The snow has finally melted! It’s time to get outside and enjoy warm weather in the Lake Region. We have a few suggestions to help you plan your summer!
The Devils Run Car Show
Friday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 4th
Parade - 9:45 Saturday June 3rd
“North America’s Hottest Car Show” is back for its 31st year with plenty to do and see for everyone in the family. Balance beam, burnout, and rapping competitions will be held at Spirit Lake Casino; Women’s Shopping and Man Cave Extravaganza at the Bill Jerome; car show in Roosevelt Park; auction at the Burdick Arena; city-wide rummage sale, pancake and sausage feeds; Fallen Soldier 14k; the list goes on and on! And of course, you’ll see just about every make and model of classic car you can imagine. For a complete list of activities and events and registration information, head to http://www.devilsruncarshow.com.
Lake Region Arts Festival
Saturday June 10th
Lake Region Heritage Center
Downtown Devils Lake
The Lake Region Arts Festival is back for its 3rd year, and we couldn’t be more excited! The Festival celebrates art of all types in an effort to enrich our lives and engage our senses. Demonstrations and performances will run throughout the day. Art and food vendors will be outside, with a juried art show inside the museum. This event is geared for all ages, we hope to see you there!
Chamber Fishing Tournament
Friday, June 23
The Devils Lake Chamber Fishing Tournament is held every year over the 4th weekend in June, attracting fishermen and women from across the country who come fishing for the $6,500 grand prize. There is also a free Kid’s Fishing Clinic right after Saturday’s weigh in with the first 50 kids receiving a rod/reel combo, so make sure to have your little angler in line on time! Registration and Rules for the Chamber tournament can be found at http://www.devilslakend.com.
8th Annual RibFest
Saturday, July 22
Roosevelt Park
Ribs served at 5 pm.
Whether you want to prove your chops as the best rib chef in town, or you would like to feast on the most delicious ribs of the summer, RibFest in Roosevelt Park on July 22nd is where you want to be. There will be entertainment, concessions, and a beer garden throughout the day, along with volleyball and a cornhole tournaments. Ribs are served at 5, and they go fast so you will want to get in line early! Visit http://www.devilslakend.com for more information.
Fort Totten Little Theatre Presents
Footloose
July 6th - 29th, 2023
Roosevelt Park
Fort Totten Little Theatre is back in the park this summer with talent from the Lake Region and beyond and will be performing Footloose: The Musical. The story follows Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago, who moves to a small town only to find himself at odds with most of the community over a ban on dancing. With the help of friends, Ren sets out to change the hearts and minds of his new home and heal from tragedy along the way. Tickets are available online at http://www.forttottenlittletheatre.com.
Summer Concerts at Spirit Lake Casino
Saturday, June 24
Brett Young
Friday, July 21
Jordan Davis
Saturday August 12th, Sunday August 13th
Are you ready to rock?!? Headbangers and hair band fans won’t want to miss the Summer Concert at Spirit Lake Casino’s outdoor amphitheater! Hairball, Quiet Riot, and Slaughter play on Saturday, Warrant, Lita Ford, and Firehouse will close out the weekend on Sunday. 1 day tickets are $80, 2 day package tickets are $150. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.spiritlakecasino.com.