A Destination City Excited for Summer 2021
Advertising Supplement to the Grand Forks Herald, Bemidji Saturday, June 5th, 2021
A destination city excited for summer 2021
et ready to explore and go one Mississippi just 26 miles southwest of step further when you discover Bemidji at Itasca State Park. There, you GBemidji, the first city on the Mis- can walk across the source of the riv- sissippi. Set in the center of northern er. The Park offers something for ev- Minnesota, relax and enjoy urban life in eryone from bicycle and Pontoon rent- the country setting where you can see als to educational opportunities. Lake fine art, enjoy incredible dining options Itasca and its park offers the perfect af- and experience over 400 lakes within a ternoon excursion when you plan your 25-mile radius of the city. stay in Bemidji. Bemidji is a summer destination that After a year off from the pandemic, comes alive during the 15th Annual enjoy a night of camping in the Chippe- ranks #1 in a few key attractions. Start- Bemidji is excited to bring back summer Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival Au- wa National Forest. ing with one of the most photographed celebrations and events are what Bemi- gust 4th through the 7th. It’s not just When you plan your trip to the Be- roadside attractions in Minnesota: the dji is known for. Starting with the 77th about Dragon Boat racing: festival ac- midji area, you’ll find that you can per- statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival, tivities include great food, music, kids’ sonalize your lodging options. Wheth- Blue Ox which have called the shores which runs from June 30th-July 5th, er you stay at one of our nine beautiful of Lake Bemidji home since 1937. Paul 2021. This 4th of July celebration in- activities, a parade of teams, cultural performances, camaraderie, and much hotels or one of our unique resorts, we is 18 feet tall and he weighs two-and-a- cludes carnival rides, games, food ven- can guarantee that you’ll want to come more all along the shores of beautiful half tons. Babe was added next to Paul dors, a water ski show, parades and the back for more. You can plan a stay in a in 1939. He weighs five tons and his largest fireworks display in northern Lake Bemidji. treehouse cabin at Kohl’s Resort or rent horns have a span of 14 feet. Minnesota. Bemidji also offers a large Bemidji also offers access to solace. a cabin on the shores of Lake Bemidji at Another reason to visit Bemidji is be- Art-in-the-Park event in mid-July, fea- It’s where you can be one with nature Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge. cause it is the first city on the Mississip- turing artists from all over the Mid- in the “Lost 40,” or go for a hike at the pi. You can find the start of the mighty west. The spirit of competition also Lake Bemidji State Park Bog Walk or BEMIDJI: Page 5 2 | SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 BEMIDJI
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Visit Bemidji Submitted photos Whether you are staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton or the Doubletree by Hilton our properties offer something for everyone. Separated by the Green Mill restaurant and bar we have it all. Relax on the lakefront Bemidji patios or get active and rent a kayak, paddle board, or our newest addition the water tricycle. Visit Bemidji
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Welcome to Bemidji! No matter where meal and palate, from breakfast burritosrritos you’re from or how long you’re here, the to take-and-bake pizzas. Enjoy lunchh oout-ut- First City on the Mississippi is lucky to side on our pergola patio and watchch tthehe have you. We have a fantastic local arts butterflies and bees frolic in our pollina-ollina- scene, an internationally known state tor garden or take it to go on a park bbenchench university, and, of course, the natural by the lake and wave to Paul and Babe.abe. splendor of the Minnesota Northwoods. If you’re up for a day, a weekend,nd, aallll As Bemidji’s only downtown full-service summer or all year, there’s no end ooff fun grocery store, we here at Harmony Food things to do, and Harmony Co-op is dde-e- Co-op want to welcome you to our beau- lighted to help you with all of them.. Rent tiful city and do everything we can to a canoe at Diamond Point Park andnd see help you have the best summer possible! downtown from a new angle. Try a state Whether you’re visiting to take in the park staycation and have a camp-p- sights or heading out of town, there’s ing adventure without leaving town.n. nothing like local. Pick up some local Pack a picnic lunch and check out honey or maple syrup and enjoy a slice our area network of bike trails. Go of Bramble Bee Bread (baked right here fishing and catch your own dinner,, at Harmony!) and fresh fruit or veg- then grill them right there on thee gies from one of our many local farmers. shore (or throw them back and getet Create your own gift box of local good- a pizza). There’s rollerblading aroundund ies (like wild fruit jams and syrups with the lake, checking out the ladyslippersppers wild rice pancake mix from Red Lake Na- on the Bog Walk at the state park, jump-ump- tion Foods and a pound of Alakef coffee) ing off the end of docks to cool offff an andd and take a little piece of Bemidji with you warming up around bonfires. WWe’ree’re wherever you go. lucky to live here, we’re lucky to havehave Sure, we’re a full-service grocery store, so many great new visitors every year,ear, but we’re here for you when you don’t and we can’t wait to share our lovee of feel like cooking, too. Our Good Food Bemidji with you! Deli has housemade delights for every -Submitted by Harmony Food
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The events of the summer are held Pre-Tastings on Friday night are host- right here in the Leech Lake/Chippewa ed at participating restaurants in and National Forest Area near Walker, Min- around the Walker/Leech Lake Area. nesota. Reconnect for some Moondance Make plans with your friends to stay the Jammin time and come celebrate the weekend in our campgrounds or stay at chance to just be YOU again! one of our nice hotels or resorts close by. First start out by celebrating 15 years of country music at Moondance Jam- The Festival That Puts You Up Front min’ Country Fest, June 17-19. The Moondance Jam began as a classic “biggest little country fest around” is a rock festival with open festival seating three-day festival with Midland, Lau- for all general admission ticket holders ren Alaina, Neal McCoy, Tyler Farr, Jo and continues that tradition today, three Dee Messina as the start of a great line- decades later! All ticket holders at Moon- up of country performers. And also the dance have equal opportunity to get up 10th annual Moondance Softball Tour- to the front of the stage or sit back on nament will be held during this festi- the lawn seating area. Concert goers who val. Get your team together, play a lit- wish to bring in a lawn chair need to pur- tle ball and listen to a lot of great music. chase a chair tag. Tags are available at the Cash and Prizes will be awarded to the gate for $25. Lawn chair seating spots top teams along with a team beer drink- are given on a daily first-come, first- ing trophy! served basis. The only way to “reserve” Next join us for the biggest Rock Fes- of the great bands. This year as our BIG But don’t let the fun stop there! Join a spot in the lawn chair seating area is tival in Minnesota, Moondance Jam 30, festival events of the summer are com- us for, “Fall in Northern Minnesota” at to get to the concert area early each day, July 22-24, 2021. With over 50 bands on ing to a close be sure to follow us into our 8th Annual Harvest Moon Festival, chairs must be taken out nightly. Acces- 4 stages and 4 great days of music and 2022 as we will be bringing in smaller Saturday, September 18th. Taste a vari- sible seating is available in the concert rockin’, which includes Pre-Jam Wednes- but more events throughout the summer ety of unique beers, wine, spirits and de- area with gate personnel and security day night! Cheap Trick, Halestorm, Todd along with seasonal camping! We’re hop- licious food pairings plus lots of adult available for on-hand assistance. Rundgren, Don Felder, Grand Funk Rail- ing to see many of you coming back time fun! End the evening with some great road, Night Ranger are just the beginning after time, right here at Moondance!! bands and dancing in the MDJ Saloon. MOONDANCE: Page 5 PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE Planning for a vacation requires selecting a destination, making reservations For more information on why including us in your plans makes a and packing your bags. There is another area of life that requires good difference for you and for others, please call or email us. We are planning - your estate plan. A good estate plan can ensure you are prepared happy to help! Ask for our free tools to assist you in your planning. for the future, so that you have what you need when you need it. The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has been serving Include our organization in your plans and we’ll help you chart a course the Northwest region since 1986. We invest resources, for your future that supports our work while benefiting you and your loved facilitate collaboration, and promote philanthropy to ones. make the region a better place to live and work. Making a future gift to us as part of your estate plan: We have provided assistance and delivered • Costs you nothing today. services resulting in millions of dollars • May save federal estate taxes. in local philanthropy being funneled • Is flexible. back to local organizations • Might free more assets for your family due to tax savings. that help us achieve our • Enables you to leave a legacy that will make a mission. difference and be appreciated forever.
218-759-2057 201 3rd St. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 $VKOH\-RKQVRQ6HQLRU'HYHORSPHQW2ႈFHU [email protected] 'DZQ*DQMH6HQLRU'HYHORSPHQW2ႈFHU [email protected] BEMIDJI SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 | 5 BEMIDJI MOONDANCE us for one of our many toasts to Bill. Billy B’s overlooks the whole fair- From Page 1 From Page 4 grounds right on down to the Nation- al Stage. Billy B’s has free beer and wine Locations offer amenities such as wa- Moondance has four different bars tasting at 1:00 pm on Friday hosted by tercraft rentals, dining, and access to with various specials throughout the Craig Gilbertson, our Harvest Moon personalized adventures. Bemidji is also Jam. The Lazy Moon Bar & Grill features Festival organizer, and a beer pong tour- home to amazing stories through its his- a full food and bar menu, a Breakfast nament starting at noon on Saturday. tory. Bemidji is set in the heart of Native Buffet and Bloody Mary Bar open Thurs- American culture and is proud to have day–Saturday 9:00 am until noon. The Moondance Camping Contest its Native American heritage on display The Moondance camping contest pre- throughout the city. bar/restaurant stays open until 11:00 Bemidji is rich with arts and culture. pm serving food until 9:30 pm. Off sale lims are on Thursday afternoon, with the Whether it is visual, or the perform- beer and liquor throughout the festival finals on Friday afternoon, in the camp- ing arts, Bemidji has art on display ev- and acoustic entertainment starting at grounds. It’s a lot of fun and the top two erywhere you look. The most obvious is 11:00 am. Relax and dine in our large campsites will win Backstage Bar passes! when you walk around downtown Bem- screened-in deck overlooking the back- idji and see massive works of art on dis- stage, keep your eyes peeled-odds are fa- Tickets • Camping • Location play as part of the Bemidji Sculpture vorable for band sightings. Order online at MoondanceEvents. Walk. Bemidji is also home to the Water The MDJ Saloon and outdoor Tiki Bar net or by calling Renee at 218-836-1055. Art Center which showcases work from (just outside the Lazy Moon Bar & Grill) Events should be reserved early for best artists from around the world. If you en- Visit Bemidji have some of the biggest regional and selection. The festival grounds are locat- joy stage productions, you can take in a distance. You can find food from all over tribute bands at the Jam with entertain- ed 6.5 miles east of Walker, 7050 39th show at the Paul Bunyan Playhouse at the world, such as fine Italian dining at the historic Chief Theater in downtown ment starting early afternoon and play- Ave. NW, Walker, MN. Tutto Bene, the best in Thai food at Tara, ing into the evening. The Tiki Bar is the No other large festivals provide the Bemidji. an upscale breakfast at Red Stu, or an only place where you can get yummy down-home friendly feel of Moondance. The playhouse is the oldest, profes- all-American meal at Bar 209. Bemidji sional summer stock company in Min- Brewing, also located in historic down- tropical blended drinks. We are family owned and take great nesota, and draws actors from across town, features many different beers but Billy B’s, the Home of the Lem- pride in how we treat our customers. the state, region, and country. While in is known for its award-winning German on Drop, built in honor of the late Bill The fans become a part of our extended downtown Bemidji you can check out our Blonde Beer. Bieloh, founder of Moondance, is defi- Moondance Family! great food district — all within walking -Submitted by Visit Bemidji nitely the place to be! Come in and join -Submitted by Moondance Jam 6 | SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 BEMIDJI Need a change of scenery? Relocate to Bemidji, Minn.
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