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Nature Discovery Table: Marvelous Mollusks
Explore a nature discovery table with a rotating weekly theme. Examine animal skulls, feathers, furs, rocks, and insects up close while engaging your senses and learning about the natural world. This session focuses on mollusks, highlighting these soft-bodied, sometimes slimy creatures and the surprises they hold. Meet at the start of the trail that leads to the Visitor Center. If it rains, look for the table inside the Visitor Center. All vehicles entering the park must display a valid Minnesota State Park vehicle permit, available for $7 per day or $35 for a year.
Lake Bemidji State ParkMy Famous Friends RETURN to Sunset Cove Resort in Cass Lake Friday, June 19th! 7:00 - 10:00
Dan Dryden and Wally Joseph bring My Famous Friends back to Sunset Cove Resort in Cass Lake for a set packed with rock and singalong favorites. Wally, formerly with Skywínd, Crash Anthem and Echo Effect, performs on acoustic guitar with lead and backing vocals. Dan, whose past credits include Fozzy, Stuck Mojo, Sick Speed, The Black Mollys, Hairball, Slow Children and The New Black 7, plays bass and shares lead and backing vocals. Expect covers spanning The Beatles, Cheap Trick, Foo Fighters, Billy Joel, Eve 6, Gavin DeGraw, Pearl Jam, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Queen, Weezer, Bon Jovi, Seether and more.
Sunset Cove ResortLeech Lake Days Contest Powwow
Leech Lake Days Contest Powwow will be held at the Leech Lake Veteran's Memorial Grounds. MCs are Dave Northbird Sr. of Cass Lake MN and Jonathan Windyboy of the Chippewa Cree, Rocky Boy MT. Host Drums are Old Crossing of Red Lake MN, recognized as the 2025 Singing Champions, and Cozad from the Kiowa Nation, OK. Head Singing Judge, Head Women’s Dance Judge, and Head Men’s Dance Judge are TBD. Arena Directors are Shorty Crawford SWO/Leech Lake and TBD. Specials and recreation are TBD. Activities span multiple days with flag raisings, registration periods, and grand entries, with multiple sessions on Saturday. The singing contest awards $10,000 for first place, $8,000 for second, $5,000 for third, and $3,000 for fourth. Dance contests include Men’s Golden Age 55+ combined and Women’s Golden Age 55+ combined, each awarding $1,000 for first, $800 for second, $600 for third, and $400 for fourth. Senior Men 35–54 in Traditional, Grass, and Fancy, and Senior Women 35–54 in Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy, each offer the same $1,000, $800, $600, and $400 payouts. Junior Men 18–34 in Traditional, Grass, and Fancy, and Junior Women 18–34 in Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy, also award $1,000, $800, $600, and $400. Teen Boys 13–17 in Traditional, Grass, and Fancy, and Teen Girls 13–17 in Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy, offer $600 for first, $400 for second, $200 for third, and $80 for fourth. Junior Boys 7–12 in Traditional, Grass, and Fancy, and Junior Girls 7–12 in Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy, provide $400 for first, $200 for second, $80 for third, and $50 for fourth. Tiny tots will be paid each session. Notice for dancers: registration is either for day pay or for contest, and dancers cannot do both. All contest and day pay dancers must be in each grand entry.
Leech Lake Veteran's Memorial GroundsFruity Bowls @ myBemidji
Fruity Bowls Food Truck is serving acai smoothie bowls at myBemidji, offering a refreshing option for a range of dietary preferences. The bowls are made without gluten, dairy, soy, or artificial dyes. They are vegan, with the exception of honey.
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