Barnum, Minnesota is host to the
Carlton County Fair. Special
features of their annual fair
are figure 8 racing and my
favorite the Smash-Up Derby!
Carnival Rides and other typical
county fair attractions are also
there.
September 11th, 12th,
and 13th
Friday * Saturday * Sunday
For the schedule of events
and more information click
on this link and select
Harvest Fest on the
right side of the page.
Agate Days Celebration
Agate Days in Moose Lake,
Minnesota is quite a unique
event in this quiet small
community.
A Free Gem show is hosted at the
local school with many Gem
vendors from numerous States
showing off their pride gems
which feature Lake Superior
Agates. In the afternoon the
Moose Lake Chamber of commerce
hosts the annual Agate Days
Stampede! "Now this you have to
see!" A Dump Truck drops a load
of rocks right down the Main
street in downtown Moose Lake,
mixed within these rocks there
are Agates and quarters for
people to hunt for (truly fun
treasure hunt). The shotgun
start lets everyone know when
the STAMPEDE begins.
Saturday July 18th and Sunday
July 19th.
Gem & Mineral Show
Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Moose Lake High School
Fossils, Minerals, Gems &
Jewelry
During the last full weekend in
July of each year, we celebrate
"Carlton Daze", a community-wide
celebration which includes
softball tournaments, golf
outings, a 3 on 3 basketball
tournament, craft shows,
auctions, children's theater,
community plays, street dances,
a 5k race and an ultra marathon,
a business expo, bingo, live
entertainment, a parade and food
galore! There is something for
everyone, and a great time is
had by all who attend.
July 23rd, 24th
and 25th Friday • Saturday •
Sunday
There is an annual festival
called "Wrong Days in Wright"
always on the third weekend in
July. The festival includes a
steak fry, fireworks and teen
dance on Friday, parade,
smorgasbord, mixed doubles
softball tournament, horseshoe
tournament, craft show and adult
dance on Saturday and pancake
breakfast on Sunday morning.
In these
times of high gas prices, no
smoking ordinances, and
outrageous event ticket prices, Combating the high gas prices
will be free camping, dodging
the smoking ordinances will be a
completely outdoor event and
assaulting high event ticket
prices will be free admission
thanks to local businesses and
contributing sponsors.
There is NO ADMISSION FEE for
the Highway 61 Folks Festival.
There is also FREE CAMPING
available within yards of the
Festival grounds. There is food
and drink for sale on site, as
well as Highway 61 Folks
Festival merchandise available
to help support the event.
The Highway 61 Folks Festival is
a non-profit corporation that
seeks to give artists and
musicians an opportunity for
exposure through performance and
marketing opportunities. For
more information on the Highway
61 Folks Festival, please
contact Jim Myhre at
218.389.6668, visit the Folks
Festival website at
www.hwy61folksfestival.org