The countdown to Lakes Area Music Festival 2026 season is on. This year’s theme is “Passion”. From American Ballet Theatre dancers, to Bizet’s Carmen, to beloved orchestral masterworks, and free community events, this summer will bring world-class artists and unforgettable experiences to central Minnesota. The season runs from July 31 through August 23. For tickets and more information on each event head to the Lakes Area Music Festival website now. Photo Courtesy of Lakes Area Music Festival.
ARTS & CULTURE
COMMUNITY EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS
- Bingo at Brainerd Eagles (July 11)
- Ski Loons Water Ski Show at Lum Park (July 12)
FOOD & DRINK
- Baxter Farmers Market (July 10)
- Food Truck – Iwona’s Pierogies (July 10)
- Main Street Market – Downtown Brainerd (July 10)
- Cragun’s BBQ Dinner Cruise on Gull Lake (July 11)
- Barkyard Sundays at Jack Pine Brewery (July 12)
- Brunch Cruise on Gull Lake (July 12)
HANDS ON ACTIVITY
- The BodyWorks Car Show (July 10)
- Mosaic Magic Workshop at Crossing Arts Alliance (July 11)
- Painterly Paper Poppies Workshop at lil fish studios (July 11)
- Warehouse Sale at Northern Pacific Center (July 11)
- Wild Cordage Workshop at Northland Arboretum (July 11)
- Wild Edible Intensive at Northland Arboretum (July 11)
- Jingo: Family Edition at Jack Pine Brewery (July 12)
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- Chair Yoga at Carnegie Wellness (July 11)
- Yoga in the Park (July 11)
- Yoga Nidra at Carnegie Wellness (July 12)
LIVE MUSIC
- Iconic Fest at Green Lantern Bar & Grill (July 10)
- Karaoke at O’Neary’s Irish Pub (July 10 & 11)
- Live Music at B*Merri (July 10)
- Live Music at Ernie’s on Gull (July 10)
- Live Music at Jack Pine Brewery (July 10)
- Live Music at Quarterdeck Resort (July 10)
- Live Music at Zorbaz on Gull (July 10)
- Live Music at Ernie’s on Gull (July 11)
- Live Music at Jack Pine Brewery (July 11)
- Live Music at Quarterdeck Resort (July 11 & 12)
- Live Music at Quarterdeck Resort (July 11)
- Live Music at The Side Track (July 4)
- Live Music at Zorbaz on Gull (July 11)
- Live Music at Ernie’s on Gull (July 12)
- Live Music at Zorbaz on Gull (July 12)
SPORTS
- Xtreme Xperience at Brainerd International Raceway (July 10-12)
- Saturday Night Racing at North Central Speedway (July 11)
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