Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area - Weekend Roll Call | Events & Specials
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September 17, 2026 to September 20, 2026 | Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area Events
Weekend Event Spotlight: Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge | September 19, 2026
Upcoming Events Spotlight:
Annual Camp Sale at Confidence Learning Center | September 17-19, 2026
Fall Festival Days at Copper Creek - Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays | September 18 - October 31, 2026
Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge | September 19, 2026
Second Annual Pillager Harvest Festival at Pillager Fair | September 19, 2026
Nisswa Chamber's Pretty Good Golf Tournament | September 24, 2026
Crosslake Days Outdoor Arts & Crafts Fair | September 26, 2026
Italian Gardens One Last Taste of the Season at Grand View Lodge | October 2, 2026
Fishing to End Hunger Tournament on Gull Lake | October 3, 2026
2026 Gull Lake Oktoberfest Pub Crawl | October 3, 2026
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Welcome to Camp Nisswa's Weekend Roll Call! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure in the scenic Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes area. Discover the latest events, specials, live music, meat raffles, bar bingo, and more! Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a foodie, or a thrill-seeker, our blog is your ultimate guide to make the most of your weekend getaway. Let's dive into the excitement and explore all the hidden gems this beautiful destination has to offer!
Thursday 09/17/2026:
Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
ALL DAY Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
🍅Nisswa Farmers Market | Nisswa American Legion Parking Lot | 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
Annual Fall Camp Rummage Sale | Confidence Learning Center | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | East Gull Lake, MN
Annual Rummage Sale | Lutheran Church of the Cross | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Hot Focused Flow | notice wellness | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
Open | Safari North Wildlife Park | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Hiking Club | Northland Arboretum | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Brainerd, MN
🍅Deerwood Farmers Market Co-op | Parking Lot East of Lake Country Curio | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Deerwood, MN
Happy Hour | Main Street Ale House | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🍅Landsburg Farmers Market | Landsburg Landscape Nursery | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
BLADE's 5th Annual Recovery Walk | Kiwanis Park | 4:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
BBQ Ribs AYCE | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 5:00 PM | East Brainerd
🥩Meat Raffle | b*merri | 5:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
Hot Awakened Fusion | notice wellness | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎱Bingo | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 6:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🥩Meat Raffle & Virtual Races | The North Star | 6:00 PM | Breezy Point, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Bridge Tavern | 6:00 PM | Crosby, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Lucky's Tavern | 6:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM | Gull Lake
🎱Packet Bingo | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
The Commons : A Live Storytelling Event | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Baxter, MN
🎱Music Bingo: Dad Rock Mix (90's-2010's) | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Baxter, MN
Free New Game: Ace of Spades | Nisswa American Legion | 6:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎱Commander Bar Bingo | The Commander Bar | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🎤Karaoke | The Damsite Watering Hole | 7:00 PM | Pine River, MN
❓Trivia | Pine River American Legion Post 613 | 7:00 PM | Pine River, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | CC's Bar | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - The Mark Petersen Band | Old Milwaukee Club | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels | Angel Stadium | 8:38 PM | Anaheim, CA
🎶Live Music - Tami + The Bachelor at Dockside Lounge | Inside Dockside Lounge - Breezy Point Resort | 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Breezy Point, MN
Friday 09/18/2026:
NORD STERN PORSCHE LAST FLING | Brainerd International Raceway | Friday - Saturday | Brainerd, MN
Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
ALL DAY Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
🍅Baxter Farmers Market | Westport Shopping Center Parking Lot | 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Baxter, MN
Annual Fall Camp Rummage Sale | Confidence Learning Center | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | East Gull Lake, MN
Annual Rummage Sale | Lutheran Church of the Cross | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Hot Elemental Power | notice wellness | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Nisswa, MN
Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
🍅Main Street Market Downtown Brainerd | Brainerd City Hall Parking Lot | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Open | Safari North Wildlife Park | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Price Is Right | Ye Old Pickle Factory | 10:00 AM | Nisswa, MN
Firkin Fridays | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
Two-for-One Happy Hour | The Commander Bar | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🍅Pine River Market Square | 102 W Barclay Ave | 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Pine River, MN
Happy Hour | Main Street Ale House | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎱Minute Bingo | Lucky's Tavern | 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Prime Rib Friday | Notch 8 | 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Food Truck: Rollin' Dough | Jack Pine Brewery | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Baxter, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Nisswa American Legion | 4:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
AYCE Fish & Shrimp | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 5:00 PM | East Brainerd
🥩Meat Raffle | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 5:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 5:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Pine River American Legion Post 613 | 5:00 PM | Pine River, MN
Smoked Rib Fridays | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 5:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN
Virtual Pig Races | Ye Old Pickle Factory | 5:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - Tequila Tom | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | The Commander Bar | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🎶Live Music - From the Heart | b*merri | 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎤Blue Eyes Karaoke | Nisswa American Legion | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - Kyle Colby | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Baxter, MN
🎶Live Music - Reese Glover Trio | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake
🥩Meat Raffle | Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post | 6:30 PM | Crosslake, MN
🥩Mega Meat Raffle | The Woodtick Inn | 6:30 PM | Cuyuna, MN
🎤Karaoke | O'Neary's Irish Pub | 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
❓Trivia Night | Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar | 8:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
🎶Live Music - Mike Hokanson | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - The Whiskies | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels | Angel Stadium | 8:38 PM | Anaheim, CA
🎶Live Music - Tami + The Bachelor at Dockside Lounge | Inside Dockside Lounge - Breezy Point Resort | 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Breezy Point, MN
🎶Live Music - Michael Pink | O'Madden Pub at Madden's | 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Brainerd, MN
DJ Dance Party | Zorbaz | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Gull Lake
Saturday 09/19/2026:
Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin' Hot BBQ 2026 | Downtown | Saturday | Nisswa, MN
NORD STERN PORSCHE LAST FLING | Brainerd International Raceway | Friday - Saturday | Brainerd, MN
Nisswa Fire Fall Festival Breakfast | A&W Nisswa | 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
ALL DAY Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
Breakfast | The Side Track | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Brainerd, MN
Annual Fall Camp Rummage Sale | Confidence Learning Center | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | East Gull Lake, MN
Annual Rummage Sale - Half Price | Lutheran Church of the Cross | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Speedy's Medallion Hunt 2026 | Various Locations Downtown | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Hot Focused Flow | notice wellness | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🍅Cuyuna Range Farmers Market | Main Street Plaza | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Crosby, MN
Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
Breakfast | Zorbaz | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Gull Lake
Breakfast | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Lake Shore, MN
Open | Safari North Wildlife Park | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Permanent Jewelry by Wandering Studios | Northern Latitude On Main | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Youth Outdoor Expo | Lakes Area Shooting Sports | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Fall Artisans and Crafters Market | Nisswa Area Historical Society | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Handcraft Items - DLS Designs | Lake Latitude | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Akron Zips vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers | TCF Bank Stadium | 11:00 AM | Minneapolis, MN
🎶Live Music - Brendan Flynn | Pioneer Village | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Second Annual Pillager Harvest Festival | Pillager Fair Grounds | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Pillager, MN
Nisswa Lions Famous Pork-on-a-Stick | Near Nisswa Chamber | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Oktoberfest | Cuyuna Brewing Company | 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Crosby, MN
Beer Garden Open | Ye Old Pickle Factory | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - Jerry & Joyce Dance Band | Cuyuna Brewing Company | 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Crosby, MN
🎱Bingo | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 1:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Bocce Ball Tournament | Ye Old Pickle Factory | 1:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Cornhole Tournament | Ye Old Pickle Factory | 1:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎱High Stakes Bingo | The Side Track | 1:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - The Mark Petersen Band | Ye Old Pickle Factory Stage | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | Pequot Lakes American Legion | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🎶Live Music - Razz | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | JJ's Pub | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
BBQ Ticket Sales | Ticket Trailer near Smokin’ Hot BBQ Area | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | The Woodtick Inn | 3:00 PM | Cuyuna, MN
Pie Eating Contest | Ye Old Pickle Factory | 3:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🥩Meat Raffle & Horse Races | b*merri | 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🥩Pick-a-Pull Meat Raffle | Harpo's | 4:00 PM | Merrifield, MN
🎱Free Minute Bingo | Nisswa American Legion | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - WYLD Ryce | Ye Old Pickle Factory Stage | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Smokin’ Hot BBQ Contest VIP Eating | VIP Tent | 4:15 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - Steve Solkela | Cuyuna Brewing Company | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Crosby, MN
Smokin’ Hot BBQ General Eating | Smokin’ Hot BBQ Area | 4:45 PM | Nisswa, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Bridge Tavern | 5:00 PM | Crosby, MN
Smoked Brisket Saturdays | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 5:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN
🎶Live Music - Eric Whitson | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🎶Live Music - Dave Burkart | JJ's Pub | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Free Shaved Ice Lakes Area Appreciation Event | Red's Shaved Ice | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - Ted Feyder | Lost Lake Lodge | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
Cragun's BBQ Dinner Cruise | Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake | 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - Big & Hungry | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake
🎶Live Music - From the Heart | Cana Wine Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Crosby, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | Pine River American Legion Post 613 | 6:30 PM | Pine River, MN
Smokin’ Hot BBQ Contest winners announced | Ye Old Pickle Factory Stage | 6:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎤Karaoke | O'Neary's Irish Pub | 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - Jimmy Anderson | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - Connor Blaze | The Side Track | 8:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - The Whiskies | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels | Angel Stadium | 8:38 PM | Anaheim, CA
🎶Live Music - Tami + The Bachelor at Dockside Lounge | Inside Dockside Lounge - Breezy Point Resort | 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Breezy Point, MN
🎶Live Music - Michael Pink | O'Madden Pub at Madden's | 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Brainerd, MN
DJ Dance Party | Zorbaz | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Gull Lake
Sunday 09/20/2026:
OCTANE AUTOFEST | Brainerd International Raceway | Sunday | Brainerd, MN
Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
ALL DAY Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Breakfast | The Side Track | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Brainerd, MN
Breakfast | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Held Yin | notice wellness | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
Breakfast | Zorbaz | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Gull Lake
Breakfast | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Lake Shore, MN
Open | Safari North Wildlife Park | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
AYCE Pizza Buffet | Slice On Oak | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Brunch on the Lake | Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake | 11:30 AM | Brainerd, MN
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | 12:00 PM | Chicago, IL
Barkyard Sundays | Jack Pine Brewery | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Baxter, MN
🎱BARGO | Birchwood Char House & Bar | 1:00 PM | Hackensack, MN
🎶Live Music - Mark Petersen Band | Green Lantern Bar and Grill | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Andy for Nisswa Mayor - Fundraiser Event | Hunts Point Gun Club | 1:30 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🎱Bingo | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 2:30 PM | East Brainerd
🥩Meat Raffle | Mission Tavern | 3:00 PM | Merrifield, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | The Woodtick Inn | 3:00 PM | Cuyuna, MN
Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels | Angel Stadium | 3:07 PM | Anaheim, CA
🎱Bar Bingo | Nisswa American Legion | 3:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - My Famous Friends | Quarterdeck Resort | 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Gull Lake
🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Taconite Canteen & Event Center | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Ironton, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Bridge Tavern | 5:00 PM | Crosby, MN
If we missed your event or weekend special, let us know by submitting your event via our event submission page, and we'll make sure to add it to our comprehensive list of Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes area happenings! If you need need a safe ride, Ole's Shuttle Service, is your go-to choice for safe and sober rides in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota!
*All dates and activities are subject to change* **Updated Weekly by Wednesday**
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