Brooten's Bonanza Valley Days 2026!
BVD 2026: four nights/days of activities!
The annual Bonanza Valley Days celebration in Brooten is coming next on July 9, 10, 11 and 12 in 2026! Spread the word and mark your calendars! The 2026 BVD grand parade starts at 1:30 p.m. in Brooten on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
August 7, 8, 9, 10 2025
Belgrade August Fest
The Belgrade August Fest celebration runs on August 7,8,9 and 10. Additional details are forthcoming. The FULL schedule for August Fest was published in the July 24 and July 31 issues of the Bonanza Valley Voice print edition. It will also be printed in the August 7 issue in color ink.
August 12, 2025
Elrosa city council meeting
The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.
August 13, 2025
Sedan city council meeting
The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.
August 14, 2025
Brooten Farmers Market season continues!
ANNOUNCEMENT: the Brooten Farmers Market, which is still seeking vendors to join, will hold their 8th session of the 2025 season on Thursday, August 14 at the city park - under the trees! (*RAIN or SHINE! Shelter and gazebo in use if it's raining.) The Brooten Farmers Market runs from 4 to 7 p.m., and it continues on Thursdays through July, August and into September. Additional information is forthcoming in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. Please pass the word to your friends and family to come to Brooten on Thursday nights!
August 17, 2025
NLLHA log church annual anniversary celebration
This event is coming to Arctander Township at the Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association log church museum complex on Sunday, August 17. Additional details in The Voice and also their website: https://www.oldlogchurch.org.
August 18, 2025
Belgrade City Council meeting
The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 18, 2025 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.
August 18, 2025
Stearns County Farmers Union convention
The Stearns County Farmers Union convention will be held on Monday, August 18 at 7 p.m. at the Greenwald Pub. As a grassroots policy organization, the Farmers Union county convention meeting is an opportunity for those interested in the future and success of rural Minnesota and agriculture and food production to gather, build community and bring forth resolutions that guide the work of the Farmers Union organization. Guest speakers include: State Senator Aric Putnam, State Representative Paul Anderson, MFU President Gary Wertish, MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl. A burger bar will be provided. Questions? Contact Stearns County Farmers Union president Mike Orbeck at 320-493-2615.
August 24, 2025
Multi-Parish Lutheran Joint Worship in the Park with Cedar Creek Gospel Band
The parishes of Big Grove/Crow River/Grace Lutheran and West Lake Johanna/Trinity Lutheran of Belgrade and Brooten invite everyone to their outdoor worship service on Sunday, August 24 at the Brooten city park. The Cedar Creek Gospel Band will perform live music throughout the worship. All are welcome!
August 25, 2025
Brooten City Council meeting
The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 25 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.
August 26, 2025
Elrosa Senior Citizens Bologna Daze
The Elrosa Senior Citizens invite everyone to their Bologna Daze fundraiser, which will be held for the fourth time of the 2025 season on Tuesday, August 26 at the Elrosa Bar and Lounge. They will be serving from 5 to 7:30 p.m., and the All-You-Can-Eat price is just $11! Additional details will be in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper.
September 4, 2025
Belgrade VFW Auxiliary Blood Drive
The Belgrade VFW Auxiliary will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, September 4 at the St. Francis de Sales Parish Center (540 Martin Avenue) in Belgrade from 12 to 6 p.m. Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Belgrade to schedule an appointment.
September 5 and 6, 2025
Monson Lake Opry Festival in rural Sunburg
The Monson Lake Opry Festival is coming on Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6 in rural Sunburg, Hayes Township in eastern Swift County. (Address: 225 170th Avenue N.E., Sunburg) Playing Friday is Little Texas and the Bellamy Brothers plus Kentucky Thunder. On Saturday, Kentucky Thunder will play again. Also playing Saturday: Ben Haggard, Joshua Hedley and Pam Tillis (headliner). Gates open at 3 p.m. on both days, and camping is available by calling or texting Brad at 320-314-2066. Everyone is encouraged to pre-order tickets as early as possible, and you can do that at https://www.eventbrite.com. Tickets are also on sale at Dreamwood Cabinets, Brinks Beer Joint in Swift Falls and Fauskee Oil in Brooten.
September 7
Trinity Lutheran Fall Festival in Grove Lake
The Fall Festival is coming on Sunday, September 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grove Lake, located at 20129 County Road 39, rural Glenwood, south of the village of Grove Lake. They serve from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - more details to follow in The Voice!
September 13, 2025
Belgrade High School Class of 1970 reunion
Save the date! The Belgrade Class of 1970 will celebrate their 55th year class reunion on Saturday, September 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Belgrade V.F.W. More details to follow this summer, please spread the word.
September 21, 2025
SIXTH annual Harvest Fest at Rustic Designs Flower Farm
What day is fall harvest fest? Sunday September 21, 2025; What time is harvest fest? 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. How should I dress? Dress for the weather with good walking shoes! Are there restrooms? Yes, one restroom in the farm store and a outdoor port a pot. Is there food? Yes, we have vendors offering coffee and water to snacks and meal options. What vendors are there? Yes, we have a full list coming soon! What to expect? Walk the grounds, check out the craft vendors, eat some food, walk the flower field, cut some flowers, check out the farm store, and take lots of photos! Parking attendants will be working the parking areas. Come and spend the day!
September 21, 2025
East Norway Lake Lutheran church 150th anniversary
The East Norway Lake Lutheran church will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding (1875) with a celebration including a special worship and meal on Sunday, September 21. Additional details to follow in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper.
September 28, 2025
First Lutheran Church of Norway Lake meatball dinner
The First Lutheran Church of Norway Lake in rural New London will host their fall meatball dinner on Sunday, September 28. Additional details to follow in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper.
Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!
