2023 Crosslake Days

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Congratulations Mike & Alex Stone and Sam 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!  

National Loon Center representatives, Starr Bockenthien, Milt Bighley and Brenda Charpentier chose the following winners in the 2023 Judges Choice Chili Cook-off Competition!

2023 Chili Cook-Off Judges Choice

1st Place - Squirrelly Mama

2nd Place - Crosslake Rental

3rd Place - Zorbaz

More than 430 votes were cast and the following winners were chosen in the 2023 Peoples Choice Chili Cook-off Competition!

2023 Chili Cook-Off Peoples Choice

1st Place - Tremolo Communications

2nd Place - Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living

3rd Place - RiverWood Bank

Beautiful Fall colors are the backdrop for the 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 2023 Event Schedule

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

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. 

5 - 8 PM // Northern MN Railroad Heritage Assn. Spaghetti Meatball Fundraising Dinner at Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant - 37627 CR 66

6 - 8 PM // Loon & Lakes Trivia hosted by WAPOA and National Loon Center at 14 Lakes Brewery - 36846 CR 66

8 PM // Trivia Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66


FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper Second of three daily clues released

2 PM - 5 PM - // Live music featuring Mike Miller 14 Lakes Craft Brewing Company - 36846 CR 66

4 PM - 6 PM // Crosslaker Town Hall Community Update Crosslake City Hall - 13888 Daggett Bay Rd

6:30 PM // Meat Raffle Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - 35112 CR 3

7 - 10 PM // Live music featuring Lisa Wenger Band Maucieri's - 34650 CR 3

10 PM - CLOSE // Lakes Area's Best DJ's  Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

8 AM - 4 PM // Crosslake Ideal Lions Flea Market Crosslake Town Square 

8:30 AM - 2 PM // Crosslake Lutheran Church Jul Fest Craft & Bake Sale Crosslake Lutheran Church - 35960 CR 6

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

10 AM - 12 PM // Golf Simulator Demos - closest to the pin wins prizes! Indoor Golf - 36044 CR 66

10AM - 3PM // Kids Crafts, Activities and Bounce House with Live Music from 11AM - 1PM The Log Church - 37218 CR 66

10 AM - 3 PM // 4th Annual Knights of Columbus Corn Hole Tournament Hosted by Crosslake Ace Hardware - 35592 Pioneer Drive. Compete in the Friends & Family or the Champions Bracket 

10 AM - 4 PM // Barrel Rides, Bungee Jump and Bouncy Inflatables on Route 66  Lake Country Crafts & Cones - 36084CR 66

11 AM - 2 PM // Scholastic Book Sale for babies to young adults Crosslake Community School - 35808 CR 66

11 AM - 3PM // Family Fun Zone in Crosslake Town Square - 35770 Allen Ave

• Food trucks and Street Fair vendors, music, games, splash zone, foam machine
• Wondertrek Childrens Museum 
• Ride toys - 4-person Surrey Bike, e-scooters, e-bikes & segway at Crosslake Vacations & Rentals
• Tie Dye a Town Square free t-shirt at Squirrelly Mama

11 AM - 3 PM // Outside Vendors and Live Music featuring From the Heart of Gary & Kelsi Stacken - Kicks the Art Place/Lake Country Crafts & Cones - 36084 CR 66

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 // Live music featuring Rusty Crayfish Brass Band Jag Interior Solutions - 35762 CR 3

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

1 PM - 4 PM // Live music featuring Andy Austin on the Patio Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66

1:30 PM // Bingo Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - 35112 CR 3

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 Drive

4:30 PM - 6 PM // Surf 'N Turf Raffle Andy's Bar & Grill - 35453 CR 3

5 PM - 8 PM // Live Music featuring From the Heart 14 Lakes Craft Brewing Company - 36846 CR 66

6 PM // Live Music featuring Bud Roberts The Cedar Chest - 33350 CR3

7 PM - 9 PM // Cider and Candlelight Tour Crosslake Historical Society Museum - 35404 CR 3 

10 PM - CLOSE // Lakes Area's Best DJ's Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66

2022 Chili Cookoff Judges Choice

• 1st Place - Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living
• 2nd Place - Outlet Recreation.com/Marine 
• 3rd Place - Crosswoods Development

2022 Chili Cookoff Peoples Choice

• 1st Place - Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living
• 2nd Place - Grand Champion Meats
• 3rd Place - RiverWood Bank