Douglas County Community Calendar

Events for the Alexandria/Douglas County area

Alexandria Area Events

Braintree Academy – Free Event for Families!

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Considering having your children learn from home? Join us at our free field trips for At-Home Learners! We will be in Alexandria on June 1.

Braintree is now registering students in Minnesota and we are celebrating with free events around the State of Minnesota! Come meet Braintree Academy and discover a different kind of tuition-free virtual public school. Unlike traditional online schools, Braintree partners with families to create a more personalized learning experience, giving parents more voice and choice in how their children learn, while still providing strong educational support.
-Personalized, flexible learning
-Certified teacher support
-Learning funds & curriculum resources
-A welcoming community for at-home learners
If you want the flexibility of learning at home without giving up support and guidance, we’d love to meet you at one of our upcoming FREE Minnesota field trips!

MN B.A.S.S. Nation Tournament of Champions – 50th Anniversary

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Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center will welcome more than 200 competitive fishing participants and their families for the 50th Annual 2026 Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation Tournament of Champions, August 5-7, on the Le Homme Dieu chain of lakes. Everyone is welcome to come and watch the excitement and check out the fish brought in by this group of anglers.

Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation (MNBN) is a member of the B.A.S.S. Nation, a global network of locally organized clubs whose members participate in and support a range of activities, including tournaments, conservation initiatives, and youth programs. One competitor, who qualifies through a rigorous series of local and regional tournaments and then the national championship, advances to bass fishing’s biggest stage, the Bassmaster Classic.

Anglers participating in this 3-day event have qualified through their local clubs to earn their spots. The first 2 days of the tournament will be fished by the full field of approximately 100 boats (200 anglers). Day 3 will be the top 25 boaters and non-boaters fishing for their spots in the Regionals and Nationals competitions.

The statewide Tournament of Champions partners with a local nonprofit each year to support and raise funds, with the annual donation ranging from $2,000 – $4,300. On Friday, August 7, members of the Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation will present the funds raised during the awards ceremony.

Retro Market @ Adler Ranch

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Event: Alexandria, MN Retro Market 2026
Dates: July 24–25, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Adler Ranch, 6001 County Road 42 NE, Alexandria, MN

Join us for the 2026 Retro Market at Adler Ranch — a two-day outdoor event celebrating all things Retro, antique, vintage, and nostalgic. Shop a curated selection of authentic antiques, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind vintage décor from top vendors across the region. Enjoy delicious food and full bar service from The Depot Smokehouse & Tavern, located inside Adler Ranch’s famous Grain Bin Bar. Free admission and parking, no pets please. Come for the treasures, stay for the atmosphere!