Light Up The Dam

Light Up The Dam Light Up the Dam, established in 2013, is a joint effort of the Army Corps of Engineers, Crosslake

That's a wrap on the 2026 Drive By Brat sale. Thanks for helping us raise funds for the Linda Ulland Memorial Garden.
05/08/2026

That's a wrap on the 2026 Drive By Brat sale. Thanks for helping us raise funds for the Linda Ulland Memorial Garden.

🌭 Grab a Brat on Friday for a great cause! 🌭The annual May “Drive By Brat” Sale is back at the Crosslake Recreation Area...
05/07/2026

🌭 Grab a Brat on Friday for a great cause! 🌭

The annual May “Drive By Brat” Sale is back at the Crosslake Recreation Area overlooking the Pine River Dam! Stop by for a delicious grilled brat or hot dog served right to your car by the volunteers of Light Up the Dam.

🚗 Grab lunch on the go
🌭 Brat/Chips/Soda Combo — $6
🎣 Perfect stop on your way to the lake or fishing opener

Even better, 100% of this year’s proceeds will help beautify the Linda Ulland Memorial Gardens through the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway project. ❤️

Light Up the Dam volunteers help keep Crosslake festive year-round with flags, holiday displays, shamrocks, and colorful lights at the Pine River Dam!

📍 Crosslake Recreation Area
May 8th Drive By Brat Sale 11am-2pm

Thank you to our Pequot Lakes High School Day of Caring Volunteers! We had a productive day working along side these stu...
05/07/2026

Thank you to our Pequot Lakes High School Day of Caring Volunteers!

We had a productive day working along side these student volunteers as we took down our remaining Christmas lights and started to prep for our summer light display. They also helped prep the Linda Ulland Memorial Garden.

Some of our Light Up the Dam volunteers will be soup judges this year.Good luck to all participants. 😊
02/07/2026

Some of our Light Up the Dam volunteers will be soup judges this year.

Good luck to all participants. 😊

Where is your starting point this year for the 2026 WinterFest SoupFest? 🍲🤤

How to get in on the fun:
1. Join us in Crosslake on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 12-3 PM (or until gone!)
2. Visit as many locations as you can and taste test their masterpiece for FREE
3. Vote for your favorite in the Crosslake App
4. Celebrate Winterfest 2026 at local events while you await the reveal!

2026 SoupFest Participants (Culinary)
14 Lakes Pub & Brewery
Andy's Bar and Grill Crosslake
Crosslake Fifty Lakes American
Manhattan's
Maucieri's Italian Bistro
Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar
Ox Lake Tavern
Patrick's Cedar Chest
Riverside Tavern
Subway - Moonlite Square
The Wharf
The Yellow House
UpNorth Social
Zorbaz Crozzlake

2026 SoupFest Participants (Amateur)
Crosslake Holiday Stationstore
Golden Horizons Assissted Living and Memory Care
JAG Interior Solutions
Key Wellness & Aesthetics
Lake Days Marine
Lakes Area Tanning
MN Roots
Northern MN Railroad Heritage Assn.
Seaberg Motorsports
Squirrelly Mama
The Gathering Event Center
US Army Corps of Engineers/Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway
Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living

Holiday at the Dam at the US Army Corps Crosslake Recreation Area is not taking place this year, however we invite every...
12/05/2025

Holiday at the Dam at the US Army Corps Crosslake Recreation Area is not taking place this year, however we invite everyone to attend Whoville Fri. Dec. 5, 2025 in Crosslake Town Sqare to find their complimentary 2025 wooden ornaments!

Congrats to our Co****le Tournament Winners!
11/02/2025

Congrats to our Co****le Tournament Winners!

We hope you had a great Halloween!
11/01/2025

We hope you had a great Halloween!

Congrats to the winners for the Scariest Camp Site! We were terrified 😱
10/28/2025

Congrats to the winners for the Scariest Camp Site! We were terrified 😱

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