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.
October 8, 2025
Sedan city council meeting
The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.
October 13, 2025
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting
The next Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting is on Monday, October 13 at 7 p.m. at the B-B-E high school in Belgrade. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the media center.
October 13, 2025
Brooten City Council meeting
The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, October 13 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 14, 2025
Elrosa city council meeting
The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.
October 17, 2025
Big Grove Lutheran Church WELCA auction and sandwich supper
The WELCA group at Big Grove Lutheran Church of North Fork invites everyone to their fall sandwich supper and auction fundraiser on Friday, October 17. The supper will be served from 4 to 7 p.m., and the live auction starts at 7 p.m. Additional information will be in the newspaper.
October 18, 2025
Glacial Ridge ABATE community hot dish contest in Brooten
The Glacial Ridge A.B.A.T.E. chapter invites the public to enter their community hot dish contest, which will be on Saturday, October 18 at Marcia's Bar in Brooten from 3 to 6 p.m. Do you have the best hot dish? Share it with the community and see if everyone agrees with you! The entry fee is just $10, and prizes will be awarded for the winners. Contact Harmony for more information at 320-583-6162.
October 19, 2025
Chippewa Falls Lutheran fall turkey dinner in Terrace
The Chippewa Falls Lutheran Church in Terrace invites everyone to their fall turkey dinner, which has a new date now in October. They will serve on Sunday, October 19 with a convenient drive-through for takeout or a warm, welcoming atmosphere in their church basement for a wonderful dine-in experience! Further details to follow.
October 20, 2025
Belgrade City Council meeting
The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, October 20, 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.
October 24, 2025
Belgrade Lions Fish Fry and Meat Raffle
Coming on Friday, October 24, the Belgrade Lions invites everyone to their Fish Fry and Meat Raffle fundraiser night at The Spot in downtown Belgrade. They are serving from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. with 20 meat raffle trays throughout the event. Additional details to follow.
October 25, 2025
Trinity Lutheran Church of Brooten - Fall Bazaar
Trinity Lutheran Church of Brooten will hold their Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More details to follow!
October 25, 2025
Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters Gun Blast
The Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters invites the public to their annual Gun Blast fundraiser on Saturday, October 25 at the Padua Pub. The doors open at 5 p.m., and the Dave's Famous Chicken and Ribs dinner is served at 7 p.m. The gun blast, meat raffle, silent auction and additional games will end when they run out of guns or can no longer sell out the raffle. For the low cost of $40, you can get a Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters annual membership plus a meal ticket. A meal ticket without membership is $20.
Additional information is coming in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper.
October 26, 2025
Free Spirits Turkey Dinner at Crow River Church
The Big Grove-Crow River-Grace Lutheran Parish Free Spirits Youth Group will host their fall turkey dinner on Sunday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crow River Lutheran Church, South Highway 71 in rural Belgrade/Georgeville. On the menu: turkey, real mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, corn, bread, beverages, pie. FREE WILL donation, with proceeds used to purchase Christmas presents at the Belgrade Hardware Store for local children in need plus youth mission trips. This is a Thrivent-sponsored event.
October 26, 2025
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Fall Sausage and Pancake Supper
The annual fall sausage and pancake supper at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church will be held from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 26. They will hold this at the Parish Center on Martin Avenue in Belgrade. Additional details to follow.
November 3, 2025
Free food and fellowship in Sunburg on November 3 at Hope Lutheran
The public is invited to Dinner Church in Sunburg on Monday, November 3 at 6 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 107 Western Ave. North, Sunburg. This features a free supper meal plus a short church service lasting around 10 minutes. Bring your family or a neighbor. Don’t miss it!
November 7, 2025
Belgrade Purse Bingo is Friday, November 7
The Belgrade Commercial Club will host Purse Bingo night on Friday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Belgrade V.F.W. The total cost to pay is $40. To guarantee a seat, sign up and pay $20 in advance by stopping by Magnifi Financial OR by sending a Venmo payment to @belcommclub with your name in the subject line. You must purchase your bingo packet at the door for $20. No exceptions.
December 6, 2025
B-B-E Community Education Women's Expo
The Community Education at B-B-E schools is excited to host their annual Women's Expo on Saturday, December 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the elementary school in Brooten. This is set up with plenty of room for all at the cafeteria and main gymnasium.
Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!
