Brooten's Bonanza Valley Days 2025!
BVD 2025: four nights/days of activities!
The annual Bonanza Valley Days celebration in Brooten is coming on July 10, 11, 12 and 13 in 2025! Spread the word and mark your calendars! The BVD grand parade starts at 1:30 p.m. in Brooten on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
April 5, 2025
Belgrade VFW Pork Chop and Steak fry
The Belgrade VFW invites everyone to their next Steak and Pork Chop Fry on Saturday, April 5. They will be serving from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the VFW community room.
April 8, 2025
Elrosa city council meeting
The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.
April 9, 2025
Sedan city council meeting
The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.
April 14, 2025
Brooten City Council meeting
The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the city hall meeting chambers in downtown Brooten. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting's agenda will be posted at the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper editor's blog on the weekend prior to the meeting; you can see that by clicking here: http://lifeinbonanzavalley.blogspot.com.
April 14, 2025
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting
The B-B-E school board will meet in regular session on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the B-B-E high school media center in Belgrade. The meeting is open to the public.
April 19, 2025
Spring Vendor Show at the Pope County Fairgrounds in Glenwood
A spring vendor show is coming to the Pope County Fairgrounds in Glenwood from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 at the Legacy Building. The organizer is Tiana Solbreken, B-B-E Class of 2011 graduate. Further details will be published in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper.
April 19, 2025
Elrosa Easter Bunny Day
The Elrosa Commercial Club and other local Elrosa groups invite youth to the upcoming Elrosa Easter Bunny Day on Saturday, April 19 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the church basement of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Included are bicycle giveaways. Everyone welcome!
April 19, 2025
Brooten Activities Club Club Easter Egg hunt
The Brooten Activities Club, in conjunction with the Brooten Fire Relief Association, will hold their Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m. at the city park by the Pavilion.
April 20, 2025
Padua Pub Easter Dinner
The Padua Pub invites everyone to their upcoming Easter Dinner on Sunday, April 20. They will serve in the banquet hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu includes mashed potatoes, dressing, ham, chicken, sausage, roast beef, corn, salads and dessert.
April 21, 2025
Belgrade City Council meeting
The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the city hall meeting chambers in downtown Belgrade. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting's agenda will be posted at the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper editor's blog on the weekend prior to the meeting; you can see that by clicking here: http://lifeinbonanzavalley.blogspot.com.
April 26, 2025
Norway Lake Lutheran Parish rummage sale
A special Rummage Sale is coming in support of the Norway Lake Parish Youth and Adult Mission Trip to Children's Vision International, Inc., coming on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in rural New London. All proceeds will help support the mission trip. Gently-used items for donation can be dropped off at First Lutheran Church beginning the week of April 21. Please call the parish office at 320-354-4222 to schedule a time. Thank you!
April 27, 2025
Brooten American Legion pancake breakfast
The Brooten American Legion Post No. 288 invites everyone to the spring pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 27, serving from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bucky's Pickles building, which is the former American Legion Hall on Central Avenue. All you can eat! Served by your local friendly Brooten American Legion members. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, coffee, milk. Cost: adults $10, kids 12 and under $5 but children ages 6 and younger dine free!
April 27, 2025
East Norway Lake Lutheran Church Meatball Dinner
The East Norway Lake Lutheran church WELCA (women's group) invites everyone to their annual spring meatball dinner on Sunday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the spacious fellowship hall. Proceeds will support the ENL Carpet Fund as well as Community Charities.
May 5, 2025
Dinner Church at Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg: FREE food plus fellowship!
The public is invited to Dinner Church in Sunburg on Monday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 107 Western Ave N, Sunburg. This features a free supper meal plus a short church service lasting around 10 minutes. Bring your family or a neighbor!
May 6, 2025
Brooten American Legion meeting
The Brooten American Legion meets next on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the Legion hall on Central Avenue. Guests and new members are always welcome!
May 9, 2025
Belgrade Commercial Club Designer Purse Bingo
The Belgrade Commercial Club Designer Purse Bingo will be held again on Friday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. (Doors open at 6!) The total cost to play is $40, but to guarantee a seat, sign up and pay $20 in advance two ways in person at Kensington Insurance or Magnifi Financial in Belgrade; or you can send a Venmo payment to @belcommclub with your name in the subject line. You MUST purchase your bingo packet at the door for $20. No exceptions, and cash only!
May 16, 2025
NLLHA Syttende Mai celebration
The Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association invites the public to enjoy their annual Syttende Mai celebration on Friday, May 16 starting at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church of rural New London. A meatball dinner will be served with delicious Norsk desserts. The program will be "The Front Porch Players" who are a locally-grown group of musicians. All are welcome!
May 18, 2025
Sunburg's Syttende Mai Celebration
The big event is coming to Sunburg on Sunday, May 18! Spread the word, and please mark your calendar! Other details on Syttende Mai will follow in the Bonanza Valley Voice in April and early May.
June 21, 2025
Terrace Mill Foundation grand re-opening
The Terrace Mill Foundation invites the public to their scenic community on Saturday, June 21 for a full day of exciting events as they celebrate a grand re-opening of the historic Terrace Mill. Further details are forthcoming in May and June in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper.
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June 29, 2025
Parishes on the Prairie Church Social with outdoor Mass
The Parishes on the Prairie Catholic ACC of Sauk Centre, Belgrade, Brooten, Elrosa and West Union invite everyone to their annual summer Church Social on Sunday, June 29 on the grounds of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. The day begins with an outdoor Mass (weather-permitting) starting at 10:30 a.m. The church social activities, which feature a free lunch meal, will run from noon to 5 p.m.
September 21, 2025
SIXTH annual Harvest Fest at Rustic Designs Flower Farm
What day is fall harvest fest? Sunday September 21, 2025; What time is harvest fest? 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. How should I dress? Dress for the weather with good walking shoes! Are there restrooms? Yes, one restroom in the farm store and a outdoor port a pot. Is there food? Yes, we have vendors offering coffee and water to snacks and meal options. What vendors are there? Yes, we have a full list coming soon! What to expect? Walk the grounds, check out the craft vendors, eat some food, walk the flower field, cut some flowers, check out the farm store, and take lots of photos! Parking attendants will be working the parking areas. Come and spend the day!
Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!
