Douglas County Community Calendar

Events for the Alexandria/Douglas County area

Alexandria family events

Lake Community Church Chili Cook-off

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Calling all chili lovers and culinary champions!

Get ready to heat things up at the annual Lake Community Church Chili Cookoff – the most sizzling event of the season! Whether you’re a seasoned spice master or a passionate home cook, this is your chance to showcase your signature recipe and compete for bragging rights and amazing prizes.

Join us for an evening of mouth-watering flavors, friendly competition, and community spirit as we gather to celebrate the art of chili-making. Bring your best pot, your boldest flavors, and your competitive fire – or just come hungry to sample incredible creations and vote on your favorite competitors.

Competition will be judged by all attenders in these categories:

-Most Unique
-Tongue Burner
-Best Overall
Winner of Best Overall will take home a brand new:
Ninja HyperHeat 8-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

Don’t miss out on the fun, the food, and the fellowship!

Annual Fall Festival

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Enjoy the rich colors of fall while exploring the park and trying a variety of activities. Come experience the park and the trails on your own or join us by participating in one of the many activities going on during the event. There will be something for the whole family.

– Campfires

– Yards Games

– Harvest Games- Apple on a string and tug of war, sack races, and more!

– Butter Making

– Fall Crafts

– Geocaching

– Bobbing for Apples- Apples on a String

Lake Carlos has been a lakeside gathering place for thousands of years, so come spend a great day around the lake, as so many before you have.

The event will be held at the Lakeview Group Camp this year. Please park in the large gravel parking lot at the end of the main paved park road.

This program is free of charge but a vehicle permit is required to enter the park. $7/day or $35/annual. Come explore the many activities for young and young at heart

***Due to poor weather this event may be canceled. Check back for updates or check the park web page.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Santa Days at Country Blossom Farm!

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Come see Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Farm! Tell Santa what’s on your wishlist and snap a picture with them!

We kindly ask that you bring a non perishable (and no expired)  food item as a donation to the local Outreach Food Shelf.

Santa Weekend Hours:

Saturday: 1pm-4pm

Sunday: 12pm-3pm

Our store & Bakery will be open 11am-5pm both days!