Perhaps taking on the advice of Jim Morrison in Wayne's World, "If you book them, they will come"…read moreThe Story goes, a family in desperate need of promoting their riding staples business comes up with the idea of hosting local regional bands in 1992. Fast forward to 2014 - It has grown to be known around the country as the largest Rock Fest and "THE BEST CLASSIC ROCK FESTIVAL in the country." Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Blondie, Judas Priest, Poison, Styx, KISS, Skid Row, Kid Rock, Halestorm, DIO, Jonny Lang, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Soul Asylum, Alice Cooper, Black Valentine, The Allman Brothers, Meat Loaf, Foreigner, The Beach Boys, Mickey Thomas and Slash, to name a few have all performed here. It has now grown to 3 days. Few festivals offer the full experience of literally "getting away" and the Moondance Jam offers that as early as Wednesday (You will need a 4 day camping pass) while you enjoy not just the beauty of Leech Lake and Chippewa National Forest but 300 acres of camping and facilities. There are food stands, lawn chair seats (Bring your own), VIP seating and General Admission area, which is really great, you get to roam the entire concert area. There have been many, many more upgrades to the festival from new stages, new lighting to new sound system, from what I have heard. I have not been here since 2002, when I came to see the GREATEST voice in Rock N' Roll history - Mr. Ronnie James Dio and his band DIO. A petite 5-4-inch sorcerer with a dynamo voice, who prowled around the stages like a miniature feline titan, singing his heart out with ferocity and precision of the finest hard rock melodies unmatched by any other rocker. And the dude was 60 years old in 2002. If there is a Rock-N-Roll heaven, then its got one helluva lead singer. Good Bye Ronnie - Raising the Metal Horns to salute ya.

Ive been going to this since I was a little girl. unfortunately have to say it really has gone down…read morehill. My mom is full Norwegian so she loves to go to the lutheran church right in town where they are selling homemade Lefsah but you have to get there early!! they go out fast. The line for beans goes at a decent pace but you could be standing there for about 15 min. the beans were okay but have to say this year ... a let down. i felt like something was missing either sweetness or just some more salt or even some bbq just something. They do give a good amount for it being free so it really cant hurt you to try out!! The vendors as well though have really gone down hill there used to be so many and now its subpar.

"July 18, 6 pm Burying of the Beans Ceremony. The beans, prepared by secret recipe behind locked…read moredoors, are buried in huge cast iron kettles and cooked over a wood fire for 24 hours. Join us for this special ceremony. July 9, 11:30 am The bean pots are raised and volunteers serve a delicious bowl of beans, bun and lemonade to thousands of attendees. July 10 & 11, 9-4 Craft Fair along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Over 100 booths!" A festival about beans... word...

The town of Vining celebrates their town days with WATERMELON!…read more FREE WATERMELON! & a craft fair, live polka, & small petting zoo for kids that sometimes features free kittens or puppies. It sounds weird, but it is is fun! & street food: Hot Dogs & Pig wings! & be sure to check out sculpture gardens in Vining & the Purple Palace for the best fried chicken you have ever tasted!

Rural Minnesota offers a lot of things: fishing, farming, sports, but most people don't think of…read moreculture. The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has provided not just culture, but some entertainment as well. The Cultural Center acts as a gallery for artists (both local and from far away), a concert venue, and they host the yearly "Great American Think Off" which is not just a couple of days of philosophical debates, but there is also a parade and street dance that accompany the festivities. I was recently up there, and although I didn't get to check out the gallery, I was able to listen to the reggae band concert that they hosted. If you're in rural Minnesota, and are looking for something interesting to do-give the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center a try.

*Review of buffet only* Price of buffet definitely off…read moreputting. Nearly $30 a person. Salad bar has lettuce, baby carrots, celery sticks, shredded cheese, black olives, cucumbers, abs grape tomatoes. Ranch dressing is a tub of Kraft ranch. Gross. Salad bar also cones with soup, and it was ok. Wild rice was the option but there was very little chicken and even less wild rice. Was mainly heavy cream base. Will not be returning. Staff was extremely friendly!

This is a big busy casino. A little outdated but not bad. The hotel room was nice and I no issues…read morewith it.

Great little hideaway in the woods! Beautiful pieces! Owner is very personable. Worth the drive for…read moresure.

I was in Vergas and found a small selection of Lost Highway Pottery at Natalie's Serendipity store…read more They had a 25% one item sale during Maple Syrup Festival. The business is about 6 miles from town. The drive had deer out and about from the woods. So that was cool. I found a blue and green small bowl. They have basic type colors and nothing vivid. There are cups, bowls, plates, bowls and strainer type bowls. The guy said to call as he is out fishing a lot. Review 58 in 2023.

Wonderful little art gallery in the heart of downtown Bemidji. One of my favorite spots to visit…read more Truly classy.

Wow they have a Rembrandt now. Get over there and see it. Sweet collections. And a fine gift shop…read morewith quality stuff.