Events Up North July 28-Aug. 3: Tall Timber Days, 3 county fairs

It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to check out:

Monday, July 28

• Summer Brown Bag author series - noon at the Brainerd Public Library. Minnesota author Matt Goldman will discuss his novel The Murder Show.

Tuesday, July 29

More from the KAXE Morning Show

1. Bright Spot: Seniors invited to become foster grandparents or senior companions
2. MN's only perching duck, the Wood Duck, uses tree cavities to nest
3. Events Up North March 23-29: 'Wizard of Oz' in Grand Rapids, carving workshops at Arrowhead libraries
4. Robins love it when you go off-roading in snowy weather
5. Great Blue Herons wing their way north

• Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd
• Matilda the Musical - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater on the campus of Central Lakes College in Brainerd

Wednesday, July 30

• Clearwater County Fair in Bagley
• Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd
• St. Louis County Fair by Chisholm
• Car seat inspections - 4-6 p.m. at the Virginia Fire Department. First come, first served.
  

Thursday, July 31

• Clearwater County Fair in Bagley
• Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd
• St. Louis County Fair by Chisholm
• In-depth conversation on the exhibit An Artist's Path - noon at Watermark Art Center in Bemidji
• Defunded But Not Defeated - 5-8 p.m. at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids
  

Friday, Aug. 1

• Clearwater County Fair in Bagley
• Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd
• St. Louis County Fair by Chisholm
• Great Tails Animal Rescue rummage sale - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids
• A Year in the Life of a Sax-Zim Beaver Pond - noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Sax-Zim Bog near Meadowlands. Meet at the Lois King Education Center.
• First Friday Art Walk - 4-7 p.m. at various locations in Grand Rapids
• Finding Nemo Jr. - 7 p.m. at Rock Ridge High School Performing Arts Center

Saturday, Aug. 2

• Clearwater County Fair in Bagley
• Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd
• St. Louis County Fair by Chisholm
• Tall Timber Days in Grand Rapids
• Grace House pancake breakfast - 8-11 a.m. at the Grand Rapids VFW
• Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagle Rally - 8 a.m. to noon at the Grand Rapids Airport. Pre-registration required.
• Wheel Deal: Fix, Swap and Ride - 8-11 a.m. at the Pine River Chamber of Commerce
• Great Tails Animal Rescue rummage sale - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids
• Minnesota State Old Time Fiddle Championship - noon at Merritt Elementary School in Mountain Iron
• Finding Nemo Jr. - 1 p.m. at Rock Ridge High School Performing Arts Center
• Nature sketching workshop with Nelia Harper French - 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork

Sunday, Aug. 3

• Clearwater County Fair in Bagley
• St. Louis County Fair by Chisholm
• Tall Timber Days in Grand Rapids. Parade at 1 p.m.
• Great Tails Animal Rescue rummage sale - 8 a.m. to noon at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids
• Bemidji Community Band concert - 7 p.m. on the lawn of Bangsberg Hall at Bemidji State University. Bring your own chair.

What's going on in your community? Let us know!

Events Up North is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.