Lake Osakis Area Special Events Calendar - 2008
For more information, call 866-784-8941
Or check our website at www.visitosakis.com
21st Annual Osakis 5-K Run
June 14, 2008 - Osakis, Minnesota
This annual event features a 5-K run or walk through the downtown area of Osakis and then along the Central Lakes Trail then back along the lake road.  Start time is 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 7 a.m.  Watch for online registration forms - coming soon.  For more information call 866-784-8941.

Osakis Lions Annual "Walleye Fishing Tournament"
June 14-15, 2008 - Lake Osakis, Minnesota
"Featuring 100-2 Person Teams.........going for the top money prizes"
Team Fishing Hours:  Saturday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm and Sunday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Weigh-ins will take place at the downtown public access.  Public is welcome to attend.
For more information, call Mike Thesing at 320-859-4781.

40th Annual Osakis Festival - Celebrating the Minnesota Sesquicentennial (1858-2008)
June 26-29, 2008 - Osakis, Minnesota  (Contact the chamber office at 866-784-8941).
June 26:  Ladies Salad Luncheon, 11 a.m., Pollard Community Center
June 27:  Senior Citizen Day - Bake Sale 9 a.m. until gone; Music by Freddie Dean 10:30-1:30 p.m.; Big Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Card Games of All Kinds 1:30-4 p.m. at the Osakis Community Center.  Public welcome!
June 27:  Ladies Festival Bunco Tournament, Osakis VFW, 7 p.m.

June 28:  Kids Day & Park Events 9 am-5 pm: Flea Market & Craft Sale, Food Vendors, Petting Zoo, Sand Pile Money Hunt, Free Balloons, Kiss the Pig Contest, DJ, Fire Dept. Water Fights  (6:30 p.m.) & Other Fun Activities.   

June 28:  Street Dance, Liquor Store Parking Lot, Osakis - 8:30 pm - 1 am.
June 29: GRAND PARADE SUNDAY AT 1:00 P.M. - From 3rd & Pike through the downtown area then along Lake Street to the city park.  (Entry Form)
June 29 "Pinocchio" Performed by Theatre L'Homme Dieu Troupe, Osakis Park Osagi, 3 p.m.

Enjoy this small town annual celebration making friendships and memories that last a life time.


Annual "4th of July" Fireworks
July 4, 2008 - Osakis, Minnesota
Thousands come every year to enjoy this spectacular display at the Osakis Country Club golf course. Spend the whole day in Osakis fishing, golfing, antique & gift shopping, dining or relaxing and then celebrate the 4th watching this spectacular display in celebration of our country.  For more information, call 866-784-8941.

"Roddin Round The Lake" Car Show
July 12, 2008 - Osakis, Minnesota  
16th Annual!  One of the largest car shows in the state.  Featuring various models of cars and trucks from days gone by.
Saturday: "Show-n-Shine" for the public from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., downtown Osakis. 

City Wide Garage Sales:  All day Saturday (July 12).

Celebrity Auction: 10:00 a.m. Saturday (July 12), Osakis Community Center.

For more information, call 866-784-8941.  CAR REGISTRATION FORM


Flower Pots & Garden Stops Tour
July 12, 2008 - Osakis, Minnesota
3rd annual tour of gardens in the Lake Osakis area.  Purchase or pick up tickets and map at Just Like Grandma's; 113 W. Main St.; Osakis, MN.  Includes a "flower pot" lunch.  Check in and lunch:  11 am - 2 pm.  Gardens close a 4 p.m.  Master gardeners available at the gardens.  This event is sponsored by the Osakis Chamber of Commerce as a fundraiser for the "Quilts Along the Trail" event.  For more information call 866-784-8941.

Central Trails Ride  CANCELLED!
August 9, 2008 - Osakis, Minnesota
2nd annual event featuring a two (2) tour ride.  One ride will encompass 22 miles along the beautiful Central Lakes Trail from Osakis to Alexandria and back and the second ride will run 44 miles along both the Central Lakes Trail and the Lake Wobegon Trail from Osakis to Melrose and back.  This event will begin at the public parking lot by the Osakis trailhead in downtown Osakis at 8 a.m..  For more information call 866-784-8941. 

"Quilts Along the Trail"
September 13, 2008 - Osakis, Minnesota
5th annual event featuring a collection of antique and contemporary quilts by Central Minnesota quilters.  Come see this 2 block long display along the beautiful Central Lakes Trail in Osakis, Minnesota.   Also featuring quilting vendors, food vendors and entertainment from 9 am-3 pm.

Just Like Grandma’s "Christmas Boutique"
October 2-19, 2008 - Osakis, Minnesota
"Deck the Halls".........and all the shops with wonderful Christmas items for everyone on your list.  Catch the spirit of Christmas early!  Boutique Hours:  Mon. - Fri. 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sat. - Sun. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  After 5/23/08 call 320-859-4504 for more information.