Brooten's Bonanza Valley Days 2027!
BVD 2027: four nights/days of activities! July 8-11
The annual Bonanza Valley Days celebration in Brooten is coming next on July 8, 9, 10 and 11 in 2027! Spread the word and mark your calendars! The 2027 BVD grand parade starts at 1:30 p.m. in Brooten on Sunday, July 11, 2027.
Belgrade August Fest 2027!
Mark your calendars for the big weekend in Belgrade! August 12-15
The annual Belgrade August Fest is coming on August 12-15 (Thursday to Sunday) in the summer of 2027. The 2027 August Fest grand parade starts at 4 p.m. in Belgrade on Saturday, August 14.
October 9
Meat Raffle at Heidi's Bar in Sedan
The Terrace Mill Foundation will hold a meat raffle fundraiser at Heidi's Bar in Sedan on Friday, October 9. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m.
October 10
Elrosa Fire Department Steak Fry and raffle
The Elrosa Fire Department's fall steak fry and cash raffle fundraiser is coming on Saturday, October 10 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where they will be serving in the church's spacious basement. The steak fry, which includes a take-out option, runs from 4 to 8 p.m. The cash raffle starts at 8 p.m. Tickets for the steak fry are $20 per person. The address is 302 State Road, Elrosa, MN. (Cash raffle winners need not be present to win.)
October 10
Crow River Lutheran church fall supper and auction
Crow River Lutheran church, south of Belgrade on Highway 71, invites everyone to their fall soup and sandwich supper fundraiser with their always-entertaining live auction on Saturday, October 10. The supper will be served beginning at 4 p.m., and the live auction with Ziemer Auction Service begins at 7 p.m. sharp!
October 12
Brooten City Council meeting
The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, October 12 at 7 p.m. at the city hall meeting chambers in downtown Brooten. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting's agenda will be posted at the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper editor's blog on the weekend prior to the meeting; you can see that by clicking here: http://lifeinbonanzavalley.blogspot.com.
October 12
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting
The next Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting is on Monday, October 12 at 7 p.m. at the B-B-E high school media center in Belgrade. The meeting is open to the public.
October 13
Elrosa city council meeting
The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.
October 14
Sedan city council meeting
The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, October 14 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.
October 15
Elrosa city council meeting
The Auxiliary to Saboe-Leverson VFW Post, Belgrade, invites everyone to Carlson’s Pillow Cleaning Service on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Post Home in Belgrade. Pillows cleaned, deodorized, sanitized and fluffed. Including a Mobile unit! This brings same-day service while you wait! Custom-made NEW pillows and comforters for sale. Proceeds go to the VFW Auxiliary and are used for community projects and veterans and their families. Questions? Visit http://www.carlsonpillow.com – phone 320-212-5811.
October 16
Big Grove Lutheran church fall supper and auction
Big Grove Lutheran church of North Fork Township, invites everyone to their fall sandwich supper fundraiser with their always-entertaining live auction on Friday, October 16. The supper will be served beginning at 5 p.m., and the live auction with Ziemer Auction Service begins at 7 p.m. sharp! On the menu: Padua Pub's roast beef sandwiches, Calico beans, Rommegrot, macaroni salad, bars and beverages. The auction includes beautiful quilts, garden produce, crafts, gift baskets, baked goods and many other must-have items! Sponsored by Thrivent.
October 18
Chippewa Falls Lutheran church fall turkey dinner
Chippewa Falls in scenic, beautiful Terrace, invites everyone to their fall turkey dinner on Sunday, October 18. They are serving with dine-in and takeout options (drive-through) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a price of $15. Menu: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, squash, cranberries, dinner roll, apple and pumpkin dessert. Also, please come and enjoy the Craft and Bake Sale that takes place at the same time in the church basement. Supplemental funds provided by Thrivent.
October 19
Belgrade City Council meeting
The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, October 19 at 6 p.m. at the city hall meeting chambers in downtown Belgrade. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting's agenda will be posted at the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper editor's blog on the weekend prior to the meeting; you can see that by clicking here: http://lifeinbonanzavalley.blogspot.com.
October 25
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church fall supper
The St. Francis de Sales Catholic parish in Belgrade invites everyone to their fall sausage and pancake supper on Sunday, October 25. They are serving all-you-can-eat style at their Parish hall from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome! Dine-in or take-out. Price: adults $12, children ages 5 to 12 are $6, and children ages 4 and younger eat free. The church is located at 541 Martin Avenue in the heart of Belgrade.
November 7
Belgrade VFW Steak and Pork Chop feed
The Belgrade VFW will host their second Steak and Pork Chop feed of the season on Saturday, November 7. They are serving from 5 to 7:30 p.m., and a meat raffle will also be held, so bring your dollar bills! Come out and support a terrific, local organization.
November 8
Lutheran Free Spirits youth group fall turkey dinner
The Free Spirits youth group at Big Grove-Crow River-Grace Lutheran parish invites everyone to their fall turkey dinner, which is on Sunday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crow River Lutheran church in rural Belgrade. This is a free will donation event. On the menu: turkey, real mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, corn, bread, beverages and pie. Proceeds from this event will be used to purchase Christmas presents for local children in need and for youth mission trips. It is a Thrivent-sponsored event.
Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!
