Hill City 4th of July Celebration
2024-07-04 08:00 - 2024-07-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hill City, Hill City, MN
Sat-Sun, June 29-30, 2024
Hill City Softball Tournament • 9:00am-4:00pm
Contact Steve Martin at 218-360-9077
Thursday, July 4
7-11am: Pancake Breakfast @ Lutheran Church
All day: Vendors in Bear Park
7:30-9am: Lions Club 5k Fun Run Registration @ Quadna Chalet
9am: Lions Club 5k Fun Run Start
9am: Hill City Archery Food Booth
10am: American Legion Pork Chop Booth (in front of City Hall)
10am-1pm: Assembly of God Church will be open to the public for restrooms, basic first aid, baby nursing and diaper changing or a cool place to relax.
10am-3pm: Dime Toss @ Cozy Cove Coffee Co.
Pre-Parade Entertainment
10:30am: Majorettes
10:45am: Color Guard
10:50am: National Anthem by Goldie Lowney
11:00am: 4th of July Parade
Parade Announcer: Ken Olson
Grand Marshalls and Drivers: Dave & Elaine Benson with Dan Kingsley, Lonnie Lee and Connie Olson with Doug Kemppainen
After the Parade: Street Games with Christensen’s
After the Street Games: Sawdust Piles
12-8pm: Bouncy Houses (free)
1-4pm: Soap Box Derby on Main St, ages 12+
2pm: Pie Auction @ the Pavilion with the Hill City Majorettes
2pm: Bean Bag Tourney @ Knuckleheads
3-6pm: Seat Belt Convincer Safety Demonstration
7-11pm: Steele River Band @ Knuckleheads
7-11pm: Karaoke & DJ Bob Sapan @ Harry’s
DUSK: * * * Fireworks Show * * *
Friday, July 5
All Day: Vendors in Bear Park
12-8pm: Bouncy Houses (free)
1pm: Bean Bag Tourney @ Knuckleheads
2-5pm: Bingo @ the Fire Hall
5pm: Baseball @ Kaslow Field Marble Mallards vs. Hill City Allstars
7-10pm: White Sidewalls Street Dance @ Pavilion
8-11pm: Steele River Band @ Knuckleheads
Saturday, July 6
All day: Vendors in Bear Park
9am: Firecracker Volleyball Double Elim Tourney at Harry’s, 8 teams, $60/team, Contact Stormy: S_Merten@hotmail.com
11am: Flotilla Boat Parade (meet @ 10:45 in the north end bay). Contact Melissa 259-5184
1pm: Bean Bag Tourney @ Knuckleheads
8pm: Raffle Ticket Drawing @ Knuckleheads
8-11pm: Steele River Band @ Knuckleheads
Sunday, July 7
Noon: Old Settlers Picnic Potluck @ Swatara
After the Picnic: Old Timers Baseball game
Vendors: Bill Klennert at 218-398-1455
To volunteer: Sue Kaslow at 218-244-3422
To add an activity: Sue Kaslow at 218-244-3422
Raffle Tickets are available at Knuckleheads
THANK YOU to our financial donors and sponsors, volunteers and everyone who had a hand in making this 4th of July Celebration a success!
All activities are subject to change or cancel.
Dated June 12, 2024

Aitkin County Fair
2024-07-10 12:00 - 2024-07-13 19:00 | Aitkin County Fairgrounds, 632 Minnesota Avenue, Aitkin, MN, 56431

5th Annual United Way Fishing Tournament
2024-07-20 08:00 - 2024-07-21 18:00

STAY Walk, Run, & Rally
2024-07-20 08:30 - 13:00 | Aitkin County Fairgrounds, 632 Minnesota Avenue, Aitkin, MN, 56431
A Community Event to Prevent Suicide.

Aitkin Chamber Riverboat Days
2024-08-02 08:00 - 2024-08-04 17:00
Stay tuned for additional details

Aitkin Chamber Riverboat Scramble
2024-08-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf, 20441 MN-6, Deerwood
Stay tuned for details

Harvest Moon Brew Fest 2024- Save the Date
2024-09-07 15:00 - 18:00

2nd Aitkin Chamber Clay Shoot Tourney
2024-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Wealthwood Rod and Gun Club, 23573 420th Place, Aitkin, MN, 56431

Paddle Your Stress Away
2024-09-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Pine/Hickory Lakes Beach, Pine Hickory Lakes Parking Area, Aitkin, 56431

Aitkin Chamber of Commerce TASTE OF AITKIN
2024-10-09 17:00 - 20:00 | 40 Club Inn & Banquet Center, 960 2nd Street NW, Aitkin, 56431
Stay tuned for details.

Fire Safety Week: Open House at the Palisade Fire Department
2024-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Palisade Fire Department, 48052 Nature Ave, Palisade, MN 56469, Palisade, MN, 56469

2024 Aitkin Fish House Parade
2024-11-29 13:00 - 15:00

Christmas Ham Bingo
2024-12-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Rustic Trail, 204 Main Street, Palisade, MN, 56469
Swanson Park fundraiser. 12 chances to win a holiday ham. Fun for the whole family.

Palisade's MidWinter Festival
2025-02-01 10:00 - 22:00 | Palisade MN, 48052 Nature Ave, Palisade`, 56469
37th Annual MidWinter Festival, Main Street – Palisade, Minnesota with the traditional parade, outdoor games, food, vendors, and community dance.

St. Urho's Day Pancake Breakfast
2025-03-15 07:30 - 11:30 | Jacobson Community Center, 65534 Great River Rd, JACOBSON, MN, 55752-6639, United States

Easter Ham Bingo
2025-04-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Rustic Trail, 204 Main Street, Palisade, MN, 56469
Family-friendly bingo games with a chance to win a ham just before Easter. Net proceeds go to fund raise for Palisade’s Swanson Park rehabilitation. A very popular semi-annual event for Palisade & surrounding area family and friends. New this year: bucket raffle for chance to win one of 12 Easter baskets donated by local supporters.

2025 Healthy Land, Healthy Lake Expo
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:30 | Tulibee Tavern, 235 Main Street, Wahkon, MN, 56386, United States
Hosted by the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed Group, this free event features a robust lineup of exhibitors and guest speakers on a variety of topics such as water quality; clean lake initiatives; healthy habitat for fish, loons and wildlife; and steps you can take to conserve and preserve your land and shoreline.
To gear up for the Expo, you can pre-order discounted native plant kits from Minnesota Native Landscapes (MNL) from now until April 27 for pick up at the event. Regularly $114 each, the Shoreline Stabilization, Wetland Edge, Rain Garden, Shade Garden, Monarch Special, and Backyard Prairie kits are available for $94. To learn more about what each kit contains or to order, visit: https://mnlcorp.com/product/mllwg-preorder/

Memorial Day Dance
2025-05-24 19:00 - 23:00 | Jacobson Community Center, 65534 Great River Rd, JACOBSON, MN, 55752-6639, United States
Don’t miss out on this spring’s most unforgettable event!!
Experience the power of LIVE MUSIC at the Jacobson Community Center on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. $10 Admission
Featuring “Twist of Fate” playing rock, country, 70’s-today plus a whole new playlist!
Adult & NA Beverages, Snacks/Food available for purchase

Angie's Acres Open House
2025-07-02 12:00 - 2025-07-06 17:00 | Palisade MN, 48052 Nature Ave, Palisade`, 56469
2nd Annual Open House & Summer Stock Up Sale. July 5th Free picnic. Swanson Park fundraising by our Palisade neighbors.

Pizza Palooza Steet Dance
2025-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Rosallini’s Outdoor Dining/Bremer Bank parking lot, 101 Minnesota Ave N, Aitkin, MN, 56431, United States
DAC and Rosallini’s have joined forces and are hosting the Pizza Palooza Street Dance on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. The event is free to join! We will have the Aastonishing Sound and lights DJ, games to play, and amazing door prizes. There will be Rosallini’s pizza and beverages available for purchase.
The event is located in the Bremer Bank parking lot/Rosallini’s outdoor seating area.

Palisade's RiverFest
2025-08-09 | Palisade MN, 48052 Nature Ave, Palisade`, 56469
Annual tradition in Uptown Palisade. Parade, food, vendors, kids’ activities, cornhole tourney, live music, and so much more.

McGregor Wild Rice Days August 30
2025-08-30 08:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 | McGregor Chamber of Commerce

Hill City Community Night Out
2025-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Hill City, Hill City, MN
Free public event with food, fire truck rides, kids games, music, local community organizations informational tables. Come and enjoy a great evening with friends, neighbors, and family. All located on Lake Avenue in front of the pavilion in Hill City.

Palisade's 38th Annual MidWinter Festival
2026-02-07 10:00 - 22:00 | Palisade MN, 48052 Nature Ave, Palisade`, 56469
All day winter fun traditions, starting with a parade at noon and ending with a dance at 6 pm.

St. Urho’s Day Pancake Breakfast
2026-03-14 07:30 - 11:30 | Jacobson Community Center, 65534 Great River Rd, JACOBSON, MN, 55752-6639, United States
Join us at the Jacobson Community Center for breakfast honoring Finland’s patron saint, St. Urho’s.

St. Urho's Day Pancake Breakfast
2026-03-14 07:30 - 11:30 | Jacobson Community Center, 65534 Great River Rd, JACOBSON, MN, 55752-6639, United States
Don your purple and green to honor St. Urho, the legendary patron saint of Finland. The Jacobson Community Center will host their 44th Annual St. Urho’s Day Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 am to 11:30 am on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The Jacobson Community Center is located three miles south of State Highway 200 on Aitkin County Road 10 at 65534 Great River Road. The breakfast features our famous pancakes and sausages served with coffee, orange juice and, of course, grapes. Gluten free pancakes and takeout will be available upon request.
Funds raised are used to support the FREE Jacobson Community Center events.
Support for this event is provided by the Hill City Area Community Fund, Thrivent Financial, Hill City Lions, Mississippi Landing of Jacobson, Roadside Market of Hill City, Fred’s Meats of Goodland, and our many wonderful volunteers.
More information can be found at the Jacobson Community Center page on Facebook.

Summer Discovery Program
2026-06-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Jacobson Community Center, 65534 Great River Rd, JACOBSON, MN, 55752-6639, United States
Join us as we kick off our Summer Discovery Program with a unique animal encounter presented by Snake Discovery!
Participants will get to watch a salamander eat, debunk turtle myths, touch snakes and more!
Snake Discovery will bring a variety of animal friends which may include: a tiger salamander, 1-2 native turtles, 3-4 native snakes, and 2-4 exotic reptiles (just for fun!). A large boa constrictor might make an appearance too! If we have time after the program we’ll touch and hold the reptiles for a truly hands-on experience!
FREE EVENT

Palisade's RiverFest
2026-08-08 10:00 - 23:00 | Palisade MN, 48052 Nature Ave, Palisade`, 56469
Annual happening in Uptown Palisade. Parade, food, vendors, fun for kids, cornhole tourney, rubber duck race on the Mississippi, live music & so much more.
