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Bemidji's
statue of Paul Bunyan,erected
for the
1937 Winter Carnival, has been
steadfastly greeting visitors ever since.
While, not the only Paul Bunyan roadside
attraction in the nation,
Bemidji's statue
is the oldest and was placed on the
National Register of Historic Places in
1988.
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Year of the Legend Themed Events
On January 20, 2012, Bemidji's Mayor read
a Proclamation designating 2012 as
the
Year of the Legend.
Many organizations are planning their
festivals and events with the Paul Bunyan
theme.
GO PLAID
WEDNESDAY
Every Wednesday
thoroughout the year, area residents are
showing their community spirit by donning
red and black plaid
* Cookie Decorating
The third Saturday of each month,
throughout 2012, the Cabin Coffeehouse &
Cafe is hosting a Paul Bunyan Cookie
Decorating activity.
2:30-4:30
pm 217 Third St NW
$3 per
person to decorate one Paul, one Babe, and
4 other cookies of the month.
* Paul Bunyan Look-a-like Contest -
July 14
Beltrami County Relay
For Life is including a Paul
Bunyan Look-a-Like Contest.
Prize
Catagories: Most Like Statue- all ages
Most Creative-12 yrs-adult
- under 12 yrs
- Infant/Toddler 0-4 yr
* 'Paul
Bunyan the Musical'
Production - Aug 9-11
Theater
production follows Paul from his childhood
to life as a lumberjack and the exploits
with his friends.
Click here for Event
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