Manitou Days is a three-week summer festival showcasing the great lakeside community of White Bear Lake. For 50+ years this annual summer ritual has been a favorite of locals and visitors.

The fun kicks-off with Marketfest and ends on the Fourth of July with a spectacular fireworks display to music over the lake. Festival highlights include the Grande Parade, the Beach Dance, Medallion Hunt, Kiddie Parade, Community Garage Sale, and more.

Build a sand castle. Enter a fishing contest. Shop Downtown White Bear Lake. Hunt for a medallion. Dance under the stars. Watch fireworks on the beach. With so many fantastic events, there is something for everyone!

Schedule of Events:

8:00 am - 12:00 pm - 2025 WBLCD Lake Clean Up

Community members are invited to help protect and preserve the waters of White Bear Lake by getting out on the Lake in a watercraft –canoe, kayak, rowboat, paddleboard, motorboat– or walking along a public shoreline to pick up trash. Participants are encouraged to take a photo of the trash they collect and tag us on social media (WBLCD on Facebook or WBLConservationDistrict on Instagram) with #MDCleanUp or email it to the WBLCD ([email protected]). Participants will dispose of the trash in a proper waste receptacle.

Location: White Bear Lake

10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Puzzling History: Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Do you love jigsaw puzzles? How about historic photos? Then this is the event for you! Grab your friends or come with your family for a fun and lively puzzle competition with a special photo from the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society’s archive! This competition is for teams of 4 and will feature a 500-piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to teams who place in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. All teams get to keep their competition puzzle

Location: White Bear Lake Armory 2228 4th St White Bear Lake, MN 55110

10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Manitou Days Artisan and Vendor Fair

Shop over 80 booths of Minnesota’s best handmade vendors, artisans, and boutiques! One-of-a-kind seasonal and garden decor, gifts, apparel, and so much more!! Grab a bite from several food trucks that will be in attendance, and spend the day shopping this huge and spectacular event.

Location: Hippodrome Ice Arena 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110