Camp Nisswa's Blog | Your Ultimate Guide to Local Events and Businesses

We are your go-to source for staying up-to-date with all the exciting events and businesses in the beautiful Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor to this picturesque region in Minnesota, our blog is your one-stop-shop for discovering the best of what Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes have to offer.

Thanksgiving 2025 in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area

Discover a variety of Thanksgiving meals, events, and lodging packages in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area for a great holiday experience!

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Nov 112 min read

Halloween Events in the Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area 2025

Your ultimate guide to Halloween in the Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area, from haunted attractions to family-friendly trick-or-treat events.

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Oct 2814 min read

Jake Caughey and Dan Steffen celebrate their first-place finish at the 2025 Fishing To End Hunger Tournament on Gull Lake.

Fishing To End Hunger 2025 – Photo Gallery & Recap

Fishing To End Hunger 2025 brought anglers together at Bar Harbor Supper Club on Gull Lake, raising over $47,000 for The Outreach Program of the Brainerd Lakes Area. See results, winners, and the full photo gallery.

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Oct 133 min read

Crowds fill Downtown Nisswa under sunny skies during the 2025 Nisswa Fall Festival and Smokin’ Hot BBQ Challenge, with BBQ teams lined up, smoke rising from grills, and families enjoying the fall atmosphere.

2025 Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin’ Hot BBQ – Photo Gallery

Hosted by the Nisswa Chamber, the 2025 Fall Festival & Smokin’ Hot BBQ Challenge brought together BBQ lovers and local flavor. See who won and scroll the full photo gallery to relive one of the tastiest events of the season.

Camp Nisswa

Oct 81 min read

Fall Fun for All Ages at Copper Creek | Nisswa, MN

Fall Festival Days at Copper Creek in Nisswa is a family-friendly fall tradition packed with fun—hay rides, pumpkins, photo ops, kid activities, shopping, and more. Open Friday through Sunday through October 26. A must-visit this season!

Camp Nisswa

Sep 302 min read