Big Lake Spud Fest is a 4-day Community Celebration Full of Entertainment, food and family fun.

Schedule:

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Spud Fest Family Night Last Chance To Purchase Wristbands at Advanced Prices at The Big Lake Public Library

2:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Pickleball Tournament (Located at Tennis Courts) 2:00 to 5:00 is beginner/intermediate players and 5:00 to 8:00 is advanced players tournament. Pre-Registration Required

3:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Start at the Big Lake Public Library – parade route takes you to Spud Fest Grounds Kid Bike Rodeo and Parade (3:00-4:00 decorate bikes and enjoy the bike rodeo) at 4:00 participate in the Kid parade or line up by the cones to catch some of their candy

4:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Big Lake Ambassadors Selling Brats And Hotdogs By Main Tent Area
4:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Party Wagon Will Entertain With Fun Music And Dances.
4:30 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Ecfe at The Fair (Bingo/Main Tent) Take Part In Potato-Themed Art, Sensory Activities, Spud Car Creating And More Kid’s Book Bingo And Face Painting Too
4:30 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Potato Spud Car Derby – After You Make Your Potato Car In The Ecfe Area, Race It With The Cub Scouts
5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Balloon Artist Have A Balloon Animal Or Hat Created And Take It Home
6:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Carnival Starts Use Your Advance Wristband Pass – Session Is This Whole Time

Friday, June 27, 2025

1:00 p.m - Close: Carnival is open Use your Advance Wristband Pass – Special Child Care Day Session is 1:00 to 5:00 and Regular Session is 5:00 to 10:00
5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Bingo with blackout starting at 7:30
4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m:  Party Wagon will entertain with music.
4:00 p.m - Midnight: Beer starts pouring at the main stage area Last Call is 11:30 and Bring Id - We Card Everyone
5:00:00 p.m: Guns and Hoses (Police vs Fireman playing a friendly game of softball) to kick off the Softball Tournament
5:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m:  Concessions served at the main food tent by Minnesota Jets Cheerleaders (pop and water served until midnight)
8:00 p.m - Midnight: Come dance to the music played by "Stuck In The Middle"
Dusk (around 10:00): Fireworks Show provided by Northern Lighters Pyrotechnics
Midnight - Closes for the Night

Saturday, June 28, 2025

7:15 a.m: Run The Lakes (Pick Up Packet)
8:30 a.m: Run The Lakes Starts at Lakeside Park
8:00 a.m: Softball Starts
11:00 a.m: Parade
11:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Spud Fest Marketplace Come Shop And Support Local Vendors. Located Down Hornet Way In Front Of Tennis Courts
12:00 p.m - Close: Carnival Is Open Use Your Advance Wristband Pass – Sessions Are Noon To 5:00 And 5:00 To 10:00
12:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Concessions Served at The Main Food Tent By Minnesota Jets Cheerleaders (Pop And Water Served Until Midnight)
12:00 p.m - Midnight: Beer Starts Pouring at The Main Stage Area. Last Call Is 11:30 And Bring Id = We Card Everyone
1:00 p.m: Party Wagon Music Playing All Afternoon Until Band Set Up.
1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Dance Caravan Of Otsego Tribal Belly Dancing Performing Arts Company
1:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m: Bingo With Blackout Starting at 8:00
1:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Kids Fun Tent Hosted By The Big Lake Women Of Today. Kids Can Hang Out, Play Games And Have Fun.
2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Big Lake Ambassador Program at The Big Lake High School
8:00 p.m - Midnight: Come Dance To The Music Played By "Six To Midnight"
Midnight: Closes For The Night

Sunday, June 29, 2025

8:00 a.m: Softball Starts
8:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m: Car Show, Registration (Please Register Online)
9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Car Show Located In The Big Lake High School Parking Lot
8:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Potato Pancake Breakfast Is Back Put On By The Big Lake Ambassadors
9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Spud Fest Marketplace Come Shop and Support Local Vendors. Located Down Hornet Way In Front Of Tennis Courts
10:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m: Beer Starts Pouring at The Main Stage Area, Bring Id - We Card Everyone
11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Come Dance To The Music Played By A Big Lake Alumni, Ron Moshier
12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Carnival Is Open Use Your Advance Wristband Pass – Session Is This Whole Time
1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m: Or Food Runs Out - Concessions Served at The Main Food Tent By Minnesota Jets Cheerleaders
1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m: Bingo With Blackout Starting at 3:00
2:00 p.m Registration, 2:30 p.m: Pedal Pull Over By The Bingo Tent Area
4:00 p.m: It’s A Wrap For Another Year See You In 2026

Date: June 26 - 29, 2025

Location:

Big Lake Middle School
601 Minnesota Avenue
Big Lake, MN 55309

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