Local Happenings
Itasca County is a happening place. Find parades, celebrations, festivals, fundraisers, farmer’s markets, theater, speakers, concerts and the arts in the communities of Bigfork, Hill City, Warba, Cohasset, Deer River, Grand Rapids, Coleraine, Bovey and rural county townships.
Calendar of Events
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4 events,
Mystery Monday Pop Up Book Sale
Mystery Monday Pop Up Book Sale
We have so many mysteries and thrillers in stock that we are holding special pop-up sales! Bring cash and fill a bag for just $5!
Community Health Fair
Community Health Fair
FREE Health Fair with vendors, demonstrations, and valuable information. You won’t want to miss the Keynote Speaker, Sheila Johnson, RN she will be sharing valuable information about Advance Care Planning and how important it is plan ahead. She has worked in the LTC field for over 30 years as a Director of Nursing for Nursing…
5 events,
Grand Rapids Farmers Market
Grand Rapids Farmers Market
Here's the vendor lineup. Come out and enjoy the summer weather. Akre Homestead Augustyn Artworks Bluebird Farms Boondock Enterprises Bryndlewood Cherry Corner Produce Dowell Farm and Gardens Fluffy David's Hot Sauce & Good Eats Fresh from Alicia's Kitchen Hannah's Handmade Creations Howard's Hobby Farm Kent Lorentzen Memaw's Pantry Pawtz Singing Chihuahua Tacos Steeped TimberSweet Willow…
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
Free Wednesday Lunch
Free Wednesday Lunch
Everyone is welcome. Indoor seating and to-go meals available. Hot Dog, chips, bar/cookie, water/ice tea. Offered by Circle of Support, and Kootasca Community Action
3 events,
General Screening: The Parish of the Pines
General Screening: The Parish of the Pines
The inspirational true story of Frank Higgins, an uneducated and unassuming boy, who against extraordinary odds would become the first Lumberjack Sky Pilot and take the gospel to over 30,000 of the roughest men in the world logging in Minnesota’s hostile and remote Northwoods at the turn of the century.
3 events,
First Friday Opening Reception
First Friday Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of the MAC's new exhibit and explore the other downtown events on the First Friday Art Walk.
Charlie Parr
Charlie Parr
Edge Center for the Arts Tickets available online and at the door. On sale at Timber Rose Floral & Gifts in Bigfork Adults $10 / Students $5
1 event,
Flea & Farmers Market
Flea & Farmers Market
Flea & Farmers Market 1st Sat and 3rd Thurs 9-2pm Little Turtle Store Talmoon June 3 June 15 July 1 July 20 Aug 5 Aug 17 Sept 2
1 event,
2 events,
6 events,
Grand Rapids Farmers Market
Grand Rapids Farmers Market
Here's the vendor lineup. Come out and enjoy the summer weather. Akre Homestead Augustyn Artworks Bluebird Farms Boondock Enterprises Bryndlewood Cherry Corner Produce Dowell Farm and Gardens Fluffy David's Hot Sauce & Good Eats Fresh from Alicia's Kitchen Hannah's Handmade Creations Howard's Hobby Farm Kent Lorentzen Memaw's Pantry Pawtz Singing Chihuahua Tacos Steeped TimberSweet Willow…
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
Free Wednesday Lunch
Free Wednesday Lunch
Everyone is welcome. Indoor seating and to-go meals available. Hot Dog, chips, bar/cookie, water/ice tea. Offered by Circle of Support, and Kootasca Community Action
3 events,
Greg Kaczor – Live!
Greg Kaczor – Live!
Greg Kaczor and his magic guitar will be strumming at UnWined on Thursday, September 7th from 5-8pm! Such a treat to have this local musical talent playing at UnWined! Join us in the UnWined Patio for amazing Food, Drinks, and music!
4 events,
Hairball
Hairball
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR Full concessions available (food, beer, snacks); no outside food permitted. General admission seating Amphitheater: Seating 1,600, the architecturally iconic Amphitheater is one of Minnesota’s top open-air concert venues. Forged into the historic red rock mining landscape of the award-winning Minnesota Discovery Center campus in Chisholm, the Amphitheater is a music…
Courtney-Yasmineh
Courtney-Yasmineh
Enjoy Courtney Yasmineh and her solo performance on the UnWined Patio. Friday September 8th, Music 5-8. This is going to be amazing!
0 events,
2 events,
The Blind Boys of Alabama
The Blind Boys of Alabama
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR BUY EARLY AND SAVE! Don’t wait until the day of the show. Get your tickets early and save $5 per ticket. DISCOUNTS: Save 10% when you purchase tickets for 3 or more events at one time. If you’re purchasing online use the discount code SAVE10. GROUPS: Group discount of 10%…
2 events,
5 events,
Grand Rapids Farmers Market
Grand Rapids Farmers Market
Here's the vendor lineup. Come out and enjoy the summer weather. Akre Homestead Augustyn Artworks Bluebird Farms Boondock Enterprises Bryndlewood Cherry Corner Produce Dowell Farm and Gardens Fluffy David's Hot Sauce & Good Eats Fresh from Alicia's Kitchen Hannah's Handmade Creations Howard's Hobby Farm Kent Lorentzen Memaw's Pantry Pawtz Singing Chihuahua Tacos Steeped TimberSweet Willow…
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
Free Wednesday Lunch
Free Wednesday Lunch
Everyone is welcome. Indoor seating and to-go meals available. Hot Dog, chips, bar/cookie, water/ice tea. Offered by Circle of Support, and Kootasca Community Action
7 events,
Cohasset Farmers & Makers Market
Cohasset Farmers & Makers Market
Handmade/ Homemade products and produce. Market is located on Highway 2 across the road from Dollar General in the vacant city lot. Come see us!
4 events,
Keith Soring
Keith Soring
Keith Soring is live on the Patio! Thursday-September 15th, from 5-8pm! Join us for one of those magical September evenings, surrounded by gorgeous greenery, amazing live music, at the #1 Wine Bar in Minnesota.
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
Sponsored by THE STORY OF THE RADIUM GIRLS: THESE SHINING LIVES chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse…
4 events,
Kicking Cancer in the Cornhole
Kicking Cancer in the Cornhole
Kickin’ Cancer in the Cornhole is taking on Rapids – Rapids Brewing Company, that is! The one-day fundraiser returns on Saturday, Sept. 16, and will take place at Rapids Brewing Company in Grand Rapids. Check-in begins at 12PM Games of double elimination will begin at 1 p.m. Early entry fee is $25 per person or…
Mike & Jan Cherry
Mike & Jan Cherry
Jan and Mike are partners in life and on the stage. They met in high school and have been entertaining audiences ever since. Their seamless blend of guitar, banjo, harmonica and harmonies bring back cherished memories for audiences of all ages. Their songs cover many genres: They can play the early rock and roll of…
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
Sponsored by THE STORY OF THE RADIUM GIRLS: THESE SHINING LIVES chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse…
3 events,
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
Sponsored by THE STORY OF THE RADIUM GIRLS: THESE SHINING LIVES chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse…
NAMI Walks Grand Rapids
NAMI Walks Grand Rapids
JOIN the 5K FUNDRAISER WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17 at 2:30 PM at RAPIDS BREWING COMPANY. PREREGISTRATION and DONATION RECOMMENDED at www.namigrandrapidsmn.org. Walk followed by refreshments at RBCo.
3 events,
Ruby’s Pantry
Ruby’s Pantry
Ruby's Pantry will have a distribution location in Grand Rapids every third Monday of the month from 3:30 - 5:30pm. The distribution will be held at the Grand Rapids Armory at 930 NE 1st Ave in Grand Rapids. There is a $25 donations per share.
5 events,
Grand Rapids Farmers Market
Grand Rapids Farmers Market
Here's the vendor lineup. Come out and enjoy the summer weather. Akre Homestead Augustyn Artworks Bluebird Farms Boondock Enterprises Bryndlewood Cherry Corner Produce Dowell Farm and Gardens Fluffy David's Hot Sauce & Good Eats Fresh from Alicia's Kitchen Hannah's Handmade Creations Howard's Hobby Farm Kent Lorentzen Memaw's Pantry Pawtz Singing Chihuahua Tacos Steeped TimberSweet Willow…
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
Free Wednesday Lunch
Free Wednesday Lunch
Everyone is welcome. Indoor seating and to-go meals available. Hot Dog, chips, bar/cookie, water/ice tea. Offered by Circle of Support, and Kootasca Community Action
4 events,
Talmoon Flea and Farmers Market
Talmoon Flea and Farmers Market
1st Sat and 3rd Thurs 9-2pm Little Turtle Store Talmoon June 3 June 15 July 1 July 20 Aug 5 Aug 17 Sept 2
Block Party
Block Party
Superior Choice Credit Union is hosting a block party at their Grand Rapids Branch! Join us for a night of food trucks, an art fair, live music, and account promotions. Don't forget to enter into our giveaways either, we have a Yeti Cooler & some gift baskets up for grabs for those who enter! PLUS,…
2 events,
ICTV celebrates 40 Years!
ICTV celebrates 40 Years!
ICTV invites the community to a celebration of 40 years of public, educational and government access television. Join us for food, music, raffles and a program.
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
Sponsored by THE STORY OF THE RADIUM GIRLS: THESE SHINING LIVES chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse…
1 event,
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
Sponsored by THE STORY OF THE RADIUM GIRLS: THESE SHINING LIVES chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse…
3 events,
Open mic with Ditty Wish
Open mic with Ditty Wish
We’re pleased to announce Ditty Wish hosting open mic on the KBC stage on the last Sunday of the month! Either join her for some tunes, play on your own, or bring some friends! NOTE: This is not limited to music - showcase your poetry, standup, or whatever else!
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
These Shining Lives (GR Players)
Sponsored by THE STORY OF THE RADIUM GIRLS: THESE SHINING LIVES chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse…
2 events,
5 events,
Grand Rapids Farmers Market
Grand Rapids Farmers Market
Here's the vendor lineup. Come out and enjoy the summer weather. Akre Homestead Augustyn Artworks Bluebird Farms Boondock Enterprises Bryndlewood Cherry Corner Produce Dowell Farm and Gardens Fluffy David's Hot Sauce & Good Eats Fresh from Alicia's Kitchen Hannah's Handmade Creations Howard's Hobby Farm Kent Lorentzen Memaw's Pantry Pawtz Singing Chihuahua Tacos Steeped TimberSweet Willow…
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
Free Wednesday Lunch
Free Wednesday Lunch
Everyone is welcome. Indoor seating and to-go meals available. Hot Dog, chips, bar/cookie, water/ice tea. Offered by Circle of Support, and Kootasca Community Action
3 events,
Cohasset Farmers & Makers Market
Cohasset Farmers & Makers Market
Handmade/ Homemade products and produce. Market is located on Highway 2 across the road from Dollar General in the vacant city lot. Come see us!
0 events,
1 event,
An Evening with Riders in the Sky
An Evening with Riders in the Sky
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR BUY EARLY AND SAVE! Don’t wait until the day of the show. Get your tickets early and save $5 per ticket. DISCOUNTS: Save 10% when you purchase tickets for 3 or more events at one time. If you’re purchasing online use the discount code SAVE10. GROUPS: Group discount of 10%…