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.
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 13
Brooten City Council meeting
The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 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.
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 16
Brooten Farmers Market season opens
The Brooten Farmers Market will operate for the second night of the 2026 season on Thursday, July 16 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.
July 20
Belgrade City Council meeting
The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 20 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 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!
