Calendar of Events 2010 - Nisswa & Pequot Lakes

May 29 - Nisswa Pioneer Village Opens
Step back in time as you enjoy the Nisswa Historical Society's Pioneer Village. Set in late 1800's and early 1900's the train depot, bank, livery museum and even a one room school are here to tour and enjoy.
June 9-August 11 - Nisswa Turtle Races
A Nisswa tradition for almost 50 years the turtle races are fun for all. Rent a turtle to race or bring your own. The turtles are placed in the center of a large ring and let loose to run to the outer edge. No rabbits allowed!
June 11-12 - Nisswa Stamman Scandinavian Festival
Enjoy a celebration of Scandinavian and Scandinavian/American folk music. Listen to Swedish Folk music performed by fiddlers, accordionists, guitarists, and  vocalists. Dancers.
 
July 3 - Freedom Day Celebration and Parade
Fun events, food and a small town parade with clowns, marching bands, and fire trucks along Nisswa's Main Street, will bring you to a simpler time. Try your luck (or skill) in the loon calling contest and enjoy Nisswa's famous pork on a stick.
July 13-14 - Bean Hole Days
A Pequot Lakes tradition, Bean Hole Days celebrates good food and good fun. Enjoy beans slow cooked underground in a kettle for a day. A craft fair adds to this community celebration.
July 16-17 - Majestic Pines Fine Art Festival
This event includes art, music and food! Over 100 artists and crafters gather to display and sell their art and handy works. Wood, metal, and paint are among the media used to create artworks and jewelry. Food Choices abound.
July 29-31 - Pequot Lakes Crazy Days
The merchants of Pequot Lakes have some fun. Enjoy crazy savings as the stores in Pequot Lakes let show how low prices can go!
August 20-21 - Nisswa Crazy Days
The sidewalks of Downtown Nisswa are filled when the merchants dress crazy, and present some even crazier deals. Shop 'til you drop!
September 18 - Fall Festival & Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge
Nisswa's 37th annual Fall Festival events include an Art and Craft show, music and even horse drawn wagon rides. Come for the fun but stay for the food! With 1000 pounds of ribs nobody leaves hungry.
 
 
 
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