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Taco Tuesday - All You Can Eat Tacos
Sunshine's is offering unlimited tacos along with a buy one, get one offer on all Clase Azul. Guests can eat as many tacos as they like and use the buy one, get one deal on all Clase Azul.
Sunshine's SummerhouseCragun's BBQ Dinner Cruise
Cragun’s BBQ Dinner Cruise blends smoke-kissed barbecue with wide-open Gull Lake views for a popular summer evening on the water. Guests can savor a hearty lineup featuring Carolina-style pulled pork, smokehouse sausages, campfire beans, Southern coleslaw, baked mac and cheese, and Martin’s potato rolls, then finish with s’mores-inspired chocolate and marshmallow bars that echo a lakeside campfire. Enjoy the scenery from the open upper deck or relax inside the main cabin while two full bars pour local draft beers, craft cocktails, and a curated selection of wines to pair with the meal. Suitable for celebrations with friends, a relaxed date night, or time with family, this cruise offers satisfying food, refreshing drinks, and a sunset setting on the lake. Beverages are not included in the ticket price.
Gull Lake CruisesRice Rodeo Bulls & Barrels
RICE RODEO BULLS & BARRELS presents a thrilling man versus beast showcase with high-energy action centered on bulls and barrels. Experience the intensity of true rodeo spirit as riders square off against powerful animals.
Crow Wing County FairgroundsTeam trivia at Jack Pine
Team trivia pairs with brews at Jack Pine Brewery. TriviaVanguard leads a game that blends friendly competition with easygoing fun and welcomes all ages. Multi-generational teams often have an edge on music and pop culture questions. Participants can enjoy the brewery's brews while they play.
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