Perham is a popular destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts and vacationers. Seated in the heart of Minnesota's beautiful lake country, the area is renowned for fishing and water sports. In the winter snowmobilers will find miles of picturesque trails just steps from the hotel. Perham itself also offers a range of specialty antique shops, which afford great opportunities to find a unique piece of history to take home with you. Whatever you're looking for in a vacation you can find it in Perham.
(0.0 miles) Fishing Opener May 14, 2019
05/11/19 - 02/23/20 Statewide inland waters Walleye, sauger and northern pike season
05/25/19 - 09/08/19 Statewide outside northeastern Minnesota Smallmouth bass
05/25/19 - 02/23/20 Statewide outside northeastern Minnesota Largemouth bass
06/01/19 - 12/01/19 Statewide inland waters Muskie
06/07/19 - 06/09/19 Statewide Take a Kid Fishing Weekend
05/25/19 - 09/08/19 Statewide outside northeastern Minnesota Smallmouth bass
05/25/19 - 02/23/20 Statewide outside northeastern Minnesota Largemouth bass
06/01/19 - 12/01/19 Statewide inland waters Muskie
06/07/19 - 06/09/19 Statewide Take a Kid Fishing Weekend
(0.6 miles) MN Monster Buck Classic
January 18, 19, 20 2019
(0.6 miles) Group Liquidation Sale at the P.A.C.C Steve Richter: 218-346-5575
January 31 - February 1,2 2019
Local retailers Group Liquidation Sale
Contact: Steve Richter 218-346-5575
Local retailers Group Liquidation Sale
Contact: Steve Richter 218-346-5575
(0.6 miles) Lakes Area Home & Cabin Show March 8-9, 2019
March 8-9, 2019
Lakes Area Home & Cabin Show
PACC
Perham Chamber: 218-346-7710
Lakes Area Home & Cabin Show
PACC
Perham Chamber: 218-346-7710
(0.8 miles) Horticultural Day March 16, 2019
Perham Middle School
8:30am-4:00pm
Jean’s Plant Place: 218-346-4051
8:30am-4:00pm
Jean’s Plant Place: 218-346-4051
(0.9 miles) Relay for Life of East Otter tail July 12, 2019
Relay for Life of East Otter tail July 12, 2019
PHS Track
Lisa Peterson 218-346-4747
PHS Track
Lisa Peterson 218-346-4747
(0.9 miles) Disgruntled Daze September 13-14, 2019
The Disgruntled Brewing formula is simple: Combine our slightly-gruff, admittedly never-quite-satisfied brewery, the world’s best ingredients, and then stand back and marvel as we produce one great beer after another. Ales. Lagers. Stouts. Wheat beers. Specialties. Seasonals. German. Belgian. Russian.
This is craft brewing set in a beautiful part of the state—a destination well worth the trip—love at first taste.
Disgruntled Brewery 218-346-4677
This is craft brewing set in a beautiful part of the state—a destination well worth the trip—love at first taste.
Disgruntled Brewery 218-346-4677
(1.0 miles) Turtle Fest June 12-16, 2019
With our International Turtle Races being one of the highlights of the summer, we'd be silly to not have an entire festival based around our favorite creatures!
Each June, our community comes together to celebrate summer. Like most communities, our summer festival is based around one of our local icons - ours just happen to be turtles. Turtle Fest features a wide variety of events and activities to suit the whole family! Whether you are up for racing turtles, there is something for everyone
Each June, our community comes together to celebrate summer. Like most communities, our summer festival is based around one of our local icons - ours just happen to be turtles. Turtle Fest features a wide variety of events and activities to suit the whole family! Whether you are up for racing turtles, there is something for everyone
(1.0 miles) Holiday Parade Of Lights November 29, 2019
(Friday after Thanksgiving)
Perham Chamber 218-346-7710
Perham Chamber 218-346-7710
(1.0 miles) Perham Crazy Days August 2-3, 2019
Perham Crazy Days
Perham Chamber 218-346-7710
Perham Chamber 218-346-7710
(1.0 miles) Average Joe Triathlon June 30, 2019
Course Description:
SWIM: 1/3 mile swim begins at Paul Miller Park on Little Pine Lake. Water depth is approximately 8 feet deep. Spectators can view the race from several locations on the Paul Miller Park shoreline.
Life guards will be available and the course will be marked.
BIKE (certified helmets are required): Enjoy a 12 mile bike ride around Little Pine Lake, rural well marked roads with beautiful scenery and rolling hills.
RUN /WALK: The 4 mile run on paved bike trail bringing you back to Paul Miller Park. The course is relatively flat.
Proceeds benefit the youth of the Perham Area
NameJill Shipman
Emailshipmanjill1@gmail.com
Phone218-346-7102
Websitehttp://www.kinshipperham.com
SWIM: 1/3 mile swim begins at Paul Miller Park on Little Pine Lake. Water depth is approximately 8 feet deep. Spectators can view the race from several locations on the Paul Miller Park shoreline.
Life guards will be available and the course will be marked.
BIKE (certified helmets are required): Enjoy a 12 mile bike ride around Little Pine Lake, rural well marked roads with beautiful scenery and rolling hills.
RUN /WALK: The 4 mile run on paved bike trail bringing you back to Paul Miller Park. The course is relatively flat.
Proceeds benefit the youth of the Perham Area
NameJill Shipman
Emailshipmanjill1@gmail.com
Phone218-346-7102
Websitehttp://www.kinshipperham.com
(1.0 miles) School House Bay Window Quilt April 7, 2018
Join us for our 15th Annual Schoolhouse Series on Saturday, April 7th, 2018. 8:30-2:00 at the Perham High School. We'll be featuring 6 classes in the morning, breakfast and lunch, a goodie bag filled with products and a trunk show presentation by Sherri Falls of This & That patterns. Cost is only $60 (tickets are nonrefundable, but transferable)
(1.0 miles) Perham Fireworks July 4, 2018
Fireworks at 10:00pm at Krueger Field/Fairgrounds
Steve Richter 218-346-5575
Steve Richter 218-346-5575
(1.1 miles) Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble 5K
contact United Community Bank Perham 218-346-5700
(1.1 miles) The Gathering Sporting Collectable Show April 14 -15 2018
April 13 - 14 , 2019
PERHAM, MINNESOTA
THE GATHERING
ANTIQUE SPORTING COLLECTIBLE, ART, AND FISH DECOY SHOW
BUY – SELL - TRADE
WORLDS LARGEST FISH DECOY SHOW
FEATURING
• NFDA WORLD POINT SERIES CHAMPIONSHIPS
• JOHN JENSEN MEMORIAL NATIONAL FISH DECOY COMPETITION
• TEXAS WORLDS FISH DECOY CONTEST
• WWW.FISHDECOYS.NET FISH DECOY COMPETITION
• P.A. KEYSTONE STATE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
• WWW.NERESON.COM CREATING ART CONTEST
• OTIS LALEL MEMORIAL FOLK ART CONTEST
• DOUG DAVIS MEMORIAL SERVICE WORKING AND FISH HOUSE FISH DECOY
CONTEST
• ANNUAL NFDA SILENT AUCTION, RAFFLE, AND FUND RAISER
• NFDA AWARDS BANQUET
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
Rod Osvold 218-841-3566
PERHAM, MINNESOTA
THE GATHERING
ANTIQUE SPORTING COLLECTIBLE, ART, AND FISH DECOY SHOW
BUY – SELL - TRADE
WORLDS LARGEST FISH DECOY SHOW
FEATURING
• NFDA WORLD POINT SERIES CHAMPIONSHIPS
• JOHN JENSEN MEMORIAL NATIONAL FISH DECOY COMPETITION
• TEXAS WORLDS FISH DECOY CONTEST
• WWW.FISHDECOYS.NET FISH DECOY COMPETITION
• P.A. KEYSTONE STATE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
• WWW.NERESON.COM CREATING ART CONTEST
• OTIS LALEL MEMORIAL FOLK ART CONTEST
• DOUG DAVIS MEMORIAL SERVICE WORKING AND FISH HOUSE FISH DECOY
CONTEST
• ANNUAL NFDA SILENT AUCTION, RAFFLE, AND FUND RAISER
• NFDA AWARDS BANQUET
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
Rod Osvold 218-841-3566
(1.1 miles) Perham Brew Fest June 14-15, 2019
Brew Ales & Eats
Live Music
218-346-5932
Live Music
218-346-5932
(1.1 miles) East Ottertail County Fair July 25-28, 2019
The County Fair has a free gate for the general fair. You can see the animals, look at the exhibits, experience the music entertainment for free. Carnival rides and Grandstand Events (Tractor Pull, etc.)
218-346-2750
or Diane Sazama 218-849-7520
218-346-2750
or Diane Sazama 218-849-7520
(1.1 miles) Labor Day Sidewalk Sales August 30, 31, Sept 1, 2019
Perham Chamber 218-346-7710
Perham sidewalk sales
Perham sidewalk sales
(1.1 miles) Harvest Fest October 4-5, 2019
HARVEST FEST. Fall into the Season in Perham! Each fall, the Perham Events Committee hosts Harvest Fest. A time to celebrate the new season and enjoy the crisp fall air. You'll find inflatables for the kids, caramel apples, a corn pool, and pumpkins galore!
PErham Chamber 218-346-7710
PErham Chamber 218-346-7710
(1.1 miles) Lakes Area Home tour September 28, 2019
Lakes Area Home Tour
www.facebook.com/Lakes
AreaHomeTour/
www.facebook.com/Lakes
AreaHomeTour/
(1.2 miles) Christmas Annual Focus Bazaar November 2, 2019
Since 1977, Perham's Women of Focus have gathering talented crafters from around the area for their annual Christmas Plus Bazaar. The crafters display and sell a wide variety of handmade arts and crafts for the holiday season.
Contact Katie Hennigar 218-371-6176
Contact Katie Hennigar 218-371-6176
(3.1 miles) Tuffy Nelson Golf Classic July 26, 2019
PLGC Perham Lakeside Golf Course 218-346-6070
(3.1 miles) Shimmer & Chic Bridal Show
January 26, 2019 Bridal show
call 218.346.6070
call 218.346.6070
(4.6 miles) Freezin’ For a Reason Kinship Polar Plunge Feb 2, 2019
February 2, 2019
Golf/Bean Bag Tourney
Big Pine Lodge
Contact: Jill Shipman: 218-346-7102
Golf/Bean Bag Tourney
Big Pine Lodge
Contact: Jill Shipman: 218-346-7102
(10.9 miles) Ronald McDonald House Ride at the VFW New York Mills June 8, 2019
Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House provides a "home away from home" for families whose children are receiving care at any medical facility in Fargo-Moorhead.
More than 900 family members stay at our Houses every year. Families come from throughout North & South Dakota, Minnesota and beyond the tri-state region.
Thank you all for your continued support.
We raised a total of $134,973.45 this year!
(11.5 miles) Great American Think Off June 8, 2019
The first annual debate took place in 1993 and asked the question “The Nature of Humankind: Inherently Good or Inherently Evil?“. Since then, each year, four finalists present their ideas in front of a live audience who votes to crown America’s Greatest Thinker. Subsequent questions have included “Does Life Have Meaning?” (1994), “Does God Exist? ” (1996), “Is the Pen Mightier than the Sword?” (2002), “Is it ever wrong to do the right thing?” (2009), and “Does Technology Free Us or Trap Us?“(2015)
All are welcome to join us in New York Mills on the second Saturday in June for the live debate and to help answer the year’s question by casting your vote. The debate is held at the New York Mills School Auditorium, with a reception immediately following at the Cultural Center.
The 2019 question is: To vote or not to vote: does it matter?
Finalists announced May 1. Debate will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the New York Mills School Auditorium. To purchase tickets online, visit https://thinkoff2019.brownpapertickets.com, or the Cultural Center at 218-385-3339. Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 in advance; students $5.
All are welcome to join us in New York Mills on the second Saturday in June for the live debate and to help answer the year’s question by casting your vote. The debate is held at the New York Mills School Auditorium, with a reception immediately following at the Cultural Center.
The 2019 question is: To vote or not to vote: does it matter?
Finalists announced May 1. Debate will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the New York Mills School Auditorium. To purchase tickets online, visit https://thinkoff2019.brownpapertickets.com, or the Cultural Center at 218-385-3339. Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 in advance; students $5.
(11.7 miles) Ottertail ON ICE
February 2,3,4 2018
Worlds Largest Super Bowl Party On ICE
Join us as we kick off 150 years of Otter Tail County in a big way! The celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 and Sunday, Feb. 4 on Otter Tail Lake. An extensive collection of events and activities will be offered for the whole family. Blocks of accommodation are available at nearby resorts and hotels. Or, set-up your ice house for a weekend on Otter Tail Lake! Buy your tickets today!
Worlds Largest Super Bowl Party On ICE
Join us as we kick off 150 years of Otter Tail County in a big way! The celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 and Sunday, Feb. 4 on Otter Tail Lake. An extensive collection of events and activities will be offered for the whole family. Blocks of accommodation are available at nearby resorts and hotels. Or, set-up your ice house for a weekend on Otter Tail Lake! Buy your tickets today!
(12.6 miles) Otterdazzle Parade of Lights Ottertail December 7, 2019
Christmas Parade of Lights
Fireworks. Chili feed
Kathy 218-367-3097
Fireworks. Chili feed
Kathy 218-367-3097
(14.9 miles) Vergas Looney Daze August 9-12, 2018
Looney Daze and Parade
5K run/Walk
Street Fair
Food and Shopping vendors
Renee Sonnenberg 218-841-0712
5K run/Walk
Street Fair
Food and Shopping vendors
Renee Sonnenberg 218-841-0712
(14.9 miles) Maple Syrup Fest
April 14, 2018
Village of Vergas Maple Syrup Fest in Vergas (2nd Sat.)
Eat pancakes, see how to make maple syrup, search for medallion, run/walk a 5K and shop...
Village of Vergas Maple Syrup Fest in Vergas (2nd Sat.)
Eat pancakes, see how to make maple syrup, search for medallion, run/walk a 5K and shop...
(22.1 miles) We Fest Country Music (Soo Pass Ranch) August 1,2,3 2019
August 1- August 3, 2019
Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Billy Currington,Jake Owen, Jamey Johnson, Big & Rich, LeAnn Rimes, LANCO, Walker Hayes, Jimmie Allen, Dylan Scott, Tyler Rich, Adam Doleac, Kelleigh Bannen. and many more artist preforming.
Call 1-800-493-3378 for more information.
Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Billy Currington,Jake Owen, Jamey Johnson, Big & Rich, LeAnn Rimes, LANCO, Walker Hayes, Jimmie Allen, Dylan Scott, Tyler Rich, Adam Doleac, Kelleigh Bannen. and many more artist preforming.
Call 1-800-493-3378 for more information.
(22.1 miles) Northwest Water Carnival
(24.5 miles) Phelps Mill Arts Festival July 13-14, 2019
The Phelps Mill Festival is held every year on the 2nd weekend in July. The area's largest art and craft event of the summer. Two full days of art, food, entertainment, & kids' activities fill the Phelps Mill County Park which provides a beautiful setting for this annual event. We bring you high quality artists in a variety of work. In addition to shopping, we provide great entertainment appearing on the main stage and around the grounds. Nonprofits provide a variety of ethnic and American foods throughout both days.
(218) 826-6159
or Teresa Brause 218-739-2884
(218) 826-6159
or Teresa Brause 218-739-2884
(24.7 miles) Candlelight SKI (Cross Country Ski)February 9, 2019
Feb 9, 2019
Ski the one and a half miles of lighted and groomed trail. Warm up afterwards with some hot cider and a s'more by the fire in the Trail Center. Skis of all sizes can be rented at the park if you don't have your own, so come join us for a fun evening!
Jeff (218)864-0110
Ski the one and a half miles of lighted and groomed trail. Warm up afterwards with some hot cider and a s'more by the fire in the Trail Center. Skis of all sizes can be rented at the park if you don't have your own, so come join us for a fun evening!
Jeff (218)864-0110
(25.6 miles) Art of the Lakes Studio Tour
Come view art by various participating artists.
Call Art of the Lakes Gallery 218.864.8606 for more details
Call Art of the Lakes Gallery 218.864.8606 for more details
(52.4 miles) Otter fest August 9-10, 2019
Friday Night Demo Derby
Saturday parade
Ottertail Business Association 218-457-0193
Kathy Grobeck 402-689-7694
Saturday parade
Ottertail Business Association 218-457-0193
Kathy Grobeck 402-689-7694
(628.7 miles) Calvary Pie & Ice Cream Social
Calvary Lutheran Church
dkmathias@arvig.net
dkmathias@arvig.net
(1,527.5 miles) Fireworks July 4, 2019 10:00pm
Sit and relax by our gas fire pit on our outdoor patio and watch the fireworks at Kruger Field
Hotel Info
GrandStay® Perham
231 Market DrivePerham, MN 56573 Map it
Reservations: 855.455.7829
Front Desk: 218.346.2033
Call this number to make a reservation, ask a question about reservations or change/cancel an existing reservation
Call this number if you have questions for the front desk that are specific to this hotel
Check In:
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
Check Out:
11:00 am
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