Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Vacation Bible School is happening August 17th–19th, from 9:00 to 11:30 AM, at Church for the Harvest, for kids ages 4–12. Join us for three days filled with games, worship, Bible adventures, and BIG fun as we discover that God’s love is bigger than anything we can imagine! It’s […]
The Viking Speedway Beatdown Demo Derby returns to the Douglas County Fair on Wednesday, August 19, at 6 p.m. Watch drivers battle it out in stock big cars, compact rear-wheel drive and compact limited weld classes, plus autocross and youth autocross competitions. Expect an evening of high-impact action, flying mud and crashing cars. Admission: Adults […]
This hands‑on mini-camp introduces newcomers to the fundamentals of water‑bath canning through a classic favorite: pickles! Participants will explore safe canning practices, proper equipment use, brine preparation, and jar‑sealing techniques, gaining the confidence to preserve fresh produce at home. All supplies provided. (Pickles will sit overnight so pickup on Thursday afternoon is required) Cost: $25 […]
Experience a classic summer tradition at the Douglas County Fair in Alexandria, Aug. 19-22. Since 1888, the Douglas County Fair has brought generations together for four days of family-friendly fun in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country. Enjoy grandstand entertainment, midway rides and games, livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, agricultural displays, fair food favorites, live music, […]
Middle & High School Students Join us weekly for our After School Club Tuesdays (3-430pm) are for Middle Schoolers and Thursdays are for High Schoolers (3-430pm) We meet at the Youth for Christ Youth Center 911 state highway 29 North Alexandria Contact us with any questions 320.270.1370.
Shop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables, including beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, fresh herbs, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers, along with locally sourced elk, lamb, beef, pork, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods. Whether […]
We are only open summer seasonally serving our very popular sourdough, wood-fired pizzas! Come enjoy our unique and beautiful vineyard setting with a glass of wine made from here, beer from a local brewery, cheese boards, pizza, and ice cream scooped out of an ice cream truck! We also have hiking trails on the property. […]
Put your trivia skills to the test every Thursday from 6–8 PM at Copper Trail Brewing Company with Smart Alex Trivia! Compete with friends, family, or coworkers for fun, prizes, and bragging rights. Top scoring teams win gift cards: $50 for 1st place, $20 for 2nd, and $10 for 3rd. Best part? It’s FREE to […]
The Big Air ATV Tour brings high-flying action to the Douglas County Fair on Thursday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m. Watch professional ATV and motorcycle riders perform gravity-defying jumps, freestyle tricks and stunt demonstrations in an action-packed live show. With 380-pound machines soaring across ramps set 75 feet apart, the Big Air ATV Tour delivers […]
The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents the Summer Concert Series on the Courthouse Lawn in Alexandria Minnesota. These weekly musical concerts run from late May through August. Red Willow Arts Coalition is proud to promote and support the Arts in Central Minnesota! The courthouse lawn concerts have become one of the areas most popular […]
