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Leech Lake and Walker Area Events

The Leech Lake and Walker Area is the host to many exciting events that occur year-round. To see a listing of these events view our Leech Lake Calendar of Events. If you would like further information regarding a particular event, view the links below or call the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 218-547-1313 or 800-833-1118.

 

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Doe's Hunt Shopping Opener

November 9, 2024 – Doe Shopping Day.

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Great Pumpkin Giveaway
THE GREAT PUMPKIN IS HIDING IN WALKER! We reveal the latest clue every weekday morning…until it’s found. If you find it, you’ll win a great prize package from our sponsors Walker Bay Coffee Co., Portage Brewing Company, Christmas Point Wild Rice Co., Sunbeam and Company, TJ’s Floral & Design, Walker Home Center and Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce plus a Mall of America Family Fun Pack.
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Arts & Craft Fair

November 16 & 17, 2024

Walker Area Community Center

Information and registration

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Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights will return on November 29 & 30, 2025

https://www.facebook.com/festivaloflightswalker

 

 

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Farmer’s and Crafter’s Market

Thursdays & Saturdays June -September
2025

Guests can purchase vendor grown produce, specialty foods, consumables, crafts, jewelry & much more.

Shop Your Blues Away Walker Mn
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Shop your blues Away

January 25, 2025

February 22, 2025

March 29, 2025

April 26, 2025

Walker Bay Theatre
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Walker Bay Theater

This theater is dedicated to performing plays and musicals about MN and the Midwest.

 

 

 

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North Country Buyers Show

Annual Resort, Retail & Restaurant Buyers Show

February 20-21, 2025

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Crazy Dats. Shop and Eat Walker, Minnesota
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Crazy Days

June 26, 2025

July 31, 2025

August 7- 9, 2025

We’ve gone MAD with sales, discounts and clearances! Come join the fun.

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Spring Bike Fling

June 21, 2025

Join us for a fun day of Bike Riding – Enjoy the Leech Lake Area as you bike along our many paved trails.

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Leech Lake Walleye Tournament

May 30 & 31, 2025

Visit our new LLWT Website – New and updated rules

Need Accommodations?

Open to the public for registration – TBD

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Moondance Jam 33

July 17-20, 2024

National concerts on the main stage and regional shows on the Tiki and MDJ Saloon stages with camping available.

 

Walker Bay Live
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Walker Bay Live

Walker Bay Live is a weekly, non-profit, event series every Thursday somewhere in & around Walker, MN

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Fourth of July Celebration

Do not miss out on The Leech Lake Area Fourth of July.  An Old Fashioned Fourth of July.

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Leech Lake Regatta 51

August 10-12, 2024

Sail your boat around the beautiful Leech Lake.  No boat?  Enjoy watching all the beautiful sailboats.

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Leech Lake Block Party

August 2-3, 2025

Big Dig and Much More

 

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Bassmasters

Bassmaster open on Leech Lake. The Leech Lake Area is excited to welcome the Bassmaster Open to our truly beautiful lake.

August 14th – 16th, 2025

 

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Harvest Moon

September 21, 2024

Taste & Enjoy 150+ Craft Beers, Wines & Spirits then Vote for Your Favorite. Live Music, Contests, Great Food, Demos, Crafts & More!

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Ethnic Fest

September 13, 2025

A day of music, dance, food and craft from many cultures.  Visit Walker as our streets come alive with color.

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