2025 Crosslake Days

Description

Beautiful Fall colors are the backdrop for the annual Crosslake Days Fall Festival! This premier annual event is a weekend of family fun with activities for all ages! We've got all the favorite events, including the Art & Craft Fairs, Chili Cook-off, Lost Chili Pepper Hunt, Cider & Candlelight Tour, Knights of Columbus Corn-Hole Tournament, and Crosslake Ace Hardware's Street Dance to make this a weekend jam packed full of fun! 

ALL EVENTS LISTED SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 20245

9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper The first of three daily clues will be released to guide you to the Lost Chili Pepper. Find clues here, the Crosslake App, Crosslake Chamber member businesses and at the Crosslake Chamber Welcome Center. 

5 - 8 PM // Northern MN Railroad Heritage Assn. Spaghetti Meatball Fundraising Dinner. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant - 37627 CR 66.

6 - 8 PM // Loon & Lakes Trivia hosted by WAPOA and National Loon Center - 14 Lakes Brewery - 36846 CR 66.

8 PM // Trivia. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66.


FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2025

9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper Second of three daily clues released

5:30-6:30 PM // Meat Raffle with Crosslake Police Dept. 5:30 ticket sales, 6:30 raffle begins. Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - 35112 CR 3.

10 PM - CLOSE // Lakes Area's Best DJ's. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2025

8 AM - 4 PM // Crosslake Ideal Lions Vendor Faire.  Crosslake Town Square - 35770 Allen Ave. 

8:30 AM - 3 PM // Crosslake Lutheran Church Jul Fest Craft & Bake Sale. Crosslake Lutheran Church - 35960 CR 66.

9 AM // Search for the Lost Chili Pepper. Third and FINAL clue released.

9 AM - 4 PM // Hand Crafted Arts and Crafts Fair. More than 65 artisans present! Coffee & espresso drinks, food vendors, live music, kids playground and more! The Log Church - 37218 CR 66.

10 AM - 2 PM // 6th Annual Knights of Columbus Friends & Family Corn Hole Tournament.  Hosted at Crosslake Ace Hardware - 35592 Pioneer Drive. (registration at 10AM, tossing begins at 11 AM)

10 AM - 2 PM // Family Fun at The Log Church. During the Arts & Crafts Fair | Live Music 11 AM - 1 PM | Bounce House, Activities for Kids 10 AM - 2 PM. The Log Church - 37218 CR 66. 

10 AM - 5 PM // Bungee Jump, Bouncy Inflatables, Martial Art Demos, & Live Music. Featuring From The Heart. Lake Country Crafts & Cones - 36084 CR 66.

11 AM - 3 PM // Family Fun Zone. Bounce Houses, Music, Foam Party, Splash Zone, Games, Crafts, WonderTrek Children's Museum, Face Painting, Babinski Pet Adoption Event, and more! Crosslake Town Square - 35770 Allen Ave. 

11:45 AM - 2:30 PM // Live Music. Featuring The Rusty Crayfish Brass Band JAG Interior Solutions - 35762 CR 3.

12 PM - till gone // Crosslake Days Chili Cook-off. Served at locations throughout Crosslake. Sample one, or sample them all and Vote for your favorite by 3 p.m. using the Crosslake App! 

12 PM - 3 PM // Fun at The Campground. Bonfire & S’mores, Water Safety Trinkets and meet Bobber the Water Safety Dog! Crosslake Dam Recreation Area - 35507 CR 66.

1:30 PM // Bingo. Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - 35112 CR 3.

3 PM // Loon Calling Contest. (Two divisions: under 12 and over 12) The National Loon Center Nest - 14303 Gould St.

3 PM - 7 PM // Crosslake Ace Hardware Street Dance. featuring Live Music by the T.C. Jammers hosted by Crosslake Ace Hardware - 35592 Pioneer Dr.

4:30 PM - 6 PM // Surf 'N Turf Raffle. Andy's Bar & Grill - 35453 CR 3.

7 PM - 9 PM // Cider and Candlelight Tour Crosslake. Historical Society Museum - 35404 CR 3.

10 PM - CLOSE // Lakes Area's Best DJ's. Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 37627 CR 66.