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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 Visit Bemidji 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 VVisitisit tthehe WWineryinery iinn tthehe WWoodsoods OurOur award-winning award-winning wines wines are are handcrafted handdccraftedted ffromrom tthehe ffruitsruits & bberrieserries ofof tthehe north.north. ART FAIR AT Stop in for a sip, take home a bottle. THE WINERY AAlsolso aavailablevailable aatt aarearea lliquoriquor sstorestores aandnd oonn oourur wwebsiteebsite ~ SAT. & SUN., forestedgewinery.com AUG. 21 & 22, ® 2021 Open May-Dec. 14 miles North of Akeley on Hwy. 64 • 25 miles South of Bemidji 218-224-3535 BEMIDJI SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 | 3 Harmony Food Co-op: Groceries, or full meals 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 CELEBRATE SUMMER! Beer • Wine • Liquor • Ice Our Everyday Low Prices would be specials at most other places. 3324 Bemidji Ave N. • (218) 751-3312 • www.northernliquor.com Bemidji’s Best Liquor Store Hours: 9:00 AM- 10:00 PM MON.- SAT., 11AM- 6PM SUN. 4 | SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 BEMIDJI Moondance — The Campin’ & Jammin’ Events of the Summer! 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.
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