Douglas County Community Calendar

Making memories last for a lifetime! The Douglas County Fair, since 1888, is a program of the Douglas County Agricultural Association. While being the 10th largest fair in Minnesota, it is also the best attended fair in the region. This year’s schedule is packed full of events, entertainment and food! So come out with your […]

Join Pro Staff for our August #MeetandTreat Ice Cream Hiring Event! Every Wednesday of the month of August from 9am - 3pm grab your favorite ice cream treat! There's an ice cream bar, ice cream sandwich, or drumstick with YOUR name on it! Come apply and meet the team!

Save the date The 58th Annual Pork Chop & Corn Jubilee will be Wednesday, August 16 from 11a.m. to 7p.m.

Our 55+ Driver Discount Prograsm courses are approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 65b.28. In order to receive the 10% automobile insurance discount, participants must first take the 8 hour course. A 4-hour refresher course can be taken every three years to maintain the discount. The Driver […]

Making memories last for a lifetime! The Douglas County Fair, since 1888, is a program of the Douglas County Agricultural Association. While being the 10th largest fair in Minnesota, it is also the best attended fair in the region. This year’s schedule is packed full of events, entertainment and food! So come out with your […]

Join us virtually for FREE at this co-hosted event by Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, and many other chambers from across the Midwest. The cyber threat landscape is rapidly evolving, and now is the time for individuals and businesses to learn about the latest threat intelligence, collaborate […]

Join us for our monthly Connect Groups! Network with other Alexandria Area Young Professionals in a casual environment. We look forward to seeing you there! Connect Groups are twice a month: Every 3rd Thursday from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Depot Smokehouse and Tavern Every 4th Thursday from 7:00 am – 8:00 am Common Ground […]

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents their summer concert series FREE every Thursday from May 25-August 24 on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn.

Join Copper Trail Brewing and host Amy Foxx from KIK FM & COOL 94.3 every Thursday night, 7-9 p.m., for Smart Alex Trivia! Weekly gift card prizes: $50 1st Place, $20 2nd Place, $10 3rd Place   RULES NO PHONES, TABLETS, OR COMPUTERS! Teams may have up to 8 people Kids may participate, but cannot […]

Eli has opened for major acts like Lorrie Morgan, Jesse Keith Whitley, Tyler Booth, Mickey and the Motorcars, and James Carothers (to name a few). In September 2021, Alger released his much-anticipated debut single “REDNEXICO” to country radio where it has since amassed over 180,000 streams and is being played on independent radio around the […]

Join the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for networking, prize drawings and all the latest news and announcements from local businesses. This Wake Up Alexandria event will be hosted by Minnesota Market (The Dashery and Yesterday's). $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the […]

Making memories last for a lifetime! The Douglas County Fair, since 1888, is a program of the Douglas County Agricultural Association. While being the 10th largest fair in Minnesota, it is also the best attended fair in the region. This year’s schedule is packed full of events, entertainment and food! So come out with your […]

Wooly Women is a group of 15 women who practice the traditional art of wool applique. This is an art that has been practiced for many years. Inspired by 19th century life, items such as wall hangings, table runners and decorative items, as well as useful things like bowls and cases have been created. This […]

Join 22 Northmen Brewing Co. for live music in the brewery every Friday from 6pm-9pm.

Making memories last for a lifetime! The Douglas County Fair, since 1888, is a program of the Douglas County Agricultural Association. While being the 10th largest fair in Minnesota, it is also the best attended fair in the region. This year’s schedule is packed full of events, entertainment and food! So come out with your […]

Join us for fun stories, songs, and crafts... all CAMPING themed!

Join us for live music in the winery tasting room every Saturday from 2pm-5pm.

Join Lakes Area Theatre for a fun night with two radio shows – My Favorite Husband and SuperPal. First up – a re-creation of the 1950’s radio show My Favorite Husband.  Confusion abounds with “thought you meant this but you really said this” style comedy. The second show is  SuperPal:  The Saving of the World […]

Dan writes about the human experience. The challenges, joys, heartaches and persistence of spirit.  He sings and plays acoustic, resophonic and electric guitar, piano, mandolin and harmonica in a soulful and bluesy style.  Sing Out Magazine says of Dan, “Dan Rumsey would have felt right at home in the 1960’s folk-blues scene.”   You can learn […]

The Douglas County Fair and Hubbard Radio (KIK-FM) are bringing Alexandria a chart rising country-rock artist for the Fair’s Country Concert in August 2023! This show will feature headliner, Jameson Rodgers. Performing his hits, “Some Girls”, “I’m on a Dirt Road”, “Midnight Daydream”, and Chart Topper, “Cold Beer Calling My Name” featuring Luke Combs, and […]

Join Lure Lakebar for $25 All You Can Eat! – Crawfish Boil: Crawfish, Corn, Potatoes, Andouille Sausage – Jalapeno Corn Bread – Cheddar Garlic Biscuits – Fried Catfish – Dirty Rice Live Music! – Jackson Burns from 12-3 pm – Andy Fischer from 4-7 pm $4 pounders & $7 hurricanes

Join us for an hour long yoga class with Yoga Borealis – guided by yoga instructor, Jen Frohne. Enjoy the beautiful, natural surroundings in the vineyard while opening your mind and body with yoga! After the class, enjoy your favorite glass of Carlos Creek wine OR a beer from 22 Northmen Brewing Co. (included in […]

Join us every Sunday for live music on the Carlos Creek Winery patio. If bad weather, music will be moved into our winery tasting room.

We are looking for 1st to 5th Graders interested in learning and improving golf FUNdamentals. Throughout the two-hour sessions, we will cover introductory topics over various aspects of the game while introducing correct golf etiquette. 🗓️ Four Sundays are Available: 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 & 8/20 ⌚ Time: 2pm to 4pm 💵 FREE, Online Registration is […]