Excitement is Building Everyday at the Historic Butler Building!
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
Featured Breweries, Music and Food Announced for Aitkin’s Annual Harvest Moon Brew Fest, Sept. 9
Festival goers can look forward to the chance to sample 60 beers and ciders from eight Minnesota breweries and seven home brewers when the Fourth Annual Harvest Moon Brew Fest returns on September 9, as well as an exciting lineup of live local musical acts and food offerings from popular
Sylvia’s Children Invites You to Bring Christmas Magic to African Children
For nearly 15 years each holiday season, U.S. travelers have embarked on the trip of a lifetime to a remote village in the East African nation of Uganda, on a volunteer visit led by New Jersey-based nonprofit Sylvia’s Children (www.sylviaschildren.org). Their mission: to help bring Christmas cheer to more than
Calling Volunteers for Aitkin’s Annual Harvest Moon Brew Fest, Sept. 9
Next month, the historic Butler Building in Aitkin will return with its Fourth Annual Harvest Moon Brew Fest on Sept. 9, 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,
Aitkin’s 4th Annual Harvest Moon Brew Fest Returns Featuring 60+ Beer Selections
Having arguably become one of Minnesota’s most popular events, the Harvest Moon Brew Fest, now in its fourth year, returns to Downtown Aitkin, Saturday, September 9, with 60+ beer brands. Rain-or-shine, this year’s Harvest Moon Brew Fest, hosted by Glacial Lakes Brewers, will take place in the parking lot of
ABC 5 Meteorologist Dave Dahl Announced as Guest Celebrity at Rotary Trap Shoot
Celebrating 40 years as KSTP-TV ABC 5’s meteorologist, Dave Dahl will be joining the Rotary Club of North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale as its celebrity host for its 17th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot, which is scheduled to be held at the Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo, Minnesota, on September 8
Mississippi Fireflies to Perform as Part of Aitkin’s Farmers Market Entertainment Series, August 26
The historic Aitkin Butler Building will host two special performances from some of Minnesota’s most popular local bands – The YoYo Mamas and the Papa, and the Mississippi Fireflies – as part of its Farmers’ Market entertainment series. The Mississippi Fireflies, coming off of a well-received performance at this month’s
The YoYo Mamas and the Papa to Perform as Part of Aitkin’s Farmers Market Entertainment Series, August 19
The historic Aitkin Butler Building will host two special performances from some of Minnesota’s most popular local bands – The YoYo Mamas and the Papa, and the Mississippi Fireflies – as part of its Farmers’ Market entertainment series. The YoYo Mamas and the Papa, an all cello musical group hailing
Move to Minnesota! 36 Reasons to Choose the North Star State
For those who love to spend time outdoors but are new to the idea of living in or visiting Minnesota, its geographic location may be worrisome. With Canada as its neighbor to the north, it might seem that the state would be too cold for any real outdoor recreation. Surprisingly,
Acclaimed Lakes Area Music Festival 2017 Prelude Series Returns to Aitkin’s Historic Opera House, July 15th
As part of its acclaimed series of live classical performances leading up to its 2017 Season, the Lakes Area Music Festival will once again return for its third consecutive year to the historic Aitkin Opera House at the Butler Building (301 Minnesota Avenue North) on July 15 at 7 p.m.
Calling All Musical Entertainment
The Aitkin Farmers’ Market, now in its fourth year, is putting out the call to all local musicians interested in showcasing their dynamic talent. The Farmers’ Market offers a wonderful stage for musicians to present their musical talents to the local community and surrounding areas. Over the past few years,
Restore Judy Garland’s 1925 Debut Opera House
Are you or a loved one a huge fan of the Great Judy Garland? You can now OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY at the building that she made her theatrical DEBUT in... The Opera House in the Butler Building. Help Restore... The Butler Building and bring the
Aitkin’s Habitat for Humanity Toolin’ Tour – Ride for Habitat, May 21, 2017
Aitkin Habitat for Humanity will host its first annual “Toolin’ Tour,” a six-hour motorcycle ride through Aitkin County this May, it has been announced today. The inaugural motorcycle tour is a fundraiser for the Aitkin Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, with proceeds going to help in constructing a new home
Save the Dates: Aitkin Farmers’ Market and Harvest Moon Brew Fest Return Once Again This Year
Get your pen or pencil out! The Aitkin Farmers’ Market and the Harvest Moon Brew Fest, both of which have grown to become some of the region’s most popular events, will return again this year. First, the 2017 Aitkin Farmers’ Market is scheduled to return Memorial Weekend on Saturday, May
Calling All Farmers for 2017 Aitkin Farmers’ Market at Historic Butler Building
The Aitkin Farmers’ Market will return for its fourth year, in the parking lot of the historic Butler Building (301 Minnesota Avenue North) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from Memorial Weekend until Labor Day Weekend. Organizers of the annual weekend event are putting out the call to