Music and Arts

Bemidji Speedway

Concordia Language Villages

Paul Bunyan’s Animal Land

Berry picking

Berry picking is popular in the Bemidji area. Most growLions, tigers, camels, leop- ers offer pick-your-own or will ards, kangaroos, bobcats, three pick strawberries, blueberries or Visit the unique educational species of deer, lemurs, monand cultural grounds of Concor- keys, raccoons, fox, reptiles, raspberries for you if orders are dia Language Villages northeast exotic birds, amazing bugs and called ahead. Some local farms of Bemidji. Students come to live various small mammals are just include Mistic’s Berry Farm and the culture and speak the lan- a few of the animals who make Ter-Lee Gardens. guage of 15 different languages their home at Animal Land. with seven permanent villages: The wildlife park/petting zoo Norwegian, German, Finnish, is home to nearly 100 animals Caching opportunities are French, Spanish, Russian and representing every continent on Swedish. Special events to the earth. Indoor learning center, growing rapidly in the Bemidji tradition of the village you’re gift shop, picnic areas, play- area. There are caches with easy visiting are available. Twice each ground and RV parking. Wheel- access around downtown Bemsummer, villagers and staff meet chair and stroller accessible. idji or more challenging access at Waldsee, the German Lan- Birthday parties, group rates, at Lake Bemidji State Park and guage Village, to celebrate Inter- traveling educational programs other beautiful locations in the surrounding forests and attracnational Day. This gathering is and more. tion locations. Search www.geoopen to everyone and requires caching.com by zip code 56601. no admission fee. This year the events are for July 7 and Aug. 11.

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Family Fun Paul Bunyan Playhouse

The Paul Bunyan Playhouse is Bemidji’s professional live production theatre. Nationally recognized as the longest continually operating summer repertory in Minnesota. Located in the historic Chief Theater in downtown Bemidji. It hosts a variety of music and drama performances throughout the summer.

Covered Wagon Rides

Take a ride along the historic Continental Divide in an authentic covered wagon at Buena Vista north of Bemidji on County Road 15. It’s a beautiful way to view Bemidji’s spectacular scenery — especially in fall. See breathtaking vistas of lakes and forests 30 miles distant.

Headwaters Science Center

An engaging science-oriented center located in downtown Bemidji. It offers a variety of opportunities to explore the sciences through activities, an interactive exhibit floor and a unique gift shop. Call 444-4472 for more information or register for demonstrations, Totsin-Science, birthday parties and summer camps as well as many other programs and activities.

Movie nights

Ceramics and pottery

Bemidji Bowl

Beltrami County History Center

Bemidji Theatre offers private showings for both current and older movies, delivering the perfect get together for schools, businesses and other organizations. The theatre offers daily matinees, stadium seating, digital sound and a full concession stand.

Itasca State Park

Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota’s oldest state park. Today the Paint Your Own Pottery, for- park totals more than 32,000 acres merly Glazed and Amused,is and includes more than 100 lakes. a locally owned and operated Walk across the mighty Mississippi ceramics studio, located at 1008 as it starts its winding journey 2,552 Paul Bunyan Drive NW. At Paint miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Stand Your Own Pottery you can relax under towering pines at Preacher’s by yourself or enjoy time with Grove. Visit the Itasca Indian Cemfamily and friends. etery or Wegmann’s Cabin, landmarks of centuries gone by. Camp under the stars, or stay the night at the historic Douglas Lodge or cabins. Explore Wilderness Drive past the 2,000-acre Wilderness 24 lanes include: 8 boutique Sanctuary, one of Minnesota’s seven National Natural Landmarks. lanes; Redemption arcade area, 3 pool tables, simulated golf, 13 TVs, private party rooms, full-service bar, pizza and lunch The center is located in the bar. historic Great Northern Depot in downtown Bemidji. It features multiple interactive exhibit galleries, a gift shop and a research room and archives available to the public. At its temporary location at 516 Beltrami Ave. NW, this center provides gallery space for exhibitions, music, poetry A non-profit cooperative art readings and social events for gallery under the sponsorship of many organizations. Its perthe Northern Artist Association, Ride includes visiting the Lumberjack Hall of Fame Museum manent home at 505 Bemidji gives members a place to disAve. N. is being renovated and Call (218) 766-9919 for reservations. play and sell work, encourages will provide a large space for growth, builds confidence and Fall Festival - September 16 & 17 the center when completed. The 001586141r1 provides public exposure for art, Watermarki displays national, while emphasizing variety and regional and local artists in individuality. A cooperative art group exhibits, solo shows and installations featuring a new gallery filled with original creaexhibit each month from Feb- tions available for purchase in a ruary through December. Mem- variety of mediums. ber artists display and sell their work in the Gallery Shop on site.

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Trails

The Bemidji area is a recreational lover’s dream, with a wide range of opportunities, including a network of trails for biking, hiking and running in the summer months. The area features nine trails for cross country skiing within a 15-mile radius of Bemidji, with most open tso non-ski season hiking and mountain biking. The paved Paul Bunyan Trail is part of an impressive statewide system, allowing cyclists to connect with Guthrie, Walker and beyond. On July 18, there’s the Paul Bunyan Triathlon if you are really adventurous.

There’s a lot to do, whether you’re into biking, hiking, running, swimming, golf ... just about everything.

Dancing

The Suzy and Hondo School of Dance is tucked in the forest and located on Tyler Avenue Southeast in Bemidji Township. Since 1998, the school has offered group and private lessons. They teach social, ballroom, Latin and swing dances. Once goals are firmly established you can begin to combine lessons, practice sessions and dancing nights out.

Skate park

The concrete Bemidji Skate Park is located on 23rd Street Northwest in Bemidji. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. There are no fees for using this park in any fashion they choose such as skateboardThe 18-hole disc golf course ing, BMX biking and more. It is located in Bemidji’s City Park. is surrounded by gorgeous trees, This wooded course features grass and shrubberies to have an two levels of difficulty, concrete eye appeal of comfort. Lots of tee pads and water hazards. The parking is available that is shared parking lot entrance for the disc with a new playground, Bemidji golf course is off of 23rd Street Curling Club, Disc golf and a large Northwest. field for other sporting needs.

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Parks

Bemidji and Beltrami County boast many parks, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to lakeside beaches. Diamond Point Park has a swimming beach, walking trails and picnic and play areas. Some other popular parks are Cameron Park, Bemidji City Park and Nymore Park. Paul Bunyan Park underwent a renovation last summer and an inclusive playground will be added later this year. Popular county parks include Three Island and Movil Maze.

Scuba diving

PADI Dive Center offers scuba and snorkeling education, equipment, experiences and travel opportunities. Instructors and staff are professionals eager to help you succeed in your dreams of becoming a scuba diver. At The Dive Depot, you can start your diving adventures with your Open Water Scuba Diving class and can work your way up to assistant instructor.

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Golf

The Bemidji Town & Country Club, located on the north shore of Lake Bemidji, hosts one of northern Minnesota’s premier golf courses. Its biggest event is the annual Birchmont tournament. Other area courses include Maple Ridge, Castle Highlands, Sand Trap and Greenwood, each complete with driving ranges and power carts.

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Fitness

Faith

Find your place of worship from these choices in the Bemidji area.

Assembly of God

Evangelical

Trinity Free Lutheran Church

First Assembly of God

Evangelical Covenant

Missionary Fellowship

Evangelical Free Church

1015 Fourth St. SE 751-2485 1016 Clausen Ave. SW 751-4400

Crossroads Church

3354 Laurel Dr. NW 444-8205

Baptist

12886 Highway 89 NW 751-7272

5405 Hart Lane NW 751-3699

Faith Baptist Church

Bethel Lutheran (NALC)

First Baptist Church

Calvary Lutheran (ELCA)

Ridgewood Baptist (SBC)

First Lutheran (ELCA)

2130 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 751-9311 2531 Roosevelt Rd. SE 751-4506 1555 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-6556 2795 15th St. NW 444-4723

Catholic

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3033 Birchmont Dr. NE 751-9129

1300 Beltrami Ave. NW 759-9188

501 Minnesota Ave. NW 444-5016

New Salem Lutheran

7491 Island View Dr. NE Turtle River 586-2262

People’s Church (ELCA)

St Philip’s Parish

702 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-4262

Holy Spirit Newman Center

1701 Birch Lane NE BSU 444-4762

Sacred Heart Church

135 Third St. NW Wilton 751-8446

Episcopal

2220 Anne St. NW 444-3939

Trinity Lutheran (Missouri Synod) Lutheran Campus Ministry

500 Irvine Ave. NW 751-9192

Malvik Lutheran

1324 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-5223

123 29th St. NE 444-4441

1800 Irvine Ave. NW 444-6831

Calvary Chapel

Christian Science Society

Christ’s Lighthouse Ministries

Laporte 751-7538

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5097 Scribner Road NW, Wilton 444-7150

Mokahum Chapel

15866 Roosevelt Rd. SE 888-751-8670

Mount Zion Church

Buddhism

6:30-8 p.m. Fridays, United Methodist Church, Ninth Street and Beltrami Avenue

1221 Birchmont Dr. NE 751-5326

St. Bartholomew’s

7622 Little Bass Road NE 444-4435 Old Nary School.

St. Mark’s Lutheran (Wis. Synod)

Jehovah’s Witness

Lakewood Community Church

Baha’i Faith

Bemidji Grace Fellowship

824 America Ave. NW 444-8240

1819 Bemidji Ave. 368-7998 1659 Adams Ave. NW 333-0841

Others

900 Bemidji Ave. N 444-5302

Northern Light Friends Meeting House of Prayer

First Presbyterian

2508 Washington Ave. SE 751-1893

Holiday Inn Express Conference Center 2422 Ridgeway Ave. NW 218-467-3302

2048 Agate Lane NW 467-3584

Presbyterian

5232 Irvine Ave. NW 444-4746

Destiny Fellowship

102 1st St. NW 333-8814 ECKANKAR

Mormon

2900 Van Buren Ave. SE 444-8865

Bethany Free Lutheran

414 Lincoln Ave. SE 444-6048 (south entrance)

902 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-3503

Aardahl Lutheran Church

Bemidji Baptist Church

Cornerstone Community

United Methodist

Lutheran

Church of Christ

692 Mag Seven Court 444-7895

Methodist

115 Carr Lake Rd. 751-8834

4241 Swiss Lane NW Wilton 333-1528

414 Lincoln Ave. SE 751-8000

Northern Bible Church

8612 Irvine Ave. N 444-2654

Seventh-day Adventist

4400 Eckles Rd. NW 751-9596

United Pentecostal Church 616 Wood Ave. SE 333-0577

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Food & Drink

There is no shortage of places to eat throughout Bemidji and the surrounding communities. From causal to fine dining, numerous restaurants offer outdoor seating to accommodate the beautiful views of Lake Bemidji. Patrons have numerous choices of dining.

Applebee’s

Bunkhouse

Culver’s

The Garden Grill & Pub

Arby’s

Burger King

Dairy Queen

Giovanni’s Pizza

The Cabin Coffee House & Cafe

Dale’s Bar & Grill

Grace Lake Bar & Grill

Cantabria Coffee Company

Dave’s Pizza

Green Mill Restaurant & Bar

Caribou Coffee

DaRoo’s Pizza

Hardee’s Family Restaurant

211 America Ave. NW 444-7011

Cenex C Store

Dickey’s Barbeque Pit

Harmony Natural Food Co-op

Bemidji Town & Country Club - North Shore Grille

1909 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-2038

1602 Bemidji Ave. N. 444-4687?

2312 Trustar St. NW 755-1111

2575 Hannah Ave. NW 444-2569 1000 Paul Bunyan Dr. S 444-3321

Bar 209

209 Minnesota Ave. NW 751-2442

214 3rd St. NW 444-2899

Becida Bar &?Grill

13718 County Rd. 9 Becida 854-7270

211 2nd St. NW 444-4220

Bemidji Bowl

3455 Laurel Drive NW 751-2153

2219 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 761-9342

Bemidji Brewing

Highway 2 and Highway 71 South 751-1830

2200 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 368-3131 700 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 444-2108 Paul Bunyan Mall 751-0977 8083 Old Long Lake Road NW 751-8571? 422 15th St. W 751-3225

111 Central Ave. SE 751-9656 102 1st St. NW Union Square 751-0798

51039 Wildflower Drive 751-1116 1025 Paul Bunyan Drive S 444-1875

119 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-3200 1000 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-6022

205 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-8823 302 Irvine Ave. NW 751-2009

Cherry Berry

2512 Hannah Ave. NW 209-3009

Domino’s Pizza

Jimmy John’s

2425 Birchmont Beach Rd NE 751-4535

Big Apple Bagels

CK Dudley’s

6405 Bemidji Ave. N 444-5007

Dunn Brothers Coffee

JJ’s Dockside

1710 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-7840

Big River Scoop

Corner Bar

602 2nd St. SE 751-8872

Eagles Aerie 351

Keg ‘n’ Cork

219 Bemidji Ave. N 444-3898

Brigid’s Pub

Country Kitchen

728 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-8963

Erbert & Gerbert’s

Keith’s Pizza & Restaurant

317 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-0567

Buffalo Wild Wings

Countryside Restaurant

Fozzie’s Smokin Bar B Q

225 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-9464

702 Highway 2 W 751-8248

701 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 759-3030 501 Paul Bunyan Drive 444-5252 1270 Neilson Ave. SE 751-9985 1500 Bemidji Ave. N 444-9700 114 3rd St. NW 444-0069

1000 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-0086 929 Lake Shore Drive 444-2310 310 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-7600 110 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 444-7940 1425 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-7941

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1820 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-4045

KFC

Papa Murphy’s

514 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-7025

Slim’s Bar & Grill

Toddy’s Pub & Grub

1210 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 741-2300

Lazy Jack’s

Paul Bunyan Sub Shop 119 2nd St. NW 444-2020

Southside Restaurant

Turtle River Chophouse

6735 Fairgrounds Rd. NW 333-3934

Little Caesars Pizza

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 1120 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-7850

Sparkling Waters

Tutto Bene Italian Restaurant

1504 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-2885

Lucky Dogs

Pike Hole Bar & Grill

24896 Power Dam Road NE 335-0009?

Starbucks (Target)

Wild Hare Bistro and Coffee Co.

201 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-0288

Lueken’s Deli

Pizza Hut

Subway

Wilton Bar

1171 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-3663 609 Washington Ave. S 444-8419

509 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-1601

MarketPlace Foods Deli

Paul Bunyan Mall 751-2156

2000 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-1400

142 Anne St. NW 444-7546 Highways 2 and 71 South 444-3133 824 Paul Bunyan Drive 444-3214 2100 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 759-0820 1008 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 755-9878 120 Paul Bunyan Dr. S 751-3823 Wal-Mart location 444-7785

Pretzelmaker

Super Buffet

Qdoba Mexican Grill

2450 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 333-0999

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McDonald’s

1245 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-2560 520 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 759-9117

Mi Rancho

677 Anne St. NW 444-8212

Minnesota Nice Cafe

315 Irvine Ave. NW 444-6656

New China

412 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-5340

119 3rd St. NW 497-1100

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523 Minnesota Ave. NW 444-5282 284 Spirit Ave. NW 751-3432?

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Raphael’s Bakery & Restaurant

515 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-3498

319 Minnesota Ave. NW 444-2867

Taco John’s

Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge

1285 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-5907

530 Birchmont Beach Road 444-3463

Schummer’s Backwoods Bar &?Grill 48220 Reserve Trail 751-1195

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401 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-8222

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414 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-8020

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There isn’t a better way to enjoy the lakes than cruising on the water. Fishing is a well-liked activity among locals. The larger recreational lakes are popular for sailing, waterskiing and pontooning. Numerous visitors and local community members like to boat through several lakes via the Mississippi River. Lake Bemidji and Lake Irving are the showcases for the city, offering excellent opportunities for walleye, northern pike, yellow perch and muskies. There also is the Kids Fishing Pond in Bemidji, with bluegills and pumpkin seed sunfish, located on First Street Southeast next to the Sanford Center. This is a fun, healthy, family activity that is safe for children of all ages to enjoy. It is a way to introduce young people and their families to the outdoors and the rewarding sport of fishing.

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Lake Itasca Family Music Festival

Bring your whole family and enjoy spending time together at the area’s best family music festival on Aug. 4-6. We’re next door to Itasca State Park, the birthplace of the Mississippi River. No alcohol, drugs, or pets allowed. Rough camping available. Bring your lawn chairs and instruments and get ready for fun.

Lake George Blueberry Festival

Paul Bunyan Vintage Auto Club Car Show

The 35th annual event will be held July 16 at the Sanford Center parking lot. Enjoy the fun of the car show, swap meet, car corral (cars for sale), vendors, live music, kids games, car chats, seminars and food vendors.

Northwoods Writers Conference

Since 2003, writers from all over the United States have gathered in an intimate lakeside setting at Bemidji State University with award-winning authors and teachers to practice the arts of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. This year’s event will be June 19-25.

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The Bemidji Area Community Band performs four concerts every summer on the lawn south of Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex on the Bemidji State University campus. This summer’s concerts This three-day festival July 27-30 is focused will be held at 7 p.m. on June 18, July 2, July 23 on blueberries: a blueberry pancake breakfast, a and Aug. 6. Free-will donations are accepted. blueberry ball, a blueberry square dance. There is an educational booth on blueberries, a pie sale, a pig roast and the Firemen’s Bean Feed.

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Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival

Family oriented from June 29 to July 4. Fourth of July Celebration at Paul Bunyan Park and the Sanford Center parking lot. Fireworks, midway and food vendors, Kiddie Parade, Bingo Tent, Live Music, Craft Fair and more. Grand Parade downtown will be held July 4.

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Recitals

The 30th season of Summer Recitals by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians will be performed at 12 noon every Wednesday beginning June 7. A luncheon will be served following each recital. Recitals will be presented featuring musicians who serve regularly in several of the Bemidji churches. A free-will offering will be received at each recital. See schedule in calendar, pages 14 and 15.

Blackduck’s Backwoods Bash will be held Aug. 19. It will include a 5K run/walk, a parade, children’s games, food vendors and other vendors. A Blackduck Prince and Princess will be crowned and a street dance will cap off the event.

Depot Day

The Beltrami County History Center will hold its annual event on July 29. The public is invited to view the museum’s World War I exhibit and learn about local history.

Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival

The festival is once again partnering with the American Cancer Society Beltrami County Relay for Life to invite Cancer Survivor/Supporter teams to participate in this year’s festival Aug. 2-5. The Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival will feature three days of fun for the entire family.

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Here are just a few of the fun things to do around Bemidji and the surrounding area this summer.

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Featured Events Art in the Park

The Watermark Art Center’s annual Art in the Park has been appealing to local residents and visitors from all over the country since 1967. This juried fine arts and craft fair located in downtown Bemidji on the shores of Lake Bemidji in beautiful, tree lined Library Park and boasts an annual attendance of more than 8,000 visitors during this two-day event. It features more than 120 artists, a dozen food vendors and live entertainment all within easy reach and walking distance to our downtown and all its amenities. Art in the Park will celebrate 49 years on July 22-23.

Woodcarvers Festival

First Friday Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Bemidji celebrates the arts by opening its doors for a night of visual, literary and performance entertainment. Art lovers can stroll from one art opening to the next, explore new art work from local and regional artists, and find food and drinks along the way. Talk to artists talk about their work, listen to live music, attend a book signing, watch a demonstration and share your passion for the arts with others.

Cass Lake Rib Fest

The 16th annual event will be held July 14-15 in downtown Cass Lake, complete with food and merchandise vendors, entertainment, crafts, fireworks, children’s games, a parade, karaoke contest and a pow wow demonstration.

Farmers markets

There’s the Bemidji Area Farmers Market and Bemidji’s Natural Choice Farmers Market. The 33rd annual Blackduck Woodcarvers FesThe Bemidji Area Farmers Market operates tival is scheduled July 29 at the Wayside Rest in from July through October at the Pamida/Subway Blackduck. Besides carvers from near and far, the parking lot downtown from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. event includes food booths and fun for the entire on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays, 11 family. a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Thursdays. It also operates in the parking lot by the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center on Thursdays from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Bemidji’s Natural Choice Farmers Market is It’s the 19th consecutive year as a venue for sculptures and murals on public display through- open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in the Union out the downtown business area this summer. Square parking lot downtown. Begin your walking tour by picking up a map at the Tourist Information Center.

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Loop the Lake Festival

The fourth annual Bike Bemidji Loop the Lake Festival bicycle ride around Lake Bemidji will be held June 17, starting and ending at the Sanford Center parking lot. The 17-mile fun ride will include several rest stops along the route, with food and musical entertainment provided. Riders can start between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Beltrami County Fair

A celebration for those near and far that showcases all that the county has to offer. Plenty of things to do and see for young and old such as children’s activities, entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, livestock and agriculture competitions, midway rides, a rodeo and more. We offer free unlimited wagon rides constant musical and variety entertainment, a free play land for the children and animal shows going on almost all of the time. Fair dates are Aug. 9-13.

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Just as a painting must have an artist, a sculptor, and a building a designer - likewise creation has a Creator! Whether you’re here to fish, golf visit family or vacation, we invite you to invest a bit of time and worship the Creator with people who live in this splendor and have not forgotten Him.

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5 Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront: Galactic Cowboy Orchestra 7 First Friday Art Walk 8 Bemidji Symphony Orchestra Summer Pops Concert at BHS Auditorium 8 Relay for Life of Beltrami County at Sanford Center

9 Bagley Art in the Park 9 Lowest Pair at Farm By The Lake summer concert series 12 Bemidji Area Church Musicians at St. Philip’s Church 12 Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront: Steve Kaul and the Brass Kings

12 Slayer, with Lamb of God & Behemoth “The Apocalypse Summer Tour” at Sanford Center 14-15 Cass Lake Rib Fest 14-15 Headwaters Quilt Guild Quilt Show at Evangelical Covenant Church

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19-25 Northwoods Writers Conference at Bemidji State 2 First Friday Art Walk 21 Bemidji Area Church 4 Ride for the Troops Musicians at St. Philip’s 4 Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank Church at Farm By The Lake summer 21 Mississippi Music at the concert series Bemidji Waterfront: Dave Rave 7 Bemidji Area Take A Kid and the Governors Fishing 21-25, 28-July 1 “Baskerville: A 7 Bemidji Area Church Musicians Sherlock Holmes Mystery” at at Evangelical Free Church Paul Bunyan Playhouse 7 International Day at Concordia 22-24 Moondance Jammin Language Village Country 2017 7-11 “Marvelous Wonderettes” at 24-25 Fishing Has No Boundaries Paul Bunyan Playhouse 8-13 Bemidji Library Book Festival 25 Robert “One Man” Johnson at Farm By The Lake summer 10 Chippewa Triathlon concert series 10 Light up the Lake 5K Glow 28 Bemidji Area Church Run Musicians at St. 10 Knights of Columbus Walleye Bartholomew’s Episcopal Classic 28 Mississippi Music at the 10 Carnegie Arts and Crafts Fair Bemidji Waterfront: Matt Ray 10 Grandma’s Attic Vintage Flea 29-July 4 Bemidji Jaycees Water Market Carnival 11 Walk for Animals and Bark for 30-July 2 Fourth of July Pow Wow Life Cass Lake 11 Lee “Bone” Sherseth at Farm By The Lake summer concert July series 2 Bemidji Area Community 14 Bemidji Area Church Band Concert on the lawn of Musicians at First Lutheran Bangsberg Hall at BSU Church 2 Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival 14-17 “Marvelous Wonderettes” at parade Paul Bunyan Playhouse 16 Annual Gordy Skaar Memorial 4 Thrivent Financial 10K, 5K walk run Golf Tournament 5 Bemidji Area Church Musicians 17 Loop the Lake Festival at Evangelical Free Church 18 Bemidji Area Community 5-9, 12-15 “Schoolhouse Rock Band Concert on the lawn of Live!” at Paul Bunyan Bangsberg Hall at BSU Playhouse

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June

Summertime in Bemidji and the surrounding area is filled with events for the whole family.

Find Your Event July (continued from page 14)

16 Nicholas Jackson at Farm By The Lake summer concert series 16 Paul Bunyan Vintage Auto Club Car Show 19 Bemidji Area Church Musicians at Evangelical Covenant Church 19 Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront: Fathom Lane 19-23, 26-29 “Almost, Maine” at Paul Bunyan Playhouse 21 Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament 22-23 Annual Art in the Park 23 Bemidji Area Community Band Concert on the lawn of Bangsberg Hall at BSU 23 Bluebird at Farm By The Lake summer concert series 25-30 Birchmont Golf Tournament 26 Bemidji Area Church Musicians at United Methodist Church 26 Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront: Jazz Vocalist Charmin Michelle with

Sam Miltich and Clearwater Hot Club 28-30 Lake George Blueberry Festival 29 Depot Day at Beltrami County History Center 29 Blackduck Woodcarvers Festival 30 Corey Medina & Brothers at Farm By The Lake summer concert series August 2 Bemidji Area Church Musicians at First Baptist Church 2-5 Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival 2-6, 9-12, “Legally, Blonde” at Paul Bunyan Playhouse 4 First Friday Art Walk 4-6 Lake Itasca Family Music Festival 5 Lions Fare BBQ Chicken Dinner 5 First City River Duck Race Event for Adult Day Services, Inc. 6 After 5 at Farm By The Lake summer concert series

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6 Bemidji Area Community Band Concert on the lawn of Bangsberg Hall at BSU 9 Bemidji Area Church Musicians at New Salem Lutheran Church 9 Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront: The Bad Companions 9-13 Beltrami County Fair 11 Lumberjack Scramble Golf Tournament 11 International Day at Concordia Language Village 11-12 Laporte Days 16 Bemidji Area Church Musicians at Calvary Lutheran Church 16 Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront: The Brothers Burn Mountain

17-19 Cajunfest at Northern Lights Casino 18-20 Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers 19 Blackduck Backwoods Bash 19-20 Forestedge Winery Art Fair Weekend 20 Tim “Off Duty” Eggebraaten at Farm By The Lake summer concert series 23 Bemidji Area Church Musicians at Aardahl Lutheran Church 23 Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront: Tree Party 26 Northwoods “De-feet” Violence 10-Miler Run and 5K Fun Run/ Walk 27 Annual Festival at Farm By The Lake summer concert series

30 Mississippi Music at the Bemidji waterfront: Known Only Locally September 1 First Friday Art Walk 2-4 Vandersluis Memorial Golf Tournament 9 Run/Walk/Skate for Suicide Prevention 12 -14 North Country Arts and Crafts Workshop at Concordia Language Villages 16 World Wide Day of Play 16-17 Buena Vista Fall Festival 23 Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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