Join the Alexandria Area Arts Association in City Park, on the banks of Lake Agnes and Lake Henry, for the premier art event of the summer! Art in the Park has been a staple for summer fun for over 40 years, offering guests the opportunity to shop tons of vendors for hand made arts and to enjoy numerous live music acts throughout the weekend. July 28-29th.
Located in Alexandria City Park, just off the Central Lakes Trail. Admission is always FREE!
Explore the Alexandria lakes area by bike! The Big Ole Bike Club is bringing a great weekend of bike rides and activities for cyclists and families….something for everyone no matter your skill level! Mountain Bike Rides, Races, Road and Gravel Time Trials, Bike Rodeo, Family-Friendly Games, Vintage Bike Ride, Drag Races, Guided Road, Gravel and Mountain Bike Rides around Alexandria’s beautiful scenery. More info and registration at www.bigolebikeclub.com/bikefestival
Come a day early for the Wine, Ale & Art Crawl Downtown!
Join the Alexandria Area Arts Association in City Park, on the banks of Lake Agnes and Lake Henry, for the premier art event of the summer! Art in the Park has been a staple for summer fun for over 40 years, offering guests the opportunity to shop tons of vendors for hand made arts and to enjoy numerous live music acts throughout the weekend. July 29-30th.
Located in Alexandria City Park, just off the Central Lakes Trail. Admission is always FREE!
Fun summer festival held on the banks of Lake Agnes, just north of Downtown Alexandria right on the Central Lakes Trail. Fill up on ribs, music and fun! This annual event features activities, food, beer garden and live entertainment. Also visit the Runstone Museum next door for their annual History Live! at Fort Alexandria.
Additional info can be found at www.awakethelakes.com or 320-808-5083
Celebrate the summer with Alexandria’s Summer Kick-Off event! Ole Oppe Fest features Memorial Weekend fun on the shores of Lake Agnes, just north of downtown right on the Central Lakes Trail. On top of many other activities and sales throughout the city including sidewalk sales in Downtown, Ole Oppe Fest will feature live music, food, activities, wing competition, beer garden and more!
Memorial Day Parade through beautiful Downtown Alexandria on Monday!
Full Schedule of Events: TBA
Bike MS TRAM is returning to west central MN in 2017 with much of the route on the Central Lakes Trail!
Join the ultimate Minnesota road trip! Bike MS: TRAM (The Ride Across Minnesota) is Minnesota’ greatest cycling vacation. Over 600 riders will travel through picturesque scenery and the rich history of central Minnesota, starting in Alexandria with overnight stops in Long Prairie, Wadena and Fergus Falls. Choose to ride a three-day weekend route or take on the full five days.
You’ll experience an incredible level of camaraderie as you embark on journey filled with laughter, excitement, support and a profound sense of accomplishment. Your participation will drive MS research forward faster, and deliver programs and services to those who face the challenges of MS every day.
