Celebrate Summer - Sun drenched days and starlit nights!
Land of the Loon Ethnic Arts and Crafts Festival celebrates the culture and customs of the diverse people who settled in Northeastern Minnesota. The colorful traditions and flavors of the early immigrants and settlers are re-created by a melting pot of artisans, crafters, musicians, entertainers, and welcoming volunteers.
The two-day festival kicks off the third full weekend in June on Saturday morning with an eighty-unit parade down Chestnut Street and Fifth Avenue in the historic heart of Virginia. Then the activities shift north to beautiful Olcott Park where the crowds sample the delicious ethnic foods, listen to the colorful music from countries around the world, browse among the hundreds of exquisite art and craft booths, and celebrate the weekend-long family entertainment hosted by Iron Range volunteers.
Visit the Land of the Loon website at http://www.landoftheloonfestival.com/ for more information.
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Virginia Parks and Recreation is planning for the return of Screen on the Green in 2021,
FREE movies in Olcott Park on the First Saturday Night of the Month. Attendees should bring a chair or blanket with them. Movie will start at dusk, times are an approximate.
June 5 2021 9:00PM Jurassic Park
July 3 2021 9:45PM Grease
August 7 2021 9:00PM Wizard of Oz
September 4 2021 8:45PM Trolls World Tour
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Due to the HUGE SUCCESS of our summer concerts in 2020 Virginia Parks and Recreation is Pleased to announce that our Concerts in the Park will return on Tuesday Nights in 2021 at the Olcott Fountain!
While keeping all COVID precautions in mind, We are pleased to announce the return of our popular Summer Concert Series for 2021 in Olcott Park by the Fountain. As in the past, our outdoor concerts are free to the public. Attendees should bring a chair or blanket with them. Food and Refreshments will be available to purchase provided by local vendors that are supporting the concert series. Concerts will be on Tuesday (Wednesday rain date) starting at 6:00PM and running till approximately 8:00PM
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Olcott Park Brewfest
Started in 2017 by a small group of beer and music lovers, The Olcott Park BrewFest was initially created to help raise money to help rebuild the fountain featured in the middle of Olcott Park. With the success of the first event it has become an annual tradition continuing to raise money for park improvement project.
Featuring the best of Minnesota’s and surrounding area’s Breweries, the festival also features local food vendors set up in the park for plenty of grub to go with the sampling and live music all held in a controlled area within the park. Brewfest is now organized by a volunteer group that has also been designated at a non profit organization.
Brewfest will occur on Saturday August 21 2021 Starting at 4:00pm
