Brooten's Bonanza Valley Days 2025!
BVD 2025: four nights/days of activities!
The annual Bonanza Valley Days celebration in Brooten is coming on July 10, 11, 12 and 13 in 2025! Spread the word and mark your calendars! The BVD grand parade starts at 1:30 p.m. in Brooten on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
July 3, 2025
Brooten Farmers Market season continues!
ANNOUNCEMENT: the Brooten Farmers Market, which is still seeking vendors to join, will hold their second session of the 2025 season on Thursday, July 3 at the city park shelter and gazebo. RAIN or SHINE! The 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!
July 8, 2025
Elrosa city council meeting
The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.
July 9, 2025
Sedan city council meeting
The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.
July 10, 2025
Bonanza Valley Days Worship in the Park
The Bonanza Valley Days celebration in Brooten officially kicks off on Thursday, July 10 with Worship in the Park at 7 p.m. The worship service will be led by River of Life Church at the Brooten city park. Milk and cookies will be offered to all worshipers following the service! Let's gather and pray for a safe and exciting BVD celebration in Brooten!
July 11, 2025
Bonanza Valley Days Kiddie Parade
Attention to all Brooten-area kids! Start planning now! The Bonanza Valley Days kiddie parade is coming on Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m. Staging will take place at the Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot on Hatton Street. The parade route will be as it has been in recent years, traveling west along Hatton Street towards the Brooten Pavilion. The BVD theme for 2025 is "Feeling Alive in 2025" CASH and other terrific prizes will be awarded. Books and treats will be offered for ALL participants! The full set of details for the kiddie parade will be published in the July 3 and July 10 issues of the newspaper.
July 14, 2025
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting
The B-B-E school board will meet in regular session on Monday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at the B-B-E elementary school media center in Brooten. The meeting is open to the public.
July 14, 2025
Brooten City Council meeting
The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 14 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.
July 21, 2025
Belgrade City Council meeting
The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 21, 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.
July 24, 2025
Belgrade Lions Community Night Out
The Belgrade Lions Club invites everyone to their Community Night Out on Thursday, July 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the grounds of the Crow Memorial on South Highway 71 in Belgrade. The evening features grilled hamburgers and hot dog meals (free will donation) plus bounce houses and yard games. Join local Lions members for fun, food and games for all ages and learn about what Lions Club International is all about.
July 26, 2025
Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters Jake's Day
The Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters, in conjunction with the National Wild Turkey Federation, is proud to bring area youth another Jake's Day this summer. Jake's Day will be held on the morning of Saturday, July 26 at the Belgrade Sportsmen's Shooting Range. Other details to follow in The Voice.
July 29, 2025
Elrosa Senior Citizens Bologna Daze
The Elrosa Senior Citizens invite everyone to their Bologna Daze fundraiser, which will be held for the third time of the 2025 season on Tuesday, July 29 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.
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!
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 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.
Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!
