Events

September 17th to 19th 2013

North County Arts & Craft Workshop - Bemidji, MN Description: 38th year of high quality arts/crafts instruction, stimulating demonstrations, scenic setting, international foods menu, entertainment, performances and comradery. 45 classes to choose from! Open to men and women of all ages. Crafters Bazaar of vendors open each day See web site for class offerings and to register.. http://www.paulbunyan.net/northart/ 218-586-2884

September 2013 - check back on dates and locations

Legacy Destination - Varies

August 10th, 2013

Take A Day Off (on the Mississippi River) - Sterns County Mississippi River Park, MN FREE - Archery, fishing, hiking, fishing demos, kids games, art and more....all equipment provided The event is brought to you by a partnership between Stearns County Soil and Water Conservations District (SWCD), Stearns County Parks, Benton County, St.Cloud State University and MN DNR with support from local sportsmens clubs and community volunteers. Where: Stearns County Mississippi River Park-41300 County Road 1 (seven miles North of Sartell) When: Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Cost: FREE-ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED-NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY For More Information Contact: Kimberly Thielen Cremers, Stearns County SWCD @ 320-251-7800 ext. 161, or kimberly.tcremers@mn.nacdnet.net Additional Features: Designated Parking, Entertainment Children's, Entertainment Free, Food view more >>

July 31 to Aug. 3rd 2013

Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival - Bemidji, MN - Lake Bemdji The Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival will feature three days of fun for the entire family. After all, its not just about Dragon Boat racing! Festival activities will include great food, music, kids activities, a parade of teams, cultural performances and much more all along the shores of beautiful Lake Bemidji. Join us at the Lake Bemidji Waterfront July 31 - August 3 Enjoy a weekend of entertaining events, fantastic food, and great Dragon Boat practices and races! You don't want to miss out on this great Bemidji Community Tradition! Wednesday, July 31 Stop by for lunch or dinner at the Sanford Heath of Northern Minnesota Annual Taco Meal from 11am-7pm. Only $7 per person! While you enjoy your meal, watch teams practice for an exciting weekend of Dragon Boat racing! Thursday, August 1 Kick off Dragon Boat weekend with the 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament! All proceeds go to the Beltrami County Relay for Life! Only $20 per team! Register your team online now! While taking part in the Cornhole Tournament, enjoy Mix 103.7's LIVE remote broadcast! Enjoy great food from the food court and watch teams practice from the Dragon's Den Patio! Dragon's Den open from: 5pm-12am Food Court open from: 5pm-9pm Friday, August 2 After the Parade of Teams, head into the Dragon's Den! Enjoy the music of Crosswater! A band from the great city of Bemidji! Dance the night away and gear up for Saturday's race day! Dragon's Den open from: 12pm-12am Food Court open from:10am-9pm Saturday, August 3 RACE DAY! Enjoy the races, great beverages, food, music and more all day! Watch the final heat and celebrate another great festival while you enjoy the music from FUSE! Dragon's Den open from: 12pm-12am Food Court open from: 10am-9pm

July 20th and 21st 2013 - 10 am to 5 pm

Art in the Park Bemidji (Beltrami County) - Bemidji, MN ART IN THE PARK The BCAC annual Art in the Park has been appealing to local residents and visitors from all over the country since 1967. This juried fine arts and craft fair located in downtown Bemidji on the shores of Lake Bemidji in beautiful, tree lined Library Park and boasts an annual attendance of over 8,ooo visitors during this two day event. Situated just north of the famous statues of Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox and the Tourist Information Center, Art in the Park features over 100 artists, a dozen food vendors and live entertainment all within easy reach and walking distance to our downtown and all its amenities. Youll find art galleries, live theatre, shopping, dining, plenty of parking and places to stay. 2013 dates set!! Hosted by the Bemidji Community Art Center, the annual Art in the Park will celebrate 46 years in 2013. Dates and times are Saturday, July 20th 10am to 5pm & Sunday the 21st 10am to 4pm. See you in 2013!!

July 5,6 and 7

Deer River Wild Rice Festival - Deer River, MN For more than 60 years the Deer River area has celebrated the World's Largest Wild Rice Festival. Originally, the festival was established to bring the community together to celebrate the abundance of one of the area's natural staples, wild rice. Though wild rice still grows abundantly in some of the area lakes and rivers, the advent of "paddy rice" which is grown commercially and harvested mechanically, has made the once regional product a national available commodity. Like the rice itself, the Wild Rice Festival has evolved as well. Today's wild rice festivals sponsored by the Deer River Lions Club feature a full schedule of activities designed to bring the whole Deer River Area Community together for a weekend of fun, food, entertainment, and fellowship. Whether you are young or old, there is always something to see and do at the festival. The 2013 Wild Rice Festival will be held July 5th, 6th, and 7th. To see what we have in store for you this year, click on the Schedule tab above. The schedule will change regularly between now and July, so be sure to check it often. We are sure that this years World's Largest Wild Rice Festival will be the best one yet.

July 3rd-7th 2013

Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival - Bemidji, MN - Lake Bemidji Waterfront Description: 69th Annual Bemidji Jaycees Watercarnival Midway, food vendors, beer and entertainment tent, kiddie parade, and more Fireworks Thursday, July 4th at dusk Parade Sunday, July 7th 1 P.M.

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Arts in the Park - Various cities through out the summer

June 29th/30th 2013

Fishing Has No Boundries - Bemidji, MN - Lake Bemidji Waterfront Description: Annual recreational fishing opportunity for all anglers with disabilities regardless of their age, race, gender, or disability. http://www.fhnbinc.org/bemidji.html

June 17th to 22nd 2013

Bemidji Library Book Festival Bemidji (Beltrami County) - Bemidji, MN Library Rates: Admission if free, workshops require pre-registration Admission if free, workshops require pre-registrationLess Date(s): Jun 17, 2013 - Jun 22, 2013The Bemidji Library Book Festival features a week-long stellar line-up of award winning authors and presenters and workshops of children's and adult literature. Festival made possible by Legacy Amendment Funding

June 2013 - exact date TBD - check back

Itasca State Park Open House - Bagley (Clearwater County) -

June 2013 - exact date TBD - check back

Brainerd/Crow Wing State Park Canoe Day - Brainerd to Crow Wing State Park, MN Crow Wing Canoe Day & Fur Trade Encampment Held in June Come join the fun! Meet at Kiwanis Park in Brainerd, MN. Bring your canoe and gear. Start time is 10:00 am. Canoe down the Mississippi River to Crow Wing State Park. The fur trade encampment is open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Fur Trade Encampment The Crow Wing County Muzzle Loaders set up an authentic fur trade era encampment at Crow Wing State Park. Whether you arrive by river or road, visitors are invited to tour the fur trade encampment and watch as the Crow Wing County Muzzle Loaders demonstrate how crafts of the pioneer era were made. Admission to the park is free this day. Camping & Location Sites are available at the park campgrounds. Crow Wing State Park is located nine miles south of Brainerd or 20 miles north of Little Falls, off of U.S. Highway 371. For more information call (218) 825-3075. Co-Sponsors Crow Wing County Land Services Crow Wing County Muzzle Loaders Department of Natural Resources Friends of Old Crow Wing Mississippi Headwaters Board Brainerd to Crow Wing State Park Canoe Day offers great family fun starting at Kiwanis Park in Brainerd - near the Brainerd High School. Canoes will be available for use, or bring your own. Free shuttle service available back to Brainerd. Enjoy a (free) day at Crow Wing State Park with picnicking, trade/crafts, history and more. E-mail or call the Mississippi Headwaters Board for more information.

3/13/13 7 to 8 pm

State of the Mississippi River - Fort Snelling State Park, MN State of the Mississippi River Date: 03/13/2013 Time: 7 PM to 8 PM Location: Fort Snelling State Park Description: How is the health of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities? Is it safe to swim in it? Is water pollution improving? Can I eat the fish I catch? What can we do about Asian carp? How are bald eagles faring? Friends of the Mississippi River and the National Park Service have teamed up to answer these questions in the first-ever "State of the River Report." Join us to hear the results! Offered in partnership with the Twin Cities Chapter of the Minnesota Master Naturalists. Directions: Take the Post Road exit off Highway 5 and follow the signs. More Information: Call (612) 725-2389 or Visitor Center (612) 725-2724.

November 30th, 2012 - 9am to approx. 11:30 am

Upper Mississippi Flood Task Force - TBD - Grand Rapids, MN Due to the severe storms and flooding in early spring of 2012, a Task force is beginning to take shape to address on-going issues on how to facilitate clean-up/restoration activities and to help identify the process and channels necessary to expedite action. This initial meeting will bring together a group of key stakeholders that can offer suggestions for the developmental stages of this Task force by opening dialog on: Why is the meeting necessary? What is the History and effects of flood damage? What options are currently in place for assistance and are there other avenues? What is the States role? Who will lead the drive going forward? The optimum outcome from this meeting will be a clear understanding of the work to be done and who will comprise the nucleus of this Task force. A key component of this newly formed group will be to act as a central contact for surrounding communities (Lake Itasca to Little Falls) affected by severe weather events within the Upper Mississippi Headwaters region. The meeting will run from 9 am to approximately 11:30 am. A location has yet to be determined but it is anticipated that it will be in Grand Rapids, MN.

March 30th, 2012 - starting 10 am

MHB STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION III - Northern Lights Casino Event Center, Walker, MN We are excited to let everyone know we have recently received a 3 yr. BWSR Clean Water Fund grant for a project titled: 'Prioritizing Conservation Project Implementation in the 400-mile Mississippi Headwaters'. We are holding a Strategic Planning Session to get all 8 headwater counties together to cover the details. The meeting will be Friday, March 30th (10 am to 1 pm) in Walker, MN at the Northern Lights Casino - Leech Lake Room. An Agenda for the day is attached. The BWSR Grant project will develop a prioritization methodology that utilizes a GIS land analysis along with existing water quality data sets in order to determine river water quality trends. Once this data is gathered and prioritized with recommended mitigation strategies, it will be given to the 8 county water plan administrators such that a specific river chapter amendment can be developed in each individual county water plan. These recommendations would be specific strategies, often crossing county boundaries for implementation. Examples might include development of private forest stewardship plans, identifying key areas and incentives for best management practices, amending specific land-use controls or zoning districts, surveys of onsite septic systems, feed lot assessments, sensitive area protection strategies and more, but targeted toward the areas of highest priority. view more >>

December 16th, 2011

One-on-One with DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr and Senator Bob Lessard - Monthly Board meeting in Walker, MN In-depth discussion with the Newly appointed MnDNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr and Senator Bob Lessard to uncover future collaboration view more >>

June 16, 2011

Mississippi River Headwaters Gathering Little Falls (Morrison County) -

May 20th, 2011

The Water Summit Grand Rapids, MN - Event Key Note Speaker (with a signed copy of the 11 MHB GuideBook) Don Shelby (Former News WCCO-TV News Anchor Minneapolis, MN) view more >>