Community Events - 2008
Festival of Adventures and Mud River Music Fest – September 20th & 21st, 2008-Aitkin City Park. This is a great educational family event! This historical rendezvous and music fest is provided by dedicated re-enactors and talented Celtic musicians. Buttons will be on Sale Sept. 1, with the cost of $5 pre-sale, $7 at the gate. Kids 15 & under are FREE!
September 17th & 18th-The Crisis Line is celebrating 20 years of service to your communities .September 17th, the fun will be held at T-Maxwell's in Staples, and September 18th the party is at the Forestview Middle School.The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m.,with refreshments, goodies, and entertainment by Blaze Driscoll, a comedy stage hypnotist. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased by calling Crisis Line at 218-828-4515 or purchase at the door. Help us celebrate!
Ruttger's Oktoberfest - October 17th-October 19th. Featuring a Minnesota Harvest Buffet Dinner, Breakfast Buffet, arts & crafts, kiddie pedal tractor pull,German Buffet Dinner Polka Dance, and harp music. Call 800-450-4545 for more inforamtion or reservations.
Nov. 14-16, 2008 -The Scrapbook & More offers a weekend scrap booking retreat. Just $175 per person. Scrap booking& a lot more fun! Call Dori at 218-92-3457 for more information.
2nd Tuesday of every month-the Ripple River Quilters Guild will meet in shared interest and friendship. Do you want to start a new hobby, try your hand at an historic skill, or just work alongside friends? Call Carol for information and location at 218-927-5760
World Famous Fish House Parade – Want to get involved? We are always looking for a celebrity Grand Marshal-Friday after Thanksgiving-Celebrate Minnesota Ice Fishing! Food, Laughs, Crafts, and Music!
Aitkin Chamber Holiday Craft Sale – Friday after Thanksgiving
Commerce and Sports Show - March 14th & 15th, 2009 at the Aitkin High School. Free admission. This is a GREAT SHOW!
March 2009-Cuyuna Range Chamber Trade & Sport Show Show-open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m..- 3p.m. on Sunday-Free Swimming sponsored by the city of Crosby both days-noon -3 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Want to get involved in a fun project? Join the Blind Lake ATV Club. Meetings are held the second Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at Aitkin City Hall.
June 14th, 2008-Rippleside Elementary School in Aitkin-Aitkin County River & Lakes Fair-9a.m. to 2 p.m.fun programs and exhibits relating to water resources! Featured programs include Turtle Mania from Underwater Adventures Aquarium, Loons by Author Stan Tekiela, Rain Gardens by Aitkin County Master Gardeners, and much more! Tons of fun for kids and information for adults. Contact Janet Smude at 218-927-6565 for more information.
Fly-In/Car Show – June 29, 2008 - Aitkin Airport - Classic autos, vintage planes and tractors on display. Flea market, pancake breakfast, church service, and lunch. Great family event.
Independence Day Neighborhood Picnic Celebrations - July 4th-Aitkin City Park-4 p.m. kicks off kids games, inflatable's, pie & ice cream social, novelties, and don't forget to pack your picnic! Food vendors will be available too!
The dates for the Aitkin County Fair have changed! July 9-12- at the fairgrounds in Aitkin. Exhibits, carnival, food-Come into the Chamber booth for tons of great information about Aitkin County!
July 4th-Independence Day Neighborhood Picnic
July 9th-12th-Aitkin County Fair
July 16th-19th Riverboat Heritage Days
July 25th-26th-Crazy Days
Riverboat Heritage Days - Aitkin's Annual Summer Festival. Parade, two street dances, food, children's activities, heritage tour, historical displays and pageants
Crazy Days – July 25 & 26 - Sidewalk sales - Shop for super bargains at ridiculous prices on streets and in the stores in downtown Aitkin.
8th Annual Rat Lake Music Festival - July - at Larson's Barn, Rat Lake. Live music in the barn, artisans and crafter's, food
Cuyuna Range Annual Serpent Lake Power Boat Races - July Crosby
Firefighter Competition - August - Berglund Park, Palisade. Great family entertainment. Food available.
August 16th-Get to the Deerwood Lakes Lions Rummage Sale & Lunch Wagon at Bay Lake Marine on Bay Lake. 8:00 a.m. open to the public. To make donations call 218-764-3108 or 218-678-0005. While you're there, stop by the Bay Lake Area Lions Auction Sale 10:00 a.m. start. To make donations call 218-678-9090-See ya' there!