Becker County Celebrates 150 Years with Celebration of Heritage Events all Week

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – A Celebration of Heritage, #IAMBECKERCOUNTY kicks off Tuesday as Becker County celebrates 150 years.

Events are planned throughout the week with the first being a presentation at the Detroit Lakes Public Library on Tuesday with author Hudda Ibrahim as she discusses her book, “From Somolia to Snow”.

Wednesday the Becker County Museum will be hosting a Downtown History Tour starting at 11 a.m.

Thursday’s events will include a show at the Historic Holmes Theatre as well as a Community Celebration hosted by the United Way of Becker County at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion.

The celebration culminates in a full day of activities on Saturday at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion with craft demos, live music and a beer garden says Becky Mitchell with the Becker County Museum, “It’s a little variety of everything, it’s a family friendly event from 3-7 p.m.”.

Full List of Events

Tuesday, September 21
‍From Somalia to Snow with Hudda Ibrahim
‍Join author Hudda Ibrahim as she discusses her books and shares about her culture.
3:00pm-4:00pm
Detroit Lakes Public Library (1000 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes)
Click here for more info.

Wednesday, September 22
‍Downtown History Tour -11:30am
Call the Becker County Museum at 218-847-2938 to reserve your space

Thursday, September 23
‍Fabulous Armadillos – Music from the Vietnam Era
Everything from Rock, Pop, Blues, Soul, Psychedelic & Country
Historic Holmes Theatre (806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes)Tickets at DLCCC.org
Tickets at DLCCC.org

Friday, September 24 & 25
‍Lake Park Pumpkin Fest
‍Car Show, Corn Maze, Lefse Demonstration, Craft Show, Kids Games and More!
Parade at 2:30pm on Saturday
Details on Facebook @Lake Park Pumpkin Fest‍

Tamarac Fall Festival – Discover Nature through Art
‍Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm
Nature photography, photo workshops, local artist demos, poetry readings, children’s book reading, children’s art activity, native craft vendors, and more.
Be sure to see the new art installation of Pat Shannon – ‘Soar’ near the Discovery Center.
Questions? Call Tamarac Refuge at 218-847-2641

‍Saturday, September 25
‍Becker County – A Celebration of Heritage – #IAmBeckerCounty
‍Detroit Lakes Pavilion (1361 Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes)

Craft Demos by Area Artisans, Music, Food, Fun, Games & More!
‍3:00pm-7:00pm
Interactive Demos, Sour Dough Bread, Rosemaling, Native American Art,
Cloggers, Drum &Dance Performances, and more!

Gun Raffle Drawing – 7:00PM
Tickets at Detroit Lakes City Offices (1025 Roosevelt Ave, Detroit Lakes)

Sails Up DL 150 Sailboat Auctions Close at 9pm
Bid now at: galabid.com/celebrateheritage

‍Live Music by Troubadour
‍8:00pm-11:00pm
Free Will Donation Accepted to benefit Becker County History Museum

Sunday, September 26
Polka, Pie & Ice Cream! Noon-3:00pm
Cathy Erickson Polka Band
Detroit Lakes Pavilion (1361 Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes)
Free Will Donation to Benefit Becker County Museum