Brooten's Bonanza Valley Days 2026!
BVD 2026: four nights/days of activities! July 9-12
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.
Belgrade August Fest 2026!
Mark your calendars for the big weekend in Belgrade! August 13-16
The annual Belgrade August Fest is coming on August 13-16 (Thursday to Sunday) in the summer of 2026. The 2026 August Fest grand parade starts at 4 p.m. in Belgrade on Saturday, August 15.
June 15, 2026
Belgrade City Council meeting
The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, June 15 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.
June 18
Belgrade VFW Auxiliary Red Cross Bloodmobile
The VFW Auxiliary to Post 1825, Belgrade, will host a Red Cross Bloodmobile on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at St. Francis de Sales Parish Center in Belgrade. The website for this drive is up and running and donors can make an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org or call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
June 20-21
Terrace Mill Foundation Grand Opening celebration
The public is invited to Terrace on Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, for a marvelous weekend of activities and music at the historic Terrace Mill. More details to follow.
June 22
Brooten City Council meeting
The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, June 22 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 11
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Class of 1996 reunion
The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Class of 2006 will celebrate its 30-year class reunion on Saturday, July 11, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Kurt and Michelle Herickhoff's shed with casual visiting and drinks (BYOB). Provided will be pork sandwiches, chips and bars. Please help spread the word and encourage attendance by classmates! RSVP to Trish via the Facebook post or text messaging.
July 11
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Class of 2006 reunion
The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Class of 2006 will celebrate its 20-year class reunion on Saturday, July 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Redhead Creamery near Brooten. Classmates and guests are invited to reconnect and enjoy an evening of fellowship, live music, fresh fried cheese curds, and a variety of locally brewed beverages available for purchase. Save the date!
July 11
FREE CONCERT at Redhead Creamery in rural Padua on July 11
A free concert "Acoustics in the Alfalfa" will take place at Redhead Creamery on Saturday, July 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at their location in rural Padua. Acoustics in the Alfalfa features Darren Quam and Friends. Come out and enjoy great food, drink and music!
July 13
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting
The next Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting is on Monday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at the B-B-E elementary school media center in Brooten. The meeting is open to the public.
July 14
Elrosa city council meeting
The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.
July 15
Sedan city council meeting
The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.
July 25
Annual Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters Jakes Day
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 25 this summer, the BV Royal Strutters will host Jakes Day, a youth firearm and hunting/outdoors safety day, at the Belgrade Sportsmen's Club from 9:30 a.m. to noon (roughly) when lunch will be served and prizes given away.
August 12
Belgrade Co-op Open House
Belgrade Co-operative patrons and community members are invited to join Co-op staff for an Open House celebration on Wednesday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their location in the Industrial Park. Enter your name for a chance to win door prizes, enjoy refreshments and view new office art work on display by local artists Shannon Anderson and Kathy Peterson.
Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!
