Event Summary
Thursday, September 28 – 30, 2023
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!
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 – 37627CR 66
6 – 8 PM – Loon & Lakes Trivia hosted by WAPOA and National Loon Center at 14 Lakes Brewery – 36846 CR 66
8PM – 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 – 5 PM – Live music featuring Mike Miller 14 Lakes Craft Brewing Company – 36846 CR 66
4 – 6 PM – Crosslake Town Hall Community Update Crosslake City Hall – 133888 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
8 PM – Trivia Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar – 37627 CR 66
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 (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 – 1 PM – Family Fun Zone in Crosslake Town Square – 35770 Allen Ave – Music, games, splash zone, foam machine, food trucks, outdoor vendors-store specials and more!
11 – 2 PM – Scholastic Book Sale for babies to young adults Crosslake Community School – 35808 CR 66
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 – 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 – 2 PM – Live music featuring Rusty Crawfish Brass Band Jag Interior Solutions – 35762 CR 3
12 – 3 PM – Fun at the Campground – Lawn Games, Bonfire & S’mores, Water Safety Trinkets and meet Bobber the Water Safety Dog! Crosslake Dam Recreation Area – 35507 CR 66
1 – 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 – 35570 Allen Ave
3 – 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 – 6 PM – Surf’n Turf Raffle Andy’s Bar & Grill – 35453 CR 3
5 – 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 CR 3
7 – 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