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2024 Crosslake Days
9/26/2024 - 9/28/2024
Description
Beautiful Fall colors are the backdrop for the annual Crosslake Days Fall Festival! This premier annual event is a weekend of family fun with activities for all ages! We've got all the favorite events, including the Art & Craft Fairs, Chili Cook-off, Lost Chili Pepper Hunt, Cider & Candlelight Tour, Knights of Columbus Corn-Hole Tournament, and Crosslake Ace Hardware's Street Dance to make this a weekend jam packed full of fun!
Crosslake Days Events:
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper The first of three daily clues will be released to guide you to the Lost Chili Pepper. Find clues here, the Crosslake App, Crosslake Chamber member businesses and at the Crosslake Chamber Welcome Center.
9 AM - 5:30 PM // Crosslake Drug Inventory Sale 25% off of most gift area inventory (September 23rd-28th 9 AM-5:30 PM M-F, 9 AM-1 PM Sat.) Crosslake Drug - 14311 Gould St.
10 AM - 3 PM // Crosslake Days Boat Demos Buy a boat and get free storage for the winter. (Sept 26-28 10 AM-3 PM Thurs.-Fri., 9 AM-3PM Sat.) Marine Max Crosslake - 36448 CR 66
5 - 8 PM // Northern MN Railroad Heritage Assn. Spaghetti Meatball Fundraising Dinner. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant - 37627 CR 66.
6 - 8 PM // Loon & Lakes Trivia hosted by WAPOA and National Loon Center - 14 Lakes Brewery - 36846 CR 66.
8 PM // Trivia. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper Second of three daily clues released
5:30-6:30 PM // Meat Raffle with Crosslake Police Dept. 5:30 ticket sales, 6:30 raffle begins. Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - 35112 CR 3.
5-8 PM // Live Music. featuring Mike Miller at 14 Lakes Brewery - 36846 CR 66.
5-8 PM // Live music on The Patio. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66.
6:30 // Meet the Masters Painting Event. Edvard Munch "The Scream". Kicks the Art Place - 36066 CR 66.
7-10 PM // Live music featuring Bud Roberts. Patrick's Cedar Chest 33580 CR 3.
10 PM - CLOSE // Lakes Area's Best DJ's. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
8 AM - 4 PM // Crosslake Ideal Lions Vendor Faire. Crosslake Town Square - 35770 Allen Ave.
8:30 AM - 3 PM // Crosslake Lutheran Church Jul Fest Craft & Bake Sale. Crosslake Lutheran Church - 35960 CR 66.
9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper. Third and FINAL clue released.
9 AM - 4 PM // Hand Crafted Arts and Crafts Fair. More than 65 artisans present! Coffee & espresso drinks, food vendors, live music, kids playground and more! The Log Church - 37218 CR 66.
9 AM - 4 PM // Tent Sale, Ghost Painting, Face Painting. Kicks the Art Place - 36033 CR 66.
10 AM - 12 PM // Pebble Beach #7 Golf Simulator Demos. Indoor Golf - 35878 CR 66.
10 AM - 2 PM // Scholastic Book Fair. Find a great variety of books for all ages infant to young adult! Crosslake Community School - 35808 CR 66.
10:30 - 2 PM // 5th Annual Knights of Columbus Friends & Family Corn Hole Tournament. Hosted at Crosslake Ace Hardware - 35592 Pioneer Drive.
10 AM - 2 PM // Family Fun at The Log Church. During the Arts & Crafts Fair | Live Music 11 AM - 1 PM | Bounce House, Activities for Kids 10 AM - 2 PM. The Log Church - 37218 CR 66.
10 AM - 5 PM // Bungee Jump, Bouncy Inflatables and Martial Art Demos. Lake Country Crafts & Cones - 36084 CR 66.
11 AM - 1 PM // Kids T-shirt Decorating. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66.
11 AM - 3 PM // Family Fun Zone. Bounce Houses, Music, Foam Party, Splash Zone, Games, Crafts, WonderTrek Children's Museum, Face Painting, and more! Crosslake Town Square - 35770 Allen Ave.
11 AM - 3 PM // Charm Bar. Design your own personalized charm jewelry. Squirrelly Mama - 14295 Gould St.
11 AM - 3 PM // Spin The Wheel To Win Prizes. Key Wellness - 35752 Allen Ave.
11 AM - 5 PM // Free Water Testing by Finken Aqua Systems. Common Goods - 35562 CR 66.
11:45 AM - 2:30 PM // Live Music. Featuring The Rusty Crayfish Brass Band JAG Interior Solutions - 35762 CR 3.
12 PM - till gone // Crosslake Days Chili Cook-off. Served at locations throughout Crosslake. Sample one, or sample them all and Vote for your favorite by 3 p.m. using the Crosslake App!
12 PM - 2 PM // Hat Bar. Create your very own personalized trucker hats! Shoppe 218 - 35746 Allen Ave.
12 PM - 3 PM // Fun at The Campground. Bonfire & S’mores, Water Safety Trinkets and meet Bobber the Water Safety Dog! Crosslake Dam Recreation Area - 35507 CR 66.
12 PM - 3 PM // Ring Toss To Win A Kayak. Crow Wing Kayaks - 36414 CR 66.
1 - 4 PM // Live Music on The Patio. Featuring Andy Austin. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66
1:30 PM // Bingo. Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - 35112 CR 3.
2 - 5 PM // Live Music. featuring Mike Derus at 14 Lakes Brewery - 36846 CR 66.
3 PM // Loon Calling Contest. (Two divisions: under 12 and over 12) The National Loon Center Nest - 14303 Gould St.
3 PM - 7 PM // Crosslake Ace Hardware Street Dance. featuring Live Music by the T.C. Jammers hosted by Crosslake Ace Hardware - 35592 Pioneer Dr.
4:30 PM - 6 PM // Surf 'N Turf Raffle. Andy's Bar & Grill - 35453 CR 3.
7 PM - 9 PM // Cider and Candlelight Tour Crosslake. Historical Society Museum - 35404 CR 3.
7 - 10PM // Live Music featuring Jim n' P Patrick's Cedar Chest 33580 CR 3.
10 PM - CLOSE // Lakes Area's Best DJ's. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66.
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2023 Chili Cook-Off Judges Choice
- 1st Place - Squirrelly Mama
- 2nd Place - Crosslake Rental
- 3rd Place - Zorbaz
2023 Chili Cook-Off Peoples Choice
- 1st Place - Tremolo Communications
- 2nd Place - Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living
- 3rd Place - RiverWood Bank
The Lost Chili Pepper was found by Mike & Alex Stone and Sam Mock who located the pepper hanging in a little pine tree at the north end of the property along Swann Drive where the National Loon Center will be located!
Sponsors
Hot Habanero Sponsor
Autumn Gold Sponsors
Silver Maple Sponsors
Fall Splendor Sponsors
Fall Splendor Sponsor Pine & Lakes Echo
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Purchase a limited edition 2024 Crosslake Days VIP Badge, and save hundreds of dollars at Crosslake Chamber member businesses offering deals and discounts city-wide! Offers valid Fri.- Sat. Sept 27-28, 2024 (unless otherwise indicated).
- 14 Lakes Craft Brewing Co. - $1 off any pint of seltzer/beer
- Andy's Bar & Grill - $3 Rail Drinks; $5 Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Barstock Liquors - Coors Light 24/16 oz Cans $21.99
- Common Goods Crosslake - 25% off entire purchase
- Crosslake Ace Hardware - 20% off bucket sale
- Crosslake Coffee - $1 off featured drink of the week
- Crosslake Drug - Additional 25% off already discounted items in the gift area
- Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - $4 Coors Tap; $4 White Claw; $4 Carbliss
- Crosslake Town Square - Free balloon stick for Family Fun Zone participants
- Crosswoods Golf Course - 50% off all clothing and FootJoy golf shoes
- Curious Belongings - 15% off your purchase
- Dairy Queen - Any size fountain drink $1
- Grand Champion Meats - Buy 3 jerky or snack sticks and get 1 free
- Holiday Stationstore Crosslake - Free 12 oz coffee, cappuccino, or small fountain pop
- JAG Interior Solutions - $100 off 2 window treatments (valid through 10/31/24)
- Key Wellness - 25% off Key Wellness Skincare
- Kicks on Rte 66 - The Art Place - Twist & Shout for a discount
- Lake Country Crafts & Cones - Free 12 oz fresh brewed Stonehouse coffee
- MarineMax Crosslake - 50% off all wakeboards, skis, surfboards, and skim boards
- Maucieri's - $3 Coors Light Tap; $5 White Claw
- Maverick Boutique - 20% off (excluding clearance)
- MN Roots - 15% off any purchase
- Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - $7 Vodka Redbull; $4 Coors Light bottles; $5 High Noon
- National Loon Center - $5 calling loon plush ($20 value) with any purchase.
- Ox Lake Tavern - $4 rail cocktails; $4 light taps and bottles; $4 seltzers; $6 habanero margaritas
- Patrick's Cedar Chest - $3.25 Coors Light Bottles; $4 Fireball Shots; 3 BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders for $8
- Patriot Lakes Nutrition - 1 Free protein ball with shake or tea
- Pine Peaks Restaurant & Gifts - 25% off one regular price item in the gift shop
- Rafferty's Crosslake - Free appetizer with the purchase of a large pizza
- Riverside Supper Club - $3 Coors Light Tap
- Shoppe 218 - Buy one get one 50% off sweatshirts!
- Squirrelly Mama - Free cotton candy with any purchase; Spin a prize wheel for up to 75% off select items!
- The Wharf - $4 domestic bottles; $4 seltzers
- Whistling Wolf Mini Golf - 50% off all candy
- WineDown - $2 off wine, whiskey, or craft cocktail
- Wing Wellness - 25% off medical grade skincare; 10% off all appointments booked during Crosslake Days
- Zorbaz - $4 Coors Light bottles; $5 White Claw; Free chips and salsa with large pizza
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