2026 Crosslake Days
9/24/2026 - 9/26/2026
Description
Experience The Classic Up-North Fall Festival
Beautiful Fall colors are the backdrop for the annual 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!
Crosslake Businesses!
There are plenty of ways to be part of the Crosslake Days celebration, with both free and paid promotional opportunities available. Let us know how we can help showcase your business, organization, or event!
2026 Event Schedule
EVENTS LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
7:30 AM - 4 PM // Sit -to-Stand Challenge. Select Therapy 35544 Sandpoint Drive Suite A
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.
4 - 7 PM // Northern MN Railroad Heritage Assn. Spaghetti Meatball Fundraising Dinner. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant - 37627 CR 66.
6 - 8 PM // Loon & Lakes Trivia hosted by WAPOA/National Loon Center. Up North Social - 35494 CR 3.
8 PM // Trivia. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper Second of three daily clues released.
9 AM - 5 PM // 2027 Model Showcase Event - Lake Days Marine 36685 CR 66
5 - 9 PM // Whistling Werewolf Haunted Mini Golf - 18 holes of haunting creatures and eerie effects. Whistling Wolf Mini Golf 36006 CR 66
5:30-6:30 PM // Meat Raffle 50/50 Drawing. 5:30 ticket sales, 6:30 raffle begins. Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - 35112 CR 3.
7-10 PM // Live Music - Maucieri's Italian Bistro 34650 CR 3
10 PM - CLOSE // Lakes Area's Best DJ's. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
8 AM - 4 PM // Log Church Youth Group Breakfast and Lunch - The Log Church - 37218 CR 66
8:30 AM // Jul Fest Craft & Bake Sale. Crosslake Lutheran Church - 35960 CR 66.
9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper. Third and FINAL clue released.
9 AM - 2 PM // 2027 Model Showcase Event - Lake Days Marine - 36685 CR 66
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 // DIY Wooden Coasters and Magnets. All materials free while supplies last. Create Chaos at Squirrelly Mama Boutique 335579 Pioneer Drive
11 AM - 2 PM // Scholastic Book Fair - Purchase books and other items and support the school. Crosslake Community School 35808 CR 66
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM // Live Music featuring the Rusty Crawfish Brass Band JAG Interior Solutions - 35762 CR 3
12 PM until 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!
12:30 PM // 7th Annual Crosslake Knights of Columbus Cornhole Tournament Hosted at Hometown Ace Hardware - 35592 Pioneer Drive. (check in at 12:30PM, tossing begins at 1:30PM)
12 - 3 PM // Fun at The Campground. Bonfire & S’mores, Water Safety Trinkets and meet Bobber the Water Safety Dog! Crosslake Dam Recreation Area - 35507 CR 66.
12 - 5 PM // Music by DJ Adam Cross. Zorbaz on Crozz Lake - 36215 CR 66
1 - 5 PM // River Bar Open with Live Music. Riverside Tavern 35322 CR 3
1:30 - 3:30PM // Bingo Doors open at 12, Bingo begins at 1:30 Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion 35112 CR 3
3 PM // 7th Annual Loon Calling Contest (Two divisions: under 12 and over 12). The National Loon Center Nest - 14303 Gould St.
4:30 - 6 PM // Surf 'N Turf Raffle. Andy's Bar & Grill - 35453 CR 3.
5 - 9 PM // Whistling Werewolf Haunted Mini Golf - 18 holes of haunting creatures and eerie effects. Whistling Wolf Mini Golf 36006 CR 66
5 - 9 PM // Ace Hardware Street Dance featuring Live Music by the T.C. Jammers // Maucieri's Food/Beverage Truck. Ace Hardware - 35592 Pioneer Dr.
7 - 9 PM // Cider & Candlelight Tour. Enjoy wagon rides, live music by Bruce Archer, apple cider and treats in the Livery, and root beer served in the Saloon. Crosslake Log Village - 35404 County Road 3
7-10 PM // Live Music featuring Mark Johnson & Brent Passarella. Patrick's Cedar Chest 33350 CR 3
10 PM - CLOSE // Lakes Area's Best DJ's. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66.
Sponsors
Hot Habanero Sponsor
Autumn Gold Sponsors
Silver Maple Sponsors
Fall Splendor Sponsors
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Purchase a limited edition 2026 Crosslake Days VIP Badge, and save hundreds of dollars at Crosslake Chamber member businesses offering deals and discounts city-wide! Offers valid Fri.- Sat. Sept 25-26, 2026 (unless otherwise indicated).
- More deals coming soon!
- Common Goods - 15% off entire purchase
- Crosslake Drug - 25% off all gifts, clothing, and home decor
- Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - $1 off any pizza
- Crosslake Holiday - FREE 12 oz. hot coffee, cappuccino or small fountain soda
- Curious Belongings - 15% off purchase
- Dairy Queen - Crosslake - $1 small cone
- Dark Horse Brew - 20% off all retail products storewide
- Grand Champion Meats: Buy 4 snack sticks - Get 1 FREE
- Honey Done Lights - $200 discount of 100' or more of permanent lighting - booked by Sept. 31st.
- Maucieri's Italian Bistro - $-Coors Tap; $- White Claw; $2 off pizza; Buy1 Get 1 equal of lesser value Deli Sandwich
- Patrick's Cedar Chest - $3.50 Coors Light Bottles; $4 Bulleit Shot; $12 Loaded Giant Pretzel; $6 Reuben Egg Rolls
- Pine Peaks Gifts - 25% off 1 regular priced item in the gift shop
- Rafferty's Pizza - Free breadsticks with purchase of large pizza
- Riverside Tavern - 10% off food purchases 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Squirrelly Mama Boutique - Doorbusters and Spin the Wheel for storewide discounts and prizes
- Whistling Wolf Mini Golf - FREE Jelly Bean samples (until gone)
- Zorbaz on Crozz Lake - $10 Half order Macho Nachoz; $8 Unlimited Topping Perzonal Pizzaz; 25% Off All Merchandize; $5 Coors Light Tap; $5 White Claw
Crosslake, MN 56442
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