Business After Hours
Join us for an evening of networking and community building at Members Cooperative Credit Union in Aitkin, MN!
Location: Members Cooperative Credit Union at 108 Minnesota Ave N Aitkin, MN 56431.
This Business After Hours event is the perfect opportunity to connect with local professionals, share ideas, and grow your business network in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Enjoy light refreshments and engaging conversations.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to strengthen your business relationships and make new connections.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Annual Dinner - Aitkin AREA Chamber of Commerce
“A Taste of Bavaria”
Join us for our Annual Meeting and Dinner!
Seats are filling up quickly, so don't wait to get yours!
RSVP Required!
If you're a member and want to be part of this special evening, please RSVP by emailing info@aitkin.com or purchase your tickets on our website!
Rivers and Lakes Fair
Rivers & Lakes Fair Mission (RALF) Statement:
The Rivers and Lakes Fair of Aitkin County, Minnesota provides information and education on natural resources, for children and adults, within a stimulating and enjoyable setting.
The purpose of the fair is to:
Bring individuals and resource specialists together;
Create a respect and concern for our natural resources
Promote stewardship through wise management of natural resources.
Paddle Your Glass Off
Have some fun with your friends by kayaking down the Mississippi and enjoying some delicious brews afterwards.
Nature Rocks - Concert for Conservation 2025
Summer will get off to a rockin’ start with a summer solstice concert in downtown Aitkin featuring Minnesota singer/songwriting icon GB Leighton and the Jorgensens.
Nature Rocks – Concert for Conservation will be from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. Proceeds will pay for scholarships for students to attend outdoor adventure camps and outdoor school field trips at Long Lake Conservation Center...
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Aitkin County Fair
The Aitkin County Fair has been going on since 1890! Please join us this year for all the excitement included with such a special celebration!
BAM 2025
Aitkin Chosen as a Host of BAM 2025
Exciting News!
Aitkin, MN was chosen as one of the host locations for Bicycling Around Minnesota (BAM)'s four-day bicycling tour in 2025.
We can't wait to welcome the visitors and show how amazing the Aitkin area truly is.
Let's help make BAM 2025 an unforgettable experience!
~ Aitkin AREA Chamber of Commerce
Soils of Our Region w/ SFA & the Long Lake Conservation Foundation
Join us for an educational experience at Long Lake Conservation Center to learn about the history and soils of our region.
The main topics will include:
Glacial history of the area and how that affects the land you are farming on.
What is a bog and what does it look like to farm on land that was once a bog.
Resources for further learning about the history of your particular soil type and area for a deeper understanding of your land.
While the event will be tailored to farmers and gardeners of the Greater Mille Lacs region, we invite anyone interested in sustainable farming, homesteading, living simply and/or connecting with the community to attend.
SFA membership is encouraged but not required.
We will gather in the first building on the right when you come in through the gate. The bog walk will be about 1 mile with lots of stops and talks along the way. It will be on an unpaved, uneven path. Please bring rain/muck boots and outdoor gear for the bog walk.
Registration: The event is free but REGISTRATION is requested.
GigaZone Gaming Championship
This event is one of the largest rural gaming events in the country, attracting over 4,000 people annually the last few years. It is FREE to attend, free to game, and free to be an exhibitor.
New this year will be the GigaZone Gaming Championship High School Invitational, a tournament exclusive to High School esports teams!
ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager Class
Riverwood Healthcare Center is partnering with Paul Welch to offer a ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager Class Monday, April 7.
Full certification (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) and a renewal class (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) will be offered at Riverwood (200 Bunker Hill Dr., Aitkin).
Prepayment is required three weeks prior to the class date. Textbooks will be provided.
Contact Welch for cost information and to register with full name of staff member and which class is required at pauleric61@hotmail.com or call/text 218-537-0389.
Social Hour w/ SFA
It seems like we never get enough time to visit, so the Greater Mille Lacs chapter is hosting an informal social hour so that members, friends, and interested parties can get to know each other better and learn what is happening on each others' farms and gardens.
Refreshments will be served, but bring your own alcoholic beverages if you wish.
Registration: Free event, no registration required
Artist Reception @ Jaques Art Center
Meet Gust Akkanen, the artist behind "A Splash of Color", which is now on display at the Jaques Art Center!
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy!!
Free Admission!
Foundation of Watercolors for Beginners (Group 2) Week 5
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Hosted by Fortunato Art Studio
Group 2 Dates (once a week x 5 weeks)
March 3rd: 3:00-6:00pm
March 10th: 3:00-6:00pm
March 17th: 3:00-6:00pm
March 24th: 3:00-6:00pm
March 31st: 3:00-6:00pm
Foundation of Watercolors for Beginners (Group 2) Week 4
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Hosted by Fortunato Art Studio
Group 2 Dates (once a week x 5 weeks)
March 3rd: 3:00-6:00pm
March 10th: 3:00-6:00pm
March 17th: 3:00-6:00pm
March 24th: 3:00-6:00pm
March 31st: 3:00-6:00pm
2025 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference (Day 2 of 2)
Hosted by Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation and the University of Minnesota Extension
Registration Is Now Open!
This event brings together business leaders, economic development professionals, decision-makers, and community champions to build the connections and systems entrepreneurs need to thrive.
Take advantage of the early-bird rate by registering before Wed. Feb. 5th.
Custom Sign Party
March 20th 6:00pm
@Aitkin Legion Post 86
Join us for a fun night of painting your custom sign! Lakes Area Custom will walk you through all the steps to create a sign you will be proud of!
2025 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference (Day 1 of 2)
Hosted by Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation and the University of Minnesota Extension
Registration Is Now Open!
This event brings together business leaders, economic development professionals, decision-makers, and community champions to build the connections and systems entrepreneurs need to thrive.
Take advantage of the early-bird rate by registering before Wed. Feb. 5th.
Foundation of Watercolors for Beginners (Group 2) Week 3
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Hosted by Fortunato Art Studio
Group 2 Dates (once a week x 5 weeks)
March 3rd: 3:00-6:00pm
March 10th: 3:00-6:00pm
March 17th: 3:00-6:00pm
March 24th: 3:00-6:00pm
March 31st: 3:00-6:00pm