event committees

Bean Hole Days Committee

Coordinates all of the details for the Bean Hole Days celebration including crowning the Bean Hole King, preparing, burying and serving the beans, and the annual Arts & Crafts Fair with over 100 vendors.
Staff Liaison: Sue Galligan, Pequot Lakes Area Coordinator
sgalligan@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Bean Hole Days Event Page

Chamber Auction Committee

Coordinated event details and recruits sponsors and volunteers.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Chamber Auction Event Page

Commerce & Industry Marketplace

The area's largest consumer trade show held in the Spring at the Brainerd Area Civic Center and Gold Medal Arena. The event features about 150 booths, attracts about 10,000 consumers, and is an important fundraiser for the Chamber.
Staff Liaison: Mary Gottsch, Project Director
mgottsch@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Commerce & Industry Marketplace Event Page

Crosslake Days Committee

Coordinates event details and recruits sponsors and volunteers to support Crosslake Days Celebration in early August.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Crosslake Days Event Page

Golf Committee

The Brainerd Lakes Chamber annual golf tournament is the networking event of the year -- while also raising funds for the Chamber's overall operations. 
Staff Liaison: Miranda Anderson, Communication & Events Director
manderson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets monthly May-August

Golf Classis Event Page

Stars & Stripes Days 4th of July Committee

The Stars & Stripes Days committee coordinates the annual parade and community festivities on July 3 and 4 in Breezy Point and Pequot Lakes.
Staff Liaison: Sue Galligan, Pequot Lakes Area Coordinator
sgalligan@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Stars & Stripes Days Event Page

Sporting Clays Committee

Coordinates event details and recruits sponsors and volunteers.
Staff Liaison: Miranda Anderson, Communication & Events Director
manderson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets monthly January-May

Sporting Clays Event Page

St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee

Coordinates event details and recruits sponsors and volunteers to support the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration in Crosslake.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration Event Page

Taste of Pequot Lakes Committee

Coordinates this annual fall event featuring restaurants from the area and arts and craft exhibitors.
Staff Liaison: Sue Galligan, Pequot Lakes Area Coordinator
sgalligan@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Taste of Pequot Lakes Event Page