2020 EVENT SCHEDULE
As a Pine River visitor, we invite you to attend our year-round events. Many of the events are planned just for you.
Duck Races
Duck Races have been cancelled for the 2020 season. We look forward to the 2021 season.
Pine River Market Square
A farmer’s & crafter’s market
2020 Schedule Fridays, May 29-September 25, 2:30-5:30pm
Held next to the Pine River Information Center at 102 W Barclay Ave
** Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation many events have been postponed or canceled. Check with the organization that is holding the event you may be interested in to know if it will be held.
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February 15, 2020 |
“BACK TO BASICS DAY” @ PRB SCHOOLS |
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April 11, 2020 |
Pine River Kids Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 A.M. at Forbes Park (Adjacent to Highway 84 in Pine River) Kid’s 0-12 Years of age invited!- No Charge Sponsored by Hanneken Insurance, Pine River Bakery, Pine River & Backus Area Churches and Radio Station MCBI |
May 2, 2020 |
Backus Firemen’s Annual Smelt Fry
at Backus Fire Station |
May 4, 2020 |
Good Samaritan Society Bowling Fundraiser
@ Pine River Community Bowl- Call 218-587-4433 For Information |
May 11, 2020 |
Pine River Chamber Distinguished Service Award Banquet
at Pine River American Legion 6:00 P.M. Social 7:00 P.M. Program |
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May 9, 2020 |
Opening of Minnesota Fishing Season
for Walleye & Northern Pike |
May 29-September 25 2020
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Pine River Market Square
A farmers’ & crafters’ market 2:30-5:30pm – Downtown Pine River, 3 blocks off Hwy 371 Veggies, Plants, Eggs, Fruit, Preserves, Processed Free Range Chickens, Garden Art, Crafts – locally produced (within 60 miles of Pine River)- Vendors welcome! There will be several INDOOR markets Oct/Nov & December Contact: Barb Mann, 218-838-6058 or www.prmarketsquare.wordpress.com |
May 25, 2020 |
PINE RIVER AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILLARY
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE- 9:30 A.M. AT PINE RIVER DAM Public Cordially Invited to Attend! |
June 3, 2020 |
Pine River Lions “TAKE A KID FISHING” DAY
(Limited to Pine River Backus 4th Grade Students) |
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June 19, 2020 |
1st Pine River Duck Race of Season |
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June 26 & 27, 2020 |
PRAIRIE FIRE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
at PINE RIVER BACKUS HIGH SCHOOL Show Times Friday @ 7:00 P.M. Saturday @ 10:00 A.M. |
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June 25-28, 2020 |
CASS COUNTY FAIR in PINE RIVER
Carnival- 4-H Exhibits- Vendors-Moto Cross Midway-Talent Show- Horse Show & More! Call 218-568-4971 CANCELED FOR 2020! |
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July 22, 2020 |
The Block Party
Sponsored by Riverview Church & The Warehouse 300 Norway Avenue Pine River – 6:00-8:00 P.M. For Information Call 218-587-2021 |
July 22- July 26, 2020 |
PINE RIVER SUMMERFEST!
Canceled for the 2020 year!
Call 218-587-4000 or 1-800-728-6926 for Information or check “Events” tab at www.pinerivermn.com Summerfest Craft Show Application |
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July 24 & 25, 2020 |
PINE RIVER ART SHOW @ “The Warehouse”
10 A.M.-5 P.M. Refreshments-Air Conditioned-Daily Door Prizes Free General Admission Canceled for 2020!
See Schedule Here! |
July 24, 2020 |
Good Samaritan Community Picnic
at Riverside Living Apartments Time to be determined. |
July 24 & 25 2020 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church- Pine River
RHUBARB FEST! At the church. Friday and Saturday from from 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Featuring rhubarb pies, jams, birdbaths and rhubarb slushes along with other rhubarb and non-rhubarb goodies. Also Rhubarb themed and other crafts. Quilt Sale! 200 Rhubarb Pies For Sale At Just $10.00 Each! Check out all good things RHUBARB! |
July 25, 2020 |
Pine River State Bank Summerfest
CLASSIC CAR & TRACTOR SHOW See Details Here! |
July 25, 2020 |
Pine River United Methodist Church Walking Tacos
(Summerfest) Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Pine River UMC, 348 Barclay Ave. |
July 25 & 26, 2020 |
Summerfest Softball Tournament
Saturday & Sunday Call 218-330-3627 for information! |
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July 25, 2020 |
1st Lutheran Church Bake Sale
Friday, July 25 in front of Jim’s Barber Shop Pie & Dessert at Lions Shelter House 11 A.M.-2 P.M. August 1 |
July 31 & Aug. 1, 2020 |
PINE RIVER COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE & MERCHANT’S SIDEWALK SALES
Registration Forms Available at the Pine River Chamber Info Center |
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August 26-30, 2020 |
LAKES BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL!
Postponed until 2021
Cass County Fairgrounds- Pine River
National & Regional Bands To Be Named! Clinics-Jam Sessions-Food-Camping-Fun! Check Out The Website @: www.lakesbluegrassfestival.com |
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September 5 & 6, 2020 |
“ARTS OFF 84” ArtCrawl Canceled for the 2020 year! |
September 10, 2020
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“Tea at the Station”
Canceled for the 2020 year!
A Petticoat Junction Function at Historic Pine River Railroad Depot 2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. – A three course high tea! Tickets: $25.00 tax deductible donation! Sponsored by Heritage Group North Questions? Call 480-747-2299 or 218-587-2583 Please bring your own teacup and saucer and share its’ story! Hats and gloves are also welcome! |
September 11 & 12, 2020 |
PINE RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HERITAGE DAYS QUILTS & COLLECTIONS SHOW AT PR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED! |
September 10-13, 2020 |
PINE RIVER HERITAGE DAYS
FREE HOBO STEW SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 at NOON UNTIL IT’S GONE AT FORBES PARK SHELTER HOUSE! Sponsored by Pine River State Bank Special Historic Displays @ THE DEPOT & throughout Pine River! |
September 10-13, 2020
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Historic, pre-1830s Encampment Sept. 9-11-at Forbes Park (Just off Highway 84, across the Pine River Dam) Call 218-587-4192 for Rendezvous Information |
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October 10, 2020
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Pine River 1st Lutheran Church Annual Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner Famous for lutefisk, Swedish meatballs, lefse and all the trimmings! Serving 3:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Everyone Welcome! |
October 12, 2020 |
Go Pine River Dinner
Social 6:00 P.M. Dinner @ 7:00 P.M. |
November 7, 2020 |
Minnesota Firearms Deer Opener
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December 5, 2020
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Pine River American Legion Art & Craft Sale
at Pine River American Legion Meeting Rooms- 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. |
December 5, 2020 |
1st Lutheran Church -Pine River
Annual Cookie Walk 9:00 A.M.-Noon |
December 5, 2020 |
Pine River United Methodist Church
“Kid’s Shop Day” 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Lots of kid’s shopping ideas for not much money! |
December 12, 2020 |
Pine River American Legion “Lunch With Santa”
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Free Horse-drawn Rides Picking up at Legion Noon-2:00 P.M. |
December 12, 2020 |
Parade of Lights Day Parade at 5:00 p.m. |