BEMIDJI JAYCEES WATER CARNIVAL
JULY 1-5, 2021
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The 76
th
annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival takes place on the shore of Lake Bemidji. This annual event includes kids events, carnival and midway, food, entertainment, grand parade, and of course fireworks.
BLUE OX MARATHON
OCTOBER 8-9, 2021
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The Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon in October offers several races for those looking to run their first, farthest, or fastest race. The events include a 26K lake loop marathon, a half-plus, a 13.1-mile half marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and a 1K kids' race. The marathon course includes a trip around Lake Bemidji.
FIRST CITY OF LIGHTS
NOVEMBER 26. 2021
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Kick off the holiday season with the 25th Annual Night We Light Parade and Celebration. where over 350,000 lights will be illuminated until mid February located in Paul Bunyan Park, Downtown Bemidji and Bemidji Southshore. Featuring displays at Paul Bunyan's Christmas Tree, Fountain of Hope and Salute to Heroes.
MINNESOTA FINLANDIA SKI MARATHON
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
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Due to Covid19 the 2021 Minnesota Finlandia will be a community ski day. The Minnesota Finlandia trail will be groomed for skiing. Just come out and ski as far as you want. There will be no registrations, no bibs, no food stops, and no awards.
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
AUGUST 4-7, 2021
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The Dragon Boat Festival, held the first weekend in August, draws thousands to the waterfront each year. Each Dragon Boat team consists of 20 paddlers, a steersperson, and a drummer. The race runs 450-500 meters in length with teams racing every twelve minutes. The festivities begin Friday with a Parade of Teams opening ceremony and sprint races. Saturday is a full day of racing, music, kids' activities, awards, and closing ceremonies. Each night, the Dragon's Den features live music and dancing.
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