Excitement is Building Everyday at the Historic Butler Building!
GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN AITKIN!
TASTY TIDBITS FROM AITKIN! And, I do mean "tasty". I had breakfast at the Birchwood Cafe this morning and had sausage and biscuits. IT WAS BEYOND DESCRIPTION ... I wallowed in it. These 5" biscuits are feather light and scrumptious. The chef makes them every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and
The Phantom Unmasked
Tickets are only $25 at www.reifcenter.org
In-Depth Outdoors’ James Holst to Lead 28th Annual “World Famous Fish House Parade” on November 23rd
The prominent host of "In-Depth Outdoors TV" James Holst has been announced as the Grand Marshal of this year's 28th Annual World Famous Fish House Parade, set to take place in Downtown Aitkin on Friday, November 23. The world famous parade has become one of the Midwest's go-to events, as
Oakdale’s 18th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot, Sept. 14
For more than 40 years, KSTP’s Chief Meteorologist is an extended family member to those living in the Twin Cities metro area, beaming into Minnesotans’ homes on a daily basis with the ease of Star Trek’s James T. Kirk on the Enterprise. But on September 14, Minnesotans won’t need a
Calling Volunteers for Aitkin’s Annual Harvest Moon Brew Fest, Sept. 8
Next month, the historic Butler Building in Aitkin will again host the Fifth Annual Harvest Moon Brew Fest on Sept. 8, and the call is out for additional interested volunteers to join what has become a heavily popular beer festival for the community and the State of Minnesota. In fact,
Lakes Area Music Festival Prelude Series Returns to Historic Opera House in Aitkin, July 14th
The acclaimed Prelude Series, presented by the Lakes Area Music Festival, will return for its fourth year in a row to the City of Aitkin on Saturday, July 14, it has been announced. This year’s highly anticipated performance will once again take place at the historic Opera House at
Aitkin’s 5th Annual Harvest Moon Brew Fest Returns With Dozens of Minnesota Craft Beer Selections
Minnesota beer lovers are in for a real treat. The Harvest Moon Brew Fest, now in its fifth year, will return to Aitkin on Saturday, September 8. Presented by the Glacial Lakes Home Brewers and featuring dozens of the best craft and home brews, and ciders the great state of
Vendors Get Ready For Farmers’ Market 2018!
Although snow is falling and Christmas is around the corner, now is the time to reserve your spot for 2018 Farmers' Market at the Butler Building! Farmers' Market Details Download Vendor's Application
Join Us In Warm Uganda
It's time to get warm! Some of us are freezing to death with below zero temperatures ... others are in snow up to their hairlines! It's time to start thinking warm thoughts and going to Uganda for the summer trip. With temperatures in the 60-80 F range EVERY DAY it's
Aitkin’s Historic Butler Building Preserves Legacy of American Landmark with Construction of Yellow Brick Road
The historic Butler Building, located in the idyllic Northern Minnesota city of Aitkin, has just launched its Yellow Brick Road Campaign this month, giving fans of Judy Garland and the Wizard of Oz and members of the community, the chance to help build their very own yellow brick
Caleigh Brings St. Patrick’s Day to Historic Aitkin Opera House December 9
The wearing of the green won’t be just trees and mistletoe this December. Instead, the historic Aitkin Opera House will be decking the halls with shamrocks, as the downtown venue ushers in St. Patty’s Day early with a special performance by Caleigh and more. PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE On December 9th,
MN Preservation features Harvest Moon Brewfest and Farmers’ Market
The Preservation Alliance of Minnesota is a private, nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting Minnesota’s historic resources. PAM is a Statewide Partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Sylvia Allen is featured in their latest magazine issue. The Magazine of the Preservation Alliance of
MN Preservation Alliance Benefit Gala
. CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW MN Preservation Preservation Alliance of Minnesota 416 Landmark Center 75 W. Fifth St. Saint Paul, MN 55102 Phone: 651.293.9047
Stunning Large Restaurant Space for Lease
Have you ever thought about opening your own restaurant or café, or are you a restaurateur who is looking to expand or know someone who does? Downtown Aitkin’s Butler Building, home of the historic Aitkin Opera House, now has a stunning and large restaurant space available with original exposed brick
Aitkin Farmers’ Market Extends Dates Due to Increased Seasonal Crop Yield
Due to a super abundance of goods and agricultural products from farmers this season, organizers of the 2017 Aitkin Farmers’ Market have announced that the weekly community event has been extended indefinitely and will take place every week now until further notice. The Aitkin Farmers’ Market takes place from 9