Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo: March 21 & 22, 2025
Mark your calendar for the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo on Friday, March 21 (12PM-7PM) and Saturday, March 22 (9AM-5PM)! Presented by Advantage Home Pro's and Finken Aqua Systems, this event will highlight 160+ regional businesses showcasing their products and services. More than a tradeshow, we invite you to enjoy entertainment for the whole family: bounce house, face painting, children's play area, pop-up brewery, Lakes Proud Lotto, food vendors, and much more! Highlighting the event will be 5 FREE shows performed by Hudson Magic!
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This event is open to the public and all ages! Learn about Brainerd Lakes Area businesses, view demonstrations, enjoy tasty food, and so much more!
Adults $5 • Seniors $4 • Kids Free!
Live entertainment shows and bounce houses are FREE with admission! Kids 15 & under are free with a paid adult. Qualifying seniors are 65+. Pay at the door with cash or check.
Lakes Proud Lotto • Receive 1 FREE Lotto Ticket • Additional Tickets $5/5
Enter to win chances for Lakes Proud prizes! Need not be present to win. Complete details below.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025
12PM (NOON)-7PM
- All Day // 170+ Exhibitors
- All Day // Food Vendors
- All Day // FREE bounce house in the Children's Play Area by Lakes Party and Bounce House
- All Day // Pop Up Brewery. Sponsored by Jack Pine Brewery
- All Day // Lakes Proud Stamp Card
- All Day // Career Expo. Exhibitors will have information for employment opportunities and will be accepting applications.
- ALL DAY // FREE face painting for children by The Painted Turtle Face Painting
- All Day // Large building blocks for creative play in the Children's Play Area. Sponsored by WonderTrek Children's Museum
- 4PM // FREE Live Entertainment, Laura Ernst (Juggler, Aerial, Human Sized Hamster Ball, Acrobatics)
- 6PM // FREE Live Entertainment, Laura Ernst (Juggler, Aerial, Human Sized Hamster Ball, Acrobatics)
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
9AM-5PM
- All Day // 170+ Exhibitors
- All Day // Food Vendors
- All Day // Pop Up Brewery. Sponsored by Jack Pine Brewery
- All Day // FREE bounce house in the Children's Play Area by Lakes Party and Bounce House
- All Day // Face painting & glitter tattoos for children by The Painted Turtle Face Painting (cost $5 or more)
- All Day // Lakes Proud Stamp Card
- All Day // Career Expo. Exhibitors will have information for employment opportunities and will be accepting applications
- All Day // Giant Legos for creative play in the Children's Play Area. Sponsored by WonderTrek Children's Museum
- 9AM-4PM // High School Construction Contest (3 high schools- Brainerd, Pequot Lakes & Menahga)
- 11AM // FREE Live Entertainment, Laura Ernst (Juggler, Aerial, Human Sized Hamster Ball, Acrobatics)
- 11:30AM-12PM // Kid's Donut Decorating sponsored by The Center
- 1PM // FREE Live Entertainment, Laura Ernst (Juggler, Aerial, Human Sized Hamster Ball, Acrobatics)
- 3PM // FREE Live Entertainment, Laura Ernst (Juggler, Aerial, Human Sized Hamster Ball, Acrobatics)
KID'S PLAY AREA
Bring the kids to the Kid’s Play Area and enjoy some indoor fun! Sponsored by Prime Cleaning, the Kid’s Play Area is sure to keep the little ones in your group preoccupied with lots of fun activities.
- FREE bounce house by Lakes Party and Bounce House
- Face painting & glitter tattoos by The Painted Turtle
- Meet Bob the Builder: Friday 5PM and Saturday 10AM, 12PM and 2PM
- Large building blocks and giant Legos for creative play
Sponsored By:
FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS
- Jack Pine Brewery:
- Craft beer & seltzer
- East Coast Hospitality / Sage on Laurel
- Tipsy meatballs, pulled pork sandwiches, breakfast burrito (Saturday only), cookies or lemon bars, water & pop
- K&D Kettle Corn
- Kettle corn and cotton candy
- Wings Airport Cafe
- Hot beef sandwiches with mashed potato and gravy on homemade bread
- Chicken wild rice soup
- Award winning chicken chili
- Cold ham or turkey sandwiches
- Cookies
- Fresh caramel rolls (served Saturday morning until gone)
- Ak's Homemade Treats
- Fry pies
- Baklava brownies
- Brown butter stuffed cookies (6 different flavors)
- Donuts
- Gluten free items (cookies & crisps)
- Jay'z Hot Dog'z
- Specialty hot dogs
- Rosallini's Pizza
- Pizza
CONSTRUCTION CONTEST
SATURDAY, 9AM-4PM
Get ready for some high-energy competition as three local high schools (Brainerd, Pequot Lakes, and Menahga) go head-to-head in a garden shed building showdown! Watch as students, teachers, and mentors team up to create the ultimate 8'x8' garden sheds, battling it out for the top spot! Here’s what you can expect:
- Teams of 4 students, 1 teacher, and 1 mentor business working together to build the best garden shed in record time.
- The clock is ticking, and every second counts in this thrilling timed competition—who will build it the fastest (and best)?
- Judging will take place at the end of the day, with cash prizes awarded to the top 3 teams—1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will take home bragging rights and their shed to sell as well!
It’s a mix of creativity, teamwork, and pure skill—so grab your seat, cheer on your favorite school, and get ready for an action-packed event!
CONSTRUCTION CONTEST SPONSORS:
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
LAURA ERNST: A One-Woman Cirque du Soleil!
Get ready for an unforgettable show with International Award-Winning Juggler Laura Ernst—featured on America’s Got Talent! From jaw-dropping stunts to sidesplitting comedy, she’s got something for everyone! Here’s a taste of what’s in store:
- Juggling: Watch in awe as Laura juggles everything from balls to flaming torches—prepare for some mind-blowing tricks!
- Human-Sized Hamster Ball: Ever wondered what it’s like to roll around inside a giant hamster ball? Now’s your chance to find out!
- Acrobatics: Get ready to be amazed as Laura performs gravity-defying flips, bends, and twists—showing off some serious athleticism!
- Aerial Acts: Hold your breath as she takes to the skies with stunning aerial stunts that’ll leave you speechless!
Whether it’s death-defying or ridiculously funny, Laura’s performance will keep you on the edge of your seat and laughing the whole way through! Don’t miss out on this thrill ride!
SHOW TIMES: SHOWS ARE FREE WITH ADMISSION!
- Friday, March 21 (2 Shows!): 4PM and 6PM
- Saturday, March 22 (3 Shows!): 11AM, 1PM and 3PM
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