2026 Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes

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Rootin' Tootin' Good Times at Bean Hole Days!

Celebrate Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes July 14-15, 2026! This one-of-a-kind event is Rootin' Tootin' good fun for the whole family! The huge cast iron kettles of beans are buried on Tuesday, July 14 to cook overnight and will be served on Wednesday, July 15 at noon to more than 3,000 hungry visitors. Lines form early, so make sure to purchase a 2026 Bean Hole Days mug and head to the front of the “Fast Pass for Gas” line! 

Trailside Park in the center of town is teaming with people visiting craft vendors, playing games, and enjoying free beans. Make the trip to Pequot Lakes for northern Minnesota’s quirkiest small town celebration! 

• Confirmed Food Vendors: Bubba's BBQ Pit / Iwona's Perogies / K&D Kettle Corn / Pronto Pups / Scoopology Ice Cream Lab / Tilly's Sweet Treats / Crawford's One Stop Sweet Shop / MN Traders Co. / Snarky's Hideout

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026

5:30 PM // Burying of the Beans (South Trailside Park)
Watch as the Pit Crew lowers the 5 large cast iron kettles of beans so they can cook overnight and be served to thousands the next day!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026

9AM – 2PM // Craft Fair and Food Vendors (South Trailside Park)

9AM – 2PM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park)
Kids' Bungee & Trampoline Jump, Water Wars.

11:30AM // Crowning of King & Queen Bean (South Trailside Park)
Beans are declared ready to eat!

12PM // Serving of the Beans (South Trailside Park)
Friendly volunteers serve a delicious free meal of baked beans, dinner roll and water.

12 – 2PM // The Memories of Elvis Tribute Show by Chris Olson (South Trailside Park)
We're thrilled to have Chris Olson performing his Memories of Elvis Tribute Show! Attendees will enjoy the King of Rock while waiting for the delicious and famous Bean Hole Days beans. Bring your lawn chair and sit back to enjoy the free show!

2026 Bean Hole Days Mug & Tee Shirt

Stay tuned for the unveiling of the 2026 Bean Hole Days mug and t-shirt! Just before and during the event, you’ll have the chance to purchase these limited-edition items—available while supplies last.

When you purchase a 2026 Bean Hole Days mug, you’ll also enjoy a special perk: skip the long lines with access to the “Fast Pass for Gas” lane and receive your free bowl of beans, bun, and water.

Mugs and t-shirts will be available for purchase at the merchandise tent during Bean Hole Days.

• 2026 Tees: $25
• Vintage Tees: $20
• 2026 Mugs: $15
• Vintage Mugs: $10
• Bean Hole Days Stickers: $3
• Pequot Lakes Post Cards: $2

2025 Bean Hole Days King & Queen Bean

Congratulations to our 2025 King & Queen Bean, Police Chief Mike Davis, and our very own Co-Chair of Bean Hole Days, Shannon Zook!