Annual Evemts
Events
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Polar Fest Frozen Fireworks
Detroit Lakes Pavillion 1361 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States2024 Polar Fest Frozen Fireworks @ 7p-710p Feb 10. Join us at Detroit Lakes Pavilion on Little Detroit Lake for some colorful Polar Fest fun!
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Polar Fest Polar Palooza
Detroit Mountain Recreation Area 29409 170th Street, Detroit Lakes, MN, United StatesPolar Fest Polar Palooza on Feb 21 at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area offers a fun night of tubing races for teams of 4. Awards for the top 3 teams & top 2 team costumes.
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CP Holiday Train Comes to Detroit Lakes
Downtown Detroit Lakes Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States2024 CP Holiday Train Comes to Detroit LakesAbove Photo Credit: Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural CenterThe Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train returns to Detroit Lakes, MN on December 15, 2024, arriving at about 2:45 pm. Alana Springsteen and Seaforth will perform your holiday favorites from the box car until 3:15 pm between Holmes and [read more]
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Tamarac Youth Ice Fishing Day
Long Bridge 2000 Long Bridge Road, Detroit Lakes, United States2025 Tamarac Youth Ice Fishing DayLong Bridge | Detroit Lakes MNJanuary 12, 2025 2025 Tamarac Youth Ice Fishing DayLong Bridge | Detroit Lakes MNJanuary 12, 2025 Don’t miss the 2025 Tamarac Youth Ice Fishing Day on January 121, 2025 at Long Bridge in Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Don’t know how to [read more]
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April Detroit Lakes Gun & Sports Show
Detroit Lakes National Guard Armory 1220 Rossman Ave, Detroit Lakes, United StatesJoin gun enthusiasts at the Detroit Lakes, MN gun show on December at the Detroit Lakes National Guard Armory. The event, held multiple times in Detroit Lakes, MN each year, is hosted by Detroit Lakes Gun & Sports Show & F ‘n’ A Gun & Sports Show. This show can include classic rifles to modern handguns, visitors can find everything they need to add to their collection.
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Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds
Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce 700 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes2025 Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds The 27th annual Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds is scheduled for May 15-17, 2025. We hope you’ll join us! The Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds is a celebration of migration in Minnesota’s unique transition zone of tallgrass prairie, hardwood and conifer forests, and wetlands. Register online by [read more]
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Street Faire at the Lakes
Downtown Detroit Lakes Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States2025 Street Faire at the Lakes Street Faire at the Lakes in beautiful downtown Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on May 30-31, 2025. One hundred and twenty-five juried artists set up their paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry and other first-class art. Musicians stroll the sidewalks. Bands perform from a main stage, free [read more]
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Hawley Rodeo
Hawley Rodeo Grounds HWY 10, Hawley, MN, United StatesDon’t miss the excitement of the Hawley Rodeo in June in Hawley, Minnesota, about 30 minutes from Detroit Lakes, MN or Fargo, ND. Dating back to 1960 the Hawley Rodeo is an annual event. The small town of Hawley, Minnesota rolls out the western hospitality annually and celebrates the community and ProRodeo contestants. Located off Hwy 10 and a short drive from I94 and the Fargo area.
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DL Cruise Nights
Detroit Lakes Minnesota Detroit LakesBe sure to check out the Annual DL Cruise Night by the Detroit Lakes Minnesota City Beach the second Wednesday of June - September (June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10). Get here early so you'll have time to look at the 200-plus buffed and shiny vintage automobiles parked along West Lake Drive. Five blocks of these beauties are a reminder of yesteryear. Don’t zoom past the cars—the lake breeze is a pleasure unto itself. When your stomach roars louder than a muffler, it’s time to head to the many bars and grills serving up pizza, burgers and more.
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Northwest Water Carnival in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes Minnesota Detroit LakesEnjoy summer fun at the Annual Northwest Water Carnival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is happening throughout town and on the City Beach. When it comes to celebrating summer, Detroit Lakes, Mn takes its time lasting an entire week or more in the heart of summer. A Jaycee member is selected to act as Admiral, residing over the extravaganza. One lucky girl is crowned Miss Northwest; she will later competes for the Miss Minnesota crown.