The Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce Outdoor Tourism Committee and the Minnesota Discovery Center invite you to the Redhead Mountain Bike Park to experience a few of the great outdoor activities our region offers with the “Try It Out” Northland Summer Activities event.
You will have the opportunity to try out kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking and hiking with experienced volunteers from our community.
This activity will give you the advantage of learning proper safety, equipment use and a guided tour of the area.
For some of the activities 30 West and the Minnesota Discovery Center will be loaning out “adult” sized equipment.
Registration for the “Try It Out” Northland Summer Activities is required to reserve your spot in line, please fill out one registration form per participant.
Each activity will begin at the top of the hour beginning at 4:00 PM with the last opportunity offered at 7:00 PM.
Registration is required to hold equipment.
Equipment will be held with a registration until 10 minutes after the hour. After which, equipment will be released for those at the park who would like to participate. All equipment for this event is adult sized.
WHERE:
Minnesota Discovery Center’s Redhead MTB Park Trailhead entrance 1005 Discovery Drive Chisholm, MN
WHEN:
August 24th 2023 4PM-7PM
Register for a FREE activity at the “Try It Out” Northland Summer Activities Event now!
For Questions please contact:
Hibbing Area Chamber Of Commerce
Phone: 218-262-3895
Email: info@hibbing.org
Want to see more events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our City of Chisholm 55719 website for more!
The United Way Renegade Trail Run will be taking place on September 9th at the Redhead MTB Park along their newest trail. Competitive running & non-competitive running, walking, and hiking, along with a new division for the Distance Loop and competitive rucking! All proceeds from the event go towards the United for Veterans program!
Registration fee will cover the cost of the trail run, shirt, chip timing, (1) free beer for runners 21+, or (1) free root beer.
Pricing will begin at $40 for adults and $20 for youth (12 and under) from June 1st-August 25th. Prices will increase to $50 for adults and $30 for youth from August 26th-September 9th!
- Friday, September 8th – 3PM-6PM Packet Pickup
- Saturday, September 9th – 7:45AM Registration Opens/Packet Pickup
- 8:30AM – Presentation of Colors
- 8:45AM – Competitive 5K Start
- 9AM – Distance Looping Race Start
- 9:15AM – Ruck Weighted Division Start
- 9:30AM/9:45AM/10AM/10:15AM – Non Competitive 5K Starts
- 10:30AM – Walkers Only 5K Start
- 12PM – Awards Presentation
About the Distance Looping Run:
Run the Renegade 5K as many times as you are able starting at 9AM; last eligible loops end at 11AM
About the Ruck Weighted Division:
Bring your own 5olbs of weight to ruck across the 5K course! Bring a burlap sack filled with sand or a bag filled with canned food to donate to United Way following the run (be creative!)
Attendees will also be able to purchase food on site from Later Tater & The Ice Cream Truck LLC! Entertainment by K&J Entertainment will also be on site at the Redhead MTB Park.
Want to see more upcoming events and news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our City of Chisholm website!
Win some big bucks this August with the $12,000 Summer Speed Raffle at Snickers in Chisholm! Only 200 tickets will be available for purchase at $100 each, there will also be a split-the-pot and black & red games going on throughout the raffle drawing. Tickets are available now and the drawing will be held on August 17th starting at 5:30 PM, and if you’re wondering why it is called a “speed raffle” that because we’re only going to be revealing the winners for a much faster drawing party!
This event is a fundraiser for Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce & our events! So come out to the Summer Speed Raffle at Snickers in support of our great community events that we hold throughout the year and maybe even win big!
Want to order some food at Snickers while you’re at the drawing party? Check out their full menu and grab a pizza for you & your friends to enjoy for the drawing!
Raffle ticket holders do not need to be present at the drawing party to win but it’s going to be a fun time, so don’t miss out!
WHERE TO GET RAFFLE TICKETS
- Snickers Pizza & Pub
- Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill
- Keyboard Liquor
- Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce
- Valentini’s Supper Club
- Tom & Jerry’s Bar
SUMMER SPEED RAFFLE PRIZES
- First Prize – $8,000
- Second Prize – $1,500
- Third Prize – $500
- 7 Winners – $200
- 6 Winners – $100
Want to know about more upcoming events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at the official Chisholm 55719 website for more!
The Iron Man Market Community Night Out will be hosted by the Chisholm Lions Club & Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill on July 27th and August 24th. This is a great opportunity for some professional & community networking on top of a great chance to bring the family out for a fun night out!
LIVE music on the patio, team building activities, complimentary eats, and vendors of food, crafts & art!
The street will be blocked off near Kiwanis Park (Sabin’s Lot) to 2nd Avenue for the duration of the event as well, so plan your driving route accordingly!
The Iron Man Market is also a Chisholm Lions Club Membership Drive. Learn more about the Chisholm Lions Club on their official FB Page!
WHERE & WHEN
July 27th & August 24th; 4 PM – 9 PM
WANT TO BE A VENDOR?
This is a great opportunity to showcase your business, art, or crafts! To become a vendor contact:
Jed at (218) 966-0697
OR
Kelly Harris at (218) 969-7342
All tables, power cords, cloths, tents, canopies, etc. will be provided by vendor/business.
Hope to see everyone there, it’s going to be a fun night!
Want to see more events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit the official Chisholm 55719 website for more!
Minnesota Discovery Center is bringing back Bands, Brews, & BBQ starting on June 1st! Stop by and enjoy some food and music from a variety of performers on Thursdays from June through August 4PM-8PM (Unless there is a concert in the amphitheater that Thursday). It is FREE to attend and is a family friendly event that is perfect for soaking in some summer vibes.Enjoy delicious BBQ menu items, signature drinks & adult beverages, live music, yard games, fire pits and the beautiful grounds of the Minnesota Discovery Center!
We will also be offering a food court menu in addition to featured BBQ entrees at each event. Ice cream will also be available. Stay tuned for the menu and featured BBQ entrees soon!Bands, Brews, & BBQ will take place outdoors in The Rustic Pig Food Court, neatly tucked away on the Minnesota Discovery Center’s award-winning campus.
Where:
Minnesota Discovery Center – 1005 Discovery Drive Chisholm, MN
When:
Thursdays starting June 4th from 4 PM-8 PM
Don’t miss out on Bands, Brews, & BBQ this summer, everyone is invited to this weekly cookout party!
JUNE MUSIC LINE UP:
June 1st | Rich Mattson & Germaine Gemberling
June 8th | Jesse Munter
June 15th | BlackHawk (Amphitheater) TICKETS REQUIRED mndiscoverycenter.com/visit/amphitheater-concerts/
June 22nd | Mel Annala
June 29th | High Range
JULY MUSIC LINE UP:
July 6th | R&B (Sharon Rowbottom & Dan Boyer)
July 13th | Horse Face (Tom Frichek)
July 20th | Ryder Grove
AUGUST MUSIC LINE UP:
August 3rd | Joe Filipovich
August 10th | Tamburitzans (Amphitheater – Tickets at MnDiscoveryCenter.com) – No Bands, Brews, & BBQ.
August 17th | Mia Thompson
August 18th | Wild Horses (Amphitheater – Tickets at MnDiscoveryCenter.com) – No Bands, Brews, & BBQ.
August 24th | Stephen Stern
August 31st | Reggie Ducote
Want to hear about more events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our official Chisholm 55719 website!
THE COLDEST FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR
Polar Bear Days are here again February 8th – February 26th. Towards the end of winter the best, coldest, winter festival takes place in Chisholm with a variety of events including raffles, bingo, and more. Events are still being put together but a full list will be coming soon, so make sure to follow Polar Bear Days on Facebook for updates.
CONFIRMED EVENTS
February 8th
- Polar Bear Festival Bingo -Come out to Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill for a night of Bingo! Rules and prices to be attached soon!
February 10th
- 12th Annual Valentini’s Mixed Bean Bag Tourney
- Bittersweet at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill
February 11th
- “I’m New Here” Iron Range Research Center Orientation Tour led by MDC Archivist Chris Welter
- Vintage Snowmobiles at Tom & Jerry’s
- Mixed Valentine’s Day Dart Tournament at Sidelines
February 13th
- Tasting Party at Healthy Vibes – Learn more about Herbalife products, try some delicious & surprising options that you can order or take home. $5 tickets
February 14th
- Valentine’s Day Dinner at Valentini’s
February 15th
- Annual Chisholm Chamber $12,000 Raffle – Purchase your tickets at designated venues for your chance to win BIG! Side raffles, food, and drinks at Tom & Jerry’s Bar the evening of the raffle drawing.
- Scavenger Hunt & Cookie Decorating at Chisholm Public Library
February 16th
- Bring Your Own Partner Smear Tournament at Sidelines
February 18th
- Dancing Through The Decades – Dress up in your best (from any iconic era) and dance the time away at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill.
- Chisholm Kiwanis Fishing Contest – 9AM-2PM Food, Prizes, and plenty of fish to catch!
- Family Discovery Day at Minnesota Discovery Center
- Polar Bear Bocce Tourney at Tom & Jerry’s
- Cribbage Tourney at T&T DOM
- Gary Dupuis at T&T DOM
- LOD Bean Bag Tournament at Sidelines
February 19th
- Tom & Jerry’s Daytona Party
- “Formerly Charles” at Jim’s
February 20th
- Sidelines Smear
February 21st
- Polar Bear Days Music Bingo at Jim’s
- Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras at Jim’s
February 22nd
- Boys & Girl’s Hoop Club Pasta Fundraiser at Valentini’s
February 23rd
- Late Night at the Research Center
February 24th
- All You Can Eat Fish Fry at Valentini’s
February 25th
- Northern Traxx Ride – The Annual Northern Traxx Polar Bear Days Ride will start at 10AM at Jim’s Sports Club with breakfast specials and will return at 8PM for in town fun!
- Luau Party – The Annual Luau Party at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill will feature music from Merchants of Swill
- Sled the City
- Chisholm Lion’s Club Kids Pajama Party
- Snowshoe Adventure Hike
- Pool Tournament at T &T DOM
- “The Hooligans” at T&T DOM
Ongoing Events
- Pick up Your “Take & Make Craft” from Chisholm Library
- “Never Dry: The Rise of Prohibition on The Iron Range” Exhibit at Minnesota Discovery Center
- Youth & Adult Snowshoe Rentals at Minnesota Discovery Center
- Tuesdays –
- Karaoke at Sidelines Sports Bar
- Wednesdays –
- Storytime at Chisholm Public Library
- Open Mic at T&T DOM
- Thursdays –
- Wheel of Meat at T&T DOM
- Fridays –
- Freeze! It’s Fish Friday at Jim’s
- Friday Night Meat Raffle at Jim’s
- Karaoke at T&T DOM
- Saturdays –
- Soup Saturday at Valentini’s
See more upcoming events, news, and alerts on our Chisholm website