Community Events
First Saturday of the month - Kaleidoscope at Jaques Art Center. Workshops for kids. Registration is encourged by calling 218-927-2363
July 23-24 - Crazy Days
August 4- 7 - Riverboat Days in Aitkin - Click here for event poster and details.
September 3 - Moonlight Madness -Merchant markdowns, bed races and more
September-Women's Expo and Fall Arts & Crafts Fair-Hallett Community Center-Crosby
October 9 - Riverwood's Gala Event, 40 Club Convention Center. Contact Katie Nelson for details 218-927-5158 or knelson3@sisunet.org
October-Aitkin Women of Today Pumpkin Patch - 10 am to 1 pm-Aitkin City Park! Everyone looks forward to this event-the kids love it!
October -Oktoberfest at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge-www.ruttgers.com
November-Lights of Love Tree Lighting-Riverwood Health Care Center
World Famous Fish House Parade–Friday after Thanksgiving - 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
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
January - Aitkin Jaycees Fishing Contest - 12-3 p.m. at Barnacles Resort on Mille Lacs Lake. Tickets in advance $15.00 and the day of $20.00. Prizes awarded for the top 25 heaviest fish. On-ice raffles for over 100 prizes also. Some prizes include: Artic Cat 4x4 4 wheeler, 42” Flat screen TV, Kayak, Predator Fish House, 2 $500 cash, Lake of the Woods stay, Grand Casino Stay, 2 Ganz’s 5 bird pheasant hunt and motel stay, and many more.
1st Saturday in February - Palisade Mid-Winter Festival - Parade. crafts and food
March - second weekend - Commerce and Sports Show - Aitkin High School. Free admission. This is a GREAT SHOW! Plan ahead to attend or participate as a business!