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THE NIGHT WE
LIGHT
Day After Thanksgiving
Please join with Bemidji, the day after
Thanksgiving, for the annual 'Night We Light' celebration. The
evening festivities begin with the First City of Lights parade,
followed by the countdown to lighting over one quarter of a million
lights on the trees at the waterfront and downtown buildings. An
appearance by Santa Claus, Sleigh Rides and sliding down the
Library Park hill (bring your own sled), add to the family
fun. Make this a traditional event for the whole family!
For more information, call 800-458-2223
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Madrigal Dinners
December
For the past 3 decades,
Bemidji State
University has recreated a 15th century English feast. Beautiful
costumes and exceptional singing blends with humorous skits - all performed while you
enjoy a delightful dinner. Reservations are recommended.
For more information, call 218-755-2915
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Santa Lucia Fest
December 13
Experience a traditional Scandinavian festival celebrated each December 13th.
the beginning of winter is marked by honoring Santa Lucia. The festival includes the
crown of candles procession followed by a customary breakfast.
For more information, call 218-751-8957
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Brrrrmidji
Polar Daze
January
This week long festival is filled with good eats, including the delicious "Taste
of Northern MN". There's lots of entertainment including snow sculptures,
concerts, and an old time winter carnival. Polar Daze features an unmatchable list
of winter sporting events that include: Golf on Ice,
Broomball, Turkey Bowling, 5 K
walk/run, hockey
tournaments, downhill ski races, snowboarding, snow shoeing,
bonspiels, & more!
For more information, call 800-458-2223
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Annual Logging Days
February
Return to the historic lumberjack era of the north for one glorious day. Watch
horse teams at work as you marvel at the ancient logging skills, performed just as they
were in the early years of logging using authentic equipment and harvesting methods.
Enjoy a pancake feed and loggers stew, horse-drawn sleigh rides, old-time music,
a parade of teams
and Tall
Timberjack Ceremony.
For more information, call 218-243-2231
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MN
Finlandia Ski Marathon
February
Termed "The Nordic Festival of the North," the Finlandia is a premier North
American ski event attracting over 600 national and international elite and citizen
skiers. 2006 marks the 25th year the race has been held on the scenic and challenging
trails that crisscross the Continental Divide
at Buena Vista. The event
schedule includes:
For information on
Finlandia, call 218-751-0041
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