# Contests Events | List Of All Upcoming Contests Events In Brainerd - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contests events in Brainerd, find information & tickets for upcoming contests events happening in Brainerd. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming contests events in Brainerd, find information & tickets for upcoming contests events happening in Brainerd. ## Events in Brainerd - **Event Name**: The Great Pumpkin Festival - **Description**: 19th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival October 3, 2026 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Memorial Park - Brainerd 1700 Mill Avenue 🎃GAMES 3-legged race - PRIZE Wheelbarrow Race - PRIZE Pumpkin roll - PRIZE Sack race - PRIZE Egg & Spoon - PRIZE Bouncy Ball Race - PRIZE - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 45 - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brainerd/the-great-pumpkin-festival/200030623170532 - **Venue**: Memorial Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvY2JjMTI2N2FhNzAwODBkYTg5MjI0MzEzMjk1ZTM1OGFjYzVkZjIzNmNhYzllMjA4ZTIxZDM1YTJhNDRjODM0OS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNTUzLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3ODY0OTcy.avif - **Categories**: festivals, sports, harvest-festival, art, fine-arts, dog, nonprofit, calendar ## Trending Events in Brainerd - **Event Name**: Cragun's BBQ Dinner Cruise - **Description**: Indulge in bold, smoky flavors and beautiful lake views aboard Cragun’s BBQ Dinner Cruise on Gull Lake - one of the summer’s most popular evening experiences. Enjoy a hearty BBQ feast featuring Carolina-style pulled pork, roasted smokehouse sausages, cam - **Venue**: 11000 Craguns Drive, Brainerd, MN, United States, Minnesota 56401 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/eed8d881b9dfc6badab327d829aa36573ec036e2ecdcc61fffe9ffdcd5713b88-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir?v=1781402206 - **Event Name**: Alien Ant Farm Celebrating 25 Years of Anthology in Brainerd, Minnesota - **Description**: Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 3:00pm Brainerd National Guard Armory 1115 Wright St, Brainerd, MN 56401 The 4th Annual LOONFEST featuring... ALIEN ANT FARM FLIPP FUZZRD CHRISTIAN SHIELDS MVRROW VIP Doors at 1:00 pm - GA Doors at 2:00 pm - Show at 3:0 - **Venue**: 1115 Wright St, Brainerd, MN 56401-4720, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2906ba0d63925d99bb10cd439b802e893589157f333ad4a21e739baee898bd79-rimg-w1200-h674-dc080808-gmir?v=1787982378 - **Event Name**: CRA Event #5 - September Round 1, 2026 @ Brainerd International Raceway - **Description**: The September Round 1, 2026 event is taking place on the Competition Course at Brainerd International Raceway and will feature Double Sprints. Racer registration opens at 8am on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 MSReg.com/CRASeptRound12026Racer Volunteer regi - **Venue**: Brainerd International Raceway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/feaff5c04abbd2404c9d51bd23207474ba88ca6d9683f788225353a47e0e5f9b-rimg-w1200-h613-dca8a8b8-gmir?v=1788278347 - **Event Name**: Lakes Rodeo - **Description**: Lakes Rodeo is Bull Riding and Barrel Racing. - **Venue**: 13184 County Road 8 Southeast, Brainerd, MN, United States, Minnesota 56401 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/34864f74a7a0de0bbaef0790f08e0589ee830d8c8f0416bdc3e0abcdeefdd25a-rimg-w640-h252-dc281808-gmir?v=1788195560 - **Event Name**: Ernie's Crayfish Saturday - **Description**: Join us Labor Day Weekend for Ernie's 5th Annual Crayfish Saturday! We are happy to welcome back the great Rusty Crayfish Brass Band playing 1-4pm and also Dos Guys will be playing 5-8pm! Along with the amazing music we will be hosting an all you can eat - **Venue**: 10424 Gull Point Rd, East Gull Lake, MN, United States, Minnesota 56401 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9044dcfa47b361d8f236ea9398facb706c199b10efdfb1ce32f2ef235ca52a1c-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787572263 - **Event Name**: Time Machine Rocks Brainard International Raceway!! - **Description**: Rockin' 3 completely diffetent sets: Rock City = 70's Arena Rock Pop Starz = 80's Pop Hair Force = 80's Hair bands - **Venue**: Brainard International Raceway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/feafc67d921ae0a3cf8f2234d5c519f647bb40c61c88d643e1a3738f5f22dbeb-rimg-w1200-h763-dc080808-gmir?v=1787301246 - **Event Name**: LoonFest: Alien Ant Farm Flipp & Fuzzrd - **Venue**: Brainerd Armory - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/31985000-a6ab-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w960-h960-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788338962 - **Event Name**: The Great Pumpkin Festival - **Description**: 19th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival October 3, 2026 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Memorial Park - Brainerd 1700 Mill Avenue 🎃GAMES 3-legged race - PRIZE Wheelbarrow Race - PRIZE Pumpkin roll - PRIZE Sack race - PRIZE Egg & Spoon - PRIZE Bouncy Ball Race - PRIZE - **Venue**: Memorial Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cbc1267aa70080da89224313295e358acc5df236cac9e208e21d35a2a44c8349-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787864972 - **Event Name**: Brunch on the Lake - **Description**: Start your day on the water with Cragun’s Brunch Cruise on beautiful Gull Lake. This relaxing morning cruise pairs classic brunch favorites with fresh lake air and scenic views for the perfect start to your day. Enjoy a satisfying brunch spread featuring - **Venue**: 11000 Craguns Drive, Brainerd, MN, United States, Minnesota 56401 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/19e3ca18fbf90e9c312e7c3875e00e13d48925f69655234bf0cb2e398a6a87df-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf2f2f8-gmir?v=1779426700 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Brainerd? - **A:** The Great Pumpkin Festival (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at Memorial Park). - **Q**: How can I find events in Brainerd? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Brainerd on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Brainerd? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Brainerd? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Brainerd include Memorial Park. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Brainerd? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Brainerd include Brainerd Parks and Recreation. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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