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Don’t Hibernate! January Events to Love in the Willmar Lakes Area
January in the Willmar Lakes Area is anything but quiet!From outdoor adventures and winter festivals to laughs, sports, and family fun, the new year kicks off with a full calendar of events to keep your winter spirits high. Bundle up, grab your calendar, and start planning—here’s what’s happening...
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Festivals, Fairs & Fun All Month Long!
August Adventures in the Willmar Lakes Area: Festivals, Fairs & Fun All Month Long! Summer isn’t slowing down in the Willmar Lakes Area—it's heating up! August is jam-packed with exciting events for every kind of adventurer. Whether you're chasing antique cars, dancing in the streets, sampling local brews, or...
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Last Month of Summer Fun
From lively music concerts and charming community festivals to historical events and exhilarating sporting events, August in Willmar is a celebration of summer's final flourish. Join us as we explore the must-attend events that make this region a hub of excitement and a perfect destination for creating unforgettable...
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March Events to Put on Your Calendar
March in Minnesota can bring about all kinds of weather...rain, sleet, snow, sunshine...and all kinds of temperatures. But we're use to that, right? So whether we're looking forward to an indoor event or an outdoor event, we know to keep an eye on Mother Nature in case a "weather...
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Asking Brouwer Berries: How Long Does It Take To Grow Strawberries?
By Sarah Brouwer Did you get some strawberries this year from Brouwer Berries in Raymond? We hope so! The season is so short, and we know it takes you some effort to get to our farm when the strawberries are ripe. Many people ask me why we close early...
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“Strawberry Fields Forever” at Brouwer Berries
Bailey Hovland As one of the most influential band of all times sang, “let me take you down 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields.” And although the Beatles aren’t here to serenade you into a berry-picking frenzy, Brouwer Berries in Raymond (just 11 miles west of Willmar) can help...
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Golfing for Everyone
By Bailey Hovland [caption id="attachment_10713" align="alignleft" width="271"] There are leagues and tournaments for all ages. Call the golf course you're interested in or go to their website to see what they offer.[/caption] Cutting through the early morning silence, lawn mowers roam up and down the hills of the Eagle Creek...
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Fish our lakes
The possibilities are endless on our 30 recreational lakes…boating, swimming, fishing, water skiing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, hydro biking, paddle boarding and so much more!
Fishing Report
Explore our Trails
Surrounded by beautiful lakes and scenery…who wouldn’t take a hike or a leisurely bike ride to enjoy the view? With miles of trials to choose from, you can always find new places to explore.
Trail Report
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