2024 Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes

Description

Celebrate Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes July 16-17, 2024! 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 16 to cook overnight and will be served on Wednesday, July 17 at noon to more than 3,000 hungry visitors. Lines form early, so make sure to purchase a 2024 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! 

Become a Sponsor
Can you help support Bean Hole Days? Take advantage of the buzz around our community during this event and place your business in front of thousands of eyes and ears by becoming a sponsor. Your support and involvement ensure this event is a success for our community and continues to take place year after year. Deadline to sign up is May 31st, 2024.

Platinum Sponsor (SOLD): Woods to Water Real Estate
Band Sponsor (SOLD): TDS
Porta Potty Sponsor (SOLD): Posture Pro Chiropractic

Titanium Sponsor (SOLD): First National Bank - Pequot Lakes

Pit Crew Sponsor (SOLD): Brainerd Lakes Construction

Gold Sponsor (8 Available): $800 Member, $900 Non-Member

• Business logo linked to your website on Chamber event sites
• Business logo or name included on print advertising materials
• Business thank you during Stars & Stripes Days parade and Bean Hole Days program
• Business float will follow the Titanium Sponsor during the Stars & Stripes Days Parade
• Business name included on Bean Hole Days shirts
• Social media shout-out
• 1 free “Best” Swell Ad

Silver Sponsor (9 Available): $600 Member, $700 Non-Member

• Business logo linked to your website on Chamber event sites
• Business name included on print advertising materials
• Business thank you during Stars & Stripes Days parade and Bean Hole Days program
• Business float will follow the Gold Sponsors during the Stars & Stripes Days Parade
• Business name included on Bean Hole Days shirts
• Social media shout-out
• 1 free “Better” Swell Ad

Bronze Sponsor (9 Available): $450 Member, $550 Non-Member

• Business name linked to your website on Chamber event sites
• Business name included on print advertising materials
• Business name included on Bean Hole Days shirts
• Social media shout-out
• 1 free “Better” Swell Ad

Bean Pot Sponsor (3 Available): $350 Member, $450 Non-Member

• Business logo featured on sign at Bean Pit
• Business logo linked to your website on Chamber event sites
• Business logo or name included on print advertising materials
• Volunteers from your business may wear logo attire and will be recognized during the program
• Business name included on Bean Hole Days shirts
• Social media shout-out
• 1 free “Best” Swell Ad

In-kind Donations

• Receive a sponsorship value equal to the monetary value of the item(s) donated! Items must be approved by Pequot Lakes Chamber Director.

Enter the Craft Fair
Sign up to be a vendor at the Bean Hole Days Craft Fair on July 17th! Thousands of locals and vacationers flock to Pequot Lakes for this event and are looking to purchase unique, handmade items. You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Chamber Member businesses receive one FREE booth ($95 value!). Deadline to sign up is June 21, 2024. 

Become a Food Vendor
Calling all food vendors! Thousands of hungry people will be in attendance at Bean Hole Days. Sign up to become a food vendor and showcase your specialty food items! Cost for member is $100, non-members $200. Registration deadline is June 28, 2024.

2024 Bean Hole Days Mug & Tee Shirt
Purchase your NEW 2024 limited edition Bean Hole Days mug and tee shirt while supplies last! Make sure to buy your 2024 Bean Hole Days mug so you can skip the long wait and head to the front of the “Fast Pass for Gas” line to receive your free bowl of beans, bun and water! Available to purchase at the Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce or at our merchandise tent during Bean Hole Days!

• 2024 Tees: $25
• Vintage Tees: $20
• 2024 Mugs: $15
• Vintage Mugs: $10
• Stickers: $3
  
  

TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024

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!

5:45 PM – 8 PM // LIVE MUSIC BY GEOFF ELVIE (South Trailside Park)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024

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

9AM – 4PM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park).
Kids' Bungee & Trampoline Jump, Water Wars.

11AM – 1PM // 50/50 Raffle!  All proceeds go to help paint the Bobber Tower in downtown Pequot Lakes!

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!

2023 Bean Hole Days King & Queen Bean!

Brandon & Jill Andersen
Thank you all for a wonderful 2023 Bean Hole Days event!