20 11, 2022

Detroit Mountain Winter Season Opening Day

By |2022-11-20T14:15:34+00:00November 20th, 2022|, , |

2022 Detroit Mountain Winter Season Opening Day Above Photo Credit: Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, Inc. The Minnesota's newest ski destination is Detroit Mountain Recreation Area near Detroit Lakes. Complete with a main lodge and tubing park lodge and 15 runs for alpine skiing and snowboarding, it represents the growing popularity of ‘tubing’ with [read more]

19 11, 2022

CP Holiday Train Comes to Detroit Lakes

By |2024-12-11T19:41:19+00:00November 19th, 2022|, , , |

2024 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]

31 07, 2021

Detroit Lakes Art In The Park

By |2025-01-05T18:33:31+00:00July 31st, 2021|, , |

Don't miss Art in the Park in City Park next to the City Beach in beautiful Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on the last Sunday of July. It’s not your typical Art in the Park, but at Detroit Lakes it’s a perfect blend. Since 1979, booths with homemade crafts and artwork, festival food and live music are set up under the shady trees in the park. You’ll find treasures of all sorts – from jewelry and pottery to furniture and fabric goods. Admission is free, so bring the entire family! If you have handcrafted items you’d like to add to the fun array of booths, watch for the artist application form. For questions, call 218.847.9202.

29 07, 2021

Hawley Rodeo

By |2025-01-05T18:29:20+00:00July 29th, 2021|, , |

Don’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.

28 07, 2021

Dick Beardsley Marathon in Detroit Lakes

By |2025-01-06T20:32:13+00:00July 28th, 2021|, , |

Make your plans to participate or watch the annual Dick Beardsley Marathon on the second Saturday of September. It begins at the Detroit Lakes Pavillion on Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes, MN. Slip on your running shoes for the Dick Beardsley Half Marathon, 25k, 10k, 5k, and Youth 1 mile runs. Most races treat you to scenic views of Detroit Lake with cheering fans to keep you moving along. Plus, the LEGENDARY Dick Beardsley comes home every September to welcome runners from around the country to run in this fall classic! When you pick up your race packet Friday evening be sure to join the fun at the Pasta Dinner (see below) and Dick Beardsley's presentation.

24 07, 2021

Becker County Fair

By |2025-01-05T17:51:53+00:00July 24th, 2021|, , |

Pack up the family or grab your date and head to the annual Becker County Fair in July or August at the Becker County Fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. There are tons of things to do every day, including your favorite games and rides, livestock exhibits, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby and automobile barrel racing.

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