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.
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.
August 16
Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association log church celebration
The Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association invites everyone to their annual log church anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 16 with a catered picnic lunch starting at noon (free will donation). A program follows with a short play and stories about the Scandinavian immigrants and how they built farms and communities on the Norway Lake prairie. Afterwards, lease and coffee will be served with time for visiting.
August 17
Belgrade City Council meeting
The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 17 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
Morris Forage Field Day is August 18 - early registration closes August 4*
The West Central Research and Outreach Center at Morris is hosting a multi-state forage field day for forage and livestock producers from 9am – 3pm. Early registration closes Aug. 4. To register or see the full schedule, follow the QR code or link: z.umn.edu/forageday2026. Questions? Contact Anthony Hanson at the Morris ROC: hans4022@umn.edu or 320-589-1711 ext. 2124. © 2026, Regents of the University of Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
August 20
Belgrade VFW Bloodmobile
The Auxiliary to VFW Post 1825, Belgrade, will host the Red Cross Bloodmobile Thursday, August 20, 12 until 6 p.m. at the Parish Center. Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Belgrade to schedule an appointment. Come to give blood in August for a $20 Amazon Gift Card by e-mail. Online: rcblood.org/August.
August 20
Brooten Farmers Market season continues!
The Brooten Farmers Market will operate for the seventh night of the 2026 season on Thursday, August 20 at the Brooten city park and/or the shelter and/or gazebo from 4 to 7 p.m. depending on the weather. Please pass the word! Local craftsman, bakers and artists are welcome to join! Contact the Bonanza Valley Voice for more details at 320-346-2400. The Brooten Farmers Market will run weekly on Thursdays through at least September.
August 24
Stearns County Farmers Union convention at the Greenwald Pub
The Stearns County Farmers Union convention will be held on Monday, August 24 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 speaker State Senator Aric Putnam plus Anne Schwagerl, Robb Kasal, Dave Endicott. A burger bar will be provided. Questions? Contact Stearns County Farmers Union president Mike Orbeck.
August 24
Brooten City Council meeting
The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 24 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.
September 8
Elrosa city council meeting
The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.
September 9
Sedan city council meeting
The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, September 9 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.
September 13
Trinity Lutheran Church Grove Lake Fall Festival
The annual fall festival at Trinity Lutheran of Grove Lake (20129 County Road 39, Glenwood) is on Sunday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please spread the word!
September 14
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting
The next Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting is on Monday, September 14 at 7 p.m. at the B-B-E elementary school media center in Brooten. The meeting is open to the public.
Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!
